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View article: Reflections and new directions: An editorial retrospective and the launch of our new Policy Paper section
Reflections and new directions: An editorial retrospective and the launch of our new Policy Paper section Open
Over the past two years, Bio-based and Applied Economics (BAE) has consolidated its role as a platform for rigorous and innovative research at the intersection of economics, sustainability, agriculture, and bio-based systems. In a period m…
View article: Addressing needs for the diffusion of digital greenhouse farming. Insights from Living Labs in the Mediterranean basin.
Addressing needs for the diffusion of digital greenhouse farming. Insights from Living Labs in the Mediterranean basin. Open
Agriculture 4.0 represents a huge opportunity for the transformation of agrifood sectors. However, its adoption (and diffusion) in real-world farming contexts faces multiple challenges. This study focuses on greenhouse farming within the M…
View article: Social expectations for Agriculture 4.0. Evidence from Living Labs in the Mediterranean greenhouse sector
Social expectations for Agriculture 4.0. Evidence from Living Labs in the Mediterranean greenhouse sector Open
Agriculture 4.0 technologies, including digital tools, e.g., the Internet of Things and Cloud Computing, promise significant environmental and economic benefits for intensive farming systems like greenhouses. However, their social impacts …
View article: Where is the Italian agriculture heading? A discussion in light of the prospects for the future CAP
Where is the Italian agriculture heading? A discussion in light of the prospects for the future CAP Open
In early 2025, the European Union launched a new phase of dialogue on the future of agricultural and food policies, aiming to move beyond the sustainability-centred narratives of the Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy. The initiative, gr…
View article: Soils and ecosystem services: policy narratives and instruments for soil health in the EU
Soils and ecosystem services: policy narratives and instruments for soil health in the EU Open
European soils and their status is a matter of concern that has entered the policy arena and the objective to restore soil health is part of the Soil strategy to 2030. Aim of this study is to explore the integration of the concept of soil …
View article: Environmental and Economic Performance of Greenhouse Cropping in the Mediterranean Basin: Lessons Learnt from a Cross-Country Comparison
Environmental and Economic Performance of Greenhouse Cropping in the Mediterranean Basin: Lessons Learnt from a Cross-Country Comparison Open
In the Mediterranean region, the expansion of greenhouse horticulture has enabled the year-round supply of fresh vegetables. Compared to open field horticulture, this farming method can generate higher returns for farmers. However, it is o…
View article: Simulating policy mixes to reduce soil erosion and land abandonment in marginal areas: A case study from the Liguria Region (Italy)
Simulating policy mixes to reduce soil erosion and land abandonment in marginal areas: A case study from the Liguria Region (Italy) Open
Despite ambitious EU initiatives like the European Green Deal and the new EU soil strategy aiming to enhance soil health and protection, the effectiveness of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in addressing soil degradation, biodiversity…
View article: EU-27 ecological footprint was primarily driven by food consumption and exceeded regional biocapacity from 2004 to 2014
EU-27 ecological footprint was primarily driven by food consumption and exceeded regional biocapacity from 2004 to 2014 Open
The European Union (EU) plans to decarbonize the region by 2050. As highlighted by the Green Deal and Farm to Fork Strategy, food systems are essential for this transition. Here we investigate the resource dependence and carbon emissions o…
View article: A Food System Transformation Framework
A Food System Transformation Framework Open
Food systems are responsible for about one third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Crippa et al., 2021), and the need to reduce these emissions is urgent. We developed a transformation framework outlining how climate change mitigat…
View article: Trade-Offs and Synergies between Ecosystem Services Provided by Different Rural Landscape
Trade-Offs and Synergies between Ecosystem Services Provided by Different Rural Landscape Open
Ecosystems in rural areas play a crucial role in promoting human well-being and economic development by providing essential resources such as food, water, raw materials, and energy. Furthermore, rural ecosystems offer various services, suc…
View article: Understanding Integration Experience and Wellbeing of Economic-Asylum Seekers in Italy: the Case of Nigerian Immigrants
Understanding Integration Experience and Wellbeing of Economic-Asylum Seekers in Italy: the Case of Nigerian Immigrants Open
The literature on migrants’ integration and wellbeing is ample, but the case of economic-asylum seekers in a protracted asylum application system is yet to receive sufficient attention. The economic-asylum seekers are a unique group who mi…
View article: The Bioeconomy in economic literature: looking back, looking ahead
The Bioeconomy in economic literature: looking back, looking ahead Open
The objective of this paper is to provide a review of recent economic literature related to the Bioeconomy, in particular aimed at identifying relevant pathways for future research in this field. The paper is organised in four main parts. …
View article: Adaptive business arrangements and the creation of social capital: Towards small‐scale fisheries resilience in different European geographical areas
Adaptive business arrangements and the creation of social capital: Towards small‐scale fisheries resilience in different European geographical areas Open
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‐European Union markets, rising operational costs, s…
View article: Wine after the pandemic? All the doubts in a glass
Wine after the pandemic? All the doubts in a glass Open
COVID-19 has triggered an unprecedented global crisis, the increasing recessions in many countries and related trade uncertainties are affecting the whole wine sector, from production to distribution, sales, and consumption. While the full…
View article: Innovative Contract Solutions for the Provision of Agri-Environmental Climatic Public Goods: A Literature Review
Innovative Contract Solutions for the Provision of Agri-Environmental Climatic Public Goods: A Literature Review Open
Lack of public funding and environmental deterioration are promoting the search for innovative mechanisms enabling to boost farmers’ provision of agri-environmental climate public goods. This work aims to contribute to the current debate b…
View article: Digital transformation of agriculture and rural areas: A socio-cyber-physical system framework to support responsibilisation
Digital transformation of agriculture and rural areas: A socio-cyber-physical system framework to support responsibilisation Open
Digital technologies are often seen as an opportunity to enable sustainable futures in agriculture and rural areas. However, this digital transformation process is not inherently good as it impacts on many aspects (e.g. economic, environme…
View article: Agricultural cooperatives contributing to the alleviation of rural poverty. The case of Konjic (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Agricultural cooperatives contributing to the alleviation of rural poverty. The case of Konjic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Open
In contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina, rural poverty is an unresolved issue, despite farming having been a poverty coping strategy for many rural dwellers, especially after the end of the Balkan war. Eradicating poverty is among the prior…
View article: How does international migration impact on rural areas in developing countries? A systematic review
How does international migration impact on rural areas in developing countries? A systematic review Open
This study is a systematic review of literature on the impact of international migration on rural areas. We examined this impact on six rural welfare indicators, including labour, livelihood activities, income, food security, land use, and…
View article: Demand-Side Food Policies for Public and Planetary Health
Demand-Side Food Policies for Public and Planetary Health Open
Background: The current food system has major consequences for the environment and for human health. Alignment of the food policy areas of mitigating climate change and public health will ensure coherent and effective policy interventions …
View article: Do differential payments for agri-environment schemes affect the environmental benefits? A case study in the North-Eastern Italy
Do differential payments for agri-environment schemes affect the environmental benefits? A case study in the North-Eastern Italy Open
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 regar…
View article: The Impact of Changes in Regulatory and Market Environment on Sustainability of Wine Producers: A Structural Equation Model
The Impact of Changes in Regulatory and Market Environment on Sustainability of Wine Producers: A Structural Equation Model Open
We explore the farmers’ perception of how different external drivers of changes in farming activities could lead to sustainability practices among wine producers. The general assumption is that regulatory and market forces can change the p…