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Author-Name: Panagiotis P. Koulelis
Author-X-Name-First: Panagiotis P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Koulelis
Author-Name: Alexandra D. Solomou
Author-X-Name-First: Alexandra D.
Author-X-Name-Last: Solomou
Author-Name: Vassilia P. Fassouli
Author-X-Name-First: Vassilia P.
Author-X-Name-Last: Fassouli
Author-Name: Stefanos Tsiaras
Author-X-Name-First: Stefanos
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsiaras
Author-Name: Panos V. Petrakis
Author-X-Name-First: Panos V.
Author-X-Name-Last: Petrakis
Title: Greece on a sustainable future: reviewing constraints and practices regarding forest and water resources management, flora and fauna biodiversity
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The forest policy in Greece and the current regulatory framework is not efficient in supporting the implementation of sustainability at a satisfactory level. The main scope of this study is to review and present constrains and practices across the sectors of forest and water resources management, flora and fauna biodiversity. The hypothesis is that common practices in the forest field combined with inefficient and obsolete legislation are responsible for delays in the implementation of a national forest policy, which will promote sustainability. A systematic reviewing methodology was applied so to ensure a rigorous and repeatable method of sustainability constraints identification and evaluation. The identification of the constraints can promote the improvement of legislation, the revision of common practices concerning the forest sector and finally can help the forest managers to better understand how to work effectively within legal, regulatory and operational environments deriving from forest policy.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 38-54
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: forest management; biodiversity; constraints; sustainability; SDGs; Greece.
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Author-Name: Alexandra Solomou
Author-X-Name-First: Alexandra
Author-X-Name-Last: Solomou
Author-Name: Nikolaos Proutsos
Author-X-Name-First: Nikolaos
Author-X-Name-Last: Proutsos
Author-Name: George Karetsos
Author-X-Name-First: George
Author-X-Name-Last: Karetsos
Author-Name: Konstantinia Tsagari
Author-X-Name-First: Konstantinia
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsagari
Author-Name: Nikolaos Chatzipavlis
Author-X-Name-First: Nikolaos
Author-X-Name-Last: Chatzipavlis
Title: Micrometeorology of the agricultural terraces and stone walls and impacts on biodiversity in the Mediterranean landscape of Greece
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Agricultural terraces and stone walls present a characteristic view of the Mediterranean landscape, and are vital in relation to the conservation of biodiversity, ecological functionality and cultural heritage. The aim of the study is to identify the contribution of micrometeorology of the agricultural terraces and stone walls, and impacts on the biodiversity of the Mediterranean landscape. The literature review survey indicates that terraces and stone walls provide various vital goods and services, and are potential and interesting assets for the development of the Greek areas. It is noteworthy that agricultural terraces and stone walls are an important habitat for biodiversity and they are creating multiple microenvironments enhancing its conservation and sustaining the stability of the ecosystem. Consequently, these landscape elements should be preserved as they favour the components of biodiversity, which are the source of our food and medicines, fibres, fuels and industrial products. The utilisation of the biodiversity components contributes substantially to the economy and the development of tourism.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 3-21
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: terraces; stone walls; climate; micrometeorology; flora; fauna; conservation; landscape; Greece; Mediterranean.
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Author-Name: Ioannis Georgoulis
Author-X-Name-First: Ioannis
Author-X-Name-Last: Georgoulis
Author-Name: Konstantinos Feidantsis
Author-X-Name-First: Konstantinos
Author-X-Name-Last: Feidantsis
Author-Name: Dimitrios Kouvas
Author-X-Name-First: Dimitrios
Author-X-Name-Last: Kouvas
Author-Name: Athanasios Lattos
Author-X-Name-First: Athanasios
Author-X-Name-Last: Lattos
Author-Name: Georgios A. Delis
Author-X-Name-First: Georgios A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Delis
Author-Name: Alexandros Theodoridis
Author-X-Name-First: Alexandros
Author-X-Name-Last: Theodoridis
Author-Name: Basile Michaelidis
Author-X-Name-First: Basile
Author-X-Name-Last: Michaelidis
Author-Name: Ioannis A. Giantsis
Author-X-Name-First: Ioannis A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Giantsis
Title: The effect of seawater physical parameters in bivalve farming: could systematic monitoring and early warning prevent negative impacts? A review focused on Vistonikos Gulf, North Aegean Sea
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Mussel farming in the Vistonikos Gulf (North Aegean Sea) constitutes an activity of high socioeconomic importance. The wider Vistonikos Gulf area consists of three basins (Porto Lagos Lagoon, Vistonikos Bay, and Vistonida Lake) rich in organic material. Oceanographic features, sea currents, meteorological and climatic conditions, and primary productivity of the wider Vistonikos Gulf marine area favour bivalve farming establishment. However, secondary factors associated with climate change may negatively affect these farming establishments. In the present study, historical oceanographic and meteorological data associated with the bivalve's biology and culture is reviewed. The Vistonikos Gulf demonstrates a suitable area for mussels and other bivalves' maintenance and aquaculture development. However, occasional restrictions imposed to mussel farm units in the past are related to meteorological extremes. Thus, monitoring seawater physicochemical properties within farming units may prevent harmful effects (e.g., mortality, heat and oxidative stress) through the establishment of an early warning system indicating the translocation or harvest of the reared bivalves.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 22-37
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: Aegean Sea; climate change; harmful algal blooms; mussel farming; ocean acidification; temperature; Vistonikos; wetland.
