Consumption Of Agricultural Products Research Articles

EVALUATION OF LOCUST BEAN POD ASH AS MINERAL FILLER IN HOT MIX ASPHALT

An increase in the consumption of agricultural products generates large quantities of waste daily. The husks of the locust bean seeds when removed from the plant are littered in the environment which negatively affects the environment. In this research, locust bean pod ash (LBPA) was used as a mineral filler in hot mix asphalt. Physical and chemical tests were done on the aggregate, bitumen and LBPA, showing adequacy for use in asphalt concrete production. All tests were conducted in accordance with relevant standards. LBPA was admixed with granite dust from 0–50% (at intervals of 10%) with varying bitumen content from 4–7% (at 0.5% intervals). For this experiment, the Marshall mix design method was used. The Marshall stability of samples containing LBPA improved by 19%, from 8.16kN to 9.67kN. Similarly, Marshall flow decreased by 19% from 3.4 mm to 2.75 mm. The density-void analysis of the asphalt samples also revealed an improvement. The microstructural examination revealed an enhanced structural arrangement due to the flocculation of the LBPA particles. Overall, the hot mix asphalt samples meet the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing specifications for flexible pavement-wearing courses. It was determined by the study that adding 40% LBPA with 60% granite dust at 5% bitumen content would improve the performance of hot mix asphalt.

Regional development of the agricultural industry, taken into indicators and their targets of the level and quality of life of the rural and urban population

The relevance is due not only to a broad discussion of the problem of quality and standard of living, taking into account the consumption of agricultural products. In the context of a post-pandemic reality and a special military operation, economic stability and social well-being of rural and urban populations become priority issues. In addition, in the context of rapid technological and social development, it is important to constantly update data and analyze the current state of the situation in order to competently adapt policies and programs for social support of rural and urban populations to changing conditions. Goal: to explore the concept of quality and standard of living of the rural and urban population of the region, taking into account the consumption of agricultural products. Methods. Indicators and targets for the level and quality of life, taking into account the consumption of agricultural products, including the decile coefficient of income differentiation, the Gini coefficient, the Lorenz coefficient, life expectancy and GRP per capita. Scientific novelty. The level and quality of life of the rural and urban population, taking into account the consumption of agricultural products in conditions of economic crises. Results. The analysis allows us to identify the main problems facing the rural and urban population of the Chelyabinsk region, including insufficient income, instability of the economic situation and threats to maintaining the existing standard of living. The need for increased attention to maintaining the well-being of rural and urban populations and reducing the number of people with incomes below the subsistence level in the region is emphasized.

A study on consumers’ attitude towards purchase decisions on environmentally friendly rice

The consumption of agricultural products provides tremendous advantages. The consumers’ attitude towards environmentally friendly food purchasing including rice has recently developed. The higher increase in income the higher need for the quality of rice will be. The objective of the study is to describe the consumers’ attitudes toward purchase decisions on environmentally friendly rice in Toboali Bangka Selatan. Judgment sampling was applied as the sampling collection method. Questionnaires using a face-to-face approach, observation, and focus group discussion were employed as the data collection technique. Quantitative descriptive analysis was used in data processing. The study found that the majority of the respondents were female, as a housewife 24-40 years old, graduated from high school, with Rp. 1.500.000 – Rp.2.500.000 as the monthly income. The majority of farmers purchased environmentally friendly rice for daily consumption at a rice mill owned by Mr. Imam because the price was cheaper compared to other stores around Rias village, the packaging size and the rice itself were considered new. In general, the environmentally friendly consumers gained a positive attitude toward rice bought in Inpari 36 as a type of rice.

