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Effectiveness of innovation platforms in enhancing the viability of the wheat seed sector in Terbol station, Lebanon
No full textThe objective of this research was to assess the effectiveness of the innovation platform (IP) (Terbol Station) on the wheat seed sector in Lebanon. Data were collected from 16 seed producers after identifying and mapping the key stakeholders in the seed sector. Descriptive statistics was used to categorize and evaluate the efficacy of the innovation platform by identifying six groups: seed availability and access, knowledge and training, seed production and market impact, incentives, joint planning, and the situation of the seed sector in Lebanon. Incentives and joint planning were found to be the primary groups of the IP that the farmers emphasized their importance. The correlation between different groups was found to be statistically significant. Farmers noted that the wheat seed sector is non-profitable and, therefore, needs financial support and joint planning of the value chain. The study recommends the intervention of the government and the Ministries of Agriculture and Economy & Trade by customizing governance strategies and policies. In addition, the adaptation of regulatory measures of the wheat seed sector and agricultural guidance can provide essential information, recommendations, and expertise to optimize the production, distribution, and utilization of seeds in Lebanon
Business strategy pathways for short food supply chains: sharing value between consumers and producers
No full textInternational audienceShort food supply chains play a vital role in connecting local producers with consumers, promoting sustainability, supporting local economies, and providing access to fresh, high-quality products. However, their market is still underdeveloped due to the mismatching between consumer demand and producer supply. The aim of this work is to identify a common vision between producers and consumers in short food supply chains proposing key actions for an effective business strategy to improve alternative food systems at a territorial level. The strategic long-term vision to foster short food supply chains is based on a direct farmer-to-retailer model. Grounded on the case of an ancient grains supply chain located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, this research relies on a mixed-method approach including quantitative and qualitative methodologies. A household survey conducted with a representative sample of 1122 Italian households allowed to identify four consumer profiles. Then, two focus groups conducted with 10 food supply chain stakeholders led to the identification of six thematic areas of action. By the backcasting methodology, ancient grains supply chain actors proposed a set of business actions to reach consumers' preferences. Finally, a two rounds Delphi conducted with 23 food supply chain experts allowed to validate the results and the 18 actions to be adopted from 2023 to 2030 for the business strategy pathway. The business strategy pathway can increase the local market presence of ancient grain products, helping producers to plan future business activities and disclose changes in consumer preferences or market conditions
Routledge handbook of sustainable diets
No full textInternational audienceThis handbook presents a must-read, comprehensive and state of the art overview of sustainable diets, an issue critical to the environment and the health and well-being of society. Sustainable diets seek to minimise and mitigate the significant negative impact food production has on the environment. Simultaneously they aim to address worrying health trends in food consumption through the promotion of healthy diets that reduce premature disability, disease and death. Within the Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Diets, creative, compassionate, critical, and collaborative solutions are called for across nations, across disciplines and sectors. In order to address these wide-ranging issues the volume is split into sections dealing with environmental strategies, health and well-being, education and public engagement, social policies and food environments, transformations and food movements, economics and trade, design and measurement mechanisms and food sovereignty. Comprising of contributions from up and coming and established academics, the handbook provides a global, multi-disciplinary assessment of sustainable diets, drawing on case studies from regions across the world. The handbook concludes with a call to action, which provides readers with a comprehensive map of strategies that could dramatically increase sustainability and help to reverse global warming, diet related non-communicable diseases, and oppression and racism. This decisive collection is essential reading for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers concerned with promoting sustainable diets and thus establishing a sustainable food system to ensure access to healthy and nutritious food for all
Assessing efficiency differences in a common Agriculture Decision Support System: a comparative analysis between Greek and Italian durum wheat farms
No full textInternational audienceThis study assesses inputs use efficiency of durum wheat farmers, subscribed under a common Agricultural Decision Support System (ADSS), especially designed by Barilla and HORTA for this cultivation. Data Envelopment Analysis was the main analysis used to highlight differences in the implementation stage of ADSS’s suggestions, between 4 agricultural firms (2 Italian and 2 Greek) (N= 563 farmers). By incorporating economic (variable costs) and environmental factors (Carbon, Water and Environmental footprints), performance differences between farms both on regional and national level arose. Lastly, closer monitoring for clarifying the reasoning of the obtained differences in the implementation stage is proposed
