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M. Yaseen ; A. Pagano ; R. Giordano ; S. Vanino ; S. Fabiani ; V. Baratella ; V. Iacobellis ; A. Izzaddin ; I. Portoghese |The “Nexus” concept has emerged as an effective approach to natural resources management, that integrates management and governance across sectors and scales, emphasizing the need to consider interconnections and interdependencies among multiple[...]
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Agricultural carbon emissions within the European Union present complex systemic challenges requiring integrated approaches that balance environmental objectives with food security imperatives. This study examines systemic drivers of carbon emis[...]
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V. Niccolucci ; M.M. Kemda ; M. Marchi ; G. Cai ; C. Montefrancesco ; S. Parri ; A. Di Noi ; E. Alberti |The Italian wine industry, while economically significant, is also associated with environmental impacts, including the over-exploitation of water resources and the deterioration of water quality. As a result, water management has become an incr[...]
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M. Amato ; A. Coppola ; M. Furno ; F. Verneau |Gender disparities persist in the agricultural sector, particularly in entrepreneurial income, where women earn less than their male counterparts. In the European Union, systemic barriers-such as unequal access to land, capital, and resources-li[...]
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O. Gava ; S. Sturiale ; M. Gallardo ; D.B. Guerrero ; D. Buyuktas ; G.E. Aslan ; A. Laarif ; T. Bouslama ; A. Navarro ; L. Incrocci ; F. Bartolini |Agriculture 4.0 technologies, including digital tools, e.g., the Internet of Things and Cloud Computing, promise significant environmental and economic benefits for intensive farming systems like greenhouses. However, their social impacts remain[...]
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S. Scaramuzzi ; F. Danese ; L. Casini ; G. Piracci |The transition of food systems towards more sustainable organizational models is increasingly positioning Short Food Supply Chains as a key channel to value the specific attributes of local products, while also meeting the growing demand for div[...]
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S. Alali ; V. Vaglia ; S. Bocchi ; A. Schievano ; M. Betti ; P. De Marinis |Agroforestry Systems are gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture, yet there is a lack of practical methods to guide their design by integrating ex-ante participatory ecosystem services (ESs) assessment. This st[...]
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Water reuse is a promising strategy to mitigate water scarcity in Mediterranean agriculture yet its uptake remains limited due to low public acceptance, high treatment costs and strict safety regulations. While innovative technologies are emergi[...]
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Agrivoltaics (APV) mitigates land-use competition between photovoltaic installations and agricultural activities, thereby supporting multifaceted policy objectives in energy transition and sustainability. The availability of organic residuals fr[...]
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Italian farmers' preferences for adopting agriculture 4.0 technologies: a choice experiment analysis
Digital ("Agriculture 4.0") technologies can improve both sustainability and productivity; however, their uptake in Italy remains uneven, partly due to fragmented farm structures and limited digital readiness. Grounded in the Theory of Reasoned [...]
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Climate change is expected to reduce water availability during cropping season, while growing populations and rising living standards will increase the global water demand. This creates an urgent need for national water management tools to optim[...]
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In recent years, gastronomic tourism has emerged as a powerful driver of territorial enhancement, intertwining food, culture, and local development. This study explores the case of the Cerda Artichoke, an emblematic agrifood product of northwest[...]
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A. Scuderi ; G. Chinnici ; C. Zarbà ; M. Cammarata ; R.M. Gravagno |The Sicilian blood orange, a Protected Geographical Indication product, represents a significant production sector for the Sicilian territory. In this context, the objective of this paper was to conduct a sustainability assessment comparing the [...]
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G. Modica ; M. Pollino ; G. Messina ; S. Lanucara ; S. Praticò |CONTEXT - Effective and sustainable agricultural land management is essential for developing agriculture and food production. Olive trees are among the most significant cultivated plants in the Mediterranean region. Yet, they are especially vuln[...]
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Challenges in developing climate adaptation strategies arise from the uncertainty and fragmentation of climate change knowledge, as well as the involvement of many actors with varying values and interests. This study, using a system perspective [...]
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Agricultural water resource management is increasingly challenged by climate variability, land degradation, and socio-economic pressures, particularly in the Mediterranean region. This study, conducted in 2023-2024 within the REACT4MED project ([...]
