scholarly journals Agroecologia: Perspectivas e Desafios para a Agricultura Familiar

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (5-esp.) ◽  
pp. 496-503
Author(s):  
Larisse Medeiros Gonçalves ◽  
Caroline Viganó ◽  
Chaiane Renata Grigolo ◽  
Pedro Henrique da Silva Monteiro ◽  
Thiago de Oliveira Vargas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Control Mechanisms ◽  
Sustainable Rural Development ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Production Techniques ◽  
The Government

Embora a produção sustentável e a agroecologia tenham relevância e vasta quantidade de artigos, há insuficiência de materiais sistemáticos que auxiliem no emprego operativo das características sustentáveis na produção. Esse trabalho traz uma base conceitual que direciona para a sistematização pragmática, no que diz respeito à produção orgânica, por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica. A produção de alimentos em sistemas agroecológicos tem por princípios a adoção de práticas de uso saudável e consciente dos recursos naturais. A produção de orgânicos no Brasil vem apresentando crescimento significativo. Esse avanço está sendo possível devido ao modelo diversificado dos mecanismos de controle de qualidade para produtos de origem ecológica, uma vez que há maior acesso para o registro dos mesmos. Porém, o setor enfrenta várias dificuldades, como problemas de logística, processos burocráticos na certificação e déficit de insumos, além de carência de informações técnicas. Para que tais barreiras sejam superadas, investimentos em pesquisas científicas para aprimorar as técnicas de produção e estratégias de marketing para promoção dos alimentos orgânicos são recursos indispensáveis para o avanço do sistema. Além disso, o governo deve desenvolver políticas para ampliação da produção, oferta e consumo de produtos orgânicos para fortalecer e incentivar tal modelo produtivo.   Palavras-chaves: Alimentos Orgânicos. Certificação. Sistemas Agroecológicos, Desenvolvimento Rural Sustentável.  Abstract Although sustainable production and agroecology have relevance and a vast number of articles, there is a lack of systematic materials that assist in the operational use of sustainable characteristics in production. This work provides a conceptual basis that leads to pragmatic systematization, regarding organic production, through a bibliographic review. The food production in agroecological systems is based on the adoption of healthy and conscious use of natural resources practices. Organic production in Brazil has been showing significant growth. This progress is being made possible due to the diversified model of quality control mechanisms for ecological origin products, since there is greater access to their registration. However, the sector faces several difficulties, such as logistical problems, bureaucratic processes in certification and deficit of inputs, in addition to a lack of technical information. For these barriers to be overcome, investments in scientific research to improve production techniques and marketing strategies for promoting organic food are indispensable resources for the system advancement. In addition, the government must develop policies to expand the production, supply and consumption of organic products to strengthen and encourage such a productive model.    Keywords: Organic Food. Certification. Agroecological Systems. Sustainable Rural Development.  

scholarly journals The State аnd Areas under Organic Vegetable Production in the Republic of Serbia

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Golijan ◽  
Ljubiša Živanović ◽  
Aleksandar Popović
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Jerusalem Artichoke ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
The City

Due to extremely favourable soil and climate conditions, vegetable production has been traditionally developing in the Republic of Serbia. This study presents the areas under organic vegetable production in Serbia in the 2012-2015 period. In 2015, vegetable production, based on organic principles, was performed on the area of 170.5 ha, with the greatest potential in the region of the Province of Vojvodina (80%). The smallest areas with organic production of vegetables were recorded in the City of Belgrade. Organicaly produced vegetables mainly consist of bean, popping maize, potato, Jerusalem artichoke, gourd and pepper. In spite of poorly developed market not only of vegetable production, but the entire sector of organic food production in Serbia, the number of organic food producers has been rapidly growing and with the adequate investment, credit–monetary and export support by the government, vegetable production could become the most important production in our country.

