Agroecology is often considered as the ultimate and most comprehensive solution to the
many challenges of the agricultural and food system, also referred to as the agri-food …

Agriculture faces many challenges. In both public discourse and the scientific literature
debates about the future are increasing framed in terms of 'alternative'versus 'conventional' …

The coffee industry is one of the most important commercial value chains worldwide.
Nonetheless, it is also associated to several social, economic, and environmental concerns …

Organic agriculture is often perceived as more sustainable than conventional farming. We
review the literature on this topic from a global perspective. In terms of environmental and …

Back cover blurbRising agricultural productivity has driven improvements in living standards
for millennia. Today, redoubling that effort in develo** countries is critical to reducing …

Agrifood supply chains contribute to many environmental and social problems. Sustainability
standards—rules that supply chain actors may follow to demonstrate their commitment to …

Agricultural production systems are a composite of philosophy, adoptability, and careful
analysis of risks and rewards. The two dominant typologies include conventional and …

Although many urban areas around the world have grown steadily in recent years, the
structural transformation, wherein an economy goes from relying primarily on agriculture and …

Our business model drives growth that is consistent, profitable, competitive–and
responsible. It is why we created the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP)… The USLP …

Contract farming is a sales arrangement between a farmer and a firm, agreed before
production begins, which provides the farmer with resources or services. Many governments …