Safeguarding water resources has become a strategic need to maintain the viability of agricultural operations, which are significantly reliant on water accessibility. The urgency of this requirement is amplified by the manifest effects of climate change, necessitating the implementation of specific solutions to improve irrigation system efficiency and foster sustainable use of water resources.
This research seeks to conduct an ex-post analysis of irrigation investments in the Po River Basin District, Italy?s most important agricultural area and one of the most irrigated in Europe, examining their sustainability by developing indicators that include technical, environmental, and social dimensions. The analysis examines interventions devised and executed by land reclamation and irrigation consortia, primarily targeting irrigation ? including multipurpose reservoirs ? as well as those directed towards environmental protection and the preservation of land and agricultural productivity amid instability.
Preliminary findings underscore the role of both current and prospective investments in enhancing the overall efficiency of the region. The research offers valuable insights for policymakers, affirming the critical importance of investments in irrigation infrastructure for enhancing the resilience and longterm sustainability of agriculture and the national water system.
This review examines the role of pasture-based livestock systems in promoting agri-environmental sustainability across four key dimensions: biodiversity, water-use efficiency, carbon cycle, and animal welfare. Despite growing political and scientific interest in extensive grazing, the existing literature remains fragmented and limits a comprehensive understanding of grazing?s multidimensional impacts. To address this gap, we conducted a review of studies published between 2010 and 2025, following the Cochrane Handbook and applying the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) framework.
The analysis focused exclusively on studies conducted in Europe to explore the state of the art on the topic and analyze future policy implications. The results indicate that moderate and well-managed grazing improves biodiversity, increases water-use efficiency, and promotes soil carbon sequestration, especially through rotation practices and tree integration.
Access to pasture improves animal welfare, although outcomes vary depending on infrastructure and environmental conditions.
The review emphasizes the need for integrated approaches that combine traditional knowledge, environmental design, and precision tools to maximize the sustainability of grazing systems.
Climate change is forcing a fundamental revision of water management in agriculture, particularly in Mediterranean viticulture. In Italy, rising average temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, and the frequent occurrence of extreme events are reducing water availability and quality, compromising both yields and the quality of grape and wine production. This study presents a technical and scientific analysis of the current state of irrigation in Italian vineyards, integrating data from the 7th General Agricultural Census by ISTAT (2020) with information from the SIGRIAN system, and adopting a geospatial approach to estimate the actual water requirements of grapevines. Furthermore, the benefits of Regulated Deficit Irrigation (RDI) are explored as a means to increase water use efficiency without compromising enological parameters. The results highlight significant territorial differences in water needs and irrigation management, underscoring the necessity for adaptive policies and site-specific technologies.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: viticulture;sustainable irrigation;regulated deficit irrigation (RDI);SIGRIAN;Climate change Note: Pages:61-82 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79033&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20798 Number: 4 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79033 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Marica Furini Author-Name: Veronica Manganiello Author-Name: Raffaella Pergamo Author-Name: Olga Addimanda Author-Name: Valeria Battaglia Author-Name: Antonio Manzoni Author-Name: Sofia Galeotti Author-Name: Manal Hamam Author-Name: Marianna Ferrigno Title: Irrigation reuse of urban treated wastewater: A qualitative analysis to support crop production in Campania Abstract:The sustainability of the agricultural sector is closely linked to the ability of territorial system to effectively address the challenges of water resource management in the context of climate change. The reuse of treated wastewater is increasingly recognized as a key strategy for ensuring a sustainable water supply in agriculture. This study proposes an innovative methodological approach aimed at identifying the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) potentially irrigable with treated wastewater, with particular attention to high value crops certified as PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) in the Campania region. The methodology is based on the integration of data from three main sources: SIGRIAN, for mapping irrigated areas; EEA/SINTAI, for classifying wastewater treatment plants; and AGEA, for identifying land use in irrigated areas. This approach enables the association, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2020/741, of the water quality class required for each crop with that one potentially available from wastewater treatment plants, also taking into account the existence of suitable distribution infrastructures. The results of the analysis highlight that the proposed methodology, applied to agricultural sector in Campania, with a focus on high-quality production, can effectively guide public policies in promoting targeted infrastructure investments. These investments aim to protect areas most vulnerable to drought and support high value crops, particularly certified ones, through the adoption of advanced technological solutions and integrated water resource planning, which are key to ensuring the resilience and long-term prosperity of the regional agricultural sector.