A5013892615- Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Water resources management and optimization
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Global Health Care Issues
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
- Efficiency Analysis Using DEA
- Irrigation Practices and Water Management
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- ICT Impact and Policies
- Polish socio-economic development
- Cooperative Studies and Economics
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2015-2024
University of Macedonia
2006
Abstract The sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations in 2015 presented a new graphic depicting s17 table‐like format. This overlaps with original Venn diagram of developed after 1987. two graphics are used independently, often raising question how they linked. aim this paper is to investigate Sustainable Development Goals can be simplified as concept and framework using development. We employ expert elicitation networking analysis provide answers. resulting diagrams an...
Precipitation and temperature variability present significant agricultural risks worldwide. Northern Iran’s agriculture mainly depends on paddy fields, which are directly affected by precipitation variability. The main aim of this study is to explore farmers’ attitudes towards their adaptation strategies in fields a typical province northern Iran. Primary survey data were collected from sample 382 farmers Rasht County Guilan Province. Data have been analyzed using both summary statistics...
Agriculture is the economic sector that most vulnerable to climate change. According latest estimates, farmers’ adaptation of farm production change inevitable. The attributes are expected have direct impacts on agricultural productivity rise in temperature, frequency and intensity precipitation extreme weather phenomena, increase level CO2 available for photosynthesis. This paper analyzes costs Greek during last thirty years discusses implications policymakers research. Empirical evidence...
Farmers, as the first link in agri-food value chain, are key assuring its sustainability. Farmers’ behavior and attitudes towards implementing sustainable farm practices is influenced by their perceptions of risk affecting household, either directly or indirectly. In this study, we elicit farmers’ perceived perception preferences test robustness validity using a sample Greek smallholder farmers since they represent majority holdings. Results suggest that exhibit aversion most situations...
Identifying factors that influence the attitudes of agricultural experts regarding precision agriculture plays an important role in developing, promoting and establishing agriculture. The aim this study was to identify affecting implementation A descriptive research design employed as method. research-made questionnaire used examine experts’ attitude toward Internal consistency demonstrated with a coefficient alpha 0.87, content face validity instrument confirmed by panel experts. results...
Abstract This paper highlights the significance of nurturing and safeguarding minor crops as a means achieving regional sustainable development, preserving biodiversity, ensuring food security. Minor play critical role in addressing various environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification, soil salinity. Simultaneously, they offer local farmers economic opportunities by providing income stability resilience. To demonstrate potential promoting case study from...
Until 2030, the United Nations' (UN) agenda for sustainable development (SD) comprises of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) each one which includes environment, economy and society dimension SD. This paper aims to better depict SDGs' targeting communication awareness SD public. Network analysis techniques were used streamline UN diagram SDGs by linking them classic three-pillar Venn SD, according public's understanding. The UN's description seems be clearly multidimensional in these...
Agriculture is highly dependent on climate change, and Cyprus especially experiencing its impacts agricultural production to a greater extent, mainly due geographical location. The adaptation of farming the effects global change may lead maximization production, which an important desirable improvement. main aim this paper rank quantify sector Cyprus, through multi-round Delphi survey seeking consensus agreement in group experts. A multidisciplinary 20 experts stated their willingness-to-pay...
This paper set out to explore the precision agriculture (PA)-training needs of students studying in agricultural universities Euro-Mediterranean region (Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain). SPARKLE is a Knowledge Alliance Project, funded by European Union (EU), one its main goals narrow innovation divide between entrepreneurship effective application sustainable PA. During project, research conducted all countries revealed differences PA-training university students. Additionally, this...
This paper assesses the efficiency and performance of organic alfalfa farms. Data were obtained from questionnaires collected forty farms participating in an EU-subsidized program promoting switch to farming. Results using bootstrap Envelopment Analysis methodology show that larger had lower yields scores more experienced farmers higher scores. A Tobit analysis impact environmental factors subsidies on farm demonstrates CAP cause perverse incentives, raising questions about such policies for...
Abstract The aim of this article is to examine the direct and indirect links between production efficiency farmers’ health. Using a sample male farm leaders, role both genders’ health in measured. More specifically, effect household’s through farmer’s woman’s on examined. An increase frequency illness female family decreases efficiency, suggesting distinct gender roles agricultural household.
The aim of this paper is to explore farmers' training needs, their lack knowledge and skills, willingness participate in related programs the Western Macedonia Region. Summary statistics multivariate analyses were performed for data analysis. results indicate a low level about bioeconomy its practices. Furthermore, findings revealed high farmers future adoption bioeconomy, need create programs.
Short food supply chains (SFSCs) are market schemes that allow different types of value to emerge. In this work, we aimed uncover these facets value. To do so, built upon two conceptual models: a Triple Layered Business Model Canvas and an eight-dimensional blueprint developed for our purposes. Then, conducted studies using models as theoretical templates. Study I, followed business model canvas perspective, aiming portray the components contribute generation economic, functional, social...
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This paper investigates the efficacy of weather derivatives as a risk management tool in agricultural sector Naousa, Greece, focusing on tree crops sensitive to temperature variations. The specific purpose is assess how effectively derivative options can mitigate financial risks for farmers by providing strategic solutions. study assesses application Heating Degree Days (HDD) index and their potential alleviate economic vulnerabilities faced due temperatures fluctuations. Employing different...
Agricultural Cooperatives, as member-owned and controlled agribusiness enterprises traditionally play an important role in upgrading the socio-economic status of their members local Communities. However, Greece, majority Cooperatives face severe financial problems, which undermine existence. In order to surpass this situation, they have sought means enhancing business dimension using more competitive forms collaboration. These include alternative collective entrepreneurship associated with...
The exploitation of agri-food industrial by-products to produce novel foods is a promising strategy in the framework policies promoting bioeconomy and circular economy. Within this context, study aims examine effect food neophobia technology acceptance by consumers (through an EU research project: Sybawhey). As case study, functional yogurt-like product was developed synergistic processing halloumi cheese whey, enriched with banana by-products. present contributes literature examining...
This paper attempts to estimate the technical efficiency of cereal and legume farms draw conclusions regarding rational use production factors. Data envelopment analysis was implemented on 100 agricultural holdings which are located in prefecture Kilkis (Central Macedonia-Greece). Primary data were collected using a questionnaire survey. The gross profit every farm used as output. Acreage, labour, well variable costs such crop protection costs, fertilisers fuels inputs. results showed that...