Conventional Food Products Research Articles

Assessing the environmental impact and advantages of a commercial aquaponic system in Taiwan through life cycle assessment

Taiwan highly depends on food imports and has only limited arable land available as an island. Food production is projected to decrease due to climate change, while food demand is expected to increase on account of ongoing population growth. Current agriculture practices negatively affect the environment and human health, mainly by utilizing fossil fuels, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. Hence, the development and optimization of innovative agriculture are necessary to address the adverse effects of conventional food production systems, such as nutrient pollution, to improve sustainability.Aquaponics, the combination of hydroponics and aquaculture, potentially serves as a sustainable food production method. It has become increasingly popular in recent years, as aquaponics can have a lower environmental impact than other agriculture types. Therefore, exploring the environmental impact of local aquaponic systems can contribute to food security in Taiwan.In this regard, the current study used the life cycle assessment (LCA) tool to evaluate the environmental impact of the production of fish and lettuce in an aquaponic farm in Yilan, Taiwan. From a cradle-to-farmgate perspective, two functional units, 1 kg fish and 1 kg lettuce, were investigated.The results were compared with literature studies on traditional agriculture, hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaculture. The LCA found that aquaponics had a higher impact in almost all categories regarding lettuce production and performed comparably to other aquaculture systems, except for showcasing higher GWP and CED. However, the analysis of environmental sustainability scenarios suggested that the environmental impact could be significantly reduced for both functional units, respectively. As shown in this study, potential reductions could be achieved by replacing fertilizer with aquaponic sludge (−23 % FWE), introducing Black Soldier Fly larvae as fish feed (−11 % MWE, −14 % LU, and − 5 % WC), and integrating a solar power system (−70 % GWP, −35 % TA & FWE, and − 16 % MWE) on the greenhouse rooftop. By implementing these sustainability measures, fish production in aquaponics would outperform most aquaculture systems considered. Therefore, aquaponics represents a promising sustainable alternative to other aquaculture systems, thus potentially contributing to Taiwan's food security.

Unpacking consumer reactions toward unexpected spoilage of organic versus conventional perishables

AbstractThe retail industry greatly relies on perishable foods, which are integral to consumers' shopping routines. However, it remains unclear how consumers react to their spoilage. This study is an initial attempt to explore how consumers react to unexpected product spoilage of organic versus conventional food products and how their evaluations can lead to different emotional and behavioral outcomes. The investigation includes five studies specifically focused on whether organic or conventional foods elicit different consumer reactions toward spoilage. The results of these studies indicate that consumers exhibit attenuated emotional reactions toward organic product spoilage compared to conventional products. In contrast, food spoilage leads to higher levels of anger toward conventional products, resulting in negative behavioral intentions. Moreover, price is found to moderate the aforementioned conditional consumer reactions. In all, these findings have significant implications for retailers and manufacturers in designing and promoting their products to meet consumers' preferences and expectations.

Greenhouse production of baby leaf vegetables using rainbow trout wastewater in a high-tech vertical decoupled aquaponic system

IntroductionAquaponics is an integrated food production system that links recirculating aquaculture with hydroponics, leading to higher water use efficiency than conventional food production systems while also saving on fertilizers. In the present study, baby lettuce and baby rocket plants cultivated hydroponically in a deep water culture system using wastewater from rainbow trout were evaluated as part of a vertical decoupled aquaponic system.Materials and methodsMore specifically, three different nutrient solutions were supplied: a) using fish wastewater only (designated as Fish); b) fish wastewater enriched with synthetic fertilizers (Mix); and c) a typical nutrient solution (Hoagland) as the control. Both lettuce and rocket plants were monitored in these nutrient solutions and in two different substrates, peat and perlite, as an organic and an inert substrate, respectively. The purpose of this study was to assess a vertical decoupled aquaponic system with regard to the resource use efficiency, such as water, land, and energy, while evaluating plant cultivation in the different treatments in terms of yield, growth, nitrate concentration on the leaf tissue, and foliar analysis. The photosynthetic rate and leaf color indices were also considered in the plant evaluation.ResultsThe Mix–Peat treatment was the most efficient growing combination in terms of land and water use efficiency, with approximately 7% better land use efficiency while using 38% less water and 10% less fertilizer than Hoagland–Peat. Moreover, lettuce plants had the highest yield in the Mix–Peat treatment, at 2,497 g m−2, which was approximately 6% higher than that of Hoagland–Peat while not being inferior in the quality measures. On the other hand, the yield of rocket was significantly higher in the Hoagland–Peat treatment, being 18% higher than that of Mix–Peat and 30% higher than that of Fish–Peat. Overall, the study confirmed that aquaponic systems could lead to higher water use efficiency and savings in fertilizers without undermining the yield and quality of lettuce, while the vertical arrangement developed within the scope of this study can increase the land useefficiency of the system.