The Main Trends in the Development of Agricultural Production in the World and Russia

The article examines the trends in the production of the main types of agricultural products in the world based on the analysis of the OECD-FAO forecast for the next decade 2023–2032. According to this forecast, by 2032, world agricultural production in value terms will increase by 17 %. The strengthening of the role of developing countries in the production of agricultural products is the main trend in the development of world agricultural production, which is based on population growth, the need to ensure food security in connection with the sanctions policy of Western countries, which led to a change in trade relations and disruption of logistics supply chains of products. According to the OECD-FAO forecast, the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the countries of Africa, will provide more than 70 % growth in crop production. Developing countries will account for about 60 % of livestock production by the end of the decade. The main growth factor will be an increase in crop yields and animaproductivity based on the intensification of production and an increase in the level of scientific and technological support for the industry. The article also examines the main trends in the development of production and consumption of agricultural products in Russia for the next decade and determines the level of self-sufficiency in basic food products, which Russia will reach by 2032.

Research on Marketing Strategy Innovation of Agricultural Products under the Background of Digital Economy

Based on the research background of digital economy, this paper puts forward the basic idea of agricultural products marketing model, focusing on the key words of "flow", "big data", "cross-border" to promote the innovation of agricultural products marketing strategy. And on this basis, this paper explores five modes of agricultural products marketing innovation: promoting the whole process of visual marketing of agricultural products, relying on social platform personal IP marketing of agricultural products, live broadcast + factory + farm marketing mode, agricultural products crowdfunding platform sales mode, agricultural products + adoption marketing mode and agricultural products F2C marketing mode. In order to effectively promote the operation of these modes, this paper also puts forward three countermeasures and suggestions from the aspects of brand building of agricultural products, value perception of agricultural products and innovation of agricultural products consumption scene.

Humidity Control for Air Circulation in the Drying Process

Recycling exhaust air is acknowledged as a method to reduce the energy consumption of agricultural products in the dryer. This study investigates the performance of an air circulation system at a laboratory scale and develops a feedback control compensator for optimizing the drying air circulation process. A servo motor is employed to drive a valve, to feed the exhaust drying air with high temperature and humidity back in different proportions. The system is controlled using an Arduino DUE microcontroller, which communicates data with MATLAB/Simulink. The system identification methodology is employed to analyze the mathematical model of the system. The result indicates that the response of the system meets the acceptance criteria when the percent overshoot is less than 25%, and the settling time is within 60 seconds (with a 2% error tolerance). Evaluation of control system performance during equilibrium employs R2 and RMSE values.

De novo creation of popcorn-like fragrant foxtail millet.

Popcorn aroma is a valuable flavor quality in cereals, but, despite more than ten thousand years of millet domestication, millet lacks traits that confer this desirable aroma. Here, we developed a popcorn-scented millet, providing an important resource for future breeding.

Construction of Agricultural Products Logistics Network in Hebei Province Based on Improved Gravity Mode

Solving the problems of “agriculture, rural areas” has always been the top priority of national development work and the focus of social attention. Logistics, as the “third source of income”, can give full play to the role of logistics to enable agricultural products to obtain higher returns in the case of high production. In the context of the increasing demand for high-quality life, it is particularly important to reduce the consumption of agricultural products in the transportation process and ensure the quality of fresh agricultural products. A reasonable logistics network system can effectively reduce costs, save manpower and promote the increase of farmers’ income. Based on the research of factor analysis and gravity model, this paper adopts 11 prefecture-level cities in Hebei Province as research samples, and studies the economic development level of each city in Hebei Province, the scale and level of logistics industry development, the demand degree of agricultural products, and the supply degree of agricultural products as four indicators, and constructs a regional agricultural product logistics quality index system. The logistics quality and logistics gravity of agricultural products were calculated, the results of the model were graded, the regional logistics network of agricultural products was drawn and analyzed based on the logistics gravity strength, and some suggestions were put forward to improve the development of regional logistics network of agricultural products. Based on this, this paper believes that only by vigorously developing the construction of agricultural logistics network system can agriculture get better development, and in promoting the development of agriculture, it can optimize and upgrade the local logistics infrastructure and drive the regional economic development.

