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The collapse of tourism caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many destinations to rethink their economic model, by focusing on sustainability and innovation. Advances in tourism impact assessment can not only improve tourism products and s[...]Article
P. Prosperi ; J. Kirwan ; D. Maye ; E. Tsakalou ; G. Vlahos ; F. Bartolini ; D. Vergamini ; G. Brunori |European small-scale fisheries are confronted with several challenges, notably a decrease in the number of people engaged in capture fishing, growing competition from less expensive extra-EU markets, rising operational costs, strict regulations [...]Thèse, Mémoire, Master
O. Hanguir | 2022Characterizing the carbon footprint (CF) of agricultural production offers fundamental information for pursuing low carbon agriculture. The high emissions cost, especially from the overuse of agro-chemicals, has been widely debated for the last [...]Article
G. Sacchi ; G. Stefani ; D. Romano ; G. Nocella |In recent years, a dramatic increase in Alternative Agri-Food Networks (AAFNs) has been interpreted by experts of the sector as triggered by innovative food supply chains capable to reconnect producers with consumers. Simultaneously, the worldwi[...]Article
V. Manganiello ; A. Banterle ; G. Canali ; G. Gios ; G. Branca ; S. Galeotti ; F. De Filippis ; R. Zucaro |This article highlights the potential for collecting and processing territorial data in order to facilitate planning and programming that respond to real local problems and include the political and regulatory framework in force. A case study is[...]Article
Agricultural land is a very important ecosystem that provides a range of services like food, maintenance of soil structure, and hydrological services with high ecological value to human wellbeing Ecosystem Services (ESs). Understanding the contr[...]Article
Excessive use of mineral fertilizers and inappropriate tillage operations are two main drivers of land degradation. The European Green Deal (EUGD) aims to restore the natural functions of ground and surface soil by 2030. EU Member States will be[...]Thèse, Mémoire, Master
A. Boussaadi | 2022Soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks were estimated over a 10-year period (19942004) using the farm-scale biogeochemical model FarmSim, which couples the CERES-EGC arable crop model and the PaSim grassland model. FarmSim was run with spatially expl[...]Série
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This paper aims to highlight the potential of a FADN additional survey when payment for organic farming is to be calculated in the rural development decision-making process. In fact, the number of organic farms included in the FADN is often too [...]Article
J. Blasch ; B. van der Kroon ; P. van Beukering ; R. Munster ; S. Fabiani ; P. Nino ; S. Vanino |Precision farming (PF) technologies can help to mitigate the environmental impact of agriculture by reducing fertiliser use and irrigation while saving cost for the farmer. However, these technologies are not widely adopted in Europe. We study f[...]Article
D. Caso ; M. Guidetti ; M. Capasso ; N. Cavazza |With the COVID-19 outbreak, structural constraints and social psychological factors changed the dietary habits of many people. This two-wave longitudinal study performed in Italy aimed to explore people's perceptions of changes in healthy and un[...]Article
With the European Green Deal, presented in December 2019, the EU Commission aims at making Europe the worlds first climate neutral continent by 2050. In this plan agriculture plays a key role and so does organic farming. The aim of this work is[...]Rapport, Expertise, Working Paper
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The study involved an in-depth analysis of the main land cover and land use data available nationwide for the Italian territory, in order to produce a reliable cartography for the evaluation of ecosystem services. In detail, data from the land m[...]Ouvrage
Mapping and Forecasting Land Use: The Present and Future of Planning is a comprehensive reference on the use of technologies to map land use, focusing on GIS and remote sensing applications and methodologies for land use monitoring. This book ad[...]Article
Currently, agriculture uses about 70?80% of global water resources and, in the Mediterranean area, it accounts for the high pressure of freshwater demand. This study provides a useful framework for the meso-level assessment of the Water Footprin[...]Article
The Water Framework Directive 2000/60/CE (WFD) of 2000 was issued by the European Union (EU) to prevent water deterioration and promote its restoration. It introduced a water pricing policy in the agricultural sector that is based on a polluter[...]Article
