Abstract
This comprehensive document explores the multifaceted implications of food overproduction on soil sustainability, encompassing environmental, societal, and economic aspects. It delves into the global landscape of food production, highlighting key statistics and the leading countries in this domain. The European Union’s directives, strategies, and action plans related to food production are discussed, emphasizing the Farm to Fork Strategy, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. Furthermore, the document scrutinizes the environmental consequences of food overproduction, including deforestation, soil degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions from food waste. It also examines the societal impacts, such as food insecurity, malnutrition, and economic disparities resulting from market dynamics. The economic ramifications of food overproduction, including direct economic losses, waste management costs, and the adverse effects on farmers’ livelihoods, are thoroughly analyzed. In particular, the document emphasizes the critical importance of soil health in sustainable food production. It discusses how soil degradation, erosion, pollution, and acidification are interconnected with food production practices and explores the global implications of these soil-related issues. Ultimately, this document underscores the urgent need for transitioning towards sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices to address the challenges posed by food overproduction.
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Economou, F. et al. (2024). The Impact of Food Overproduction on Soil: Perspectives and Future Trends. In: Núñez-Delgado, A. (eds) Planet Earth: Scientific Proposals to Solve Urgent Issues. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53208-5_12
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