Analysis of the level of consumption of basic foodstuffs by the population as the most important component of food security in the region

Relevance. In the implementation of state social obligations, food security plays a special role, since through the food supply system, human needs for food products are met. The purpose of the work is to analyze the level of consumption of basic foodstuffs by the population and determine further ways to solve the problem of food supply in the Bryansk region.Methods. The following methods of economic research were used in the article (within the framework of a systematic approach): monographic, comparative, economic and statistical.Results. The standards of consumption of basic foodstuffs in Russia are considered, a comparative analysis of Russian standards with those of other countries is carried out. The per capita consumption of basic foodstuffs in the Russian Federation and the Central Federal District is analyzed. Аn objective analysis of the level of consumption of agricultural products by the population of the Bryansk region, which allows us to determine the state and prospects for the development of key sectors of the agricultural sector and the achievement of import substitution policy. The study period covers 2005–2021. Regional peculiarities of ensuring food security are revealed. A negative aspect is the problem of economic availability of food in the region in the necessary volumes and assortment for the population with low incomes, which is due to rising inflation and a decrease in real incomes. The directions allowing to increase the efficiency of ensuring food security of the region are proposed.

Evaluation of convolutional neural network for non-destructive detection of imidacloprid and acetamiprid residues in chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) based on visible near-infrared spectroscopy

Consumption of agricultural products with pesticide residue is risky and can negatively affect health. This study proposed a nondestructive method of detecting pesticide residues in chili pepper based on the combination of visible and near-infrared (VIS/NIR) spectroscopy (400–2498 nm) and deep learning modeling. The obtained spectra of chili peppers with two types of pesticide residues (acetamiprid and imidacloprid) were analyzed using a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D-CNN). Compared with the commonly used partial least squares regression model, the 1D-CNN approach yielded higher prediction accuracy, with a root mean square error of calibration of 0.23 and 0.28 mg/kg and a root mean square error of prediction of 0.55 and 0.49 mg/kg for the acetamiprid and imidacloprid data sets, respectively. Overall, the results indicate that the combination of the 1D-CNN model and VIS/NIR spectroscopy is a promising nondestructive method of identifying pesticide residues in chili pepper.

Assessing the Impact of Rural Development for the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Russian Federation

Assessing the Impact of Rural Development for the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Russian Federation

Assessing the Sustainability of the Consumption of Agricultural Products with Regard to a Possible Reduction in Its Imports: The Case of Countries That Import Corn and Wheat

The main goal of this study is to develop and apply a toolkit for assessing the sustainability level of countries that import certain types of agricultural products with regard to a possible reduction in the volume of such imports. An indicator was proposed for evaluating sustainability. A model of its decomposition was built, which made it possible to reveal the hierarchy of factors of the formation of the specified sustainability. The concept of sustainable growth in consuming a certain agricultural product by a group of importing countries was developed. In particular, such growth conditions were formalized. Approbation of the formed methodological principles was carried out on two groups of countries that import corn and wheat. In particular, it was established that an increase in the relative vulnerability level of countries to a reduction in imported food supplies is negatively correlated with an increase in the relative level of adaptation of countries to such a reduction. It was also found that as of 1 January 2023, the resistance level of the studied countries to a reduction in corn and wheat imports has significantly decreased. Proposals are developed to increase the resilience level of food-importing countries to possible disruptions in their import supplies.

Radiological assessment of irrigation water used in Rustenburg, South Africa.