Organic farming in Italy is growing fast thanks to an increased focus on environmental sustainability and consumer demand thus challenging the farmers to create new working models and territorial systems. Organic land in Basilicata is more than [...]Article
C. Mazzocchi ; G. Sali |The valorization of typical food products contributes to local economy sustainability. The European Union introduced the optional "mountain product label (European Commission, EUR-Lex 2014, European Parliament 2012) to promote the mountain econ[...]Article
The new legislative proposals related to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform 2021-2027 aim to promote a sustainable and competitive agricultural sector. The new CAP supports agriculture in making a much stronger contribution to climate, [...]Article
M. Ruberto ; A. Catini ; M. Lai ; V. Manganiello |The aim of the research is to analyze economic aspects related to the use of water in agriculture, by evaluating the effect of irrigation on agricultural productivity in a sample of FADN farms in the Veneto region in 2018. Specifically, the chan[...]Article
A. Vaccaro ; I. Agosta ; A. Montelelone ; A. Giampaolo ; D. Macaluso |Article 19(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 provides that business start-up aid for young farmers, non-agricultural activities in rural areas and the development of small farms shall be conditional on the submission of a business plan. Therefo[...]Article
The progressive artificial covering of originally natural surfaces (land consumption) is a major concern of today's societies due to the implications for the environment and the availability of land resources. This study aims to explore the loca[...]Rapport, Expertise, Working Paper
Winter crops in most of the northern and eastern Mediterranean growing regions are faring well in this first half of 2021-2022 campaign. However, an intense and long-lasting drought is hampering winter crops future harvest in Portugal, Morocco,[...]Rapport, Expertise, Working Paper
Winter crops in several Mediterranean growing regions are under scrutiny. An intense and long-lasting drought hampered winter crops future harvest in Morocco, Portugal and parts of Italy and Algeria, and can potentially impact other producing r[...]Article
A. Manzardo ; A. Marson ; F. Zuliani ; J. Bacenetti ; A. Scipioni |To support the sustainable development of the primary sector, in line with green new deals emerging worldwide, eco-design of new agri-food products is a priority. The wine industry, due to its growing market, has matured the need to develop an a[...]Article
D. D'Ammaro ; E. Capri ; F. Valentino ; S. Grillo ; E. Fiorini ; L. Lamastra |The wine industry has faced two significant environmental problems in recent years: productivity is challenged by environmental trends such as global warming, and buyers are becoming more environmentally conscious. From an environmental standpoi[...]Article
G.F. Safonte ; C. Bellia ; P. Columba |The purpose of this paper is to analyze how the commoning heritage processes find application for the production of agro-environmental public goods in contexts of high socio-economic marginality and environmental vulnerability, characterized by [...]Article
M. Mazzon ; L. Cavani ; C. Ciavatta ; G. Campanelli ; G. Burgio ; C. Marzadori |Organic management aims to maintain and/or enhance the soil quality by adopting crop rotation, reduced tillage, and application of organic fertilizers. Several studies highlight the advantages of organic management in terms of soil quality and s[...]Article
Although research and political intentions both recognise the crucial role of small farms in Rural Development (RD) strategies, in actual practice they are left out of the benefits of agricultural policies. This is not established by legislative[...]Article
B. Arru ; R. Furesi ; F.A. Madau ; P. Pulina |Farms that operate in less favoured areas (LFAs) often suffer in achieving adequate profits. Diversification strategies, such as direct selling and offering recreational services, can play an important role in integrating earning sources and, as[...]Article
EU income stabilization tool: potential impacts, financial sustainability and farmers risk aversion
The Income Stabilization Tool, a risk management scheme introduced within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 20142020, could help European Union farmers manage the income risks they face. This study assesses the potential impact of implementi[...]Article
Food solidarity economy: evaluating transition community initiatives in Friuli Venezia Giulia region
L. Piani ; M. Carzedda ; N. Carestiato |Climate change, ecological challenges, and economic and social crises imply paradigmatic and structural innovations. In the effort to drive transition toward sustainability, local communities often take the lead, mobilize support, and organize i[...]Article
