8774: Introduction
(2006) Introduction, in Kahiluoto, Helena; Berg, Per G.; Granstedt, Artur; Fischer, Holger and Thomsson, Olof, Eds. The power of local - sustainable food systems around the Baltic sea : interdisciplinary synthesis of the BERAS project. Baltic Ecological Recycling Agriculture and Society (BERAS) no. 7, page pp. 10-13. Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
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Summary
The introductory chapter describes the challenge and notes the complex of rural problem, associated with food systems, with focus on those in countries bordering the Baltic Sea. It concludes with the general hypothesis that food systems that are more local and recycling would be more sustainable than current ones.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | food production, sustainable agriculture, environmental impact, agricultural trade |
| Subject Areas: | Food systems > Markets and trade Food systems > Recycling, balancing and resource management |
| Research affiliation: | Finland > MTT Agrifood Research > Ecological Production |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 8774 |
| Contact: | Koistinen, Riitta |
| Deposited On: | 26 June 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Report chapter |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
| Related Links: | http://www.cul.slu.se/information/publik/BERAS_slutrapport.pdf |
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