Water is an essential input in agricultural production, which is why it plays an important role in food security. According to the World Bank, water irrigated agriculture represents about 20% of the total cultivated land and 40% of the total food produced globally. This makes water a direct and indirect route of radiation exposure to humans via contact, ingestion and consumption of agricultural products. Radiological assessment of irrigation water around Rustenburg, one of the mining and industrial cities in South Africa, is investigated in this study. The activity concentrations of 238U, 232Th and 40K in irrigation water samples were determined using the total mass elemental concentrations of uranium, thorium and potassium, measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy. The activity concentrations of 238U and 40K range from 1.24×10-04 to 1.09×10-02Bq/l, and 7.07×1000 to 1.32×10+01Bq/l, with mean activity concentrations of 2.78×10-03 and 1.16×10+01Bq/l, respectively. The activity concentration of 232Th was found below the detection level in all sampled irrigation water. Estimated annual effective dose because of ingestion because of 238U and 40K was also found to be below 120μSv/y for 238U and 232Th, 170μSv/y for 40K and a total of 290μSv/y by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. The estimated radiation dose and lifetime cancer risk indices indicate insignificant radiological risk, making the irrigation water safe for domestic and agriculture purposes.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY MODEL IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF UKRAINE

The urgency of studying the issues of the development of the circular economy in the agro-industrial complex is caused by the demand for national and international food security, the importance of preserving the environment in conditions of irrational environmental management, the need to harmonise the economic, ecological and social spheres of human activity involved in the production, sale and consumption of agricultural products. The purpose of the study is to justify a comprehensive approach to the implementation of the circular economy model in the agro-industrial complex, in the context of ensuring food independence, economic security of the country and achieving the goals of sustainable development. In the course of the research the general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis, statistical methods (comparison, analysis of absolute and relative values) and graphical methods were used in the evaluation of indicators of organic waste management of agricultural production, methods of a systematic approach – to justify a set of priority measures in the process of implementation of the model of circular economy in the agro-industrial complex. The information base for the research: legislative and regulatory acts; official materials of the State Statistical Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine. Based on the results of the research, a comprehensive approach to the implementation of the principles of circular economy in the agro-industrial complex was formed. The key factor is an effective public policy capable of ensuring high rates of development of innovative resource-saving technologies and the introduction of circular business models. State activity includes the development of tax, credit and pricing policies to stimulate the implementation of circular economy principles. It is important to develop and approve strategic plans, legislative and regulatory acts that regulate activities in the field of circular economy and are adapted to the standards and norms of the legislation of the European Union. The activities of agricultural enterprises should be directed towards cooperation with scientific and educational institutions in order to solve the problems of introducing innovations and improving the qualifications of employees, technical and technological modernisation, establishing partnership relations with investors, raw material suppliers and local self-government bodies. Ultimately, the implementation of these measures will contribute to the growth of the competitiveness of the domestic agricultural sector, the growth of investment attractiveness and the preservation of the environment.

Component policies for the formation of the contingent of applicants as a tool for ensuring the competitiveness of agricultural universities

Introduction. A feature of the modern stage of development of the organizational and economic system of the country's food supply is the overcoming of restraining factors, the influence of which can be controlled with the help of purposeful actions on the processes of its formation. Similar measures at the national and regional levels should be implemented within the framework of the concept of development of the food supply system, which provides for: substantiation of the goals, tasks and parameters of the food system; determining the amount of need for food resources; prospects for the territorial placement of agricultural production, its processing and bringing it up to the level of food resources. Goal. On the basis of the conducted research, propose recommendations for improving the conceptual foundations of the organizational and economic regulation of the food market. Method (methodology). To implement the tasks, the following methods and techniques were used: monographic, comparison - to compare economic phenomena in different time periods in order to identify a cause-and-effect relationship, to conduct a comparative analysis of the development of the food market; abstract and logical - when substantiating hypotheses regarding the production and consumption of agricultural products and food. Results. It has been proven that the practical implementation of conceptual approaches to the organizational and economic regulation of the food market is possible only under the condition of creating an appropriate system of strategic management and operational tactical adjustment of the implementation of the decisions made. This requires the creation of such an organizational and economic mechanism that will take into account the specifics of industries, the variability of factors that determine economic dynamics and market conditions, and will have the following main blocks: financial and economic, organizational and informational, personnel and legal.

