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A. Caporuscio ; M. Ferretti ; D. Leone ; F. Schiavone |The purpose of this article is to analyze the impact of information technology (IT) solutions on the knowledge sharing process within the sea-land logistics network. To tackle the research aim, we illustrate the case of the Port of Genoa, the mo[...]Article
Nowadays, the problems that afflict our planet (climate change, loss of biodiversity, etc.) are leading to the implementation of a more sustainable type of consumption. Increasing the consumption of organic products is a way to face and try to s[...]Article
Livestock farming systems have an important role in the territorial systems of the Mediterranean, but in the last twenty years the sector has undergone serious changes with an important decrease in the number of farms. The purpose of this study [...]Article
Due to the great concern about plastic marine pollution, the demand for glass packaging has significantly increased since many people consider it more sustainable than plastic or multilayer packaging. However, evaluating the environmental impact[...]Article
For the last ten years, Social farming (SF) has become an innovative practice able to connect multifunctional agriculture and novel social services for urban and rural areas in Italy and the EU. By looking at the experience from Italy, it is pos[...]Article
R. Testa ; R. Testa ; G. Migliore ; G. Schifani ; I. Tinebra ; V. Farina |Local products and their distribution through short supply chains play a key role in the sustainable development of many rural areas, as affirmed by the 2030 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Agenda. Moreover, in the [...]Article
H. El Bilali ; G. Calabrese ; M. Iannetta ; M. Stefanova ; F. Paoletti ; G. Ladisa ; F. Bottalico ; R. Capone |The paper introduces an approach, developed in Agriculture & Quality programme, to evaluate the environmental sustainability of Apulian quality agro-food products that is integrated in the regional quality scheme Quality Products. It highlight[...]Article
The paper investigates how food safety investment decisions are affected on the one hand by laws and on the other by firms economic and organizational drivers. The paper shares findings from an empirical study that considers investments in HACC[...]Article
Nitrate is a major groundwater inorganic contaminant that is mainly due to fertilizer leaching. Compost amendment can increase soils organic substances and thus promote denitrification in intensively cultivated soils. In this study, two agricul[...]Article
Despite the fact that policy makers and governments are promoting the development of diverse agro-bio food systems to push and promote sustainability, they are challenging to implement because of a series of obstacles that hinder a successful tr[...]Article
F. Benassi ; S. Cividino ; P. Cudlin ; A. Alhuseen ; G.R. Lamonica ; L. Salvati |The relationship between population dynamics and desertification risk in advanced economies is increasingly dependent on the mutual interplay of socioeconomic forces at regional and local scales. Assuming that specific, long-term demographic dyn[...]Article
This paper draws on the theoretical framework based on social innovation determinants to analyze how and to what extent the recent and self-organized initiatives for food provisioning are contributing to increase food accessibility at the time o[...]Article
Over the last few years, there has been a growing concern among academics and practitioners about the slow pace in which sustainability transformations unfold. While most socio-technical transformations tend to happen over extended periods, rese[...]Article
Social distancing and mobility restrictions adopted in Italy to deal with the COVID-19 emergency can also alter the operating conditions of the Italian agricultural labour market. The restrictions can limit the movement of temporary labour that [...]Article
The value-added diversification strategy provides an option for guaranteeing the sustainability of small farms. This study examines how factors related to managerial strategy and socio-environmental sustainability influence the efficiency of div[...]Article
In recent years, the environmental sustainability of agri-food systems has become a crucial issue. Agri-food firms are increasingly concerned with the implementation of viable environmentally friendly production processes. The environmental impa[...]Article
M. Berton ; G. Bittante ; F. Zendri ; M. Ramanzin ; S. Schiavon ; E. Sturaro |In the European Alps traditional, low-input dairy farming systems still coexist with modern high-input intensive systems. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of different Alpine farming systems on the environmental footprint, production ef[...]Article
