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This paper presents a novel approach to analyse the dynamics of farm economic and environmental performance employing latent Markov (LM) models. The approach is grounded in a conceptual framework linking farm performance dynamics to structural c[...]
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North African countries are increasingly facing climate change, natural resource degradation, and food crises. Algerian regions such as Laghouat are one of the hotspots where problems such as soil degradation, desertification, and water scarcity[...]
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G. Timpanaro ; B. Guido ; G. Cascone ; P. Guarnaccia ; V.T. Foti |This paper explores the legal and policy frameworks supporting agroecology in the Mediterranean basin through a comparative analysis of national legislation, policy instruments, and regulations. Drawing on the FAO's ten principles of agroecology[...]
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The intensification of agriculture is a primary driver of global biodiversity decline. In response, the European Union (EU) is promoting a transition towards sustainable, biodiversity-friendly agriculture. This article explores how digital/4.0 t[...]
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P. Jain ; D. Marcos ; D. Ienco ; R. Interdonato ; T. Berchoux |Vision–language models (VLMs) have shown significant promise in remote sensing applications, particularly for land-use and land-cover (LULC) mapping via zero-shot classification and retrieval. However, current approaches face several key challen[...]
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R. Ceriani ; J. Fohrafellner ; P. Maenhout ; K.A. Jarosch ; L. Weiss ; C. Di Bene ; V. Baratella ; G. Carboni ; V. Mereu ; M. Stefanova ; F. Fava ; E. Valkama |Context Conservation Agriculture (CA) aims to enhance the sustainability of agricultural production by minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining soil cover and implementing crop rotations. Despite its potential benefits, the effects of CA on cere[...]
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H.G. Smith ; G. Bergkvist ; M.V. Brady ; R. Carrié ; S. Dahlin ; J. Ekroos ; C. Jörgensen ; I. Öborn ; W. Sidemo-Holm ; C.A. Watson |CONTEXT Uptake of organic farming falls short of stated sustainability targets, particularly in highly productive regions where adoption could mitigate environmental impacts of intensive farming. Several hypotheses have been advanced to explain [...]
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C. Kleisiari ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; M. Vasileiou ; V. Angelopoulos ; A. Oikonomou ; G. Kleftodimos ; H. Belhouchette ; K. Melfou ; G. Vlontzos |This paper presents a systematic literature review that synthesizes existing empirical research on consumer behavior toward sustainable and agroecological food products. Following the PRISMA guidelines, the review examines evidence from diverse [...]
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The primary objective of this study is to reveal how farmland abandonment-a harbinger of rural disengagement in the Haymana district-unfolds through the interaction of economic, socio-demographic, environmental, and psychological factors. To thi[...]
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CONTEXT: Agricultural systems in the European Union face simultaneous pressures from demographic decline, economic fragility, and biodiversity loss. The shrinking share of young farmers raises concerns about the longterm viability of rural areas[...]
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W.Jr. Barrera ; G. Galli ; S. Orlandini ; L. Verdi ; A. Dalla Marta |Nature-based solutions (NbS) in agricultural landscapes remain underrecognized despite efforts to establish frameworks that identify certain agricultural practices as NbS. This meta-analysis aims to assess the effects of agricultural practices a[...]
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J. Parot ; S. Wahlen ; A. Gattinger ; P. Weckenbrock |The industrialised agricultural production system is associated with economic, social and environmental challenges. One alternative model is community supported agriculture (CSA), which involves a direct, long-term partnership between producers [...]
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Y. Nakamoto ; T. Tanaka ; S. Tokito ; L.X. Sun ; X.P. Song ; I. Becker-Reshef ; J. Guo ; K. Matsumoto |Satellite-based crop forecasting in major exporting regions can trigger production shifts in the opposite hemisphere by leveraging seasonal disparities between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to stabilize global crop supply and markets. Ho[...]
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CONTEXT: While agroecosystems provide relevant benefits, the entire agri-food chain negatively contributes to a range of social and environmental issues such as terrestrial biodiversity loss, soil degradation, or overexploitation of aquifers. Th[...]
