A critical review of on-farm food loss and waste: future research and policy recommendations

On-farm food loss and waste is estimated to be 16% of the total agricultural-related greenhouse gas emissions globally, and reductions in these emissions have the potential to make a significant impact on climate change. There is a plethora of research being undertaken in this area across countries,...

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Published in:Renewable agriculture and food systems 2023-05, Vol.38, Article e24
Main Authors: O'Connor, Jessica, Skeaff, Sheila, Bremer, Phil, Lucci, Gina, Mirosa, Miranda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural wastes
Agriculture
Animals
Climate change
Crops
Emissions
Farm buildings
Farmers
Farms
Food
Food chains
Food service
Food supply
Food waste
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Grey literature
Harvest
Literature reviews
Livestock
Reviews
Supply chains
Sustainable development
Systematic review
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Summary:On-farm food loss and waste is estimated to be 16% of the total agricultural-related greenhouse gas emissions globally, and reductions in these emissions have the potential to make a significant impact on climate change. There is a plethora of research being undertaken in this area across countries, food supply chains and stakeholders. However, differences in definitions, quantification methods, understanding of drivers and proposed solutions can be difficult to navigate. This narrative review provides a critical overview of the current research landscape of on-farm food loss and waste. The review has two objectives. Firstly, it provides a stock-take of on-farm food loss and waste definitions, quantification methods, causes and management options. Secondly, it provides researchers, policy makers and industry stakeholders with recommendations on opportunities to be pursued.
ISSN:1742-1705
1742-1713
DOI:10.1017/S1742170523000169