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C. Blaix ; B. Dumont ; J.M.G. Bloor ; C. Zagaria ; G. Fleurance ; F. Joly ; O. Huguenin-Elie |Agroecology has gained considerable interest as a concept for designing sustainable agrifood systems. To date however, the effects of farming systems and management practices associated with agroecology (i.e., agroecological interventions) on bi[...]
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F. Valenti ; M. Bustamante ; G. Mancuso ; A. Toscano ; J. Zhuang ; D. Zilberman ; W. Liao |This study applied a three-step approach, data collection and sorting, GIS-based analysis, and technical analysis to evaluate the food, water, and energy systems in Europe. It explores a FEW nexus solution based on maize, wheat, and rice product[...]
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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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This study examines the evolving dynamics of farmland ownership in Europe, focusing on the implications of ownership changes, foreign direct investments (FDI), and land concentration on the sustainability and resilience of European food systems.[...]
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Quantifying food loss and waste (FLW) is a priority on the international agenda, as it is essential to establish effective prevention and reduction measures for FLW generation. Nevertheless, FLW data remain inconsistent, making it challenging to[...]
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Agriculture's environmental footprint is sustainably challenging in terms of environmental footprint, a context in which the main focus of our research lies on identifying directions for specific sustainable practices in the EU27 for the period [...]
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T.H. Le ; G. Bonari ; M. Sauerwein ; T. Plieninger ; S. Zerbe |Traditional agroforestry systems (TAFs) in Europe represent an interface between agriculture and biodiversity conservation, being able to offer sustainable production while supporting diverse ecosystems often with unique species assemblages. Thi[...]
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M.T. Cappella ; L. Nerozzi ; M. Benini ; P. Detti ; E. Blasi |The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027 introduces stringent sustainability requirements, reshaping land use and influencing crop planning and economic outcomes for European farmers. This study examines the impact of recent CAP reforms on[...]
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T. Zylowski ; S. Westaway ; M. Lauteri ; M. Ciolfi ; V. Holzner ; N. Riekötter ; A. Gliga ; T. Orfanidou ; R. Borek ; M. den Herder ; N. Noble ; H. Wustenberghs ; A.A. Adame ; L.G. Smith |There is widespread recognition of an urgent need for a transition to sustainable food systems; with organic farming methods proposed as a part of the solution. However few studies have compared highly diverse innovative organic farms with more [...]
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The presence of food safety hazards in the food supply chain is influenced, either positively or negatively, by drivers of change within and beyond the food system. Insight into the importance of these drivers to emerging risks and linked food s[...]
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The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a cornerstone policy of the European Union, increasingly focused on promoting environmentally sustainable practices. In 2014, the CAP introduced Greening payments and a crop diversification requirement to [...]
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Sustainable agriculture represents a key aspect of the EU?s environmental policy, as it has a significant impact on biodiversity, soil quality, and water resources. The European Commission implements a set of policies aimed at aligning economic [...]
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This study explores regional disparities in three key indicators of agri-food security related to wheat across Europe: the Import Dependency Ratio (IDR), the Self Sufficiency Ratio (SSR), and wheat consumption per capita (Cpc). The analysis was [...]
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The studys' main purpose is to analyze the effect of wheat producer support on wheat production using panel data methods. The primary independent variable of interest is wheat producer support, and the secondary variables of interest are wheat h[...]
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N. Loodts ; C. Frison ; N. Dendoncker ; J. Hermesse |The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the vulnerability of supply chains, bringing the possibility of disruptions to the forefront as a major concern (UN in The impact of COVID-19 on food security and nutrition. https://in.one.un.org/wp-content/up[...]
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Agroforestry is a practice where the intentional combination of trees and shrubs, crops and livestock occur on the same land to generate environmental, economic and social benefits. This study identifies target areas in the European Union 27 Mem[...]
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C. Rosinger ; G. Gotthalmseder ; G. Bodner ; K.M. Keiblinger ; S.J. Forstner ; T. Sanden ; G. Ferretti ; M. Prebibaj ; R.W. Neugschwandtner ; H. Kaul |Transitioning towards soil health-oriented farming systems is fundamental to mitigate future challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and increasing global food demands. In this study, we evaluated soil health, crop yields, and green[...]
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Describing territorial agro-food systems through nitrogen flows between agriculture, livestock farming, human consumption, and external trade represents a useful basis for assessing the environmental sustainability of these systems. The concepts[...]
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E.B. del Rio ; A. Michaud ; M. Berton ; E. Sturaro |Agroecology is increasingly proposed in literature as a possible solution to mitigate the impact of anthropic agricultural activity on the environment, even though in Europe its potential is still not entirely clear. Many principles of agroecolo[...]
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Farm digitalization is transforming agriculture by enhancing productivity, sustainability, and efficiency through advanced technologies like sensors, AI, and data platforms. However, its adoption generates both opportunities and challenges, shap[...]
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Farm digitalisation is revolutionising European agriculture, offering enhanced productivity, resource efficiency and sustainability. Technologies like sensors, robotics and data-driven tools enable precise decision-making thereby reducing time a[...]
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This article examines post-harvest technologies and practices tailored to small-scale operations, highlighting their potential to reduce food loss. A comprehensive approach to conceptualising post-harvest technologies is proposed across various [...]
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The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the agricultural research agenda are evolving at the same time. Although the past offers several examples of how research has influenced the CAP in terms of both objectives (progressive inclusion of envir[...]
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Agricultural ecosystems are increasingly shaped by the introduction of intersectional environmental policies, many of which are designed to address pertinent issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable resource use. However,[...]
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Geographical Indications (GIs) link cultural identity and biodiversity conservation by embedding local resources and practices into regulated product specifications. This paper examines GIs'potential to protect heritage breeds and plant varietie[...]
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Taxes on agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides are often discussed, but there are large knowledge gaps as existing evidence on the functioning, experiences and limitations is outdated and scattered. We fill this gap by synthesiz[...]
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The pressure and the excess of environmental obligations of the European legislation on agriculture has ended up affecting the original purposes of agriculture and agri-foodstuffs, therefore, art. 39 of the TFEU. The time has therefore come to c[...]
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The previous EU political cycle 2019-2024 ushered in the European Green Deal on a wave of activism around climate change and environmental challenges. This was also reflected in ambitious targets for a transition to a more sustainable food and a[...]
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The essay deals with the aspects of social conditionality as a mechanism recently introduced in the CAP payment system. It outlines the relevance of the provision within the sustainable food system in the agrifood supply chain, for the issues re[...]
