Interruptions in the agricultural production system and food value chain in the times Covid-19 pandemic

Johan, Prisca Divra and Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna and Musah, Adiza Alhassan and Salleh, Nur Thaqifah Salihah and Jamaludin, Mohd Hafiz and Abdullah, Rose and Anwari, Anisah Syakirah and Zainuddin, Zarina (2025) Interruptions in the agricultural production system and food value chain in the times Covid-19 pandemic. In: Environmental Resilience in the Pandemic Years 2020–2021: COVID-19 and Environmental Ecosystem. Environmental Science and Engineering . Springer, Switzerland, pp. 43-55. ISBN 978-3-031-47756-0

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Abstract

The agrarian sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and livestock which are vital aspects of food systems have not been spared by COVID-19. The agri- cultural sector forms the backbone of the global economy as it provides livelihood to the developed and developing countries. Therefore, disruptions in food security and the agricultural sector is having and may continue to have far-reaching impacts on the agricultural ecosystem services. As a result, the pandemic has demonstrated the fragility of agriculture and the related food chain. Owing to the importance of the agrarian sectors, this review paper highlights the interruptions in the food and agri- culture industry as a result of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The current state of the agriculture ecosystem in relation to the COVID-19 has indicated the importance of sustainable and resilient food system approaches to ensure future food security and food provision.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Coronavirusdisease·Globalpandemic·Lockdown·Agriculture sector · Food security · Sustainable development goals · Agricultural ecosystem · Supply chain
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science Kulliyyah of Science
Depositing User:	Dr Zarina Zainuddin
Date Deposited:	10 Dec 2025 12:21
Last Modified:	10 Dec 2025 12:21
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q528
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/124655

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