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Irrigation;PDO;PGI;reuse;wastewater Note: Pages:83-113 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79034&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20797 Number: 5 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79034 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mariantonietta Fiore Author-Name: Roberto Leonardo Rana Author-Name: Le Thi Hong Anh Author-Name: Ho Thanh Tri Title: Guest Editorial Abstract: Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:115-119 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79035&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa21485 Number: 6 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79035 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nguyen Thi Thao Author-Name: Vu Hong Son Author-Name: Ngo Xuan Bach Author-Name: Tran Phuong Linh Author-Name: Nguyen Thi Thi Minh Tu Author-Name: Le Thi Hong Anh Title: Non-nutritive sweeteners: Factors influencing the choice of university students in Vietnam Abstract:This study explores the factors that influence Vietnamese university students? food choices when it comes to products containing non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs). Drawing on consumer behavior theory and insights from focus group discussions, a conceptual model was developed with five independent variables ? Health Perception, Acceptance, Product Properties, Beliefs, and Availability ? and one dependent variable ? Food Choice. A survey was then conducted both online and offline with 1,849 responses and further reduced to 936 valid responses after two rounds of data cleaning. Data from the survey were analyzed for reliability, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM). The results confirmed a good model fit with strong convergent and discriminant validity. Three factors significantly influenced food choices were: Acceptance (? = 0.463), Health Perception (? = 0.235), and Availability (? = 0.141), with Acceptance being the most influential. These findings offer valuable insights for businesses and organizations aiming to promote NNS-containing products more effectively. Understanding the key drivers behind students? food choices can help stakeholders tailor their products and communication strategies to better meet consumer needs and encourage healthier dietary habits.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: healthy diets;consumer behavior;Food;Additives;Spice-sugar Note: Pages:121-143 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79038&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20762 Number: 7 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79038 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hoang Quoc Tuan Author-Name: Le Tuan Phuc Author-Name: Pham Ngoc Hung Author-Name: Lai Quoc Dat Author-Name: Nguyen Hoang Dzung Author-Name: Do Van Long Author-Name: Cung Thi To Quynh Title: A Propose Framework for Blockchain Technology in Vietnamese Domestic Pepper Supply Chain Regarding Authenticity and Traceability Abstract:In this study, we examined the roles of foreign direct investment (FDI), skilled labour, and technical efficiency in determining the exports of the food and beverage industries in Indonesia. To address this issue, we utilised data from industry micro firms for the period 2010-2015. We applied the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) technique to the logistic model and the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA). Findings revealed that the food and beverage industries are operating below the possible technical efficiency (TE). However, foreign direct investment, skilled labour, technical efficiency, and industrial concentration assert a significant positive effect on the probability of firms? exports. In the food and beverages sector and the beverages industry, firm size promotes exports; however, in the food industry, firm size has the opposite effect, reducing exports. The imported raw materials have an insignificant effect on the firms? probability of exporting. Interestingly, findings on the mediating roles of technical efficiency and industrial concentration, as well as technical efficiency and firm size, revealed an increasing influence on the probability of exporting. Skilled labour and firm size only positively promote exports in the foods and beverages sector and the food industry, but not in the beverages industry. These findings are novel and present an important pathway for policy-making related to the food and beverage industry, potentially shaping future strategies and initiatives in the Indonesian food and beverage sector.