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Agriculture
In: Guide to Interest Groups and Lobbying in the United States, S. 164-171
Agriculture
In: Governance in Pacific Asia : Political Economy and Development from Japan to Burma
Agriculture
In: Working towards Sustainable Development: Opportunities for decent work and social inclusion in a green economy, S. 19-36
Agriculture
In: OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030; OECD Environmental Outlook, S. 295-321
Agriculture
In: British Military Service Tribunals, 1916–18, S. 95-126
Agriculture
In: Social Change and Everyday Life in Ireland, 1850-1922, S. 4-19
Agriculture
In: Routledge Advances in Middle East and Islamic Studies; Egypt in the Twenty First Century
Agriculture
In: The Diversity of Emerging Capitalisms in Developing Countries, S. 243-270
Organic Agriculture
In: The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies
Consumers are increasingly aware of the health- and safety-related implications of the food which they can buy in the market. At the same time, households have become more aware of their environmental responsibilities. Regarding the production of food, a crucial and multifunctional role is played by agriculture. The way vegetables, fruits, and other crops are grown and how livestock is raised has an impact on the environment and landscape. Operations performed by farmers, such as water management, can be dangerous for the soil and the whole ecosystem. Consequently, there is a search for natural ways of sustaining the impact of agriculture on the environment. In this context, one of the most popular ideas is organic agriculture. In the literature on the subject, there are many concepts that some authors consider to be synonymous even as others argue that these terms are not interchangeable. There is, for example, "organic agriculture," "alternative agriculture," "sustainable agriculture," "ecological agriculture," "biological agriculture," "niche farming," "community-supported agriculture," and "integrated pest management." Very often, techniques and products related to organic agriculture are described by marketing experts with the use of abbreviations such as "bio" and "eco." Products with such markings and labels are increasingly popular in stores that often give them separate shelves for their sale. Despite the higher price compared to conventional products, they are increasingly sought by consumers. The entry examines the various impacts of organic agriculture with a view to these trends.
Sustainable Agriculture
In: Ecological Sustainability, S. 273-301