Consumer perceptions and demand for organic food in Australia: Focus group discussions

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Shung Chang ◽  
Lydia Zepeda
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Organic Foods ◽  
Positive Outlook ◽  
Food Sales

AbstractIn Australia, the retail value of organic food production was estimated at A$250 million, with farm-gate value at around A$90 million and exports at around A$40 million, in 2002. The current share of organic sales in total food sales in Australia is about 1%. The growth rate in organic production was forecast to continue at 10–30% per annum. Despite the positive outlook, there are consumer concerns about product recognition and product integrity. To understand how demand for organic products is changing, it is important to investigate consumer attitudes and knowledge about these issues. The objective of this study was to identify issues that may hinder or promote demand. Given the qualitative nature of these issues, we used a focus group study to probe consumers. While focus group results are a qualitative approach and not intended to be generalizable, the results suggest directions for future research. The participants raised concerns about the use of chemicals, the treatment of farm animals and the environmental impact of food production. Organic food consumers were found to be more knowledgeable about organic foods, as well as being more tolerant of higher prices and inaccessibility. The results also suggest that increasing consumers' awareness of organic farming and certification, as well as the availability of organic foods, may be the most effective way of moving organic foods into mainstream.

scholarly journals Food for thought

2020 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 1130-1155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boban Melović ◽  
Marina Dabić ◽  
Sunčica Rogić ◽  
Vladimir Đurišić ◽  
Vesna Prorok
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Product Category ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Social Implication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
Young Consumers

PurposeThis paper seeks to identify the factors that influence the perceptions and attitudes of young people in Montenegro toward organic products.Design/methodology/approachThe results of the research, obtained using the multivariate factor analysis, showed that the vast majority of young consumers identify organic food as healthy and natural and that its higher price is a significant barrier inhibiting their likelihood of purchasing it, along with inaccessibility and the limited options offered.FindingsThe data obtained provides valuable information for managers and decision-makers working in organic food production and sales in Montenegro – a country with the potential to develop in this field.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was carried out in the CEE transition country of Montenegro, with 300 young consumers. Further research is needed to validate the results through longitudinal study.Practical implicationsThe data obtained represents a meaningful contribution to the field of organic food production and sale in Montenegro (which is a country with a lot of potential in this area) and will assist managers and decision-makers in the field.Social implicationUnlike most research that has previously examined issues concerning organic production – such as its standardization, financing, environmental impact, and even its promotion – this paper provides a better understanding of the behavior of young consumers toward organic products in Montenegro by outlining their perceptions and attitudes toward this product category.Originality/valueThis research represents the first academic study of customers' attitudes and perceptions in this area, alongside the main factors affecting the young consumer's choice to purchase organic food in Montenegro.

scholarly journals The appeal-to-nature fallacy: Homeopathy and biodynamic agriculture in official EU regulations

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Miguel Mulet
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Sustainable Food Production ◽  
The World ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Biodynamic Agriculture

Although the consumption of organic food is increasing in Europe and other parts of the world, it is still a minor option. The total agriculture land used for organic production in Europe is less than 6% and less than 1% worldwide. Contrary to what most consumers think there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that organic food has better nutritional value or that its production is more sustainable. In addition, productivity is very low and concomitantly the price is higher. This report reviews the presence of pseudoscience and the exclusion of technology from the European organic regulations and proposes some improvements that would help to make organic food production a real alternative and attain its objectives of providing healthier and sustainable food production.

Disinfection of Alfalfa and Radish Sprouting Seed Using Oxidizing Agents and Treatments Compliant with Organic Food Production Principles

2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 779-787 ◽  
Author(s):  
SIYUN WANG ◽  
JESSICA CHEN ◽  
CARMEN WAKELING ◽  
SUSAN BACH ◽  
STEVE ORBAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Sequential Treatment ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Escherichia Coli O157 ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Vegetable Seed ◽  
Antimicrobial Treatments

ABSTRACT Antimicrobial seed treatments recommended by Canadian guidance for sprouted vegetable production (2,000 ppm of hypochlorite for 15 to 20 min or 6 to 10% hydrogen peroxide for 10 min at room temperature) are not fully compliant with organic production principles. We investigated the effect of a sequential treatment consisting of a 10-min soak at 50°C in water followed by exposure to a 2.0% H2O2 plus 0.1% AcOH sanitizing solution against Escherichia coli O157:H7, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella enterica inoculated onto alfalfa and radish seed. The sequential treatment was as effective as the recommended treatments and could reduce populations of all three species by a minimum of 3 log CFU/g using a reduced (1:2) ratio of seed to sanitizing solution and low concentrations of sanitizers approved for use in organic food production. However, the efficacy of all the treatments examined in this work was considerably reduced by storage of the seed for 4 weeks at either 11 or 75% relative humidity prior to treatment and assessment. None of the treatments could eradicate the target pathogens from seed, irrespective of time elapsed since inoculation. The results of this work suggest that the effect of storage should be considered in the assessment of antimicrobial treatments for sprouting vegetable seed. HIGHLIGHTS

scholarly journals Organic agriculture – importance and development

2021 ◽  
Vol 854 (1) ◽  
pp. 012102
Author(s):  
Slavica Veskovic Moracanin ◽  
Dragutin Djukic ◽  
Milinko Saponjić ◽  
Zoran Ostojic
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Production System ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Mineral Soil ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Conventional Production ◽  
Safe Food ◽  
Intensive Development