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Domestic pepper supply chain;blockchain technology;authenticity;traceability Note: Pages:145-165 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79039&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20725 Number: 8 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79039 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nguyen Nhung Author-Name: Mai Thuy Author-Name: Nguyen Phung Title: Green Human Resource Management Practices and Sustainable Performance in Vietnam's Agriculture: The Mediating Role of Green Innovation and Green Culture Abstract:The integration of economic development with environmental protection forms a crucial foundation for the sustainable development of society. In this context, Green Human Resource Management Practices (GHRM practices) activities play a bridging role in helping organizations improve sustainable performance while meeting the demands of customers, society, and environmental protection. This not only brings practical benefits to businesses in the agricultural sector but also significantly contributes to global sustainable development. Through a survey of 400 employees in the agricultural sector and utilizing Smart PLS software for data analysis, the study demonstrates that Green Human Resource Management Practices positively impacts sustainable performance through two mediating factors: Green Innovation and Green Culture. These results provide an important practical basis to support managers and policymakers in the agricultural sector in building competitive advantages while creating long-term value for organizations and society. The findings offer actionable insights for implementing specific GHRM practices such as green recruitment, training, and performance assessment to enhance sustainable performance in Vietnam's agricultural context.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Green Human Resource Management Practices (GHRM); Sustainable Performance;Green Innovation;Green Culture;Agricultural sector Note: Pages:167-197 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79037&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20856 Number: 9 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79037 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Doan Ba Toai Author-Name: Jianzhou Yang Author-Name: Trieu Thi My An Title: Agricultural Development versus Environmental Sustainability: FDI, Carbon Emissions, and Global Warming in Vietnam's Economy Abstract:This study provides a comprehensive examination of the environmental consequences of foreign direct investment (FDI) within Vietnam?s agri-food sector, focusing on the tension between agricultural expansion and carbon emission control. In the context of rising global climate concerns, the analysis examines how FDI inflows affect CO2 emissions, while considering agricultural structural transformation, economic development, and trade openness. The results indicate that FDI significantly increases CO2 emissions, primarily through scale expansion and structural shifts toward emission-intensive agricultural activities. The findings underscore agricultural industrial restructuring as a crucial transmission channel. The study contributes both theoretically and practically by offering policy recommendations aimed at steering FDI toward cleaner agricultural development pathways and supporting Vietnam?s transition toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient agri-food system.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Foreign direct investment (FDI);Agricultural development;Environmental sustainability;Carbon emissions;Vietnam;Agri-food sector Note: Pages:199-218 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79036&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20888 Number: 10 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79036 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Antonio Tulone Author-Name: Maria Lia Riccobono Author-Name: Claudio Mirabella Author-Name: Antonino Galati Author-Name: Maria Crescimanno Title: Understanding the Value of Health: Insights into Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumer Behaviour in Southern Italy Abstract:The paper investigates the determinants of consumers? willingness to pay a price premium for extra virgin olive oil with health claims on its label. Drawing on a multidimensional framework, the research explores the role of subjective and objective knowledge of the product, the importance attributed to the sensory attributes, the attention given to the health information, and the impact of socio-demographic variables on consumers? willingness to pay. Data were collected via an online questionnaire administered to 405 consumers in Sicily (Italy), a region with a strong olive oil tradition. Using a logistic regression model, the results show that subjective knowledge, the value assigned to health information, average expenditure for extra virgin olive oil, and household size significantly affect the willingness to pay. Conversely, flavour profile and objective knowledge do not have a statistically significant impact. These findings offer practical implications for extra virgin olive oil producers and marketers, highlighting the need for clear health-related labelling and targeted educational strategies to enhance consumer engagement and perceived value of the product with health claims on the label.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Consumer knowledge;Health claims;Label information;Price premium;Willingness to Pay Note: Pages:219-245 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79041&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20410 Number: 11 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79041 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Thaiane Cristino de Souza Author-Name: Willian Carlos Barreto Luzini Author-Name: Haroldo De S? Medeiros Author-Name: Carlos Andr? da Silva Muller Author-Name: Otac?lio Moreira de Carvahho Costa Author-Name: Mariluce Paes de Souza Title: Credit granting and rural producers? default in Rond?nia, Brazil Abstract:This article aims to examine the scenario of credit granting and default among rural producers in the state of Rond?nia between the years 2020 and 2024. The research is quantitative and descriptive, based on secondary data and document analysis concerning the management and operations of Banco da Amaz?nia (Bank of the Amazon) related to the Constitutional Fund for Financing the North (FNO). The results show that approximately 4.5 billion reais and 16,689 loans were granted during