Article http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/as.2024.06.002

Circular Agriculture Approach: Towards a Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management in the Kingdom of Bahrain

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Abdulkarim Hasan Rashed

Independent researcher and expert in Environment and Sustainable Development, Manama, Bahrain.

*Corresponding author:Abdulkarim Hasan Rashed

Published: July 12,2024

Abstract

The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in human development and serves as the backbone of economic growth. However, agriculture has both positive and negative impacts on the environment and ecosystems. More than 70% of total agricultural production is wasted, posing a significant threat to human health through environmental pollution and potential economic losses. Nevertheless, agricultural waste can be repurposed for various beneficial uses. The increasing population, urbanization, and environmental degradation underscore the need to transition to a circular agriculture approach for sustainable agricultural waste management. Circular agriculture is a fundamental aspect of the circular economy and is a key approach to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This research aims to investigate current agricultural waste practices and farmers' perspectives through a questionnaire with a response rate of 40%. Additionally, it proposes a framework for adopting sustainable agricultural waste management. The study concludes that farmers should be enlightened, trained, and empowered to participate in broader discussions and decisions regarding the future of sustainable agriculture management. To implement the proposed framework successfully, cooperation and coordination among all the concerned stakeholders are crucial for achieving national agricultural objectives and facilitating sustainable agricultural transformations.

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Circular Agriculture Approach: Towards a Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management in the Kingdom of Bahrain

How to cite this paper: Abdulkarim Hasan Rashed. (2024). Circular Agriculture Approach: Towards a Sustainable Agricultural Waste Management in the Kingdom of BahrainAdvance in Sustainability4(1), 12-22.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/as.2024.06.002