PREVENTION OF REPRODUCTIVE LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH INTRAPLANTAR ACCUMULATION OF RADIONUCLIDES.

to determine the effectiveness of radioprotective therapy in preventing reproductive losses and perinatal consequences associated with the incorporation of radionuclides in the placenta. According to the research design, the first group consisted of 153 women with reproductive losses in anamnesis and signs of termination of the current pregnancy. The control consisted of 30 women with a physiological pregnancy and an uncomplicated history. Based on the fact that one of the causes of premature termination of pregnancy is the vulnerable effect of 137Cs incorporated in the placenta, «Apple Pectin Antioxidant» (the «APA») with a high sorption potential was included in preventive measures regarding reproductive losses and perinatal consequences. The effectiveness of therapy with the inclusion of «Apple Pectin Antioxidant» was evaluated based on indicators of the fetoplacental complex and pregnancy scenarios. The results were compared with the effectiveness of standard treatment for habitual miscarriage of pregnancy. It was established that the destructive effect of incorporated 137Cs leads to placental dysfunction and fetal distress. Therapy with the inclusion of «APA» more significantly than standard treatment increases the progesterone-synthesizing function of the placenta, microcirculation, adaptation potential, and antioxidant protection of cells with the efficiency of 7.5 %, 10.7 %, 17.7 %, and 43.4 %, respectively. «APA» has a positive effect on the scenarios of pregnancy. «APA» in the composition of therapy to preserve pregnancy contributed to a decrease in the frequency of premature births by 11.4 % and an extension of their term to 34 weeks of gestation. Extending the gestational age of preterm birth reduced the frequency of severe asphyxia by 18.7 %, hypoxic-ischemic central nervous system injury by 13.5 %, respiratory distress by 17.3 %, and intraventricular hemorrhage 2nd and 3rd degrees by 12.7 %.All children were born alive due to the preservation of the compensatory ability of the placenta. Termination of pregnancy is a universal reaction of the mother and the fetus to negative exogenous and endogenous influences. Placental dysfunction is the most frequent cause of reproductive losses. Incorporated 137Cs is one of the factors that disturb the architecture of the placenta. Extreme effects depend on the number of incorporated 137Cs and the compensatory capacity of the placenta. Today, the possibility of internal exposure to 137Cs is associated due to consumption of agricultural products. Unfortunately, the level of food contamination with radionuclides remains higher than permissible. Living in an area with a standard radiation background does not guarantee a person the radiation safety of agricultural products. The confirmation is the accumulation of 137Cs in the placentas of women from different regions of Ukraine. The high efficiency of therapy with «APA» is associated with the removal of radionuclides and the minimization of the effect of internal irradiation, which made it possible to reduce the frequency of termination of pregnancy by 28.0 % due to the reduction of cases of premature births (-11.4 %), spontaneous abortions (-11.0 %), termination of pregnancy (-5.5 %). The «APA» is advisable to prescribe from pregravid and during pregnancy to all women, regardless of the region of residence.

HYGIENIC REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFE APPLICATION OF COMBINED PESTICIDES IN THE CEREAL CROPS' CHEMICAL PROTECTION SYSTEM.

The aim: Hazard characterization and assessment of combined exposure to several pesticides when they simultaneously get to the human body with bakery products. Materials and methods: Methods of analytical analysis of the range of pesticide active substances, which are registered and used in modern systems of grain crop protection in Ukraine, were used in the study. Normative documents of national legislation on hygienic regulation of pesticides and methodological approaches to assessing the combined effects of pesticide mixtures in food products serve as materials for assessment. Results: It is established that the total risk of exposure to residual amounts of pesticides in bread products (wheat and rye bread) during its comparable getting into the body was 0.59 for children 2-6 years and 0.36 - for adults, with an allowable value of ≤ 1.0. The combined effect of pesticides per unit of children's body weight is higher, but also lies within acceptable limits. The largest contribution to the overall risk of combined exposure to triazoles is made by flutriafol (38.5-47.0%), which in the future may be the basis for substantiating measures to reduce such exposure and make appropriate management decisions. Conclusions: Safety of consumption of agricultural products is ensured by strict following hygienic regulations for the pesticide application (application rates, frequency of treatments, pre-harvest intervals), which makes it impossible to accumulate their residual amounts in food. Triazole pesticides, widely used in almost all crop protection systems, pose a potential risk of adverse health e!ects due to additive or synergistic effects.