the period under study, of which 9,239 were allocated for operating expenses and 5,116 for investment purposes. It was found that default rates are low, since only 282 contracts (1.69% of the total) had overdue installments. It is also noteworthy that 10 municipalities in Rond?nia, out of a total of 52, concentrate 48.48% of the credit contracts and 62.75% of the total credit amount granted. The study concludes that rural credit provides producers with resources to finance their activities and invest in infrastructure, innovation, and technology, enabling them to increase production, productivity, employment, and income, as well as improve living conditions in rural areas. These findings contribute to the understanding of the dynamics of rural credit allocation and default, providing insights for future research and for policies aimed at improving the rural credit system in the state.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Rural credit granting;default;Rond?nia;regional development Note: Pages:247-270 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79043&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20082 Number: 12 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79043 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Lili Winarti Author-Name: Rokhman Permadi Author-Name: Maswadi Title: Enhancing Food Security through Gender-Inclusive Empowerment: A Localized Model for Rural Farming Households Abstract:Food insecurity persists in rural Indonesia despite agricultural abundance, disproportionately affecting women in farming households. This study investigates the interplay of food security, gender inclusion, and women?s empowerment among 296 pineapple farming households in East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan. Employing a cross-sectional design, data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS), a Localized Women?s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (LWEAI), and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results reveal that access to credit and market information significantly reduces food insecurity, while larger household sizes increase vulnerability. Gender inclusion strongly predicts empowerment, enhancing women?s autonomy and leadership, though food insecurity undermines both. The LWEAI, tailored to local contexts, and PLS-SEM?s robust analysis offer novel frameworks for understanding these dynamics. Findings advocate for gender-responsive policies ? such as women-targeted microcredit and extension services ? to strengthen food security and equity, aligning with Indonesia?s national development goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 5.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Food security;Women?s empowerment;Gender inclusion;PLS-SEM;LWEAI Note: Pages:271-300 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79044&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa19937 Number: 13 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79044 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Rosalyn P. Alburo Author-Name: Hemres M. Alburo Author-Name: Lorelie Q. Escabal Author-Name: Roberto C. Cutillar Author-Name: Tylo Junior van Steenhuyse Author-Name: Anesito L. Cutillas Title: Empowering Agriculture: A Comprehensive Study of LGU Initiatives for Vegetable Farmers in Cebu, Philippines Amidst COVID-19 Abstract:This study explores the initiatives of Local Government Units (LGUs) in Cebu, Philippines, to support vegetable farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a mixed-methods approach, we assess the effectiveness of policies, financial aid, and capacity-building programs in enhancing agricultural resilience. Key findings highlight the role of LGU-driven innovations in mitigating economic disruptions and improving food security. Challenges such as resource limitations and policy gaps are also examined. The study underscores the need for sustainable, adaptive strategies to strengthen local agricultural systems against future crises.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: COVID-19;Local Government Units (LGUs);Vegetable farmers;Internet of things Note: Pages:301-336 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79045&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa19869 Number: 14 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79045 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Siya Uthai Title: Economic Diversification for Women?s Livelihoods in the Tea Supply Chain: Insights from India and Thailand Abstract:Northeast India boasts a long history of large-scale tea estates dating back to the colonial era. Assam is India?s largest tea production area and contributes over half of India?s tea products. The backbone of this industry is the tea tribe women who are tea pluckers. Despite their crucial role, these women face significant economic, social, and political challenges that need greater empowerment. Meanwhile, tea production in Thailand has expanded significantly because of increasing domestic consumption. This research employs qualitative methods to explore economic diversification and tea supply chains in Northeast India and northern Thailand, with a focus on enhancing women?s resilience. Data were collected via indepth interviews with 27 key informants in Assam, India, and 25 participants in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, Thailand, between May 2022 - December 2024. Open coding and manual categorization are employed to organize and interpret narrative analysis based on diversification concepts. The study found that women workers in Assam rely solely on tea plucking, earning low wages due to a lack of educational opportunities and double-burden circumstances, compared to women in Thailand, who have more flexibility through diversified livelihoods.
