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The Contribution of Forests and Trees to Sustainable Diets
Vinceti, Barbara; Termote, Céline; Ickowitz, Amy; … - In: Sustainability 5 (2013) 11, pp. 4797-4824
information and knowledge on nutritious forest foods into national nutrition strategies and programs. …
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Agricultural Biodiversity Is Essential for a Sustainable Improvement in Food and Nutrition Security
Frison, Emile A.; Cherfas, Jeremy; Hodgkin, Toby - In: Sustainability 3 (2011) 1, pp. 238-253
nutrition and greater health, with additional benefits for human productivity and livelihoods. Agricultural biodiversity will …
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Continuum of Risk Analysis Methods to Assess Tillage System Sustainability at the Experimental Plot Level
Fathelrahman, Eihab M.; II, James C. Ascough; Hoag, Dana L. - In: Sustainability 3 (2011) 7, pp. 1035-1063
This study applied a broad continuum of risk analysis methods including mean-variance and coefficient of variation (CV) statistical criteria, second-degree stochastic dominance (SSD), stochastic dominance with respect to a function (SDRF), and stochastic efficiency with respect to a function...
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What Do We Need to Know to Enhance the Environmental Sustainability of Agricultural Production? A Prioritisation of Knowledge Needs for the UK Food System
Dicks, Lynn V.; Bardgett, Richard D.; Bell, Jenny; … - In: Sustainability 5 (2013) 7, pp. 3095-3115
environmentally sustainable agriculture. This is agriculture that makes efficient use of natural resources and does not degrade the … environmental scientists with direct involvement or expertise in the environmental sustainability of agriculture. The practitioners … long list of 264 knowledge needs to help enhance the environmental sustainability of agriculture within the UK or for the …
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Comparing Carbon and Water Footprints for Beef Cattle Production in Southern Australia
Ridoutt, Bradley G.; Sanguansri, Peerasak; Harper, … - In: Sustainability 3 (2011) 12, pp. 2443-2455
Stand-alone environmental indicators based on life cycle assessment (LCA), such as the carbon footprint and water footprint, are becoming increasingly popular as a means of directing sustainable production and consumption. However, individually, these metrics violate the principle of LCA known...
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Improving Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Crops for Sustainable Agriculture
Hirel, Bertrand; Tétu, Thierry; Lea, Peter J.; Dubois, … - In: Sustainability 3 (2011) 9, pp. 1452-1485
alternative farming techniques based on no-till continuous cover cropping cultures and/or organic nitrogen (N) nutrition. Whatever …
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The Century Ahead: Searching for Sustainability
Raskin, Paul D.; Electris, Christi; Rosen, Richard A. - In: Sustainability 2 (2010) 8, pp. 2626-2651
The global future lies before us as a highly uncertain and contested landscape with numerous perils along the way. This study explores possible pathways to sustainability by considering in quantitative detail four contrasting scenarios for the twenty-first century. The analysis reveals vividly...
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Drought, Sustainability, and the Law
Adler, Robert W. - In: Sustainability 2 (2010) 7, pp. 2176-2196
policy—should be evaluated more comprehensively to enhance incentives for more ―water sustainable‖ practices in agriculture …
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Measuring Soil Water Potential for Water Management in Agriculture: A Review
Bittelli, Marco - In: Sustainability 2 (2010) 5, pp. 1226-1251
, plant growth and plant nutrition. Gradients in soil water potential are the driving forces of water movement, affecting … of soil water potential is utilized for a sustainable use of water resources in agriculture. …
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Sustainability in Agricultural Mechanization: Assessment of a Combined Photovoltaic and Electric Multipurpose System for Farmers
Mousazadeh, Hossein; Keyhani, Alireza; Mobli, Hossein; … - In: Sustainability 1 (2009) 4, pp. 1042-1068
source of power in modern agriculture. We examined the use of a completely sustainable agricultural mechanization system …
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