Analysis of Influencing Factors of Consumers’ Online Purchase Intention of Fresh Agricultural Products Based on Online Review

Fresh agricultural products e-commerce has become an important way of agricultural products consumption, but China’s fresh agricultural products e-commerce is still in its infancy. It is urgent to find out the influencing factors of fresh agricultural products consumers’ online purchase intention for the development of fresh agricultural products e-commerce. This paper extracts the main factors affecting consumers’ online purchase intention of fresh agricultural products by text mining of 5958 online review data of Tmall Fresh Channel. On this basis, the multiple linear regression model is used to analyze the key factors affecting consumers’ intention to purchase fresh agricultural products online. The results show that the factors that consumers pay attention to mainly include product quality, service quality and perceived quality. In addition to appearance, price, product description reliability, distribution service quality and competitors, other factors have a significant impact on consumers’ online purchase intention and the impact is positive. This study expands the breadth and depth of the research on the influencing factors of fresh agricultural products consumers’ online purchase intention, and also provides targeted suggestions for enterprises to improve products and services, and promotes the healthy development of fresh agricultural products e-commerce.

Faktor – Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Impor Produk Pertanian di Indonesia

This study aims to determine; (1) the influence of households on imports of agricultural products to Indonesia, (2) the effect of the curve on imports of Indonesian agricultural products, (3) the effect of gross domestic product (GDP) on imports of agricultural products to Indonesia. This type of research is descriptive and associative research. The data used is secondary data in the form of times series data from 1989 to 2020. The research method uses the OLS approach, so there are several, namely: (1) Normality Test; (2) Multicollinearity Test; (3) Autocorrelation Test; (4) Autocorrelation Test; (5) Heteroscedasticity Test. The results showed that; (1) T consumption of the agricultural sector has a significant effect on imports of agricultural products to Indonesia. (2) that the exchange rate has a significant effect on imports of agricultural products to Indonesia. (3) GRDP of the agricultural sector has a significant effect on imports of agricultural products to Indonesia, (4) consumption of agricultural products, the exchange rate and GRDP of the agricultural sector together have a significant effect on imports of agricultural products to Indonesia.

Hygienic assessment of the population risk after consumption of agricultural products grown with the application of triazole class-based fungicides

The problem of pesticide poisoning is particularly acute among countries whose primary source of income is agriculture (India, China, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina etc.). About 3 million cases of intentional and unintentional pesticide poisoning are reported in the world annually, resulting in the death of more than 250000 people. In Ukraine, by 2020, more than 250 pesticide preparations containing active substances of the triazole class. Aim of the work. Hygienic assessment of the population risk after consumption of agricultural products grown with the application of triazole class-based fungicides. Materials and methods. We analyzed the resistance parameters of triazole fungicides (difenoconazole, prothioconazole, cyproconazole, and metconazole) and strobilurin (azoxystrobin) in various crops. To determine the content of active substances in crops, we used modern methods of high-performance liquid and gas chromatography. For the integral assessment of the hazard indicators was used, the indicators of the allowable daily intake, the half-life periods in plants and the average daily consumption of the product were evaluated. Research results. The risk assessment for the population, calculated according to the methodology showed that the risk values of triazoles were 0.0002-0.2239, strobilurins – 0.0002-0.0016, which does not exceed the acceptable (less than 1). Calculations carried out according to the method show that all studied compounds of triazoles class belong to the moderately hazardous when consuming treated products of rapeseed, soybean, sunflower, sugar beet and hazardous when consuming cereals; strobilurin - low hazard when consumed the most of the studied cultures. Differences in hazard classes are primarily due to differences in the behaviour of pesticides in different crops and the length of the vegetative season.