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Y. Elouattassi ; M. Ferioun ; A. Irhza ; N. El Ghachtouli ; K. Derraz ; F. Rachidi |This study aimed to investigate onion (Allium cepa L.) production practices in the Fez?Meknes region of Northern Morocco and explore the potential for adopting an agroecological model. Field visits and interviews were conducted in seven province[...]
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The global food system faces profound challenges necessitating a fundamental transformation. While digital transformation is often hailed as a central solution under the banner of 'smart farming' or Agriculture 4.0, this techno-centric paradigm [...]
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Agriculture is a major contributor to climate change,exerting significant pressure on environmental systems.The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship betweenthe environmental performance of agricultural productionand climate change in[...]
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The Montado, a traditional Mediterranean agro-silvopastoral system, has historically sustained ecological and economic functions through the integration of trees, livestock, and crops. Today, its multifunctionality is increasingly threatened by [...]
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The sustainability of date palm cultivation is a critical research focus due to its vital role in food security and the resilience of agricultural systems in arid regions. This study evaluates the sustainability of date palm farms by examining h[...]
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This study explores the factors associated with the cultivation of neglected and underutilized crop species (NUS) and agroecology adoption (crop rotation with legumes) amid the climate crisis in rural Lebanon and Morocco. A mixed-methods approac[...]
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The study analyzes agricultural labour productivity in the context of the economic dimension of sustainability and the idea of European Union (EU) cohesion. This idea constitutes a central principle of European integration. The basis for impleme[...]
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A. Oosterwijk ; H. Chouchane ; M. Ryan ; K. Soma |Precision agriculture (PA) technologies are widely promoted for their potential to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and resilience in agricultural systems. However, few studies critically assess whether these promises hold in practice, partic[...]
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From technological fixes to systemic change: vision-led innovation for Europe's crop farming systems
D. Wuepper ; N. Möhring ; A.F. Cord ; A. Meijide ; H. Storm ; M. Qaim ; T. Heckelei ; J. Börner ; H. Hadi ; H. Kuhlmann ; C. Stachniss ; F. Ewert |So far, agricultural technologies have mostly been developed to economize on expensive production inputs or to expand production in response to demand. The interplay of these individual, narrow-focused technology developments has profoundly tran[...]
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High-resolution yield forecasting is essential for advancing precision agriculture and improving the sustainability of wheat and barley production. While most previous studies focus on field-scale predictions, pixel-level approaches are needed t[...]
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M. Auteri ; S. Prestigiacomo ; R.N. Mankaa ; A. Covais ; M. Traverso ; G. Di Miceli |Durum wheat production plays an indispensable role in sustaining populations, and it occupies an estimated area of 18 million hectares worldwide. The production of this crop requires a large amount of material and energy inputs, affecting the en[...]
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CONTEXT. The worldwide use of synthetic pesticides has been rising for decades. Agroecology offers a promising alternative, but its adoption requires support from public policy and multi-scale institutional and social levers. Recent policy appro[...]
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M. Chari ; L. Aziz ; A. Abidar ; R. Bouamri |Cette recherche analyse le rôle du Système Participatif de Garantie (SPG) du Réseau des Initiatives Agroécologiques au Maroc (RIAM) dans la promotion de l’agroécologie. Basée sur une enquête qualitative auprès de producteurs impliqués dans le SP[...]
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L. Ousayd ; E. Bouras ; A. Mamassi ; A. Chehbouni ; V. Ongoma |Wheat production in Morocco remains constrained by persistent yield gaps arising from climatic variability, soil fertility decline, and suboptimal farm management. This study aimed to quantify attainable and actual yields of bread wheat (Triticu[...]
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Y. Chiffoleau ; G. Colombé ; P. Prosperi ; F. Galli ; D. Mattioni ; L. Colombo ; P. Hernández ; D. Desclaux |Agrobiodiversity is in decline. While the literature highlights the role of public policy in this process, a research gap remains concerning how policies can help reverse this trend by providing economic support to farms that value crop and vari[...]
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This paper analyses the state of innovation in Italian agriculture, with a particular focus on southern areas, and examines the evolution of European Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) policies over the last 15 years. Using data[...]
