A comparison of animal and plant-based proteins from an economic, environmental, and nutritional perspective in the Republic of Ireland

Marie Merlo, Thia Hennessy, Cathal Buckley and James O'Mahony

Agricultural Systems, 2024, vol. 221, issue C

Abstract: Protein is a central component of health and nutrition. The current protein production system is unlikely to sustainably meet the growing global demand for protein. Therefore, alternative sources of protein must be considered.

Keywords: Protein production evaluation; Protein economic efficiency; Protein environmental efficiency; Agricultural land use (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.104143

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