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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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Y. Blili ; E. Abou Nader ; I. Pavez ; P. Prosperi ; R. Harbouze ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; C. Kleisiari ; M. Vasileiou ; V. Angelopoulos ; G. Vlontzos ; G. Kleftodimos |Pollination is a critical ecosystem service for agriculture, with 76 % of European food crops and 80 % of wild plants depending on it. However, bee populations are declining due to diseases, pesticides, and climate change, with major economic an[...]
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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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Momentum is building for regenerative agriculture, a set of approaches that could help farms to weather the changing climate and make them more profitable.
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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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F. Ameur ; C. Leauthaud |This study assesses the extent to which growers integrate the 13 principles of agroecology within their farm activities. This is a first step that helps to determine the changes required in different farm components to foster the adoption of agr[...]
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N.A. Eroglu ; B.K. Topuz ; U. Baser ; M. Bozoglu |Meta-analysis, as a powerful quantitative literature review method, has been widely utilized across various sectors. However, studies applying this approach to improve productivity and efficiency in dairy production remain relatively limited, pa[...]
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R. Dagher ; N. Faysse ; L. Temri ; M.-E. Kessari ; F. Khamassi |Crop diversity is promoted for its environmental benefits. However, few analyses have been conducted on whether crop diversity can reduce farm economic vulnerability to multiple production stresses. Deglet Noor is the most frequently grown varie[...]
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Using data collected from 294 farm households across Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia, this study quantifies crop losses due to soil salinity and analyzes the key factors associated with it. Further, it analyzes the factors driving the farmers' choic[...]
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K. Akakpo ; F. Ameur ; S. Bouarfa ; C. Leauthaud |Substantial improvements in resource-use efficiency and conservation are required to fulfill the rising and evolving global food demand, while addressing environmental degradation issues. Agroecology has emerged as a promising pathway to tackle [...]
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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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The numerous inhabited small islands of the Mediterranean basin are marginal geographic territories of high natural value. Historically, island communities have developed complex, poly-cultural agricultural systems, based on the use of native ge[...]
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This paper presents a systematic review on smart environments in digital agriculture and highlights the increasing interest in integrating advanced technologies throughout the agricultural life cycle. The study emphasizes the importance of these[...]
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N. Schütze ; T. Andreas ; A. Buhrow ; A. Fouzaï ; A. Götz |Land degradation, caused by human-induced processes such as agricultural practices, deforestation and overgrazing, poses a significant threat to countries worldwide, including Tunisia. Agroecological farming practices, as well as the broader par[...]
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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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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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Agricultural systems face significant sustainability challenges, particularly in regions where resources are scarce. This study examines the sustainability performance of rainfed, irrigated, and greenhouse farming systems in Spain and Andalusia,[...]
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CONTEXT The yield gap-the difference between potential and actual yield-represents a fundamental challenge in agriculture. Closing this gap is crucial for increasing the productivity of arable land, thereby ensuring sustainable food security wit[...]
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M. Fakhraddine ; N. Zerrad ; H. Berhili ; M. Morchid |Integration of digital knowledge in the agricultural field presents a prospect to enhance the ascendancy of agricultural strategy and stimulate economic progress in Morocco through the dissemination of information, decision-making tools, and tra[...]
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S. Barakat ; H.I. Elkhouly ; A. Sofey ; N. Harraz |Accurate prediction of agricultural production costs is crucial for sustainable development in Egypt, where productivity is highly sensitive to fluctuating economic and environmental conditions. This study introduces a hybrid machine learning mo[...]
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E. Lialia ; A. Prentzas ; A. Tafidou ; C. Moulogianni ; A. Kouriati ; E. Dimitriadou ; C. Kleisiari ; T. Bournaris |This research investigates the implementation of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period of 2023-2027, focusing on optimizing agricultural sustainability and profitabili[...]
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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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T. Siogkas ; K. Melfou ; G. Koutouzidou ; E. Loizou ; A. Ragkos |This paper examines the farming systems and operational structures in the Region of Western Macedonia (RWM), Greece and constructs a typology of farms based on structural, operational, and socio-economic characteristics. Agriculture remains a vi[...]
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Agroecology is still a marginal approach to agricultural development in Africa when compared to industrial approaches, despite growing evidence of its potential to address core challenges of food insecurity, poverty, and soil degradation. This p[...]
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Advancing sustainable agriculture is crucial for achieving Goal 2: Zero Hunger, as it ensures that food production is efficient, environmentally friendly, and economically viable in the long term. Sustainable agriculture encompasses a range of p[...]
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M. den Herder ; S. Westaway ; L. Arguile ; R. Dumper-Pollard ; R. Borek ; T. Zylowski ; A. Syp ; A. Pisanelli ; C. Consalvo ; M. Ciolfi ; D. Lorenzoni ; M. Sandor ; A. Gliga ; H. Wustenberghs ; A. Alonso-Adame ; R. Michel-Villarreal ; T. Orfanidou ; N. Noble ; V. Holzner ; N. Riekötter ; L.G. Smith |Modern agriculture has advanced food security but at an environmental cost. Organic farming and agroforestry have been proposed as alternatives, however, evaluating their sustainability is challenging due to heterogeneity of the sector, a relati[...]
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This study evaluates the olive-growing sector in Algeria’s arid areas, which covers 16 500 hec-tares with 4 501 397 olive trees, including 3 963 844 massed and 537 553 isolated trees. Biskra province leads with 30% of the southern olive-growing [...]