Assam requires multi-stakeholder collaboration in both vertical and horizontal diversification.
This paper analyses the impact of agricultural subsidies using traditional quasi-experimental research design that combines genetic matching procedure with regression analysis and causal forests, an adaptation of the random forest algorithm of Breiman (2001) for treatment effect estimation. The study is based on a structured orchard farm survey conducted in Albania, an EU candidate country. By employing both traditional and machine learning methods, the comparative methodological approach represents a notable contribution by enhancing the robustness of the findings, while highlighting the advantages of the random forest algorithm. The research results indicate that policy support significantly increased on-farm investments by approximately 4.7 million ALL (representing a 39% increase relative to the sample average investment for the analysed period), and direct apple revenues by about 2.48 million ALL (a 29% increase relative to the sample average revenue). Moreover, the policy had a substantial impact on altering the variety cultivation structure - beneficiary farmers replaced lower-quality apple varieties with higher-quality, market-demanded varieties, while non-beneficiaries showed no significant changes in their variety structure. As a result, the policy support enabled beneficiary farmers to better align their production structure with market demand, potentially boosting their future competitiveness.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Agricultural subsidies;Impact assessment;Generalized Random Forest;Quasi-experimental;Albania Note: Pages:363-382 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79047&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa19419 Number: 16 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79047 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kabiru Hannafi Ibrahim Author-Name: Rossanto Dwi Handoyo Author-Name: Nur Istifadah Title: Foreign Direct Investment, Skilled Labour, and Technical Efficiency: Perspective from Indonesia?s Foods and Beverages Exports Abstract:In this study, we examined the roles of foreign direct investment (FDI), skilled labour, and technical efficiency in determining the exports of the food and beverage industries in Indonesia. To address this issue, we utilised data from industry micro firms for the period 2010-2015. We applied the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) technique to the logistic model and the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA). Findings revealed that the food and beverage industries are operating below the possible technical efficiency (TE). However, foreign direct investment, skilled labour, technical efficiency, and industrial concentration assert a significant positive effect on the probability of firms? exports. In the food and beverages sector and the beverages industry, firm size promotes exports; however, in the food industry, firm size has the opposite effect, reducing exports. The imported raw materials have an insignificant effect on the firms? probability of exporting. Interestingly, findings on the mediating roles of technical efficiency and industrial concentration, as well as technical efficiency and firm size, revealed an increasing influence on the probability of exporting. Skilled labour and firm size only positively promote exports in the foods and beverages sector and the food industry, but not in the beverages industry. These findings are novel and present an important pathway for policy-making related to the food and beverage industry, potentially shaping future strategies and initiatives in the Indonesian food and beverage sector.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Food and beverage industry;FDI;Logistic regression;Skilled labour;SFA;TE;Indonesia Note: Pages:383-419 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79048&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa19002 Number: 17 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79048 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ida Bagus Made Agung Dwijatenaya Author-Name: Yonathan Palinggi Author-Name: Musmuliadi Author-Name: Srikandini Narulita Author-Name: Jumaidi Nur Title: Competency and Social Capital's Influence on Farmer Welfare: The Moderating Role of Social Capital Abstract:This study analyzed the effect of competency and social capital on farmer welfare and the effect of competency on welfare with social capital as a moderating variable. The population was 1758 corn farmers in six districts of Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The sample size was 240 people determined using the Slovin formula. Primary data was collected using questionnaires distributed to respondents.