Abstract Agriculture, as the most important strategic industry, is tasked with providing sufficient quantities of quality and safe food. Intensive and often excessive, uncontrolled, and unskilled use of the means for protection and nutrition of plants, as well as means for the prevention or treatment of animals, are carried out to increase yields in conventional production. This approach in food production has contributed to the increasingly common endangerment of the health of plants, animals and humans, as well as significant environmental endangerment. Unlike conventional production, organic food production is now increasingly attracting interest from modern consumers. However, organic agriculture involves not only producing without artificial fertilizers and other agrochemicals, but without antibiotics and hormones too. It is more of a holistic production system that functions as a sustainable unit, and unites interconnected and conditioned actors: plants, animals, microorganisms, insects, organic and mineral soil matter, and humans. In Serbia, organic agriculture has been developing for the last thirty years. However, the intensive development of organic agriculture has only happened in the last decade, with plant organic production being more developed than animal organic production.

scholarly journals Modernization of agricultural enterprises is a necessary condition for the transition to organic food production

2019 ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Anton Stelmashchuk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Enterprise Modernization

Purpose. The aim of the article is substantiation of theoretical principles of modernization of agrarian enterprises and practical aspects of technological renewal of agricultural production as a necessary condition for the transition of the enterprise to the production of organic food. Methodology of research. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study is the work of domestic and foreign scientists on the modernization of society and individual economic entities. The methods of analysis (in the breakdown of the object of study into separate important components and their detail) and synthesis (to summarize various aspects of technological updating of processes of agricultural production and modernization of agricultural enterprises) are used during the research. Findings. The essence of the concept of “modernization” is substantiated, the genesis of its development is characterized, the main characteristic features of the process of transformation of traditional (pre-technological), society as it is transformed into a society with highly differentiated social and economic structures are described. The characteristic features of enterprise modernization are distinguished and its types are classified by classification features. On the basis of the analysis carried out the own definition of the concept of “modernization of the enterprise” is formed. It has been proved that improving the economic condition of the rural population is possible through the development of the organic sector in the country. Originality. The author's interpretation of the concept of “enterprise modernization” as a process of its transition to new technologies, updating of machines, machinery and equipment related to the introduction of scientific and technological achievements in the field of organic food production in order to optimize production processes at the enterprise and production of innovative products is substantiated a component that enables it to compete successfully in both domestic and foreign markets. Practical value. It is revealed that Ukraine has great potential both from the ecological and economic point of view to increase the area under organic agriculture. Fertile soils and large lands create favourable conditions for the transition to organic production, which in turn provides significant benefits for economic growth, environmental protection, quality and safety of food for human health, prevention of climate change and social justice. Key words: agricultural enterprise; technological renewal; modernization; organic food; human health; economic growth.

Organic Consumer Behavior- Special reference to cereal /cereal products in the southern part of Tamilnadu.

Think India ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 757-767
Author(s):  
J. ELANCHEZHIAN ◽  
Dr. K. KALAICHELVI
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Regulatory Mechanism ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Consumer Awareness ◽  
Cereal Products ◽  
Food Standards ◽  
Organic Products ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Government

Consumers’ interest in organic products is increasing globally. As IFOAM 2016 report, only 1.2 % of the land has been utilized in organic agriculture method. The overall organic market has achieved 89.7 billion $ in 2016 in that, & 48.4 a billion in sales accounted for the USA and German alone. Total registered organic producer in the worldwide is 2.7 million in that India is the leading country which has 835,200 organic producers. But many of them are a small farmer, and they had shared 1.49 million hectares only. The Government of India (GOI) and the state governments have taken several steps to improve the regulatory mechanism and frame several schemes to incentivize organic farming. 2017 December, Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) have recognized both the certification systems (NPOP and PGS-India) valid for organic food products. From these steps, GOI has tried to create confidence in the organic products, so that, domestic consumers and export countries can trust Indian organic products. But still, the organic sector in India suffered from some unique characteristic that is the absence of proper branding, package, consumer awareness, purchasing power, and supply chain issues (Agarwal, 2018).

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