We review 75 studies on the competition for biomass and production resources such as
land, water, labour and capital across food, feed and fuel production. We identified seven …

Much of the Earth's biosphere has been appropriated for the production of harvestable
biomass in the form of food, fuel and fibre. Here we show that the simplification and …

The human relationship with nature is a topic that has been explored throughout human
history. More recently, the idea of connection to nature has merged as an important …

Examining the influence mechanisms of new urbanization on urban carbon emissions is of
great practical significance to guide cities' low-carbon and sustainable development and …

Extensively managed grasslands are recognized globally for their high biodiversity and their
social and cultural values. However, their capacity to deliver multiple ecosystem services …

Most infectious diseases in humans originate from animals. In this paper, we explore the role
of animal farming and meat consumption in the emergence and amplification of infectious …

The widely reported claim that smallholders produce 70–80% of the world's food has been a
linchpin of agricultural development policy despite limited empirical evidence. Recent …

Livestock contribute to food security by supplying essential macro-and micro-nutrients,
providing manure and draught power, and generating income. But they also consume food …

Animal manure used to be the major source of additional nutrients and crucial for
maintaining soil fertility and crop yield in traditional farming systems. However, it is …

Sustainable food production is one of the major challenges of the twenty-first century in the
era of global environmental problems such as climate change, increasing population and …