Respondents were chosen by proportional randomization. The questionnaire consisted of variables and indicators measured using a Likert scale with the lowest score of one and the highest score of five. The questionnaire used has been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using SEM PartPLS. The results showed that the effect of competence on farmer welfare was positive and significant. The effect of social capital on the welfare of farmers was positive and significant. The effect of competence on welfare with social capital as a moderating variable was negative and significant.
This study analyzes the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives on the financial and economic performance of food and beverage companies operating in developed and emerging markets. The research seeks to clarify the role of ESG practices in corporate profitability and market valuation, addressing the gap in empirical studies that link firm-level ESG indicators to performance metrics. A panel data regression analysis was conducted on 159 companies from 30 countries between 2017 and 2021, using Bloomberg ESG scores and financial indicators. Results indicate that social and governance practices have a positive influence on financial performance, while environmental initiatives exhibit a negative impact. The study highlights the need for cautious evaluation of environmental investments due to their potential adverse financial effects. The research contributes to the ongoing ESG discourse by providing insights for businesses, policymakers, and investors regarding sustainable corporate practices. Future studies should explore sector-specific ESG impacts and broader datasets to refine these findings.
Classification-JEL: Keywords: Agribusiness;Corporate Governance;Emerging Countries;Sustainable Finance Note: Pages:453-481 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79050&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa18400 Number: 19 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=79050 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Roberta Sisto Author-Name: Naomi di Santo Author-Name: Vincenzo D'Atteo Author-Name: Edgardo Sica Title: The Hidden Harvest: An Efficiency Indicator for Agricultural Residues Production Abstract: This study assesses the efficiency of agricultural residue production across regions within the framework of a circular economy. The objective is to identify the key factors driving performance and to provide insights for optimising resource use in line with the European Green Deal and the Common Agricultural Policy (2023-2030). We have integrated Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA-DEA), developing a composite efficiency indicator that enables the design of targeted policies based on the main determinants of regional performance. This indicator was applied to the Poland?s NUTS-2 regions and incorporates variables such as irrigation, agricultural land, employment, machinery, and crop type, allowing for a more refined evaluation of efficiency. Our approach offers a robust tool to support evidence-based policymaking. The findings underscore Poland?s potential to capitalise on significant agricultural residue surpluses for bioenergy and bio-based products, and advocate for tailored policy interventions, integrated evaluation methodologies, and enhanced support to address economic, environmental, and logistical challenges ? thereby fostering a resilient circular economy. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:483-509 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=78562&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20414 Number: 20 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=78562 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jana Majerova Author-Name: Sarka Cizkova Title: Economic crises and organic food consumption: A Danish perspective Abstract: The study aims to analyze the impact of the global economic crisis in 2008 and the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 on the consumption of organic food in Denmark, one of the largest markets for organic food in Europe. The Error Correction Model (ECM) has been implemented, with modifications applying the Markov Regime Switching (MRS) methodology o integrate breakpoint analysis. It has been confirmed a statistically significant dependency of organic food consumption on disposable income during both crisis and non-crisis periods. As the identified effect is positive during non-crisis periods and negative during crises, it has been confirmed that organic food consumption significantly increases when disposable income decreases during a crisis. The use of the Error Correction Model (ECM) with modifications incorporating the Markov Regime Switching (MRS) methodology allows the integration of breakpoint analysis and provides a more realistic description of the evolution of the variables under study. The study is designed to explore overall attitudes towards consumption and aims to measure the influence of disposable income on organic food consumption. It also seeks to analyze how this impact evolved over time and during the aforementioned crises. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:511-537 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=78716&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa20221 Number: 21 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=78716 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: A cura della Redazione Title: Referee 2025 Abstract: Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:539-540 Volume: 27 Year: 2025 Issue:3 File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=79051&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:ecaqec:v:html10.3280/ecag2025oa21588 Number: 22