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Author-Name: Irene Kamenidou
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Author-X-Name-Last: Kamenidou
Author-Name: Spyridon Mamalis
Author-X-Name-First: Spyridon
Author-X-Name-Last: Mamalis
Author-Name: Ifigeneia Mylona
Author-X-Name-First: Ifigeneia
Author-X-Name-Last: Mylona
Author-Name: Aikaterini Stavrianea
Author-X-Name-First: Aikaterini
Author-X-Name-Last: Stavrianea
Author-Name: Evangelia Zoi Bara
Author-X-Name-First: Evangelia Zoi
Author-X-Name-Last: Bara
Title: Perceptions of environmental benefits from sustainable food consumption patterns: evidence from the Generations Z and Y cohort
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This paper presents the research results of a study focusing on peoples' perceptions (N = 513) about the environmental benefits from specific consumption patterns. Data were collected from Greece with participants belonging to the Generation Z (N = 252) and the Generation Y (N = 261) cohort via an online questionnaire. Factor and cluster analyses provided segments based on subjects' perceptions of environmental benefits from sustainable food practices. Precisely, the three groups that arose were the 'neutrals', the 'mindful and relatively optimistic', and the 'pessimists'. The profiles of the segments are also presented. The groups formed reveal the marketing communication patterns that should be applied in order to target each segment to achieve long-run results of sustainable food consumption that can produce future environmental benefits.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 182-198
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: sustainable food consumption; SFC; environmental benefits; Generation Y; Generation Z; perceptions; marketing communication; digital marketing.
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Author-Name: Alamah Misni
Author-X-Name-First: Alamah
Author-X-Name-Last: Misni
Author-Name: Shahrul Azuan Sharom
Author-X-Name-First: Shahrul Azuan
Author-X-Name-Last: Sharom
Author-Name: Puziah Ahmad
Author-X-Name-First: Puziah
Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad
Title: Public perspective on mangrove restoration at Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Malaysia
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The study presents the public perceptions of the restoration of coastal mangroves in Kuala Selangor Nature Park. The natural function of mangroves in this study area is to conserve the rich biodiversity and as a natural filter to the park. The primary objective is to identify the importance of the coastal mangrove restoration programme along the shoreline of the nature park. The study also investigates the effectiveness of restoring coastal mangrove forests and examines user perceptions and appreciation of the area. The target respondents are visitors and the surrounding local community. This study applies mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative. Questionnaires were distributed to members of the public connected to the Nature Park. Observation was used to record the current restoration programme/data. The results show that the restoration of coastal mangroves in the study area is thriving and well-managed while it has also received positive feedback from visitors and nearby residents. Increased awareness of the local conservation/restoration of mangroves started after the devastating events of the 2004 Asian tsunami. This restoration programme is an excellent effort to conserve our precious natural ecosystem in order to maintain a healthy coastal environment. The programme also plays a vital role in educating the public.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 246-257
Issue: 3
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: biodiversity; conservation; environment; mangrove; restoration; nature park; Malaysia.
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Author-Name: Apostolidis Georgios
Author-X-Name-First: Apostolidis
Author-X-Name-Last: Georgios
Title: Indicators for sustainable tourism management: a case study using AHP and Delphi to evaluate mountainous areas in Greece
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Indicators are identified as a modern tool for measuring and establishing the quality of goods such as tourism and leisure in an area. For this reason, that indicator systems have been introduced across Europe and almost all over the world, aiming to present thematic guidelines by assessing the current situation and analysing the distinct characteristics that provide the prospects for sustainable development. The presentation of such a system of tourism sustainability indicators for Greece was the purpose of introducing this study. The adopted system is expected to provide a high level of detail and to present diversity and new dimensions for tourism plans and studies. The data from the present study ultimately highlights the importance of critical factors and the contribution of a system of indicators to a country.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 100-144
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: rural development; inSTORM; multi-criteria decision-making analysis; MCDMA; analytic hierarchy process; AHP; Delphi.
