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Food systems

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Motivation: A sustainable food system is one that delivers food security and nutrition for all in such a way that the economic, social and environmental bases to generate food security and nutrition for future generation is not compromised. This means that it is profitable throughout, ensuring economic sustainability, it has broad-based benefits for society, securing social sustainability, and that it has a positive or neutral impact on the natural resource environment, safeguarding the sustainability of the environment.

  • Bee feeding

    When local nectar sources or hive food stores are insufficient, beekeepers may need to feed their bees. It can be...

  • Millets

    The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM...

  • Potato harvesters

    Potato harvesters are used to dig potatoes from the ground and collect them. Since the 1960s, these machines have saved...

  • Hive management

    Hive management, monitoring and responding to the needs of beehives in relation to the time of year and local climate...

  • Sustainable agriculture

    Sustainable agriculture with its three components: economic (production viability to meet the growing needs for food of present and future...