Potential of Cold-Water Agriculture (ColdAg) in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Food Production

To guarantee sustainable development at a global level, humanity currently faces serious challenges related to a greater demand and better distribution of food to meet the needs of the growing population in environments affected by global climate change (GCC), and in limiting conditions with respect to natural, genetic, financial, and technological resources. Therefore, there is a dire need to implement technologies that can guarantee food security and sovereignty around the world, enabling sustainable development for all nations. Cold-Water Agriculture (ColdAg) is an available technology that offers an alternative to conventional food production in coastal areas and islands of the tropical and subtropical belts worldwide, making use of cold deep ocean water. Mexico has places with the optimal environmental conditions to adapt this technology, mainly in coastal areas and islands, which can contribute to ensuring access to food and drinking water. Initial tests have shown its viability, while production costs need to be adjusted to make this technology accessible to the poorest populations, so that it can contribute to their sustainable development and wealth. In this review article, we aimed to critically analyze some of the most salient literature on the ColdAg technology and outline the feasibility of this technology to be implemented and exploited in Mexico to contribute to alternative food production in a sustainable manner.

Solar-driven sugar production directly from CO2 via a customizable electrocatalytic–biocatalytic flow system

Conventional food production is restricted by energy conversion efficiency of natural photosynthesis and demand for natural resources. Solar-driven artificial food synthesis from CO2 provides an intriguing approach to overcome the limitations of natural photosynthesis while promoting carbon-neutral economy, however, it remains very challenging. Here, we report the design of a hybrid electrocatalytic−biocatalytic flow system, coupling photovoltaics-powered electrocatalysis (CO2 to formate) with five-enzyme cascade platform (formate to sugar) engineered via genetic mutation and bioinformatics, which achieves conversion of CO2 to C6 sugar (L-sorbose) with a solar-to-food energy conversion efficiency of 3.5%, outperforming natural photosynthesis by over three-fold. This flow system can in principle be programmed by coupling with diverse enzymes toward production of multifarious food from CO2. This work opens a promising avenue for artificial food synthesis from CO2 under confined environments.

Studies on Impact and Opinion of Organic Food Products of Human Life during Covid-19

Organic food has become useful nowadays and every person know the benefits and effect of the organic products. Organic food products Opinion of consumer price and quality of organic food products during Covid-19 49.2% respondents give the opening organic food is good and health effective other conventional food products standard deviations 1.9. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on various aspects of human life, including dietary choices and health concerns. As people have become increasingly conscious of their health and well-being, the demand for organic food products has surged.Organic food products have gained popularity for several reasons. Firstly, they are perceived as being healthier and more nutritious than conventionally produced foods, as they are cultivated without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms. During the pandemic, individuals have shown a heightened awareness of the need to bolster their immune systems, leading to a greater interest in organic foods believed to contain fewer chemical residues and potentially higher levels of essential nutrients. Secondly, the pandemic has accentuated the importance of food safety and security. With disruptions in the global food supply chain, people have turned to locally-sourced and organic foods as a means of ensuring a steady supply of high-quality, uncontaminated products. Many have come to value transparency and traceability associated with organic food production, as it offers a sense of control and security in uncertain times. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of industrial agriculture and the associated environmental concerns. Consumers have become more conscious of the environmental impact of their food choices and have turned to organic products, which often have lower carbon footprints, support sustainable farming practices, and promote biodiversity. This abstract highlights the opinion people about organic food products in human life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has led to an increased focus on health, food safety, and sustainability, organic foods have emerged as a preferred choice for many consumers, reflecting a broader shift towards more conscious and conscientious eating habits.

Exploring the secretome of Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 13032.