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L.S. Kyrgiakos ; D.D. Tosiliani ; A. Angelopoulos ; V. Bonomelli ; G. Kleftodimos ; M. Vasileiou ; C. Kleisiari ; A. Oikonomou ; P. Prosperi ; H. Belhouchette ; G. Vlontzos |The agricultural sector in the Mediterranean Basin is the largest consumer of water, using 70% of freshwater resources for crop irrigation, which accounts for 85% of the region’s agricultural output. With climate change and population growth exp[...]
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The ongoing climate crisis and growing water scarcity are exerting increasing pressure on agriculture in Southern and Western Europe, leading to reduced crop yields, greater risk of land abandonment, and deterioration of soil quality. Despite th[...]
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L. Regni ; P. Sdringola ; B. Torquati ; N. Evangelisti ; M. Chiorri ; L. Arcioni ; P. Proietti |The productive sectors related to agriculture have the potential to contribute significantly to the energy transition. The paper describes an in-depth investigation on the extra virgin olive oil production towards the decarbonization of the sect[...]
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Unpredictable climate variations, including severe droughts and heat waves, pose significant challenges to agricultural water management and threaten the economic sustainability of farmers. This study examines the effects of different irrigation[...]
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PurposeAgri-food small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must innovate their business models (BMs) to ensure sustainability in increasingly complex economic, social and environmental scenarios. This study identifies promising future-oriented t[...]
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D. Petropoulos ; G.A. Deirmentzoglou ; N. Apostolopoulos ; B. Paris ; D. Michas ; A.T. Balafoutis ; E. Athanasopoulou ; L. Nibbi ; H. Li ; L. Carvalho ; M.H. Moreira da Silva ; J.F. Moreira da Silva |As the European Union advances its bioeconomy strategy, the agricultural sector emerges as a key domain requiring targeted upskilling in digital and entrepreneurial competencies. This study examines how agricultural professionals perceive the im[...]
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The energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is a key goal for the European Union, among others. Despite significant progress, Italy lags far behind the EU's target of generating 55% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. Th[...]
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The increasing global demand for water, outpacing population growth, poses a critical challenge by intensifying concerns about water resource accessibility and exacerbating global water scarcity across various sectors. Ongoing global warming, ch[...]
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A. Manzoni ; M. Hamam ; G. Pastorelli ; L. Servadei ; S. Chiappini ; A. Pesce ; S. Tarangioli ; R. Pergamo |Among its various targets on restoring natural habitats and ecosystems in the EU, the recently adopted Nature Restoration Law (NRL) introduces ambitious targets for restoring surface water bodies (SWBs) as well. Simultaneously, the Italian CAP S[...]
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The unique features of high-quality agri-food production are rooted in the specificities of ecosystems, interpreted through an anthropocentric lens. In Italy, such products are nationally certified with labels that enhance both their market valu[...]
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C. Greco ; R. Gaglio ; L. Settanni ; L. Sciurba ; S. Ciulla ; S. Orlando ; M.M. Mammano |Consumer interest in medicinal and aromatic herbs is on the rise, with buyers increasingly concerned about the microbiological quality of nutraceutical and aromatic plants. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and sensor technology allows [...]
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L. Conti ; P. Armanasco ; C. Sottili ; S. Camiciottoli ; D. Liberto ; M. Moretta ; A. Masoni ; E. Palchetti |Terraced systems represent a valuable resource, increasing productive areas on steep slopes often unsuitable for cultivation. Over the years, these ecosystems have been recognised as having functions beyond agronomic value, such as hydrogeologic[...]
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G.M. Cappelletti ; F. Chiara ; C. Russo ; P. Russo ; A.G. D?Emilio ; A. Costagliola ; G. Liguori |The purpose of this study was to analyze the poultry chain in southern Italy to describe the characteristics of farms and their locations and to propose an optimized organizational model with a broader approach that considers not only economic a[...]
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G. Betti ; F. Gagliardi ; A. Mecca ; A. Riccaboni ; C. Tozzi |The agri-food sector is undergoing profound transformations driven by ecological and digital transitions, as well as evolving consumer and nutritional choices. These shifts pose significant challenges but also open new opportunities for business[...]
