Agricultural and Food Waste Management (Hardback)

This book explores innovative strategies and sustainable practices for managing agricultural and food waste, emphasizing the transition from traditional disposal to resource recovery and circular economy solutions. Addressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and environmental degradation, it offers multidisciplinary insights into the valorization of agro-industrial residues, the reduction of environmental pollutants, and the development of low-impact technologies. The volume highlights critical issues, from the harmful consequences of crop residue burning to the socioeconomic opportunities of waste-based entrepreneurship in rural areas. Through a blend of conceptual frameworks, practical models, and forward-looking perspectives, the book offers a comprehensive overview of how agricultural by-products can be transformed into valuable resources, contributing to greener supply chains, cleaner production, and more resilient food systems. Aimed at researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers, this collection serves as an essential reference for those committed to building a sustainable future through effective waste management and circular innovation in the agri-food sector.