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Author-Name: Archimède Mbogning Genang
Author-X-Name-First: Archimède Mbogning
Author-X-Name-Last: Genang
Author-Name: Hilaire Nkengfack
Author-X-Name-First: Hilaire
Author-X-Name-Last: Nkengfack
Author-Name: Armand Gilbert Noula
Author-X-Name-First: Armand Gilbert
Author-X-Name-Last: Noula
Title: Multifunctionality and socio-economic sustainability of farms: the case of horticulture in Cameroon
Abstract:
This paper examines the relationship between multifunctionality and agricultural sustainability using horticultural farms in Cameroon as a case study. To do so, we adopt a methodology that combines analytical and systemic approaches. Our results show that the horticultural farms surveyed are variously multifunctional but all contribute to food security and generate income. However, only 7.6% of these farms are economically and socially sustainable. Multifunctionality thus appears to be a necessary but not sufficient condition for sustainability. Finally, an improvement in the positive intra- and inter-dimensional influences of multiple functions on farm performance as well as a better cohesion between the elements of the farming system will significantly improve their sustainability.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 219-245
Issue: 3
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: multifunctionality; sustainability; horticultural farms; farming system; performance; urban agriculture; peri-urban agriculture; Cameroon.
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Author-Name: Eleftheria Fytopoulou
Author-X-Name-First: Eleftheria
Author-X-Name-Last: Fytopoulou
Author-Name: Evangelia Karasmanaki
Author-X-Name-First: Evangelia
Author-X-Name-Last: Karasmanaki
Author-Name: Spyridon Galatsidas
Author-X-Name-First: Spyridon
Author-X-Name-Last: Galatsidas
Author-Name: Veronika Andrea
Author-X-Name-First: Veronika
Author-X-Name-Last: Andrea
Author-Name: Georgios Tsantopoulos
Author-X-Name-First: Georgios
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsantopoulos
Title: Enhancing wine tourism experience through developing wine tourist typology and providing complementary activities
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Wine tourism can flourish in rural regions which often have low levels of economic development. To establish rural regions as attractive wine destinations, it is necessary to understand what affects wine tourists' satisfaction and find ways to enhance the wine tourism product. Hence, the aim of the present study is to build a typology of wine tourists based on their satisfaction as well as to examine their preferences for complementary activities while visiting a wine destination in Northern Greece. According to the analysis, two dimensions characterised wine tourists' visit; the first involved the wine region's character and infrastructure and the second their satisfaction with the visit. Moreover, wine tourists expressed interest for carrying out complementary activities unrelated to wine while visiting the wine destination. It may be concluded that wine destinations can develop by applying strategies aiming at enhancing tourist satisfaction and by providing wine tourists with an integrated recreational experience that includes activities which fully correspond to their preferences.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 145-159
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: wine tourism; wine tourist typology; wine tourism product; complementary tourist activities; winescape; tourist satisfaction.
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Author-Name: Magali Aubert
Author-X-Name-First: Magali
Author-X-Name-Last: Aubert
Author-Name: Laurent Parrot
Author-X-Name-First: Laurent
Author-X-Name-Last: Parrot
Author-Name: Paula Fernandes
Author-X-Name-First: Paula
Author-X-Name-Last: Fernandes
Author-Name: Éric Roux
Author-X-Name-First: Éric
Author-X-Name-Last: Roux
Author-Name: Jean-Pierre Devin
Author-X-Name-First: Jean-Pierre
Author-X-Name-Last: Devin
Author-Name: Geoffroy Enjolras
Author-X-Name-First: Geoffroy
Author-X-Name-Last: Enjolras
Author-Name: Isabelle Jean-Baptiste
Author-X-Name-First: Isabelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Jean-Baptiste
Title: When formal and informal networks promote agroecology: a case study of Martinique Island
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Martinique, a French island and overseas department, faces many environmental challenges including a humid tropical climate prone to the development of pests, the decline of its agricultural sector and a deterioration of its environment. Despite these constraints, Martinique has to meet both national and European environmental requirements. In order to understand the main drivers of agroecological transition on the island, our study considers the role of both formal and informal networks in addition to individual and structural characteristics of farms. Based on a representative database of Martinican farms, our study highlights two main results. First, the individual characteristics of farmers influence their productive practices, while the structural characteristics of their farms have no impact. For farmer-owners, a farm has a value in terms of transmission translating into a desire to protect soil quality and hence to implement agroecological principles. Second, networks play an important role in the implementation of more environmentally-friendly practices. In Martinique, the main drivers are informal networks as Martinican farmers observe at the neighbourhood level both positive and negative impacts of the implementation of alternative practices.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 258-276
Issue: 3
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: agroecological transition; formal networks; informal networks; Martinique.
