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Tensions between Natural and Utility Purpose of Farm Animals and Crop Plants

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Struik, P.C.; Bos, A.; van Mansvelt, J.D.; Sprangers, D.; Zoeteman, K. Handling Tensions between Natural and Utility Purpose of Farm Animals and Crop Plants. Sustainability 2019, 11, 1019. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11041019 Abstract We analyze the extent to which humans respect farm animals and crop plants and whether humans provide them adequate care. Concerns are justified, since many … Read more

Changing Ground: Handling Tensions between Production Ethics and Environmental Ethics of Agricultural Soils

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van Mansvelt, J.D.; Struik, P.C.; Bos, A.; Daub, W.; Sprangers, D.; van den Berg, M.; Vingerhoets, M.; Zoeteman, K. Changing Ground: Handling Tensions between Production Ethics and Environmental Ethics of Agricultural Soils. Sustainability 2021, 13, 13291. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132313291 Abstract Soils are an essential element in sustainable food systems and vital for ecosystem services. Soils are degrading, … Read more