The demand for alternative sources of food proteins is increasing due to the limitations and challenges associated with conventional food production. Advances in biotechnology have enabled the production of proteins using microorganisms, thus prompting the exploration of attractive microbial hosts capable of producing functional proteins in high titers. Corynebacterium glutamicum is widely used in industry for the production of amino acids and has many advantages as a host organism for recombinant protein production. However, its performance in this area is limited by low yields of target proteins and high levels of native protein secretion. Despite representing a challenge for heterologous protein production, the C. glutamicum secretome has not been fully characterized. In this study, state-of-the-art mass spectrometry-based proteomics was used to identify and analyze the proteins secreted by C. glutamicum. Both the wild-type strain and a strain that produced and secreted a recombinant β-lactoglobulin protein were analyzed. A total of 427 proteins were identified in the culture supernatants, with 148 predicted to possess a secretion signal peptide. MS-based proteomics on the secretome enabled a comprehensive characterization and quantification (based on abundance) of the secreted proteins through label-free quantification (LFQ). The top 12 most abundant proteins accounted for almost 80% of the secretome. These are uncharacterized proteins of unknown function, resuscitation promoting factors, protein PS1, Porin B, ABC-type transporter protein and hypothetical membrane protein. The data can be leveraged for protein production by, e.g., utilizing the signal peptides of the most abundant proteins to improve secretion of heterologous proteins. In addition, secretory stress can potentially be alleviated by inactivating non-essential secreted proteins. Here we provide targets by identifying the most abundant, secreted proteins of which majority are of unknown function. The data from this study can thus provide valuable insight for researchers looking to improve protein secretion and optimize C. glutamicum as a host for secretory protein production.

Risk-indicative or sustainable consumption? Consumers’ risk perception on conventional and organic food products in Poland

The consumption of organic food is becoming increasingly popular and, to avoid numerous threats to human health and the natural environment, the issues devoted to it require greater attention from decision-makers, producers, and consumers. Consumer decisions have an impact on shaping food consumption patterns and recently the trend of the consumption of conventional versus organic food products has been widely discussed. This is especially true given the fact that the area of human health is strongly related to the consumption of food products produced under the challenges of environmental protection and sustainability. The study aimed to investigate if the perception of consumption among Polish respondents was risk-indicative or sustainable based on the animal, fruit, and vegetable products purchased from conventional or organic production. The results revealed that fruit and vegetable consumption was not identically related with socio-demographic features, but the income level equally affected consumer choices regarding the purchase of organic food products. Gender and marital status only influenced decisions regarding the purchase of organic fruit. The consumption of animal products regarding the frequency of their consumption did not reveal the features of sustainability. The metal accumulation index (MAI) for conventionally cultivated vegetables was not higher for all of the investigated vegetables, namely pumpkin, spring onion, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, and garlic. Our study contributes to addressing the knowledge gap on consumer choices about organic food products in Poland.

Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems: The Potential of Home Hydroponics

The global food system is currently facing significant challenges that make it unsustainable and environmentally harmful. These challenges not only threaten food security but also have severe negative impacts on the environment. Efforts have been made to reform agrifood systems and align them with the built environment, but emerging obstacles have revealed the weaknesses in these systems, particularly in less self-sufficient countries. This review outlines the primary environmental problems associated with global agrifood systems and the challenges in promoting food security. It emphasizes that the increasing global population and urbanization need rational and equitable changes in food systems, including production, distribution, storage, and consumption. These changes should aim to minimize environmental impacts by protecting and efficiently utilizing natural resources such as air, water, soil, and biodiversity, reducing food loss and waste, and mitigating pollution that contributes to ecosystem degradation and climate change. In this context, hydroponics emerges as a sustainable, plant-based food production technique that can be employed as a solution in urban areas. It can be implemented in domestic microproduction systems, serving as a complementary alternative to conventional food production methods. This study also provides insights into the challenges that need to be addressed in order to enhance home hydroponic systems. The integration of hydroponics into urban food production offers the potential to tackle both food security and environmental sustainability issues, providing a path toward more resilient and efficient food systems.

