A5016008923- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Rural development and sustainability
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
- Smart Agriculture and AI
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Big Data and Business Intelligence
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Service and Product Innovation
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Digital Transformation in Industry
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Business Strategies and Innovation
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Global Trade and Competitiveness
- Sustainability in Higher Education
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2015-2024
Hellenic Open University
2019-2022
American Farm School
2019-2020
The interest in technological innovation has burgeoned recent years. Theory and research support the vital role of innovative technologies enhancing agrifood systems resilience. In this theoretical contribution, focusing on different sets technologies, we present three strategies, discuss their potential for strengthening resilience, expose some open issues that need to be addressed. Responsible arose as a response growing concerns about possible unintended impacts mega-technological trends,...
Abstract This work is based on the conjecture that multiple motivational pathways might lead to adoption of green innovations. A sequence two studies was designed identify motives driving farmers adopt Study 1 aimed at development a scale assessing potential motives. 2 – using this measure examined which these predict farmers' behavior. uncovered five factors affect decision: adaptation social process innovation diffusion, environmental concern, convenience, economic incentives and internal...
Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate consumer preferences and profile their food-related lifestyles, as well identify groups with similar attitudes/behaviours in the Euro-Mediterranean fruit vegetable market. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire designed drawing from food related lifestyles instrument including other factors relevant preferences. data were collected an online survey 925 participants France, Greece, Italy. principal component analysis conducted...
Purpose Despite the increasing consumers’ intent to support short food networks, expansion of supply chains (SFSCs) remains limited. The purpose this paper is identify potential antecedents farmers’ willingness participate in SFSCs. Design/methodology/approach Using data from a sample Greek farmers authors examined whether citizenship behaviour, levels their perceived competencies and degree which they feel accepted by communities affect engage Findings Results indicate that producers’...
Purpose: In this study, we use a self-determination theory (SDT) approach to understand farmers' attitudes toward, and intentions for, participation in competence development projects (CDP).Design/methodology/approach: By applying SDT, developed two measures. The first one assessed the degree which three basic human psychological needs motivate farmers engage CDP, second concerned intrinsic extrinsic motivation seek knowledge through CDP. Using data from samples of farmers, examined effect...
Abstract Research on short food supply chains (SFSCs) has experienced a remarkable growth during recent years, offering ample evidence that the creation of such alternative distribution networks can bring multiple benefits to both farmers and consumers. Nevertheless, farmers' engagement in SFSCs is still limited many countries. Two studies designed illustrate role competencies development are reported this paper. The first one assessed influence self-perceived their willingness participate...
Abstract The transition to Agriculture 4.0 creates new responsibilities for farm advisors and initiates changes the professional trajectories. In this work, following a mixed research design, we examine how Greek experience anticipate future of 4.0. We also aim at identifying what elements they are changing in their identities respond challenges associated with 4.0, which responsibility‐related competency needs that generates, conceptions farming impact upon these needs. Our findings suggest...
Abstract This study assessed farmers' willingness to pay for and spend time attending an Agricultural Educational Program (AEP). Primary data on the demographic socio-economic variables of farmers were collected from 355 selected randomly Northern Greece. Descriptive statistics multivariate analysis methods used in order meet objectives study. Results showed that about half are not willing money more than two days participation AEPs, while Lower Bound Mean is €74.54 5.8 days, respectively....
Abstract This research aimed to identify the practices used by actors while innovating digitally in field of agriculture. We also attempted depict if and how they experience disruptions associated with emergence digital technologies. A qualitative design permitted us uncover that work‐ system‐related follow process agricultural digitalisation. The study indicated is a collective which, however, some independently attempt elevate their positions through weaving, is, engaging networking...
The penetration of precision agriculture technologies in agrifood systems generates the need for efficient upskilling programs targeted at farmers and other actors. A critical first step this direction is to uncover training needs actors involved ecosystems. present study aimed identify assess gaps competencies related Greek livestock researchers specialized field. For farmers, we followed a partially mixed research design. To researchers’ needs, chose qualitative-dominant approach. results...
The quest for agricultural sustainability generates the need to develop functional support schemes aimed at supplying farmers with knowledge, information and appropriate solutions, thus smoothing transition towards sustainable agriculture (SA). In this vein, it is expected that agronomists have play a key role, plotting course farming future. Nevertheless, critical question whether possess skills competencies needed motivate guide process. Two studies were designed examine which clusters of...
Purpose: Considering current debates on ecosystem services' effectiveness and the AIS/AKIS functioning, in this study we suggest a new, systemic way to evaluate extension systems (ESs). Using model, compared of ESs three countries with essential differences but also characteristic similarities their agricultural sectors: Greece, Italy Slovenia.Design/methodology/approach: Initially, defined 'extension system' as wide range actors integrating resources aim co-producing value (not for with)...
The digitalization of agriculture generates a new environment for the actors involved in agrifood production. In such context, Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKISs) face challenge reconsidering their operational paradigms, redefining priorities, designing strategies to achieve aims. To do so, participating AKISs should develop exploit set competencies known as dynamic capabilities, including aptitude sense change external environment, capacity seize opportunities that this...
This mixed research is inspired by our desire to explain why rural women are cautious in their attitudes towards agricultural extension/education. Fifty-two livestock farmers from Thessaly-Greece were randomly selected participate the study. Our results indicate that at one end of spectrum express a high willingness extension/education programmes, while other this not translated into participation mainly because women's perception constitutes male dominated area. Another key determinant...
The specific attributes of agrifood supply chains, along with their importance for the economy and society, have led to an increased interest in parameters that enhance effectiveness. Recently, numerous digital tools aimed at improving chain effectiveness been developed. majority existing research focuses on optimizing individual processes rather than overall growth a food chain. This study aims identify stages information systems planning (ISP) process affect success developing strategic...