The role of transdisciplinary research in the transformation of food systems
Gérald Schwarz, Francesco Vanni, David Miller
Abstract
Over time, prevailing food systems have led to the depletion of resources and to negative environmental impacts The excessive use of agro-chemicals, heavy machinery, water, and the increasing reliance on fossil fuels in general have contributed to destabilizing the ecosystem processes which are the basis of agricultural production. Intensification and greater homogeneity of agro-ecosystems has led to an increasing dependence on external inputs.
Topics & Concepts
Transformation (genetics)AgricultureFood systemsBusinessEnvironmental resource managementProcess managementEnvironmental planningFood securityGeographyEconomicsBiologyEcologyBiochemistryGeneBioeconomy and Sustainability DevelopmentAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactInnovation, Sustainability, Human-Machine Systems