Sustainable Agricultural Systems: A Bibliometrics Analysis of Ecological Modernization Approach

Abstract

Agricultural systems need to be more sustainable. Nowadays, the global food production has a remarkable impact in terms of greenhouse gases production, terrestrial acidification, eutrophication and land consumption. Moreover, one of the effects of unsustainable agriculture is depletion of ecosystem services (ES) on which agricultural systems themselves are dependent. Alternative agricultural systems are possible: the aim of this review was to analyze one of these alternative systems, i.e., strong ecological modernization, to understand relevant topics and current state of the art connected with it. As a result that strong ecological modernization can be considered an ecosystem services-based farming system, we focused on the development of topics related to ecosystem services but also to diversification. The review has been conducted applying a bibliometrics approach to recognize the main papers, authors, organization and countries, as well as trend topics and main themes investigated. The results showed that basic research content involves agrobiodiversity, agroecology and diversified farming systems. At the same time, the review revealed a lack about the social and economic dimensions of sustainability that need to be addressed for promoting a true transition to a strong ecological modernization.

Artificial intelligence solutions enabling sustainable agriculture: A bibliometric analysis

“…The concept of “sustainable agriculture” has received increased attention in recent years with the rising technological improvements. In a 2020 keyword citation burst analysis on ecological modernization approach by Rocchi et al, “sustainable agriculture” consistently shows very high citation burst in the past and current literature [ 6 ]. Due to its high popularity among researchers the more recently published bibliometrics studies conduct in the realm of sustainable agriculture explore the interactions between sustainable agri-food systems with the economy, society, and policy making [ 7 ], agriculture systems modernization approach [ 6 ], big data in sustainable agriculture [ 8 ].…”

“…In a 2020 keyword citation burst analysis on ecological modernization approach by Rocchi et al, “sustainable agriculture” consistently shows very high citation burst in the past and current literature [ 6 ]. Due to its high popularity among researchers the more recently published bibliometrics studies conduct in the realm of sustainable agriculture explore the interactions between sustainable agri-food systems with the economy, society, and policy making [ 7 ], agriculture systems modernization approach [ 6 ], big data in sustainable agriculture [ 8 ]. In terms of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, recent articles provide bibliometric analysis of the crossover between remote sensing technologies and agriculture [ 9 ], advanced information and communication technology in agriculture [ 10 ], global trends in precision agriculture technology [ 11 ].…”

Overview of Research on Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Countries. The Case of Mexico

“…Finally, given that the extensive area of Mexico covers a diverse range of climate zones, the results of the study on Mexican agriculture could be extrapolated to other regions, including mountainous areas, regions with arid or semi-arid climates or those with mild or tropical climates [53,54]. In contrast to previous studies, this paper is the first to apply the bibliometric method to analyse research on sustainable agriculture using Mexico as a case study, given that previous works focus on different specific aspects of agricultural sustainability and their results mainly represent developed countries [19,[55][56][57]. This is its main contribution.…”

Bibliometric Analysis of Peer Reviewed Literature on Sustainable Agriculture Research – Challenges and Prospects

“…A number of bibliometric reviews on various aspects of sustainable agriculture have recently been published. Rocchi et al, (2020) focus on the ecological modernization approach to address sustainability in agricultural systems, while Sweileh (2020) has analyzed literature pertaining to food security in the context of climate change. These studies have stressed the need for harnessing adaptive technologies and innovative solutions.…”