This study focuses on the exploitation and control of Sub-Saharan migrants who pick tomatoes in the Capitanata area in the South Italian region of Puglia. Large-scale organised distribution puts pressure on the growers to seek cheap agricultural[...]Article
The spread of geographical indications (GIs) is quite heterogeneous within the European Union. Some areas show a large number of registered GI products, while others scarcely use this policy tool. In our study, we investigate the relation betwee[...]Article
Immigrants in rural areas and immigrant employment in the agricultural sector have been studied from a variety of perspectives. However, we currently lack a bird's-eye view of these two phenomena covering all EU member states through time. This [...]Article
F. Boncinelli ; A. Dominici ; F. Gerini ; E. Marone |Several studies have focused on the behaviour of consumers towards organic wine, finding varying and sometimes conflicting results. Some scholars have noted that consumers may perceive wine labelled as organic to be of a lower quality, whereas o[...]Article
R. Salvia ; G. Quaranta ; S. Cividino ; E. Cudlinova ; L. Salvati |This study examines the intrinsic relationship between land degradation and the accumulation of wealth at various planning scales in Italy, a desertification hotspot in Southern Europe. Local development was scrutinized at four planning scales ([...]Article
G. Di Vita ; R. Vecchio ; M. Borrello ; R. Zanchini ; G. Maesano ; G. Gulisano ; F. Brun ; M. D'Amico |The current study assesses consumer preferences toward different production methods of clementines (Citrus clementina). Based on a survey of Italian urban individuals (N = 345), responsible for household food purchases, it investigates whether c[...]Article
As a novel contribution, this paper explores the possible association between individual risk attitudes and consumer fruit and vegetable (FV) intake. Inspired by the literature, the study also investigates the relationship between FV consumption[...]Article
C. Paffarini ; B. Torquati ; T. Tempesta ; S. Venanzi ; D. Vecchiato |The importance of pulse cultivation and consumption is recognized by the scientific community in terms of human nutrition, food security, biodiversity and a valid substitute for animal protein. In some marginal areas, pulse cultivation represent[...]Article
Periurban farming systems are characterized by the need to adapt the farming practices coping with a modified natural and social environment. Questions are thus posed on the efficient use of the inputs. The purpose of this study is to estimate t[...]Article
The Covid-19 crisis has shed light on two structural problems that affect a large part of the European model of industrial fruit and vegetable production, mainly in Spain and Italy: excessive dependence on foreign labour and the appalling social[...]Article
Similar to other foods, the concept of natural wine is much debated due to the lack of a clear and regulated definition, leading to a proliferation of heterogeneous norms and standards proposed from different natural wine associations at nationa[...]Article
L. Piscitelli ; M. Colovic ; A. Aly ; M. Hamzé ; M. Todorovic ; V. Cantore ; R. Albrizio |Maize is a crucial global commodity, which is used not only for food, but also as an alternative crop in biogas production and as a major energy-supply ingredient in animal diets. However, climate change is jeopardizing current maize production [...]Article
M. Vittuari ; M. Masotti ; E. Iori ; L. Falasconi ; T. Gallina Toschi ; A. Segré |The COVID-19 outbreak forced national governments to the adoption of social distancing and movement limitation measures aimed to reduce the diffusion of the virus and to mitigate its highly disruptive impact on the healthcare systems. Reduced in[...]Article
F. Vizzoto ; S. Tessitore ; F. Testa ; F. Iraldo |Food waste impacts the environment and the financial gains of foodservice establishments. Reducing it entails targeting the customers, as plate waste is the primary source of waste in these outlets. However, little is known about why some custom[...]Article
S. Ravetto Enri ; F. Petrella ; F. Ungaro ; L. Zavattaro ; A. Mainetti ; G. Lombardi ; M. Lonati |Alpine pastures are agricultural systems with a high provision of ecosystem services, which include carbon (C) stocking. Particularly, the soil organic C (SOC) stocks of Alpine pastures may play a pivotal role in counteracting global climate cha[...]Article
Le texte porte sur la question de la fraude alimentaire dont limportance est saisie au niveau international. Les solutions développées localement pour y remédier sont diverses et sappuient sur une valorisation identitaire des spécificités. Par[...]Article
Larticle montre comment les produits du terroir, chargés de valeurs symboliques et identitaires, constituent des médiateurs par excellence des « différences » territoriales en tant quils construisent la valeur dun objet global qui est sous-en[...]Article
