Thesis supervisor: Mihály László Vörös
Location of studies (in Hungarian): SZIU Abbreviation of location of studies: SZIE
Description of the research topic:
Food markets are becoming increasingly international and global in developed and developing countries all over the world. At the same time, urbanization has increased the physical and psychological distance between urban and rural residents. It has separated city people from knowing where, how and by whom the materials for their food are produced, grown and processed, without considering the origin and components of the product. As a consequence of rapid urbanization, the proportion of agricultural production has been diminished in the national economy in developed countries. There exists secure food supply systems, but usually, less than 5% of the population produce food. Under such circumstances when consumers are distant from the scenery of food production, many of them lose appreciation of existing food systems, become indifferent about agricultural landscapes and become unaware of the multiple ecosystem services provided by rural areas and agricultural production. There is an increasing interest in diet and health, as well as the environment, but at the same time, most urban consumers are concerned with only product quantity and prices in supermarkets. The „local food supply system” (LFSS) means a unique micro-agro-social-ecological system characterized by special natural endowments, soil micro-organisms, climatic conditions, crop varieties, livestock-breeds as well as labour and technical resources and infrastructure which are operated and utilized by food producers and consumers living and communicating in a certain region. It aims to produce and supply diversified variety of agricultural and food products according to the needs of local consumers as well as to develop food self-sufficiency and to improve healthiness of dietary and quality of life (QOL) of people in that region.
Number of students who can be accepted: 2
Deadline for application: 2018-05-31
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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