Value Of Agricultural Production Research Articles

Study on the Effectiveness of Okra as an Environmentally Friendly and Economical Lubricant for Drilling Fluid

With the gradual improvement and implementation of unconventional wells drilling and environmental regulations, there is an urgent need for high-performance and more environmentally friendly lubricants for water-based drilling fluids (WD). Developing green oilfield chemicals from natural products is a shortcut. In this work, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench/okra has been studied as the lubricant in WD. The green drilling fluid lubricant developed demonstrates excellent lubrication performance, as well as good filtration loss reduction and inhibition of bentonite hydration expansion. The results show that with the addition of 2.5% okra slurry to water-based drilling fluid, the coefficient of friction decreased by 51.68%, the apparent viscosity (AV) increased by 51.32%, the plastic viscosity (PV) increased by 42.99%, and the fluid loss decreased by 39.88%. Moreover, through TGA, SEM, FT-IR, particle distribution tests, and contact angle tests, the lubrication mechanism of okra slurry was discussed. Finally, the economic feasibility of using okra as an environmentally friendly lubricant for drilling fluids was analyzed. This work combines agricultural products with industrial production, which not only solves industrial problems but also enhances the added value of agricultural products, providing a reference for the coordinated development of industry and agriculture.

Research on the Packaging Design Practices of Agricultural Products in the Context of Rural Revitalization: A Case Study of Zhaoqing Emperor Oranges

To carry out the packaging design of agricultural products around rural revitalization, and to study the innovative application of brand culture in the packaging of agricultural products. Through the case method, Zhaoqing Emperor Citrus is selected as an example for design analysis and practice. Firstly, through the domestic and foreign related literature and data research, the current situation of agricultural product packaging design is sorted out, and the existing packaging problems are summarized; secondly, the user needs are obtained through the qualitative analysis of user interviews, and the near-design orientation is made; finally, countermeasure strategies and design solutions are put forward in combination with the current problems of agricultural product packaging design. In this topic, design practice is carried out for the packaging design of agricultural products, design reference is provided, and relevant design strategies are proposed based on the background of rural revitalization. The innovative storytelling as well as visualization of the culture outside the product can better empower the value of agricultural products, thus contributing to rural revitalization.

Adding lignin to bagasse cellulose-based materials increases the wet strength and reduces micro-nano scale wet low-temperature defects

The enhancement of cellulose utilization in agricultural by-products, such as bagasse, holds significant importance in augmenting the value of secondary agricultural products. However, cellulose-based materials have limited application potential owing to their low strengths under wet and wet-low-temperature conditions. Improved mechanical properties of cellulose-based materials at wet and low temperatures can significantly enhance their suitability for application in cold chain processes. Furthermore, the effects of wet cryogenic conditions on cellulose-based materials are not well understood. In this study, composite films composed entirely of biomass are prepared via the co-solubilization of lignin and bagasse cellulose and then cured via hot pressing, which increases the wet and wet low-temperature strengths of the films. Furthermore, the mechanism by which cellulose/ lignin content influences the wet-low-temperature defects of films was investigated. Lignin self-polymerizes and hot pressing causes cross-linking in the cellulose-based films, which improves their performance in wet low-temperature environments. Furthermore, the micromorphologies, specific surface areas, and moisture distribution patterns of the cellulose films after wet -low-temperature treatment were investigated. The results indicate that cross-linking prevents large amounts of micro-nano scale free-water from entering the cellulose-based material, thereby preventing the formation of ice crystals at low temperatures, which can damage the microstructure. The results of this study can be used to develop bagasse cellulose/cellulose-based materials for applications in humid and low-temperature environments.

Rapid headspace analysis of commercial spearmint and peppermint teas using volatile 'fingerprints' and an electronic nose.