The overexploitation of groundwater for irrigation purposes is a general problem affecting the management of common resources. The objective of this study was to analyze some of the policy options when facing this issue. A choice experiment was [...]Article
Apulia has a considerable demand of irrigation water, however high inefficiency levels of the collective water networks force most of the regional farms to use groundwater, with a consequent worsening of its quality, as well as of soil and crops[...]Article
The pressure of growing urbanization, industrialization and water scarcity resulting from climate change imposes limitations on the amount of water allocated to agriculture. There will need to be an increase in food production of almost 50% by 2[...]Article
F. Maselli ; M. Chiesi ; L. Angeli ; L. Fibbi ; B. Rapi ; M. Romani ; F. Sabatini |Recent investigations have shown the potential of a water balance method based on Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data to estimate actual evapotranspiration (ETa) of Mediterranean grasslands and croplands. The method uses the Fract[...]Article
Olive groves are key elements of the Mediterranean basin landscape. In southern Italy, olive polycultural systems are predominant over specialized ones. These systems occupy marginal and inner areas and are highly susceptible to abandonment. The[...]Article
Plastic production and consumption around the world have seen a rapid increase since the end of World War II, with an expected peak in the next 20 years. Agriculture is among the causes of this due to its intensive farming practices and the use [...]Article
E. Borsato ; M. Zucchinelli ; D. D'Ammaro ; E. Giubilato ; A. Zabeo ; P. Criscione ; L. Pizzol ; Y. Cohen ; P. Tarolli ; L. Lamastra ; F. Marinello |The wine sector is paying more attention to sustainable wine production practices, but this topic is highly debated because organic viticulture aims to a reduction of environmental impacts, while conventional viticulture ensures an increase of y[...]Article
A. Corallo ; M.E. Latino ; M. Menegoli ; F. Striani |Since the 1990s, governments look to traceability as a part of their safety and quality assurance strategies. This study aims to analyse the diffusion levels of the traceability systems in the Italian agrifood industry. A theoretical framework w[...]Article
F. Pagliacci ; E. Defrancesco ; D. Mozzato ; L. Bortolini ; A. Pezzuolo ; F. Pirotti ; E. Pisani ; P. Gatto |The EU rural development policy has addressed challenges related to climate change in agriculture by introducing public voluntary schemes, which financially support the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. Several factors, most of w[...]Article
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was established by the European Community in the 1950s to provide financial support to farmers in member states, increase agricultural productivity by promoting technical progress, and ensure a fair standard [...]Article
Gender differences in farm entrepreneurship: comparing farming performance of women and men in Italy
Gender differences in rural enterprise are a relevant field of analysis which calls for a deeper investiga-tion concerning key variables affecting farms performance and on the basis of gender. This paper tries to explore eventual gender gaps in[...]Article
N. Iofrida ; T. Stillitano ; G. Falcone ; G. Gulisano ; B.F. Nicolò ; A.I. De Luca |Olive growing is the most important agricultural activity in Italy, representing, in 2010, 56% of Italian farms and 76% of land used for permanent crops. Producing high-quality products, such as healthy and socially responsible produces, while c[...]Article
L. Vergni ; F. Todisco ; B. Di Lena ; F. Mannocchi |In this study, the effectiveness of a bivariate analysis of agricultural drought characteristics for irrigation planning was evaluated. The case study was conducted in locations in central Italy and was based on olive crops which are widely grow[...]Article
This paper contributes to the theoretical debate in agri-food economics focusing on corporate social responsibility. Specifically, it aims to define an interpretative model of the processes of social responsibility and value creation in the food[...]Article
S. Ghinoi ; F. Silvestri ; B. Steiner |In light of the global significance of food waste, a greater focus on improving food waste management strategies is called for. Implementing such management strategies requires a better understanding of stakeholder relations. This paper analyses[...]Article
R. Santagata ; A. Zucaro ; S. Viglia ; M. Ripa ; X. Tian ; S. Ulgiati |Circular Economy (CE) concepts and tools are getting increasing attention with regard to their implementation in agricultural, urban and industrial sectors towards innovative business models to optimize resource use, process performances and dev[...]Article
Best management practices that could improve sustainability of dairy farming systems in northern Italy include crop rotation, green manure, sprinkler or drip irrigation, incorporation of crop residue, and adoption of a nutrient management plan. [...]Article
