Bio Based Solutions For Sustainable Development Of Agriculture Volume Ii

Bio-based Solutions for Sustainable Development of Agriculture, Volume II

The agricultural industry is primarily driven by the fast growth of the population and the subsequent need to supply sufficient food globally. It is estimated that the global population will expand from 8 billion to about 9 billion in 2050 and crop production needs to double in order to supply enough food for all people by 2050. Moreover, the climate change and the intensification of areas of infertile and unproductive soil create new and additional difficulties. It is urgent and of utter importance to find alternative practices to the traditional ones (based on the indiscriminate use of various synthetic chemicals, e.g. fertilizers and pesticides), which are mainly used nowadays, to overcome current and future agricultural challenges in a natural, more efficient and sustainable way. Recent regulations (EU 1009/2019 and Farm Bill in EU and USA, respectively) promote the adoption of biostimulants in agriculture and open the market for new and innovative solutions. This regulation is a major step forward that should encourage the scientific community, in strict interaction with the industry, in the continuous development of new bio-based solutions for modern agriculture.

Bio-based Solutions for Sustainable Development of Agriculture

Sustainable Bioeconomy Development in the Global South

This book covers sustainable bioeconomy techniques and practices in the Global South with a view to promote innovation. The priority areas, needs and required supportive framework by national and international agencies for a sustainable bioeconomy is highlighted. The book also discusses emerging techniques and approaches being used for further development as well as their current and potential impact on important economic sectors. It is predicted that these techniques have the capacity and potential to shape economic growth and development of the Global South. Key sectors that would likely witness the most impact include energy, agriculture, food systems, construction, medicine and pharmaceuticals, engineering, and textiles. Adopting or innovating advanced bioeconomy techniques and practices would boost energy, income, and food security, and independence as well as the competitiveness of the Global South. This volume is a reference for bioeconomy practitioners, activists, students, private and public employees, academics, researchers, environmentalists, ecologists, social scientists, agricultural scientists, and economists. It is also useful for biodiversity experts, policymakers, conservationists and industries interested in promoting sustainable bioeconomy development in the Global South.