Spearmint and peppermint teas are widely consumed around the world for their flavor and therapeutic properties. Dynamic headspace sampling (HS) coupled to gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) with principal component analysis (PCA) of 'fingerprint' volatile profiles were used to investigate 27 spearmint and peppermint teas. Additionally, comparisons between mint teas were undertaken with an electronic nose (enose). Twenty compounds, all previously known in the literature, were identified using HS-GC-MS. PCA found distinct differences between the fingerprint volatile profiles of spearmint, peppermint and spearmint/peppermint combination teas. HS-GC-MS analysis performed with an achiral column allowed faster processing time and yielded tighter clustering of PCA tea groups than the analysis which used a chiral column. Two spearmint outliers were detected. One showed a high degree of variation in volatile composition and a second wholly overlapped with the peppermint PCA grouping. Enose analysis separated all treatments with no overlaps. Characterizing the volatile fingerprints of mint teas is critical to quality control for this valuable agricultural product. The results of this study show that fingerprint volatile profiles and enose analysis of mint teas are distinctive and could be used to rapidly identify unknown samples. With specific volatile profiles identified for each tea, samples could be tested in the laboratory, or potentially on a farm or along the supply chain, to confirm the provenance and authenticity of mint food or beverage commodities. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry. This article has been contributed to by U.S. Government employees and their work is in the public domain in the USA.

Administration or marketization: Environmental regulation, marketization and agricultural green total factor productivity

The mature market can effectively reflect the value of green agricultural products, but the market in developing countries is developing slowly, so how to implement administrative environmental policies while cultivating the market has become the key to the green development of agriculture. In this paper, the government and the market are discussed under the common goal of agricultural green development. Based on the provincial panel data of China, taking agricultural green total factor productivity (AGTFP) as a breakthrough point, the relationship between environmental regulation tools, marketization processes and agricultural green development, specific applicable conditions and transmission mechanisms are explored, and further subdivided into factor and product markets to verify their correlation with AGTFP. The results show that environmental regulation and marketization processes and AGTFP are positively correlated. The former can establish a positive relationship with AGTFP through resource reallocation and technological innovation, and the latter can do so by improving the level of information and land transfer and perfecting infrastructure construction. These findings will provide new ideas for developing countries similar to China's agricultural development and enlighten developing countries pay full attention to and cultivate the market while formulating appropriate environmental regulation policies. In addition, they also need to coordinate the development of technology and organizations.

Upscaling ecological restoration by integrating with agriculture

Transformative change is needed to align common small‐scale ecological restoration approaches with expectations to restore millions of hectares of degraded lands globally. Currently, most restoration projects target small areas using costly manual methods that cannot be scaled up to meet global commitments. We propose that a judicious integration of agricultural practices into ecological restoration offers an opportunity to address this issue. This transformative process relies on three sequential and interconnected steps: (1) ensure that sufficient land is truly available for restoration; (2) compensate for the loss of agricultural production, income, or land value to encourage landholders to opt for restoration; and (3) develop scalable, affordable, and effective methods for restoring native ecosystems across the pledged hundreds of millions of hectares to deliver benefits to both nature and people. Large‐scale terrestrial restoration will require incorporating agronomic practices into the restoration toolbox to go beyond vague, ambitious promises and wishful thinking.

A multiscale and multiperspective quantifying framework for spatial patterns and influencing mechanisms of geographical indications

Geographical indications (GIs) embody distinctive regional elements characterized by widespread spatial distribution, serving as vital agricultural intellectual properties and significant tourism assets. This case study introduces a multiscale and multi-perspective quantification framework for Shandong Province, focusing on spatial agglomeration, association, and heterogeneity. This approach quantitatively explores GIs’ spatial patterns and influencing mechanisms, analyzing both at the monomer and regional scales, considering static and dynamic perspectives. Leveraging methods such as kernel density analysis, Moran’s I index, Geary’s C index, Internet hot word analysis, and Geodetector, the coastal municipalities, prosperous urban areas, and zones with high-quality arable soils were identified as spatial agglomeration areas for GIs. The study revealed a strong correlation between the spatial distribution pattern of socioeconomic factors and GIs’ spatial density from a static perspective. However, diminished spatial autocorrelation was observed for GIs’ public perception from a dynamic standpoint, indicating a reduced influence of Internet connectivity. The spatial heterogeneity in GIs is determined by multiple interconnected factors, displaying an enhancement effect between any two influencing factors. Among the 15 influencing factors analyzed, urbanization rate; gross value of agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery production; and per capita gross domestic product significantly contribute to spatial heterogeneity effects at both urbanization rate, gross value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery production, and per capita gross domestic product significantly contributed to spatial heterogeneity effects at regional and monomer scales. The results suggest that GIs are likely to flourish with regional economic growth. The analytical framework and quantification methods support exploring and sustainably utilizing GIs, improving output quality, and modernizing GIs’ production, ultimately contributing to regional agriculture’s high-quality and sustainable development.