The agri-food sector has changed significantly over the years, moving from a simple production system to a more and more industrialized one. For agents/operators involved in this sector, ensuring product quality and environmental externalities h[...]Article
F. Orlando ; S. Alali ; V. Vaglia ; E. Pagliarino ; J. Bacenetti ; S. Bocchi |Rice is the third grown crop worldwide and responsible of significant environmental impacts. Nevertheless, there is a lack of knowledge concerning the organic rice performance and management, probably due to the limits encountered by the reduct[...]Article
M. Pergola ; A. Persiani ; V. Pastore ; A.M. Palese ; C. D'Adamo ; E. De Falco ; G. Celano |Horticultural farms are faced with the problem of disposing of huge amounts of agricultural by-products whose management requires sustainable solutions. Composting means to recycle organic waste to make composta high agronomic value productabl[...]Article
S. Fabiani ; S. Vanino ; R. Napoli ; P. Nino |Sustainable management of natural resources under economic, environmental and social perspective, needs to consider a fair balance between its uses and availability. Sustainable agriculture goal is to establish innovative and new farm tools and [...]Article
This study aimed to assess the sustainability in water use at the basin scale through the water footprint (WF). The methodology proposed by the Water Footprint Network was integrated with a hydrological and water quality model and in-stream moni[...]Article
M. Castrica ; V. Ventura ; S. Panseri ; G. Ferrazzi ; D. Tedesco ; C.M. Balzaretti |Background: Urban food production in the developed world has recently been facing the challenge of feeding the worlds cities adequately and on a sustainable basis, and innovative models of food production can help this transition. Nevertheless,[...]Article
This study aimed at exploring the frequency of use and perceived benefits of application of organic matter to the soil in a group of Italian farmers, investigating also the preferred sources of information, to identify potential interventions to[...]Ouvrage
Dans des sociétés de plus en plus urbaines, laménagement des espaces agricoles redevient dactualité. La gestion durable du foncier apparaît comme un principe pour soutenir ladaptation de lagriculture à la proximité urbaine et aux attentes de[...]Article
L. Rossi ; L. Regni ; S. Rinaldi ; P. Sdringola ; R. Calisti ; A. Brunori ; F. Dini ; P. Proietti |Life Cycle Assessment (the systematic analysis of the environmental impact of products during their entire life cycle), Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint assessments play an important role in decision-making processes. These assessments can h[...]Article
M. Zucali ; D. Lovarelli ; S. Celozzi ; J. Bacenetti ; A. Sandrucci ; L. Bava |Although numbers are still low compared to cattle rearing, intensive dairy goat farms have been widely spreading in the Italian livestock systems. Since goats are quite rustic, they can easily adapt to different management practices; however, im[...]Thèse, Mémoire, Master
La région méditerranéenne est régulièrement soumise à des incendies de forêt pouvant avoir de très lourdes répercussions écologiques, sociales et économiques. Il est donc nécessaire de se munir de données et de connaissances précises sur le risq[...]Article
L. Palmioli ; S. Grando ; F. Di Lacovo ; L. Fastelli ; F. Galli ; P. Prosperi ; M. Rovai ; G. Brunori |Small farms contribution to food and nutrition security (FNS) is widely acknowledged; however, the diversity of context-specific characteristics of small farms is still barely documented in terms of farm strategies and household dynamics. The p[...]Article
In many European regions the Irrigation Advisory Services (IASs) are adopted by farmers for sustainable irrigation practices. These tools are adequate to facilitate the adoption of environmental certification schemes, such as water footprint, wh[...]Article
For its relevance to biodiversity conservation, the preservation and development of High Nature Value farming (HNVf) became one of the strategic priorities of Rural Development Policy. HNVf indicators were therefore included into the Common Moni[...]Article
L. Mastronardi ; D. Marino ; V. Giaccio ; A. Giannelli ; M. Palmieri ; G. Mazzocchi |The aim of the paper is to evaluate the sustainability of Alternative Food Networks in Italy through the construction of a composite indicator, the Global Sustainability Index. The index is able to provide decision-makers with indications on syn[...]Article
Avec laccélération du processus de périurbanisation, la « consommation » des terres est une préoccupation de plus en plus présente. Les modalités darticulation entre propriété et exploitation conditionnent la pérennité de lusage agricole de l[...]