
Production Scientifique du CIHEAM Montpellier


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L.S. Kyrgiakos ; D.D. Tosiliani ; A. Angelopoulos ; V. Bonomelli ; G. Kleftodimos ; M. Vasileiou ; C. Kleisiari ; A. Oikonomou ; P. Prosperi ; H. Belhouchette ; G. Vlontzos |The agricultural sector in the Mediterranean Basin is the largest consumer of water, using 70% of freshwater resources for crop irrigation, which accounts for 85% of the regions agricultural output. With climate change and population growth exp[...]![]()
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The agricultural sector is recognized as particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. In semi-arid areas, the performance and durability of irrigated systems are often difficult to manage. Understanding agriculture's response to wat[...]![]()
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M. McClatchie ; V. Matterne ; N. Rovira Buendia ; M. Andonova ; U. Lohwasser ; W. Waalen ; F. Bantis ; M. Knez ; J. Milesevic ; A. Orahovac ; P. Prosperi ; A. Banerjee ; I. Radic ; A. Mueller-Bieniek ; M. Beglaryan ; D. Murphy-Bokern ; D. Gil ; B. Balazs ; S. Negrao |In the context of a rapidly growing global population and significant climatic and environmental change, there is an urgent need to produce nutritious food in a sustainable manner. Some crops are underutilised in Europe, despite their suitabilit[...]![]()
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Motivation Contract farming plays a significant role in the growth of agriculture in many countries. Contracting poses substantial challenges when courts and companies are insufficiently developed, constraining the fulfilment of contracts. Expl[...]![]()
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Dans les oasis du Sud-Est du Maroc, les organisations de développement local ont souvent occupé une place centrale dans le développement rural. Au cours des deux dernières décennies, leur nombre a connu un accroissement remarquable malgré les dé[...]![]()
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M. Jaeck ; M.-E. Kessari ; M. Marais ; M. Meyer |Ce papier étudie les enjeux dinclusion/exclusion de parties prenantes diverses au sein dune organisation alternative une Société Coopérative dIntérêt Collectif (SCIC). Nos résultats témoignent de pratiques renouvelées dinclusion en context[...]![]()
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A. Turinawe ; I. Nakamatte ; J. Sumelius ; Q. Chen ; P. Prosperi ; M. Sell ; F.S.U. Bodjrenou ; E. Koukou ; F. Bello ; W.A. Hounkpatin ; M. Alemayehu ; G.T. Desta ; H. Assaye ; E. Adgo ; B.M. Bankole |Improved governance arrangements are central in strengthening value chains with sustainable, resilient farming and healthy nutrition. This study explored governance arrangements important to the vegetable value chains in Food System Labs in Bahi[...]![]()
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Geographical indications protect products whose quality, reputation and other characteristics are attributable to their geographical origins. Their recognition as intellectual property rights (IPR) by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has estab[...]![]()
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O. Mghirbi ; C. Grimene ; P. Le Grusse ; J.-P. Bord |The French wine industry is spread across the country and represents 789,000 ha (2023). Over 20% of the plant protection products (PPPs) sold in France are used in viticulture on less than 4% of the French UAA (Utilized Agricultural Area). The s[...]![]()
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Smallholder farmers, who mostly engage in low-value agriculture in the drylands of Northern Africa, were the first to have felt the effects of climate change, with threats to their livelihoods and food security. The increasing costs of agricultu[...]![]()
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F. Accatino ; A. Barbe ; C. Bedos ; P. Benoit ; C. Bertrand ; A. Bourceret ; T. Da Costa ; M. Dahirel ; C. Fournier ; T. Griessinger ; L. Gauthier ; L. Grohens ; F. Honoré ; M. Jacob ; J. Lecomte ; L. Martin ; E. Meunier ; P.-A. Precigout ; C. Pradal ; J.E. Rougier ; P. Smith |The TRAVERSéES project aims to identify trajectories for reducing pesticide use by leveraging various territorial tools. To achieve this, we first conducted an analysis of ecological, economic, social, institutional, and individual factors that [...]![]()
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L. Ouahi ; M. Ait Hou ; L. Camanzi ; P. Prosperi ; Y. El Ghormli ; F. Massimiliano ; M. Anastasios ; O. El Dahan |This article presents a theoretical model developed for the analysis of supply chain systems of fruit and vegetables in the Mediterranean Clusters, according to MED-LINKS project, including the drivers determining their organisational characteri[...]![]()
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P. Prosperi ; Y. Soltanpour ; S. Ahmadi Kaliji ; L. Ouahi ; M. Ait Hou ; C. Achillas ; H. Ahmed ; D. Aidonis ; L. Bartoli ; M. De Rosa ; A. Ghannouchi ; J. Harm ; E.D. Lioutas ; T. Terilli ; L. Camanzi |Fruit and vegetables play a crucial role in ensuring food and nutrition security, and developing more sustainable value chains in agriculture and the agri-food sector. To support a greater supply of fruit and vegetables, small farmers productio[...]![]()