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Author-Name: Maria Spilioti
Author-X-Name-First: Maria
Author-X-Name-Last: Spilioti
Author-Name: Spiros Stachtiaris
Author-X-Name-First: Spiros
Author-X-Name-Last: Stachtiaris
Author-Name: Antonios Kominakis
Author-X-Name-First: Antonios
Author-X-Name-Last: Kominakis
Author-Name: Pavlos Karanikolas
Author-X-Name-First: Pavlos
Author-X-Name-Last: Karanikolas
Author-Name: Konstantinos Tsiboukas
Author-X-Name-First: Konstantinos
Author-X-Name-Last: Tsiboukas
Title: A niche strategy for geographical indication products, by valorising local resources: the Greek cheese Ladotyri Mytilinis
Abstract:
This study aims to develop a niche strategy for the Greek geographical indication (GI) product Ladotyri Mytilinis, through the valorisation of local resources, especially the local livestock breed. The strategy emphasises the quality, production methods, and regional identity of this product. Data were collected through a thorough literature review and field research. The specifications of the product and the valorisation of local resources can utilise the local sheep breed, its nutrition, the habitat in which it lives, the quality of its products, and the breeding system. The product is integrated into markets in multiple ways. The milk of the local breed is used in three different GI products. The governance of this geographical indication is characterised by concentration, lack of coordination and absence of a specialised collective structure. Various elements of value chain governance through contracting, network governance, and informal relationships have been identified.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 160-181
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: geographical indications; local breed; Lesvos Island; niche strategy; value chain; governance.
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Author-X-Name-First: M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Тоktar
Author-Name: B.M. Koshen
Author-X-Name-First: B.M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Koshen
Author-Name: D.M. Teberdiev
Author-X-Name-First: D.M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Teberdiev
Author-Name: B.M. Kushenov
Author-X-Name-First: B.M.
Author-X-Name-Last: Kushenov
Author-Name: N.Zh. Sariev
Author-X-Name-First: N.Zh.
Author-X-Name-Last: Sariev
Author-Name: A.A. Imanbayeva
Author-X-Name-First: A.A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Imanbayeva
Title: Land use management in the use of Kokzhon wastelands based on IoT application
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The primary objective of land use management for agricultural application is to improve environmental concerns. In recent years urban and peri-urban agriculture have been considered worldwide for security of the food and market. So, in the current study, GIS system was used to analyse the technical and biological reclamation activities, on the technological waste sites formed as a result of the dumping of rock waste and tailings into the environment from phosphate rock. It was obtained by open source development in the Kokzhon phosphorite deposits located in the desert and semi-desert zones. Real-time monitoring of the land quality and status process is done using internet of things (IoT) application. The total studied area of disturbed lands is more than 1,000 hectares, including on the field 'Kokzhon', which is 278 hectares. The results of the dump surveys conducted from 2012 to 2020 have shown that biocar has a positive effect on increasing soil humus, and it also demonstrated the role of phytomeliorants as indicators in the restoration of agroecology and resistant types to adverse environmental factors.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 277-286
Issue: 3
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: land use management; reclamation; soil; technogenic disturbed lands; GIS; environment; internet of things; IoT.
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Author-X-Name-First: Dénis B.
Author-X-Name-Last: Akouwerabou
Author-Name: Patrice K. Zanré
Author-X-Name-First: Patrice K.
Author-X-Name-Last: Zanré
Author-Name: Kimseyinga Savadogo
Author-X-Name-First: Kimseyinga
Author-X-Name-Last: Savadogo
Author-Name: Patrick J.W. Kaboré
Author-X-Name-First: Patrick J.W.
Author-X-Name-Last: Kaboré
Title: Promoting farmers' adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies in Burkina Faso: the role of coordination along the value chain
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Agriculture in developing countries is being threatened by climate change. Large-scale farmers can mitigate the effects of climate change by adopting appropriate technology. However, the majority of vulnerable smallholders cannot afford new technologies. This study looks at a particular case, cotton production in Burkina Faso, by asking whether a better vertical integration can help the individual, small farms in mitigating risk. We argue that the cotton ginning firms, which are situated downstream of the chain, would gain by helping out farmers to adapt to climate change. Using the maximum simulated likelihood method on the probit model with sample selection to investigate the effect of the cotton firms' actions in the form of the provision of quality advisory services, our study confirms that such action has a positive effect on farmers' adoption of soil and water conservation techniques, a subset of climate-smart technologies.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 287-308
Issue: 3
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: climate change; soil and water conservation; SWC; climate-smart technology; value chain coordination; cotton; Burkina Faso.
