A5017893368- Agricultural Economics and Policy
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Rural development and sustainability
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
- Water resources management and optimization
- Forest Management and Policy
- Capital Investment and Risk Analysis
- Auction Theory and Applications
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
- Regional Development and Policy
- Historical and Environmental Studies
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
University of Ferrara
2021-2024
University of Pisa
2012-2021
Ghent University
2020
University of Florence
2010-2015
Istituto di Scienze Marine del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
2014
Universitario Francisco de Asís
2013
University of Bologna
1970-2011
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University
1970
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 it impacts on many aspects (e.g. economic, environmental, social, technological, institutional) their relations. The responsible research innovation approach calls for a better understanding anticipation of the unknown impacts. To meet aim we have developed framework that allows gain insight relations between...
The contribution of small farms to local food supply, security and sovereignty is widely acknowledged at a global level. In the particular case Europe, they often are seen as an alternative large specialised farms. Assessing real role has been limited by lack information, frequently omitted from agricultural censuses national statistics. It also well that differ widely, distributed according different spatial patterns across fulfilling roles agriculture territorial characteristics each...
Abstract The European Union (EU) plans to decarbonize the region by 2050. As highlighted Green Deal and Farm Fork Strategy, food systems are essential for this transition. Here we investigate resource dependence carbon emissions of EU-27’s from 2004 2014 via an ecological footprint (EF)-extended multi-regional input–output approach, accounting demand supply (including trade), considering multiple externalities. Food contributes towards almost a third region’s EF, appropriates over half its...
The agri-environment-climate measures of the European Union Common Agricultural Policy are incentives aiming to reduce negative environmental impacts and increase positive effects generated from agriculture. Several criticisms have been addressed their efficiency effectiveness thus, design innovative contract solutions is currently suggested. Among novel contractual solutions, there result-based payments, collective implementation measures, engagement private business actors in value chains,...
Over the 2000s', consumers' food purchases have been increasingly informed by supply chain-related issues, with growing concerns about sustainability of chains differing for their geographical scope. As a result, short and local systems risen to policymakers chain stakeholders' attention as more sustainable alternatives mainstream networks. However, associating chain's scope performance may not be straightforward. This paper aims at shedding lights on connection between comparing discussing...
The Mechatronics and Dynamic Modelling Laboratory of the Department Industrial Engineering, University Florence, as a partner THESAURUS (Italian acronym for ‘TecnicHe per l’Esplorazione Sottomarina Archeologica mediante l’Utilizzo di Robot aUtonomi in Sciami’) project, has developed an innovative low-cost, multirole autonomous underwater vehicle, called Tifone. This article deals with adopted methodologies vehicle design: particular, main focus this study is related to its propulsion system....
It is still an open question how to assess the contribution of digitalisation in agriculture United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and then can be done a responsible way. A socio-cyber-physical system (SCPS) concept help this analysis, but little experience exists with its operationalisation application, integration Responsible Research Innovation approach. To address gap, paper has twofold purpose: a) operationalise SCPS within integrated assessment framework adaptable multiple...
Assessing the environmental impact of agri-environment schemes (AESs) is complicated by lack both specific measurable objectives and dedicated monitoring impacts. A methodology to estimate performance AESs was applied in nine EU case study areas, reduced complexity scheme structure into elements that were assessed experts. Multi-criteria analysis (MCA) techniques helped produce aggregated judgements about single or measures. Expert panels link between measures scoring criteria reflect...
In pursuit of agricultural sustainability and food security, research should contribute to policy-making by providing scientifically robust evidence. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is an excellent candidate for generating that evidence, thereby helping the selection interventions towards more sustainable agri-food. The purpose this article proposing a basis discussion on use LCA tool targeting monitoring environmental policy in problem reducing burden agri-food can be tackled acting supply...
On-farm diversification towards multifunctional activities is perceived as central in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform and Horizon 2020 strategies, because it strengthens territorial social cohesion of rural areas. While from a “macro” point view relations between farm-household economies are process multi-functionality provision public goods through agricultural activities, “micro” on-farm can represent relevant share farm income. Economics Rural Sociology have developed models...
Life cycle assessment is a widespread method for measuring and monitoring the environmental impacts of production processes, thereby allowing comparison business-as-usual with more ecological scenarios. research can support evidence-based policy making by comparing communicating agricultural food systems, informing about impact mitigating interventions sectoral progress towards sustainable development goals. This article aims at improving contribution science to policies sustainability...
Background: The current food system has major consequences for the environment and human health. Alignment of policy areas mitigating climate change public health will ensure coherent effective interventions sustaining environment. This paper explores literature on demand-side policies that aim to reduce consumption animal-based foods, increase plant-based overconsumption. Methods: We searched publications, published between January 2000 December 2019, considering above domains. Articles...