The world’s population grows yearly, so increasing food production is necessary, to meet consumer demands. This production must be clean; thus, sustainable agriculture seems to represent a solution. However, social, economic, and environmental barriers impede the adoption of this practice. Therefore, this research identified these barriers, according to the sustainability triple-bottom line through a literature review, and analyzed which barriers are more influential and vulnerable to influences, using the Fuzzy DEMATEL method, as well as by considering the opinions of 30 mixed crop producers. As a result, eleven barriers were identified; and “technical knowledge and qualified workforce” was the most influential on not adopting sustainable agriculture. A multi-criteria model was provided and could be replicated in further research. Thus, sustainable practices are provided, to minimize the barriers’ negative impacts and assist producers; highlighting investment and policies for training farmers to have the technical knowledge to practice sustainable agriculture. Theoretical implications were reviewed, such as an analysis of the barriers found in the literature and the lack of studies reporting on the difficulty of producers in adopting sustainable agriculture, as well as the practical implications of providing assistance and transferring knowledge, to eliminate these barriers, so that sustainable practices can be efficiently implemented.

RRH: Rural and Remote Health. Published article number: 6067 - What kills the agricultural worker? A systematic review on suicide

Changes in the phases of the production processes are fundamental to assist in the transition to the circular system, adapting to the demands imposed by the need to minimize environmental, social, and economic impacts. In this scenario, where changes are needed, the circular economy and ecodesign are studied as helpers in this process of seeking to reduce negative impacts. We have identified in the research that: (i) the principles of circular economy and ecodesign are congruent; (ii) the integration of circular economy and ecodesign drives new less invasive practices; (iii) driving factors favor the implementation of circular economy and eco-design principles; (iv) the principles of circular economy and ecodesign are articulated with the productive phases of clothing. The study concludes that, despite the implementation of new standards to increase the advancement of the clothing industry towards circularity, practical studies focusing on the circular economy and ecodesign are fundamental to the advancement of the fashion industry.

The impact of the Brazilian financial crisis on the food industry