The Agri-Food System and Environmental Sustainability: Towards a Balanced Future

Introduction
The agri-food system plays a crucial role in feeding the world's population, but it is also one of the main causes of environmental degradation. To address the challenges of population growth, climate change, and resource scarcity, it is essential to rethink how we produce, distribute, and consume food. This article explores the relationship between the agri-food system and environmental sustainability, analyzing current issues and possible solutions.

Challenges of the Agri-Food System
Soil Degradation:
Intensive agricultural practices, such as monoculture and the excessive use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, deplete the soil, reducing its fertility and causing erosion. This soil degradation threatens long-term food production cap

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