Europe's orchard: The role of irrigation on the Spanish agricultural production

In the latter half of the twentieth century, Spanish agriculture witnessed sustained production growth, aligning with Western European levels after a period of lag in both production and productivity. This growth predominantly occurred in the warm, sunny provinces of southern and eastern Spain, which specialized in high-value crops such as fruits, vegetables, and olive oil. Various factors have been identified in the scientific literature as contributors to this transformation, including technological innovations, the internationalization of Spanish agriculture, domestic development, and advancements in irrigation. This paper aims to examine the impact of irrigation on Spanish agricultural production, focusing on the creation of regional and productive disparities since the mid-twentieth century. These diverse effects have been crucial in shaping the regional and product-specific specialization patterns that characterize the historical dynamism of Spanish agriculture. To that aim, we have compiled a comprehensive database containing detailed information on agricultural production values, irrigated and rainfed area and yields. The level of disaggregation of data, both in terms of production and regional breakdowns, enables us to identify specific regional and crop patterns. Additionally, this study highlights the significant and regionally varied transformations within the Spanish agricultural sector over the long term, which have had profound effects on rural areas.

Spatial-temporal characterization of cropland abandonment and its driving mechanisms in the Karst Plateau in Eastern Yunnan, China, 2001-2020.

The karst plateau is dominated by mountainous and hilly landforms, with low mechanization level of cropland, high difficulty of cultivation, and obvious phenomenon of cropland abandonment, which threatens regional food security. This study aims to analyze the spatial-temporal variation and its driving mechanisms of abandoned cropland in the Karst Plateau in Eastern Yunnan, China (KPEYC) between 2001 and 2020. To achieve this goal, 18 key factors from population, economic environment, cropland attributes, and farming conditions are selected. Moreover, correlation analysis, geodetector, and regression analysis methods are applied from three perspectives: temporal change, spatial distribution and spatial-temporal change. The results show that: (i) The cropland abandonment rate (CAR) in the KPEYC shows a fluctuating trend, with an average value of 9.78%, and the spatial distribution shows a pattern of "high in the center and low in the south and north". (ii) From the perspective of temporal change, gross value of agricultural production, and gross value of industrial production have the largest correlation coefficients with CAR. (iii) The explanatory power of gross tertiary industrial production, gross value of industrial production, followed by soil thickness. (iv) Gross value of agricultural production, and gross tertiary industrial production are the core driving forces for the spatial-temporal change of CAR. The higher the gross value of agricultural production and gross tertiary industrial production, the lower the CAR. elevation, soil thickness, and traffic mileage are the main driving factors for the spatial-temporal change of CAR. The study indicates that economic factors are decisive for cropland abandonment in the KPEYC. Based on the results, this study can provide decision-making support for local prevention and control of cropland abandonment, and the local community needs to promote land transfer and concentration and local urbanization according to local conditions, improve agricultural policies, improve farming conditions, etc. in order to increase farmers' enthusiasm for production, promote the rational use of cropland, and solidly push forward ecological restoration and management, optimize ecological spatial patterns, manage serious areas of rocky desertification, and appropriately alleviate the contradiction between people and land.

Production factors, regional economic development and agriculture in brazil: A spatial econometrics approach

Agriculture has a great effect on the development process of a region and production land, labor, and technology are determinant factors in its dynamism. This work carries out a spatial analysis for each production factor of Brazilian municipalities in 2006 and 2017 and intends to verify if there are patterns of association and agglomerations. This work is applied research of quantitative and exploratory nature. The Exploratory Analysis of Spatial Data (ESDA) was used to perform spatial analysis for each production factor in Brazilian municipalities in 2006 and 2017 and to check the patterns of association and agglomerations. The main agricultural activities and practice are related to exports as proposed by North. The formation of clusters verified both in the use of the factors of land, labor and technology, and in the value of agricultural production has a polarized role in the Brazilian space, as described by Perroux. This polarization and the formation of clusters expanded at certain points over time, indicating the formation of new links with neighboring municipalities (a la Hirschman). The spatial association pattern was significant in all analyzed variables, with emphasis on the non-physical technology factor, presenting the highest spatial autocorrelation coefficient in both periods analyzed.

