Sustainable Agriculture’s Contribution to Quality of Life

Polcyn, Jan; Stratan, Alexandru; Lopotenco, Viorica

doi:10.3390/su152316415

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“…Sustainable farming practices guarantee food supply, promoting mental health and communal stability resilience [ 86 , 87 , 88 ]. In the study by Elshaer et al, 2023, sustainable agriculture, specifically through farm-to-fork sourcing, positively impacted environmental sustainability through reducing the food supply chain’s carbon footprint and enhancing economic benefits for farmers and residents in Egypt [ 89 ].…”

Section: Sustainable Solutions and Global Effortsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nourishing the Mind: How Food Security Influences Mental Wellbeing

Ejiohuo,

Onyeaka,

Unegbu

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Food insecurity is a significant public health problem worldwide and critical to mental health. There is a complex relationship between food security and mental health. We carried out a narrative review study aiming to address how food insecurity impacts mental wellbeing by focusing on the mental health repercussions of food insecurity, recognizing its pivotal role in attaining Sustainable Development Goals 2 (on hunger) and 3 (on enhancing global wellbeing). A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMed and Google Scholar, incorporating Google searches for pertinent reports and policy documents. To address these questions, we emphasized and elucidated the interconnectedness between food security and mental health. The review shows that food security and mental health share a profound relationship influenced by multifaceted factors like socioeconomic conditions, access to nutritious food, and societal inequalities. We then provide recommendations for integrating food security into mental health strategies based on the insights and conclusions drawn. Strategies ranging from sustainable farming practices to urban agriculture initiatives and digital mental health services demonstrate avenues for enhancing food safety and mental wellbeing. This highlights the need for collaborative interdisciplinary efforts and systemic reforms to address these interconnected challenges.

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Section: Sustainable Solutions and Global Effortsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nourishing the Mind: How Food Security Influences Mental Wellbeing

Ejiohuo,

Onyeaka,

Unegbu

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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“…Sustainable agriculture [16], Alternative agriculture, Permanent agriculture [17], and Permaculture are all agricultural systems with similar principles. The principal values represent the importance of ecological balance [18], [19]. These systems also value product quality, produce sufficiency for farmers and consumers, self-reliance, and a focus on local communities.…”

Section: A Sustainable Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…It also enables family members to work together and to live in harmony with nature. As a result, these agricultural systems are maintained for as long as possible without negative impacts on the ecosystem, and they do not cause health, social, or economic problems [19], [20], [21].…”

Section: A Sustainable Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Organic Farming Maturity Model

Kunsook,

Thammaboosadee,

Chuckpaiwong

2024

Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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Organic farming is of the utmost importance in promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices, minimizing environmental contamination, and avoiding using chemical fertilizers and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Even inexperienced and seasoned farmers frequently encounter formidable obstacles when attempting to authenticate their organic farming status by acquiring organic agriculture certification. The current level of agricultural land maturity is accurately assessed by a comprehensive model presented in this study, which also provides a framework for the transition to organic farming standards. These maturity models were formulated through an exhaustive analysis of agricultural standards, an extensive review of pertinent literature, and expert interviews conducted in 15 distinct locations, with each expert holding certification in a minimum of three organic agricultural standards. Identifying characteristics germane to organic standards, integrating them into maturity models, and establishing maturity items and dimensions are also components of the study. The outcome of our investigation is the Sustainable Organic Farming Maturity (SOFaM) model, which consists of five levels and eight dimensions, as well as a standard operating procedure manual for organic agricultural standard certification applications. This model's potential as an assessment instrument for determining the maturity level of agricultural land has been validated by experts who hold credentials in three distinct domains and three locations. The SOFaM model has the potential to function as a paradigm shift in the agricultural sector, streamline the certification process following organic farming standards, and guarantee adherence to predetermined criteria.

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