The nutritional composition and cell size of microbial biomass for food applications are defined by the growth conditions

BackgroundIt is increasingly recognized that conventional food production systems are not able to meet the globally increasing protein needs, resulting in overexploitation and depletion of resources, and environmental degradation. In this context, microbial biomass has emerged as a promising sustainable protein alternative. Nevertheless, often no consideration is given on the fact that the cultivation conditions affect the composition of microbial cells, and hence their quality and nutritional value. Apart from the properties and nutritional quality of the produced microbial food (ingredient), this can also impact its sustainability. To qualitatively assess these aspects, here, we investigated the link between substrate availability, growth rate, cell composition and size of Cupriavidus necator and Komagataella phaffii.ResultsBiomass with decreased nucleic acid and increased protein content was produced at low growth rates. Conversely, high rates resulted in larger cells, which could enable more efficient biomass harvesting. The proteome allocation varied across the different growth rates, with more ribosomal proteins at higher rates, which could potentially affect the techno-functional properties of the biomass. Considering the distinct amino acid profiles established for the different cellular components, variations in their abundance impacts the product quality leading to higher cysteine and phenylalanine content at low growth rates. Therefore, we hint that costly external amino acid supplementations that are often required to meet the nutritional needs could be avoided by carefully applying conditions that enable targeted growth rates.ConclusionIn summary, we demonstrate tradeoffs between nutritional quality and production rate, and we discuss the microbial biomass properties that vary according to the growth conditions.

CONSUMERS’ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PERCEPTION OF FOOD PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: THE CASE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA, NIGERIA

Consumers’ knowledge and attitude toward food production systems and its potential impact on the environment drive the demand for food, especially from non-conventional systems. This study seeks to advance the literature on consumers’ preferences for food, by assessing consumers’ knowledge, attitude, and perception of food production systems in the University of Nigeria Nsukka community. Multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting 129 respondents drawn from students, academic, and non-academic staff in the university. Data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The data were collected in-person using a questionnaire. The study revealed that the internet, friends/neighbor, social media, and television were the dominant platforms for sourcing information on the food production systems. The food consumers had little knowledge of genetically modified food products but were quite knowledgeable about organic and conventional food products, respectively. However, they had a positive attitude and perception of food products obtained mainly from organic production system. In addition, the quality of products (M=2.26), income (M=2.14), and cultural beliefs (M=1.54) were some of the factors that affected the intention of consumers to purchase food products obtained from the different food production systems. The study further revealed that packaging of various types of food products (M=1.64) and health implication of consuming food products (M=1.58) were some of information needed by consumers. There is a need for more consumer education in the university community to increase the knowledge of consumers on the health, environmental, and economic benefits of consuming the various food products.

REGULATION OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS IN UKRAINE AND THE WORLD. PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF POSTBIOTICS AS FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Functional food allows to individualize the characteristics and necessities of each person. Over the past few decades, the demand for products that have a positive impact on human health has exploded worldwide. The market for functional foods in developed countries is estimated at USD 300 billion, which makes this sector attractive for investment. Accordingly, the production of functional foods and ingredients needs to be regulated at the state level. There is no harmonization in the definitions of functional foods and their classification at both the global and state levels. Despite the fact that the concept and terminology of functional food and the means of achieving it is well-established, the term “functional food” is often absent in the legislative acts of countries that actively produce functional foods, and the term “health-related food” is used instead. As a rule, health-related foods are subject to quality and safety requirements that are identical to those of conventional food products. Exceptions are regulations that establish rules for labeling FFPs and statements regarding their physiological effects or the content of a particular ingredient that may affect physiological aspects. In Europe and the USA, much attention is paid to the safety of “health-related food” and the novel food products. European Food Safety Authority and the US Food and Drug Administration require sponsors to submit information on the composition of multiple batches of a product to support safety evaluations for novel foods and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredients. In Ukraine, the legal status of the terms “functional food product” and dietary supplement was regulated by Law of Ukraine 771 “On Basic Principles and Requirements for Food Safety and Quality”, but in the version of this law dated 16.01.2020, this term was excluded, the term “dietary supplement” was edited and the term “novel food product or ingredient” was included, which is related to the process of harmonization of Ukrainian and European legislation in the food sector. In 2020, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine approved Order No. 1145 “On Approval of the Requirements for Nutrition Claims and Health Claims for Food Products”, which regulates the following concepts: claims and conditions for their use; health claims allowed to be used in food labeling and advertising, except for claims about reducing the risk of diseases and claims related to the development and health of children; claims about reducing the risk of diseases and claims related to the development and health of children. Unfortunately, Ukrainian regulations do not contain claims and conditions for the use of claims about pro- and prebiotics that have GRAS status worldwide. Particular attention should be paid to the possibility of using postbiotics as functional food ingredients with immunological activity.

