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The generational renewal in family farms represents a pressing challenge for the sustainability of family farming, and agriculture more broadly. However, very few studies have investigated whether and how farm succession stimulates more sustaina[...]
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J.M. Garcia-Gallego ; A. Chamorro-Mera ; V. Valero-Amaro ; M. Martinez-Jimenez ; P. Romero ; M.T. Miranda ; S. Rubio |This paper presents the SMALLDERS project, a European initiative aimed at transforming smallholders' business models through an innovative technological platform. The platform functions as an e-marketplace that connects small farmers directly wi[...]
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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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The commercialization of Km 0 agricultural and livestock products represents a strategic opportunity to enhance rural economic resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector. This paper presents an original, policy-oriented fr[...]
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This study explores the important financial challenges faced by Spanish agricultural and livestock companies to meet stringent environmental regulations without compromising their competitiveness. Using a Delphi method integrated with a systemat[...]
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B. Carlini ; J. Velázquez ; D. Gülçin ; V. Rincón ; C. Lucini ; K. Çiçek |Legume crops are sensitive to shifting environmental conditions, as they depend on a narrow range of climatic stability for growth and nitrogen fixation. This research sought to assess the sustainability of Faba Asturiana (FA) cultivation under [...]
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This study examines the impact of internationalization on the financial resilience, innovation capacity, and long-term sustainability of agricultural cooperatives in Southeastern Spain, a region with a strong agricultural tradition. Expanding in[...]
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Participatory processes of agroecological transitions at territorial scales are becoming a widespread practice. However, systematic research based on empirical processes remains scarce. In this paper, we systematize the experiences of five cases[...]
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Wine tourism has emerged as a thriving activity within the international wine sector, evolving from simple winery visits to immersive and experiential engagements. This study explores the role of wine tourism in Galicia, emphasizing its integrat[...]
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In Spain, the world’s leading olive oil producing country, the existing literature points to a malfunctioning of the value chain, since it hardly generates any profits and some links often incur losses. The aim of this research paper is to analy[...]
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Spain is the world's leading producer of organic fresh lemons, with production concentrated in the southeast. Given the relevance of this region in lemon production and the role of organic agriculture in sustainable development, this study estab[...]
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Digital traceability systems (DTS) are essential for improving food safety, quality control and transparency in agricultural supply chains, thereby enhancing consumer health and confidence. Despite its potential, the adoption of DTS in tradition[...]
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This study assesses local stakeholders' perceptions regarding how a Mediterranean cereal-based cropping system could transition to a more sustainable production, focusing on the identification of the most suitable alternatives for their diversif[...]
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The present study was conducted in Extremadura, a region in southwestern Spain with a significant area dedicated to olive cultivation. An analysis of the olive growing climatology of its territory was conducted using bioclimatic indices that aff[...]
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This study explores the role of persistence in eco-innovative (EI) activities in enhancing firms' resilience during crises, focusing on the Spanish food and beverage industry. It distinguishes between two types of eco-innovators: efficiency-focu[...]
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In recent decades, there has been a massive replacement of flood irrigation with drip irrigation throughout the world. Numerous studies have been published on the efficiency of these techniques in terms of water savings, but few works have paid [...]
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In Mediterranean regions, climate change is leading to reduced precipitation, along with more frequent and severe droughts, and prolonged periods of water scarcity. In this context, as reservoir levels drop dramatically, some irrigated agricultu[...]
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The adoption of carbon farming in Mediterranean regions is crucial to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture. However, its implementation remains limited due to socio-economic and technical barriers. To better understand this phen[...]
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G. Ortega ; J.M. Barragán ; J.D. Gilbert ; F. Ortega ; F. Guerrero |Wetlands play an important role, not only in relation to diversity but also to human health and well-being, supporting a large number of ecosystem services. One of the most important losses of wetland ecosystem values is established by anthropog[...]
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CONTEXT Wheat is a crucial crop for food and nutritional security in Mediterranean and MENA regions, yet it faces significant challenges due to high yield variability, low average productivity, and substantial yield gaps. This highlights the urg[...]
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Eco-efficiency, which integrates environmental and economic variables, is crucial for decision-making in agriculture, particularly within the framework of European environmental policy. The SBM-DEA tool has been applied in several studies, and f[...]
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B. Carlini ; J. Velázquez ; D. Gülçin ; C. Lucini ; V. Rincón |The Mediterranean Diet is a highly sustainable diet, and legumes are among the products that best characterize this concept. This study evaluates the environmental sustainability of the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) legume Phaseolus vu[...]
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Spain, the world’s leading producer of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), has 29 protected designations of origin (PDOs) in this sector in 2021. The objectives of this research are, first, to analyze the differences in the origin value of this produ[...]
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J. Arévalo-Royo ; F.J. Flor-Montalvo ; J.I. Latorre-Biel ; R. Tino-Ramos ; E. Martínez-Cámara ; J. Blanco-Fernández |This research explores the prospective implementations of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms within the agrifood sector, focusing on the Spanish context. AI methodologies, encompassing machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks, a[...]
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The connectivity of forest ecosystems is increasingly recognized as a key factor in evaluating the sustainability of forest management, with significant implications for biodiversity conservation. This study examines the impact of afforestation [...]
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The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is a scientifically sound tool, endorsed by the European Commission, for conducting environmental assessments. Despite its standardized approach, certain areas require improvement, particularly concern[...]
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Agricultural land is a key resource for territorial resilience. In the European context, fertile soils are under pressure not only from urbanisation processes, abandonment and the establishment of non-agricultural uses but also from agriculture [...]
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A. Pulido-Alonso ; J.C. Quintana-Suárez ; E. Rosales-Asensio ; J.J. Feo-García ; N.R. Florido-Suárez |Nowadays, we are heading towards global decarbonisation, with each sector involved contributing partial solutions to the problem, without realising that an overall vision is necessary. Photovoltaics emerged as a technology that requires a lot of[...]
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The complex relationship between water, energy, food, and ecological systems, known as the WEFE nexus, has emerged as a major topic in the debate about sustainable economic development and resource management. This subject is of special interest[...]
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The convergence of emerging sustainability regulations and recommendations outlined in the European, national and regional agricultural policies, coupled with the growing demand from retailers for food produced through more sustainable agricultu[...]
