Sustainable Agriculture for Food Safety, Security, and Sufficiency

Monsuru Adekunle Salisu (), Fazhana Ismail, Nurudeen Babatunde Bamiro and Hussain Luqman
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Monsuru Adekunle Salisu: Sultan Idris Education University
Fazhana Ismail: Sultan Idris Education University
Nurudeen Babatunde Bamiro: Sultan Idris Education University
Hussain Luqman: Lagos State University of Education

A chapter in Agripreneurship and the Dynamic Agribusiness Value Chain, 2024, pp 29-60 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract With the world's population projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, sustainable agriculture is crucial to meet food sufficiency and security, posing an urgent challenge to our food production systems while protecting the environment. Traditional farming methods, though effective in increasing production, have caused soil degradation, water contamination, and reduced biodiversity. This review examines the complex relationship between sustainable agriculture and food systems. Starting with techniques that promote ecological health, resource efficiency, and long-term productivity, such as organic farming, permaculture, and precision agriculture, it looks at the fundamentals and indicators of sustainable agriculture. Subsequently, the chapter explores food safety protocols in sustainable agriculture, particularly highlighting emerging strategies that improve agricultural produce quality, reduce the danger of contamination, and facilitate traceability. The review further examines how sustainable agriculture might enhance food security by strengthening rural livelihoods, fostering resilient food systems, and expanding access to nutrient-dense foods. The review also addresses how sustainable agriculture contributes to food sufficiency, highlighting the potential of agroecological techniques to maximize crop yields and minimize reliance on outside inputs. The analysis provides a comprehensive overview of how sustainable agriculture may be used to create a robust and resilient food production system that prioritizes the current and projected population's security, safety, and sufficiency needs.

Keywords: Sustainable agriculture; Food security; Food safety; Food sufficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-7429-6_3

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