Putting food in the driver’s seat: aligning food-systems policy to advance sustainability, health, and security

Food is a basic need, but seldom a basic policy area. Food systems are widely governed by disconnected policies distributed across a range of sectors including agriculture, education, health, environment, economy, and security. Failure to align food system strategies often results in these disparate policies operating at cross-purposes. Conventional food production and consumption practices contribute to biodiversity decline and climate change, cause diet-related health problems, are associated with worker exploitation, and create national security risks. Drawing on agroecology for cohesive national food strategies can provide benefits across all these sectors: supporting public health, environmental sustainability, economic stability, social cohesion, and national security and sovereignty.

Organic agriculture in the function of sustainable development of rural areas of the Republic of Srpska

Organic agriculture in the function of sustainable development of rural areas of the Republic of Srpska

Does Organic Farming Ensure Food Security? An Analysis of Developing Countries

Food insecurity is a major challenge in front of developing countries. Food and Agricultural Organization of the United States (FAO) [1] reported that 2 billion people face moderate or severe food insecurity, of which 1.02 billion are found in Asia, 674.5 million in Africa, and 205.3 million in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2019. Inadequate food creates serious health issues among people, especially children worst affected by it. The situation further deteriorates in developing countries where poverty and population rates are high. The overconsumption of fertilizers in agriculture leads to environmental degradation and severe human illness. The unsustainability of the current agriculture model has raised many concerns about the future demand for food for an ever-growing population. The alternative method as suggested by many experts is Organic farming. The positive externalities attached to organic farming have enormous potential and it plays a very significant role in protecting the environment, providing safe food, and eventually sustainability. Further, linking the goal of food security with organic farming can help developing countries provide nutritious food and help in protecting the environment. The paper explores the situation of food insecurity worldwide and the current agriculture model performance and failure to achieve food security in many developing countries. The paper also analyses the role of organic farming to attain food security and elaborate on the limitations of organic farming to ensure food security and provides alternative models for improvement in current situations. For this purpose, study uses secondary data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for analysis of the food production in these two regions and reviews various research articles, FAO documents, and reports based on conventional and organic farming. The literature was accessed using Google Scholar, Institutions and Government Websites. The conventional farming put developing countries into the dilemma, to ensure food security for its population or protect environment, due to its unsustainability in long run. However, the current status of organic agriculture production is still meagre compared to conventional food production. The low yield in organic farming does not ensure the food security for the distant future but in long run organic farming can ensure the food security. The study recommended policy makers to formulate such policies which ensure sustainable food production without compromising food security in developing countries.

Development and Quality Evaluation of Rigatoni Pasta Enriched with Hemp Seed Meal.

Existing food trends and modern consumers' nutritional preferences have led to a rising demand for plant-based sources of protein such as hemp seed meal and the possibility of consumption hemp-rich products, most often in wheat-based staple foods, such as pasta. Pasta, as a conventional food product, is widely consumed worldwide due to its nutritional value, long shelf life, easy preparation, versatility of uses and also relatively low cost, which has made this product popular over time. Five formulations of rigatoni-shaped pasta obtained by partial replacement of wheat grain flour with 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% hemp seed meal (HSM) were studied regarding the technological, physicochemical, textural, antioxidant and sensory properties of the pasta samples. The substitution of wheat flour with hemp seed meal (HSM) led to a slight increase in the cooking loss (CL) and optimal cooking time (OCT) compared to the control sample, while the water absorption (WA) and swelling index (SI) decreased during evaluation. The experimental results also showed a decrease in luminosity and fracturability, with an increased firmness of pasta dough. Moreover, the developed pasta showed a significant improvement in antioxidant capacity in terms of total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (DPPH). The pasta samples with 15% and 20% HSM substitutes experienced a browning process due to the Maillard reactions during drying, as well as a color loss during cooking; however, the color changes did not affect the acceptability of the product. The partial replacement of wheat flour with hemp seed protein highlighted the possibility of developing a new innovative type of pasta that claims a functional benefit and presents an improved nutritional value, mainly due to the partial protein intake, as well as certain benefits for a human diet.

