Bridging the gap between SDG 2 indicators and agricultural efficiency: Insights from OECD countries

GÜLDAL H. T.

NEW MEDIT, cilt.24, sa.4, ss.3-18, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 24 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.30682/nm2504a
  • Dergi Adı: NEW MEDIT
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, ABI/INFORM, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, CAB Abstracts, EconLit, Index Islamicus, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, DIALNET
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3-18
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study examines the relationship between SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) outcomes and agricultural input efficiency in OECD countries using an input-oriented DEA model. Analyzing key agricultural inputs- such as area harvested, employment, pesticide, fertilizer, energy, and water use-reveals discrepancies between SDG 2 scores, which emphasize social indicators, and efficiency scores based on resource utilization. Results show that countries with high SDG 2 scores may still exhibit inefficiencies, while others achieve efficient practices with lower SDG 2 scores. The findings highlight the limitations of current SDG 2 indicators in reflecting sustainable resource management. Incorporating efficiency metrics into SDG 2 could enhance its alignment with sustainability objectives, promoting resource conservation and food security. This study also underscores SDG 2s' connections with other goals, advocating for a holistic approach to measuring progress.