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Sustainable food systems from agriculture to industry: improving production and processing

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Sustainable Food Systems from Agriculture to Industry: Improving Production and Processing addresses the principle that food supply needs of the present must be met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Responding to sustainability goals requires maximum utilization of all raw materials produced and integration of activities throughout all production-to-consumption stages. This book covers production stage activities to reduce postharvest losses and increase use of by-products streams (waste), food manufacturing and beyond, presenting insights to ensure energy, water and other resources are used efficiently and environmental impacts are minimized. The book presents the latest research and advancements in efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly food production and ways they can be implemented within the food industry. Filling the knowledge gap between understanding and applying these advancements, this team of expert authors from around the globe offer both academic and industry perspectives and a real-world view of the challenges and potential solutions that exist for feeding the world in the future. The book will guide industry professionals and researchers in ways to improve the efficiency and sustainability of food systems

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Sustainable Food Systems from Agriculture to Industry: Improving Production and Processing

Galanakis, Charis Michel

Front Cover -- Sustainable Food Systems From Agriculture to Industry: Improving Production and Processing -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Part A: Sustainable Food Production -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Sustainable Food Production -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Cereals Sector -- 3. Livestock Sector -- 4. Dairy Sector -- 5. Horticultural Sector -- 6. Food Processing Industry -- 7. Recent Developments and Future Scenarios -- 8. Conclusions -- References -- Further Reading -- Chapter 2: Elucidating Local Food Production to Identify the Principles and Challenges of Sustainable Agriculture -- 1. Sustainable Agriculture-Definitions, Conceptual Framework, and Practical Applications -- 2. Sustainability of Nonconsumable Uses of Plants -- 2.1. Land Management -- 2.2. Resource Management -- 2.3. Human Interface -- 2.4. Ecosystem Interface -- 3. Food Production from Local Species -- 4. Additional Uses of Local Biological Resources-The Case of Phytoremediation -- 5. The Main Challenges of Local Resources and the Potential of Sustainable Agriculture -- 5.1. Advantages of Using Local Plants and Animals as Resources -- 5.2. Advantages of New Crop Development -- 5.3. Obstacles Recruiting New Local Crops -- 6. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Role of Earthworm in Sustainable Agriculture -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Earthworm as Ecosystem Engineers -- 3. Composting Versus Vermicomposting -- 4. Composting Earthworms -- 5. Interaction of Earthworm With Soil -- 6. Earthworm as Colonizers of Natural and Cultivated Soil Environment -- 7. Earthworm and Bioremediation -- 8. Synergistic Role of Earthworms and Microorganism in Vermicomposting -- 9. Environmental Factors Affecting Earthworm's Population -- 9.1. pH -- 9.2. Temperature -- 9.3. Moisture -- 9.4. Aeration and CO2 -- 9.5. Ammonia -- 9.6. Food Supply -- 9.7. Soil Texture.