Meat production and consumption is associated with the generation of significant environmental pressure and impacts, and resource inefficiencies. This study combines Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and Life cycle Assessment (LCA) to analyse the mea[...]Article
V. Russo ; M. Zito ; M. Bilucaglia ; R. Circi ; M. Bellati ; L.E. Milani Marin ; E. Catania ; G. Licitra |Over the years, the territorial origins of agri-food products have become a consolidated marketing model which stand as an alternative to mass production. References to territory, whether on packaging or in advertising, have become an increasing[...]Article
This study evaluated productivity dynamics and identified sources of productivity growth in Italian tomato production and processing. We used a stochastic frontier input distance function with four error componentsheterogeneity, statistical noi[...]Article
V. Giovenzana ; A. Casson ; R. Beghi ; A. Pampuri ; I. Fiorindo ; A. Tugnolo ; R. Guidetti |Food consumption is associated with various environmental impacts and therefore consumer choices represent an important driver for environmental decisions. This study evaluates the environmental impact of fresh-cut salad lamb's lettuce (Valerian[...]Article
E. Molina-Montes ; I. Uzhova ; V. Verardo ; R. Artacho ; B. García-Villanova ; E.J. Guerra-Hernández ; M. Kapsokefalou ; O. Malisova ; A. Vlassopoulos ; A. Katidi ; B. Korousic Seljak ; R. Modic ; Tome Eftimov ; I. Hren ; E. Valencic ; Z. Satalic ; I. Panjkota Krbavcic ; D. Vranesic Bender ; D. Giacalone ; M. Bom Frøst ; A. Konic Ristic ; J. Milesevic ; M. Nikolic ; E. Kolay ; M. Güney ; V. Kriaucioniene ; M. Czlapka-Matyasik ; A. Bykowska-Derda ; E. Kujundzic ; I. Taljic ; M. Brka ; I. Spiroski ; S. Cunha Velho ; S.P. Sousa Pinto ; I. Nascimento Monteiro ; J.A. Pereira ; M.D. Ruíz-López ; C. Rodríguez-Pérez |We aimed to evaluate the changes in eating behaviours of the adult population across 16 European countries due to the COVID-19 confinement and to evaluate whether these changes were somehow related to the severity of the containment measures app[...]Article
The Adriatic coast of Northeast Italy is one of the representative areas holding high ecological value in the Mediterranean. In this research, we have monitored the environmental change of coastal wetland in ten studied sites that covered all th[...]Article
M. Raimondo ; F. Caracciolo ; L. Cembalo ; G. Chinnici ; G. Pappalardo ; M. D'Amico |Circular bioeconomy represents a recent political vision expected to contribute in tackling the main challenges faced when sustainable industrial transition trajectories are to be implemented. Coordination and interdependence among actors are cr[...]Article
M. Monda ; G. Gabrieli ; M. Mazziotta |The paper presents a composite indicator of well-being for Italian agriculture. Well-being is defined as the health condition of the agricultural sector from the point of view of farmers. The indicator is based on four dimensions: social, enviro[...]Article
The aim of this paper is to study the sustainability of Social farming (SF), with attention to practices addressed people suffering from addictions. In this study the Social Return on Investment (SROI) has been used as assessment methodology; ha[...]Article
Les concepts de connectivité et de réseau écologiques ont été intégrés comme éléments clés dans les politiques de conservation de la nature de nombreux pays de larc alpin. Lidée est dappréhender les dynamiques écologiques sur lensemble de l[...]Article
The diffusion of community supported agriculture (CSA) in Italy is a very recent phenomenon. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current status and the evolution of this reality, understanding the social, environmental, and economic [...]Article
To achieve sustainability, agricultural insurance is one of the main tools capable of reducing the vulnerability of farmers. This is the reason it is important to investigate the different factors that affect the farmers agricultural insurance [...]Article
F. Solfanelli ; F. Solfanelli ; E. Ozturk ; P. Pugliese ; R. Zanoli |The new EU Organic Regulation 848/2018 allows group certification to be applied to EU organic smallholders. Group certification is endorsed by IFOAM-Organics International and is the dominant approach to certify small organic farmers in many non[...]Article
This paper deals with gendering innovation, with the purpose of exploring the entrepreneurial spaces of innovation among Italian farms managed by women. More precisely, the hypothesis is that entrepreneurial orientation has to be considered th[...]Article
The increasing policy interest in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has stimulated an interesting debate in the research community. Although there are numerous studies focusing on this issue, in literature little attention has been devoted to t[...]Article
