About this Research Topic
Food security is a critical global challenge, influenced by complex interactions between agriculture, trade, and market dynamics. As countries navigate the impacts of climate change and economic fluctuations, sustainable agricultural practices become essential for ensuring a stable food supply. International trade agreements, such as the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and the pathways established by the Belt and Road Initiative, significantly shape domestic agricultural economies. Understanding how these agreements affect food access, sovereignty, and production sustainability is crucial for developing resilient food systems.
Despite the recognised importance of these interconnections, there is limited research that comprehensively examines the interplay between trade policies and sustainable agricultural practices in supporting food security. Many existing studies focus on individual aspects, neglecting the integrated nature of these systems. This Research Topic aims to fill this gap by exploring how trade dynamics, local agricultural strategies, and policy frameworks can enhance food security and resilience. By synthesising diverse case studies and analyses, we aim to identify best practices and effective pathways to strengthen both trade and local agricultural sustainability in various contexts.
This collection welcomes papers that provide insights into the complex relationship between trade and food security within sustainable agricultural frameworks. Contributions are invited on the following subthemes, but are not limited to:
• The impact of trade agreements on domestic agricultural markets
• Strategies for integrating sustainable practices into trade frameworks
• Case studies illustrating successful agricultural exports and their implications for food security
• The balance between international trade and food sovereignty
• Policy recommendations for fostering resilient agricultural systems in a global trade context
• The impact of emerging technologies on agricultural systems or rural development
Despite the recognised importance of these interconnections, there is limited research that comprehensively examines the interplay between trade policies and sustainable agricultural practices in supporting food security. Many existing studies focus on individual aspects, neglecting the integrated nature of these systems. This Research Topic aims to fill this gap by exploring how trade dynamics, local agricultural strategies, and policy frameworks can enhance food security and resilience. By synthesising diverse case studies and analyses, we aim to identify best practices and effective pathways to strengthen both trade and local agricultural sustainability in various contexts.
This collection welcomes papers that provide insights into the complex relationship between trade and food security within sustainable agricultural frameworks. Contributions are invited on the following subthemes, but are not limited to:
• The impact of trade agreements on domestic agricultural markets
• Strategies for integrating sustainable practices into trade frameworks
• Case studies illustrating successful agricultural exports and their implications for food security
• The balance between international trade and food sovereignty
• Policy recommendations for fostering resilient agricultural systems in a global trade context
• The impact of emerging technologies on agricultural systems or rural development
Keywords: Food security, sustainable agriculture, international trade, agricultural policies, food sovereignty
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