European Union farming systems: Insights for a more sustainable land use

Martinho, Vítor João Pereira Domingues

doi:10.1002/ldr.4168

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“…This result in improvement of factors associated to maintain life on land by enriching the natural enemies of pests and the soil microbial population. The diversity in agricultural systems improve the sustainable land utilization efficiency and enhance Climate resiliency (SDG‐15) (Martinho, 2022).…”

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Sustainable livelihood security of small farmers improved through a resilient farming system in thesemiaridregion of India

Ravisankar¹,

Ansari

Shamim

et al. 2022

Land Degrad Dev

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Improving the farming system to attain the household level self‐sufficiency, land utilization efficiency and sustainable livelihood security depends on better socio‐economic and ecological aspects of the systems practiced by the small farmers in the semiarid regions of India. The higher sustainable livelihood security index (SLSI) in the integrated crops‐livestock system helps to restore economic and ecological sustainability. The aim of this study was to analyze how various modules of farming in different combinations have interacted with the diversification of existing systems. We used the ecological security index (ESI), economic efficiency index (EEI), and social equity index (SEI) to produce a SLSI of improved integrated farming system (IFS) compared with benchmark farming in semiarid regions. In this study, different existing IFS comprising of seven modules (field crops, dairy, goats, poultry, horticulture, fishery, and apiary) in different combinations were examined. Results revealed that 72.5% farmers preferred to integrate two modules, where as 95% of farmers adopted field crops + dairy (FC + D) in preference to other modules. The sustainability indicators: ESI (+43.3%), EEI (+16.0%), SEI (+11.6%), and SLSI (+6.0%) were improved in the FC + D farming system to a greater degree than other IFS module combinations. Similarly, improved IFS interventions also increased sustainability indicators over benchmark farming. Based on large scale household studies over 5 years, our findings suggest that the improved IFS succeeded in providing a wider array of livelihood security than existing practices. Hence, the paradigm shift from component approach to an IFS‐based resilient system, which is economically viable, environmentally sustainable, and socially acceptable, is needed for development of semiarid regions.

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“…Similarly, higher SEI explains the changes in consumption of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables. These (Martinho, 2022).…”

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Sustainable livelihood security of small farmers improved through a resilient farming system in thesemiaridregion of India

Ravisankar¹,

Ansari

Shamim

et al. 2022

Land Degrad Dev

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Impacts of Agricultural Policies on Structural and Technological Changes in Agricultural Holdings: The Case of the European Union

Martinho

2022

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

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Assessing the impacts of EU agricultural policies on the sustainability of the livestock sector: a review of the recent literature

Adams,

Sans,

Trier Kreutzfeldt

et al. 2024

Agric Hum Values

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How do agricultural policies in the EU need to change to increase the sustainability of livestock production, and what measures could encourage sustainable practices whilst minimising trade-offs? Addressing such questions is crucial to ensure progress towards proclaimed targets whilst moving production levels to planetary boundaries. However, a lack of available evidence on the impacts of recent policies hinders developments in this direction. In this review, we address this knowledge gap, by collating and evaluating recent policy analyses, using three complementary frameworks. The review highlights that recent policy reforms, and especially those of the Common Agricultural Policy, have had a large impact on the sustainability of the livestock sector by contributing to intensification and simplification. This has often resulted in negative impacts (e.g. on greenhouse gas emissions and animal welfare) and while financial support has enabled production, it can also lead to a culture of dependency that limits innovation. At the same time, a lack of regulation and concrete targets, and low levels of stakeholder engagement in policy design have led to delays in the delivery of sustainability objectives. Future policies could take on-board more innovative thinking that addresses the interrelatedness of society, animals, and the environment, to deliver effective targets and support.

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European Union farming systems: Insights for a more sustainable land use

Cited by 5 publications

References 33 publications

Sustainable livelihood security of small farmers improved through a resilient farming system in thesemiaridregion of India

Sustainable livelihood security of small farmers improved through a resilient farming system in thesemiaridregion of India

Impacts of Agricultural Policies on Structural and Technological Changes in Agricultural Holdings: The Case of the European Union

Assessing the impacts of EU agricultural policies on the sustainability of the livestock sector: a review of the recent literature

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