A. Staccione ; D. Broccoli ; P. Mazzoli ; S. Bagli ; J. Mysiak |Climate change is affecting water quantity and quality, with severe impacts on agricultural production. The use of nature-based solutions to address these challenges is increasing. Natural water retention ponds have been identified as viable sol[...]Article
This paper describes a research project, carried out in an Italian public school, to assess whether parents were willing to take part in food procurement decisions, as well as their ability to accurately predict what foods children would pick at[...]Article
Over half of the total amount of food wasted in Europe concerns household food waste which is mainly due to incorrect food management habits and behaviour. During the Covid-19 outbreak, food management and consumption habits changed dramatically[...]Article
Agriculture can be a possible provider of social services of relevant importance for the whole society. In order to generate a valuable social service, a multi-actor approach is often applied, based on an active collaboration among public instit[...]Article
Promoting sustainable agricultural systems, maintaining biodiversity, and establishing measures to counteract climate change are the clear objectives of the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP); however, there is still uncertainty regarding i[...]Article
M. Amato ; F. Verneau ; A. Coppola ; F. La Barbera |The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic rapidly and dramatically disrupted household behaviours in almost all areas and, among these, eating behaviours and daily food patterns have also been radically altered. All reported changes have potential effects i[...]Article
Land abandonment is affecting several areas of Europe, and the issue has since some years become a policy objective. The consequences of land abandonment are however difficult to assess as both agriculture and land abandonment are linked to soci[...]Article
V. Amicarelli ; G. Lagioia ; S. Sampietro ; C. Bux |Food waste represents a multi-sectoral issue and influences the economy, society and environment. Considering that over 50% of food waste is generated from household consumption, the issue has been included among the 17 Sustainable Development G[...]Article
The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in Italy, in the period MarchMay 2020, quickly triggered a deep crisis, causing an immediate economic slowdown and consequently a strong contraction in domestic demand and trade. The food supply chain faced s[...]Article
A. Baselice ; M. Lombardi ; M. Prosperi ; A. Stasi ; A. Lopolito |The European Union promotes social innovation (SI) initiatives for the support of marginalised rural areas through rural and sustainable development policies. These are based on the engagement of local actors and the strengthening of their mutua[...]Article
L.S. Alaimo ; M. Fiore ; A. Galati |The pandemic COVID 19 has upset the economic, social, financial, and general behavioral systems. Global crisis has a large impact overall and related fallouts significantly affect existent structural paradigms in every country and region across [...]Article
C. Zarbà ; G. Chinnici ; G. La Via ; S. Bracco ; B. Pecorino ; M. D'Amico |In the transition from linear production systems, unsustainable from the point of view of resources, to a model that finds strength in environmental, social and economic sustainability, the circular economy paradigm is the foundation that facili[...]Article
Sustainability is a widely accepted goal across many sectors of our society and, according to new concepts, it includes resilience and adaptive capacity. Resilience is important for a system to guarantee the maintenance of functions and structur[...]Article
C. Picone ; R. Henke ; M. Ruberto ; E. Calligaris ; R. Zucaro |The aim of this work is to evaluate the sustainability of water management for agriculture in a specific territory through the creation of a synthetic index resulting from the aggregation of multiple indices (environmental, economic, and social)[...]Article
Today, precision agriculture technologies (PATs) can be considered a tool for the management of the farm which allows the agricultural entrepreneur to optimise inputs, reduce costs, and offer the best quantitative and qualitative agricultural pr[...]Article
D. D'Ammaro ; E. Capri ; F. Valentino ; S. Grillo ; E. Fiorini ; L. Lamastra |The interest in sustainability, within the wine sector, is growing simultaneously with the awareness of the environmental impacts on climate change generated by the sector itself. In this context, environmental methodologies need to be applied: [...]Article