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Author-Name: Christina Kleisiari
Author-X-Name-First: Christina
Author-X-Name-Last: Kleisiari
Author-Name: Leonidas-Sotirios Kyrgiakos
Author-X-Name-First: Leonidas-Sotirios
Author-X-Name-Last: Kyrgiakos
Author-Name: Spyros Niavis
Author-X-Name-First: Spyros
Author-X-Name-Last: Niavis
Author-Name: Evangelia Tigka
Author-X-Name-First: Evangelia
Author-X-Name-Last: Tigka
Author-Name: Christina Moulogianni
Author-X-Name-First: Christina
Author-X-Name-Last: Moulogianni
Author-Name: Marie-Noelle Duquenne
Author-X-Name-First: Marie-Noelle
Author-X-Name-Last: Duquenne
Author-Name: George Vlontzos
Author-X-Name-First: George
Author-X-Name-Last: Vlontzos
Title: Understanding consumer patterns on meat and dairy products derived from animals fed with locally produced feed
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The scope of this study is to clarify the main factors affecting the consumption of foodstuff derived from animal products. For this, we applied a modified version of the health belief model (HBM); trying to quantify the differences on the impact of two food groups on human health. Principal component analysis was applied to highlight essential components influencing participants to consume locally produced animal products. Based on the 'consumers' perceptions, there is a general positive attitude towards agricultural products of animals fed with locally produced feed (LPF). Most respondents trust more LPF, considering them as healthier than imported ones, enhancing their identity. Age and educational level of respondents are characteristics that significantly influence their answers, as younger and higher educated consumers are more interested in adopting good eating habits, while seeking information about the origin of foodstuff. This is promising parameter for enhancing competitiveness of LPF on both local and international context.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 199-218
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: consumer behaviour; supply chain management; principal component analysis; PCS; agriculture.
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Author-Name: Ana Spataru
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Author-X-Name-Last: Spataru
Author-Name: Robert Faggian
Author-X-Name-First: Robert
Author-X-Name-Last: Faggian
Author-Name: Victor A. Sposito
Author-X-Name-First: Victor A.
Author-X-Name-Last: Sposito
Title: A comprehensive conceptualisation framework for assessing metropolitan peri-urban agriculture
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Peri-urban agriculture offers multiple benefits for food security, farm viability, environmental stewardship, and landscape and socio-cultural preservation. These are non-commodity outputs insufficiently acknowledged by the free market despite playing an essential role in agricultural development. The double vulnerability of peri-urban agriculture dictated by urban pressure and agricultural systemic changes has led to myopic policy interventions. To address this gap, we propose a comprehensive assessment framework integrating the concepts of multifunctional agriculture, resilience, climate-smart agriculture and alternative food networks to provide a unified evaluation. The framework comprises 21 enabling features across five dimensions derived from the core objectives of the building concepts. The primary purpose of the paper is to address the declining agricultural activity in peri-urban areas and pave a way for policy discussions. The objective is to deliver new insights into how peri-urban agriculture can be re-evaluated, ultimately informing policymakers on a range of issues leading to targeted strategies.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 77-99
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: multifunctionality; peri-urban agriculture; PUA; assessment tool; policy support; agricultural development.
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Author-Name: Idrissa Ouiminga
Author-X-Name-First: Idrissa
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Title: The effects of adopting sustainable farming practices on smallholders
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Environmental protection is assessed from the degree of the adoption of anti-erosive measures for the protection of natural capital on land. In examining a pronounced degradation of agricultural land, this article analyses the profitability of sustainable agricultural practices for smallholders of millet and sorghum. The analysis is based on a sample of 194 observations for which the actors show different degrees of sustainable agricultural practice adoption. Multinomial logit model and propensity score matching results show that the intensive adoption of water and soil conservation is most beneficial to farmers in the studied region. The results show that in terms of economic policies for the protection of land capital, it is more advantageous to promote the intensive adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Such a result is proven both economically and environmentally significant.
Journal: Int. J. of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology
Pages: 55-76
Issue: 1/2
Volume: 18
Year: 2022
Keywords: sustainable practices; profit; adoption; smallholders; soil and water conservation.
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