Advisors and inspectors for the development of organic agriculture in Italy

Titolo Rivista Economia agro-alimentare
Autori/Curatori Roberta Milardo, Aldo Bertazzoli
Anno di pubblicazione 2024 Fascicolo 2024/1
Lingua Inglese Numero pagine 22 P. 137-158 Dimensione file 0 KB
DOI 10.3280/ecag2024oa16697
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The advisory services play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of the European green transition and enhancing the quality of services along the organic agricultural supply chain. However, there is limited evidence regarding the role and current working conditions of professionals supporting organic farming. The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating the working characteristics and job satisfaction levels among Italian organic advisors and inspectors. The analysis of selected variables encompassing interviewee characteristics, work activities, and satisfaction metrics provides insights into the perspectives of advisors and inspectors on their roles and working conditions. The findings reveal that while technicians generally express satisfaction with their remuneration and opportunities for personal and professional growth, they also report significant stress levels and workload. Identifying variables influencing satisfaction levels was pursued to measure the association between variables. This research establishes a foundation for developing strategies to enhance the well-being and effectiveness of organic farming advisors and inspectors, thereby promoting agricultural knowledge and innovation. One potential avenue for further investigation is monitoring agricultural technicians’ operational activities at both the national and regional levels.

Parole chiave:; Advisory Services; Job Satisfaction; Organic farming; Organic Certification; Online Survey

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Roberta Milardo, Aldo Bertazzoli, Advisors and inspectors for the development of organic agriculture in Italy in "Economia agro-alimentare" 1/2024, pp 137-158, DOI: 10.3280/ecag2024oa16697