The new demand for rurality raises new issues: it is no longer a question of sustaining a traditional agricultural model based exclusively on productivity and profit maximisation, but rather agriculture strongly oriented towards the production o[...]Article
G. Bonazzi ; P. Camanzi ; G. Ferri ; E. Manghi ; M. Iotti |Pork meat in Italy is one of the largest agri-food chains in Italy. In the swine production chain, slaughter plays an important role, because it has an impact on animal welfare, food safety and the sustainability of the agri-food chain. These co[...]Article
Wine production and consumption in Italy have a long tradition strongly linked to conventional products. Because of these market dynamics, the Italian wine industry has strongly increased the production of organic wines, as well as that of biody[...]Article
This paper deals with the analysis of decision-making processes at the family-farm level with reference to the transition towards sustainable agriculture. Despite literature that has underlined the relevance of education in strategic decision ma[...]Article
V. Mereu ; A. Gallo ; A. Trabucco ; G. Carboni ; D. Spano |The Mediterranean basin has been identified as a prominent hotspot of climate change, with expected negative impacts on crop productivity, among others. Given the primary role that agriculture has to sustain cultural values, economic opportuniti[...]Article
Wine tourism is one of the best opportunities for rural development, but because it is partially exposed to climatic conditions, it is a climate-vulnerable tourism activity. However, an understanding of the potential impacts of global climate ch[...]Article
The 4.0 technologies are changing agricultural production processes and with them the agro-food supply chains, fundamental for the competitiveness of the Made in Italy and Basilicata, a region of southern Italy. It has invested in modernization [...]Article
R. Capitello ; L. Agnoli ; S. Charters ; D. Begalli |This study advances the field of sustainability and origin-related attributes with an analysis of the role of a carbon reduction claim in consumer choice when it is labelled in conjunction with terroir cues on a bottle of wine. Data derive from [...]Article
Forests provide a number of ecological and hydrological services, for instance, contributing to decreased water and sediment yields through increased infiltration and reduced soil erosion. However, forest fires can turn positive forest services [...]Article
As recognized by the Paris Climate Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), local and subnational regions are crucial actors to achieve international mitigation and adaptation commitments. Scientific liter[...]Article
Cet article porte sur les migrations des néo-agriculteurs vers lItalie rurale. À partir dune enquête qualitative (entretiens et observations) menée en Sardaigne et dans la Tuscia (Italie centrale), il étudie comment ils sappuient sur les ancr[...]Article
A. Nicolosi ; D. Di Gregorio ; G. Arena ; V.R. Lagana ; D. Privitera |The study looks at the problems facing coastal fishing communities. It highlights the impacts that, in the complex framework of the EU reforms, have manifested themselves on economic activities and on society. The aim of the paper is twofold: to[...]Article
This article investigates the stability of farmers risk attitude over time. To this end, we estimate responses to changes in agricultural policies and production shocks. We use a unique panel data of over 36,000 Italian farms specialised in cer[...]Article
M. Masi ; Y. Vecchio ; G. Pauselli ; J. Di Pasquale ; F. Adinolfi |Italy is among the most important countries in Europe for milk production. The new European policies encourage a transition towards sustainability and are leading European dairy farms to follow new trajectories to increase their economic efficie[...]Article
A. Ncube ; G. Fiorentino ; M. Colella ; S. Ulgiati |In the challenge of transforming waste into useful products that can be re-used in a circular perspective, Italian wine industry can represent a suitable model for the application of the bioeconomy principles, including the valorisation of the a[...]Article
The agri-food frameworks have specific characteristics (production units with small dimensions and in great number with implications in the respective markets) that call for adjusted approaches, even more so when they are considered in Mediterra[...]Article
R. Sardaro ; N. Faccilongo ; F. Conto ; P. La Sala |The paper investigates the attitude of farmers to participate in an on-farm conservation programme based on the cultivation of vine landraces in Apulia, southern Italy, in place of the current commercial varieties, as an adaptation strategy to c[...]Article
Fertilizers stand at the base of current agricultural practices, providing the nutrient sustainment required for growing plants. Most fertilizers are synthetic chemicals, whose exploitation at very high levels poses a risk to cultivated land and[...]