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Agroecology refers to the greening of agrosystems with the mobilization of ecosystem services in order to limit exogenous inputs, enhance biodiversity and moderate the exploitation of natural resources. Agroecological practices offer pathways fo[...]![]()
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New Medit, vol. 23, n. 3 - September 2024 - The Mediterranean in a changing world: a retrospective and prospective analysis of agri-food and environmental policies in the South-East Mediterranean countries
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Despite the growing societal demands to reduce pesticide use, public policies struggle to reverse the current upward trend. Agroecology emerges as a promising solution, as it promotes ecological regulation and sustainable practices. The systemic[...]![]()
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Agroecology refers to the greening of agrosystems with the mobilization of ecosystem services in order to limit exogenous inputs, enhance biodiversity and moderate the exploitation of natural resources (Tibi A. and Therond O., 2017). Agroecologi[...]![]()
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G. Kleftodimos ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; S. Kartakis ; C. Kleisiari ; M. Vasileiou ; M.D. Kremantzis ; G. Vlontzos |Precision Agriculture Technologies (PATs) are providing a great potential in alleviating adverse impacts arising from climate change. This study evaluates the decision-making process of farmers regarding the adoption and implementation of PATs i[...]![]()
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Raising Climate Change (CC) awareness is crucial for mitigating the negative effects of this phenomenon, as well as for ensuring a sustainable future for upcoming generations. This study assesses and compares the climate change awareness level o[...]![]()
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The objective of this article is to revisit the debates around the role of the informal economy in the structuring of agricultural value chains. We are learning lessons from the Covid-19 crisis and the role played by the informal sector during t[...]![]()
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M. Ben Jaballah ; M. Ghali ; N. Ben Arfa ; K. Daniel ; G. Kleftodimos ; A. Ridier |Farm-level investment in digital tools is often viewed as a necessary part of the agroecological transition. However, its actual relevance remains unclear due to currently ambiguous definitions of farm investments in general and equipment invest[...]![]()
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M. Vasileiou ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; C. Kleisiari ; P. Prosperi ; G. Kleftodimos ; A. Ragkos ; C. Tsinopoulos ; E. Abou Nader ; C. Moulogianni ; G. Vlontzos |Within food Supply Chains (SCs), food products labeled through Geographical Indications (GIs) hold paramount importance as distinctive and culturally significant entities, ensuring the integrity and distinctiveness of regional specialties. By st[...]![]()
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L. Camanzi ; S. Ahmadi Kaliji ; P. Prosperi ; L. Collewet ; R. El Khechen ; A. Michailidis ; C. Charatsari ; E.D. Lioutas ; M. De Rosa ; M. Francescone |Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate consumer preferences and profile their food-related lifestyles, as well as to identify consumer groups with similar attitudes/behaviours in the Euro-Mediterranean fruit and vegetable market. Des[...]![]()
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O.M. Moreno-Pérez ; L. Arnalte-Mur ; P. Cerrada-Serra ; V. Martinez-Gomez ; A. Adamsone-Fiskovica ; H. Bjørkhaug ; G. Brunori ; M. Czekaj ; D. Duckett ; P.A. Hernández ; C. Noble ; T. Pinto-Correia ; A. Plonka ; P. Prosperi ; M. Redman ; M. Rivera ; S. Sumane ; D. Ortiz-Miranda |This study stems from a participatory foresight exercise conducted in nine Mediterranean, Baltic, Nordic and Eastern European regions, aiming to strengthen the role of small farms and small food businesses in ensuring food security. A wide range[...]![]()
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M. Vasileiou ; L.S. Kyrgiakos ; C. Kleisiari ; G. Kleftodimos ; G. Vlontzos ; H. Belhouchette ; P.M. Pardalos |In the face of increasing agricultural demands and environmental concerns, the effective management of weeds presents a pressing challenge in modern agriculture. Weeds not only compete with crops for resources but also pose threats to food safet[...]![]()
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L. Ouahi ; M. Ait Hou ; L. Camanzi ; P. Prosperi ; R. Amin |In this paper, we review and discuss the factors that affect consumer preferences and attitudes towards fruit. The objective is to provide a theoretical framework for an empirical study to identify the factors influencing the Moroccan consumer's[...]![]()
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Conventional agricultural techniques cannot fulfill the requirements of a sustainable food value chain. Agroecology can be a great alternative practice for transforming the current agricultural systems. This approach combines ecology and agricul[...]![]()
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Food fraud poses a significant challenge within the global food supply chain, with apprehensions regarding safety, authenticity, and efficiency. This study conducts a brief review of the literature by utilizing the Web of Science database, analy[...]