The Impact of Economic Shocks on the Value of Agricultural Domestic Product in Iraq for the Period (2004-2022)

The Impact of Economic Shocks on the Value of Agricultural Domestic Product in Iraq for the Period (2004-2022)

Impacts of climate change and agricultural diversification on agricultural production value of Thai farm households

This paper examines how rising temperatures impact the agricultural production value of Thai farmers, compares potential adaptation strategies like agricultural diversification, and analyzes future projections based on IPCC AR6 scenarios. We analyze nationally representative socioeconomic survey data from farm households alongside ERA5 weather data, utilizing econometric regression analysis. Our analysis reveals that higher temperatures lead to a reduction in agricultural output value, with the situation expected to worsen as global warming progresses. Furthermore, we find that households with diversified production practices, such as a variety of agricultural activities or multicropping, exhibit a greater capacity to adapt to rising temperatures. These findings substantiate the importance of the country’s policies promoting integrated farming and diversified crop-mix strategies.

Control and analysis of the cost recovery of energy and the fair value of agricultural products

In modern conditions of development of the agricultural economy, the organization of periodic monitoring and analysis of the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production in agricultural organizations is of great importance. To do this, there is an objective need to use the “input — output — result” management model in the internal management system of agricultural organizations. In accordance with this model, the article proposes a methodology for ongoing monitoring and analysis of the return on production costs of the products produced by crop and livestock production facilities. To objectively carry out such control and analysis, it is recommended to evaluate the resulting products at fair value, determined taking into account its quality (usefulness).

Utilizing flaxseed pulp waste as a valuable agricultural biomass product for the removal of Cu2+ and Ni2+

Utilizing flaxseed pulp waste as a valuable agricultural biomass product for the removal of Cu2+ and Ni2+

Biochar-Poultry Manure Compost Alters Temperature and Nitrogen Dynamics during Composting and Improves Potato Growth Following Field Application

Composting is an aerobic process that transforms organic wastes into valuable agricultural product, but the composting process frequently results in losses of nitrogen (N) through NH3 volatilization. We evaluated the potential for high-temperature, wood-based biochar to reduce N loss when included as a compost feedstock. Biochar was composted with wood shavings and poultry manure (4:1 v/v) at rates of 0, 20 and 40% (v/v) in replicated, actively aerated 1.43 m3 in-vessel compost piles. Biochar addition caused more rapid temperature increase and truncated thermophilic phase. N loss from the entire compost mass was reduced with 40% and 20% biochar addition compared to the control (29.9, 32.3, and 35.6% N loss, respectively; P value = 0.027). However, assuming no N was lost from the added biochar, difference in N loss was less significant (P value = 0.100). With 40% biochar addition, finished compost had greater NO3 --N concentration, lower electrical conductivity, greater carbon to nitrogen ratio, and greater total carbon content. Compost products were amended to soil at rates of 7 or 15 Mg C ha−1 in potato production. Relative to an unamended control, the high application rates tended to decrease bulk density and increase total N in soil, but no differences were detected between the compost or composted biochar treatments. Tuber weights were increased 40% with application of composted biochar (biochar 40% v/v). Biochar is a promising bulking agent for composting which may reduce N loss and increase nitrification. Future studies should examine how specific biochar products affect the compost process, nutrient retention, and crop production.

Upaya Peningkatan Perekonomian Petani dengan Penerapan Branding Green Agriculture di Kota Batu

This research aims to examine the impact of implementing green agriculture branding on improving the economy of farmers in Batu City, evaluating the economic impact of implementing green agriculture branding on farmers' income and market access in Batu City, Green agriculture branding promotes environmentally friendly sustainable agricultural practices, increasing added value agricultural products on the market. By using qualitative methods through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, this research shows that green agriculture branding can increase consumer awareness, expand market access, and increase farmers' income in Batu City. Apart from that, the adoption of this branding also has a positive impact on environmental sustainability and food security in the area.