True cost accounting of organic and conventional food production

Agriculture is one of the world's biggest polluters. Consumers are misled towards demand of unsustainable and inadequately priced food products by an insufficient internalization of externalities. Shifting demand towards more sustainable dietary choices can lead to a sustainable transition of agri-food networks. In this study, we evaluate environmental damage economically: we combine environmental assessment of different food products with the internalization of their monetary impacts. Life Cycle Assessments are modeled for conventional and organic foods and different production scenarios. The quantified environmental impacts are combined with True Cost Accounting to adjust food prices according to their environmental impacts. Using this framework for 22 German agricultural products, we find that on average, crop production generates externalities of about €0.79 per kg for conventional and about €0.42 for organic products. Conventional milk and eggs cause additional costs of about €1.29 per kg on average in organic systems and about €1.10 in organic ones. Conventional and organic meat generate externalities of €4.42 and €4.22 per kg, respectively, with beef generating the highest costs of all. The environmental favorability of organic products is confirmed, but the resulting organic market prices after internalization still exceed conventional prices. Externalities represent a negative impact on societal welfare, which should be addressed by policies supporting transparent pricing approaches.

Nutritional Description of Organic and Conventional Food Products in Spain: The BADALI Project.

Organic food and drink is undoubtedly a growing market. Consumers perceive organic food as healthy, and nutrition claims (NCs) and fortification may add to this perception. Whether this is true is still a matter of controversy, particularly for organic food products. We present here the first comprehensive study of large samples of six specific organic food types, analysing the nutritional quality (nutrient composition and "healthiness") as well as the use of NCs and fortification. In parallel, a comparison with conventional food is also carried out. For this purpose, the Food Database of products in the Spanish market, BADALI, was used. Four cereal-based and two dairy-substitute food types were analysed. Our results show that as many as 81% of organic foods are considered "less healthy" by the Pan American Health Organization Nutrient Profile Model (PAHO-NPM). Organic foods present a slightly improved nutrient profile compared to conventional foods. However, many of the differences, though statistically significant, are nutritionally irrelevant. Organic foods use NCs very frequently, more than conventional foods, with very little micronutrient fortification. The main conclusion of this work is that consumers' perception that organic food products are healthy is unfounded from a nutritional point of view.

Gender perspective as the consumer behavior of buying organic rice: A case study in China and Thailand

Organic farming is being rapidly growing in developing countries such Thailand and China as well. Food safety and quality issues have sparked consumers’ awareness and make them to be doubtful towards conventional food products as consequence citizens of developed countries have shown a significant interest towards organic products. Data for the study were collected in Bangkok Thailand and Beijing China from 100 consumers. The sampling was carried using a multi-stage method. The results of t-tests revealed that those unaware of organic food group topped the six-point scale statement, for females 2.0909, and for the males 2.0000 which implies that majority of the males were comparatively unaware of organic foods or the benefit of organic food. Furthermore, the group of don’t trust the label/ don’t think it is really a certified organic food fell into the second category from the results of the t- test in which males 0.7407, and for the females 2.1096 were significant. The findings indicated that consumer’s willingness to pay for organic food is influenced by some characteristics such as nutritive value, taste, freshness, appearance, colour and other sensory characteristics.

Implicaciones bioéticas para el desarrollo rural sostenible

Considering the advances and technologies of conventional food production and the relationships already evidenced with devastating consequences for human health and the environment, this article brings discussions, through a bibliographic review, on the interdisciplinary genesis of bioethics and the discourse of authors of global environmental bioethics and sustainability: Van Renssealer Potter, Raquel Carson, Lutzemberg, Moltmann, Leonardo Boff and Jaime Breilh. The knowledge of bioethics within sustainable rural development, mainly related to the issue of pesticides is necessary when thinking about interdisciplinary environmental and health education. In addition to anato-physiological capacities, the human being is also a social y cultural being, with values and, equally, an environmental being, where the environment and the activities that exercises are totally connected to his health and quality of life.