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‘Growing’ Insecurity in Agricultural Food Chains: An Editorial Commentary

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  • Martin Caraher

    (Centre for Food Policy, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, Northampton Square, University of London, London ECIV OHB, UK)

  • Cristina Santini

    (Faculty of Agriculture, Università Telematica San Raffaele, Via Val Cannuta 247, 00166 Rome, Italy)

  • Alessio Cavicchi

    (Agribusiness, Rural Development and Branding Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto, 56124 Pisa, Italy)

Abstract

This Special Edition of Agriculture on The Role of Agriculture in Addressing Food Security, Ecological Sustainability and Quality of Food has seven articles ranging from technological solutions, the importance of quality standards as a means to addressing global trade and farm incomes, through to those with a focus on sustainable development partnerships, and at the micro level, the importance of self-help through home gardening in Vietnam [...]

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  • Martin Caraher & Cristina Santini & Alessio Cavicchi, 2023. "‘Growing’ Insecurity in Agricultural Food Chains: An Editorial Commentary," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 13(2), pages 1-5, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:13:y:2023:i:2:p:460-:d:1069901
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