FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Buying from a local farmer is an example of reducing our carbon foodprint at which step of the food system?
A
Production
B
Processing
C
Access
D
Consumption
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Benefits of Local Foods First, the most obvious thing to point out is that eating locally will shorten the distance that goods have to travel to reach your dinner table. This reduces the carbon emissions produced in the transportation process, creating a smaller carbon footprint.

Detailed explanation-2: -Consume local and seasonal products (forget strawberries in winter) Limit meat consumption, especially beef. Select fish from sustainable fishing. Bring reusable shopping bags and avoid products with excessive plastic packaging. Make sure to buy only what you need, to avoid waste. 07-Sept-2021

Detailed explanation-3: -Increased Economic Breeding Index (EBI) Longer grazing season. Improved nitrogen use efficiency. Improved Slurry Management. Energy efficiency. 12-Feb-2019

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