The Role of Climate Change, Employment, Government Expenditure, and Imports on the Value of Agricultural Production in Romania

Abstract Agricultural production is important for ensuring food security, supporting many activities of society and building strong trade economy of a country, but can be slightly influenced by numerous factors. Even if exists a lot of studies that analyze the influencing factors of agricultural production in terms of value, investments, climate change, credits, costs of energy and more, in the literature can be observed a research gap regarding the relation between emissions or mean weekly hours actually worked per employed person and value of agricultural production. The identified gap in the specialty literature was covered in this paper. The present paper aims to analyze a series of factors that influence the value of agricultural production, like: climate change, employment, government expenditure and imports, after discussing the theoretical framework about the subject. The methodological approach is based on using several linear regressions, tested with the EViews software. One of the main findings indicates the existence of relationships between both the change of imports and the change of emissions with the value of agricultural production in Romania during 1995-2021. Also, another result indicates a negative influence of temperature change on the value of agricultural production, showing once again that climate change does negatively impact agricultural output and, thus, the sustainable development of Romania. This study could be used further by policy makers to understand on which drivers should act on in developing sustainable policies for Romanian agriculture.

The Role of Clusters in Managing Technological Challenges and Achieving Resilient Agri-Food Systems at the Global Level

Abstract There is a strong need to transform agriculture from its heavy dependence on staple crops to an increased production that can, on the one hand, address the needs and quality requirements of domestic and export markets, but also grow into a resilient agri-food system. The paper acknowledges the emergence of agro-clusters as an essential element in promoting sustainable agriculture practices and in supporting export performance. The main objective of our research is to investigate the role of clusters in promoting knowledge transfer, improve competitiveness and boost technological investments through the example of selected relevant agri-clusters. To extend the existing literature, our research aims to evaluate the link between export performance - measured considering the volume of trade – and the existence of agri-clusters. We have assumed that there is a strong direct relationship between the existence and stage of development of agricultural clusters, the performance of agricultural exports – expressed in terms of total value of agricultural exports - and resilient agri-food systems. To test our hypothesis, we use data from the United Nations Comtrade Database on changes in export share and value of agricultural products over the last decade, complementary with qualitative analysis based on more than 100 sources (government documents, webpages, presentations, projects) of the top five global agricultural exporters to evaluate the existence of agricultural clusters, the government support and implication, and the integration of other actors such as universities, research centers, financial institutions. The results indicate a positive correlation between the development stage of analysed agricultural clusters, the resilience of agri-food systems and the performance of agricultural exports of the country of origin.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI OPTIMALISASI BRANDING PRODUK ORGANIK DI DESA JATILUWIH KABUPATEN TABANAN-BALI

Agriculture is the mainstay sector for Tabanan Regency, especially Jatiluwih Village, Penebel District. Most of the people, 87%, have their main livelihood in the agricultural sector, namely: rice farming, plantations and animal husbandry. There is organic farming land and horticultural farming land with a land area of 114.59 hectares. This service aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the target community regarding product branding in an effort to increase the added value of agricultural products. The methods used in this service activity are observation, interviews, discussions and lectures, where the implementing team conducts dialogues discussing agricultural product branding. The results of the service show that strengthening agricultural products through product branding is able to develop, promote and build public brand awareness of agricultural products. In this way, agricultural products are able to compete in product exhibitions and can be used as souvenirs typical of the Jatiluwih Tourism Village, which has an impact on improving the community's economy significantly

Trace ethylene adsorbents Ag/F-Z5(X) for improved preservation of fruits and vegetables: Enhanced adsorption and water resistance

During the storage/transportation of fruits and vegetables, ethylene-induced over-maturation and spoilage is a serious problem. Currently developed ethylene adsorbents exhibit great potentials due to their low cost and high efficiency, but always lack of water resistance. Herein, we developed Ag/F-Z5(X) adsorbents via the modification of ZSM-5 with different amounts of NH4F followed by silver loading, which exhibits enhanced ethylene adsorption and water resistance. Among the samples, Ag/F-Z5(25) featured with the largest capacity (6.44 mg·g−1) and the best water resistance, achieving near-complete removal of trace ethylene (100 ppm) at room temperature. Based on the characterizations, NH4F modification induced a hierarchical structure within the ZSM-5 framework, concurrently enhancing surface acidity, increasing the proportion of Ag+, and improving the dispersion of metals in the adsorbents. These enhancements collectively contribute to enhanced adsorption and water resistance. Further, banana storage experiments confirmed the actual preservation ability of Ag/F-Z5(25) thanks to the better adsorption and water resistance than unmodified Ag/Z5. These findings offer meaningful insights for developing high-efficient and water-resistant adsorbents to remove trace ethylene, consequently mitigating food aste and enlarging the commercial value of agricultural products.