Screening rural data sources
No full textThis document presents an initial screening of datasets that are relevant to capture rural diversity and to create novel indicators for rural areas. Following a semi-structured format of discovery and evaluation, we have documented 90 different datasets to date which are either already used to characterise rural areas, or could underpin novel indicators. In addition to identifying the datasets themselves and their locations, we provide a suite of associated meta-data. Evaluating the findings of this effort, we demonstrate that the majority of the datasets identified have regional to global coverage, have Local Administrative Unit to gridded (10m - 10km) granularity, are provided annually, are free and open and of moderate relevance in terms of indicator generation for rural areas. With the completion of this deliverable, exploration can begin on the development of the next generation of rural indicators.Ce document présente un examen initial des ensembles de données pertinents pour capturer la diversité rurale et créer de nouveaux indicateurs pour les zones rurales. Il décrit un processus d'identification et d'évaluation de 90 ensembles de données différents, en fournissant des métadonnées associées. L'analyse met en évidence les caractéristiques principales de ces ensembles de données, telles que leur couverture géographique, leur granularité, leur fréquence de mise à jour et leur accessibilité, dans le but de développer une nouvelle génération d'indicateurs ruraux
Ethical guidelines
No full textThis document presents the ethics guidelines that GRANULAR partners need to follow in the implementation of the Project’s activities. It provides the regulations related to the collection and handling of primary data, the use and processing of secondary data, as well as all relevant EU requirements and best practices in research procedures.Ce document décrit les lignes directrices éthiques que les partenaires du projet GRANULAR doivent suivre dans la mise en œuvre des activités du projet. Il met l'accent sur les réglementations liées à la collecte et au traitement des données primaires et secondaires, ainsi que sur les exigences de l'Union européenne et les meilleures pratiques en matière de procédures de recherche. L'objectif est d'assurer que toutes les activités de recherche du projet GRANULAR soient menées de manière éthique et conforme aux normes en vigueur
Circular bioeconomy of agri-food value chains: innovative, sustainable, and circular business models' contributions to sustainable diets and food systems
No full textChapter 40International audienceMeeting global sustainability objectives, consistent with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, requires a rapid transition towards a circular bioeconomy of food systems and away from our current linear system. This chapter illustrates the relationships between circular bioeconomy and the sustainability of diets and food systems. Furthermore, it highlights the key role that coordination and arrangements between business, institutional, and value chain stakeholders play in providing governance that builds and maintains sustainability of food systems. The chapter contrasts existing Business Model Canvas approaches to design and argues that for circular bioeconomy to be effective, governance must integrate the business model design process. The chapter proposes governance as an innovative dimension within business models and illustrates the complex relational pillars of circular business innovation dynamics; it argues the crucial role of stakeholders’ involvement in strategy design. It also illustrates how to encourage and scale up innovative companies willing to try new business models and to involve farmers, distributors, consumers, and other stakeholders in more sustainable and circular agri-food value chains
Enacted relations and the resilience of territorially embedded production systems in Europe
No full textInternational audienceGlobalization of food chains and scale increases in business models are dramatically affecting rural areas in Europe, by a simplification of land use, new urban-rural relations and reshaped social networks. While pressures on land use systems have been increasing due to the competition on commodity markets, the role of territorially embedded production systems remains crucial in keeping farm biodiversity and unique cultural landscapes, as well as social and cultural ties. Building on the social-ecological resilience approach (Darnhofer (2020b), this paper examines the resilience of territorially embedded production systems in different regions of Europe, including emergent and ongoing patterns of material, social and cultural relations. It shows how primary producers improve the resilience of their production systems in response to increasing pressures resulting from changing ecological, economic, social and cultural conditions. Three production systems are examined: carp farming in Middle Franconia, Germany; wine production in Tuscany, Italy; and olive oil production in Alentejo, Portugal. The paper adopts an adapted relational approach to conceptualise how resilience develops in terms of the ability of producers and their networks to develop new markets, reduce costs and add value. Different types of enacted relations (sets of mutually empowering connections in space and time) are identified, including relations among family members, between farmers, along the commodity chain and with other stakeholders, such as tourism, policy and regional administrations. Using these insights, the paper argues that it is important to shift the focus of agricultural resilience from the producer level to the network level, particularly how network dynamics emerge as relations enacted by diverse actors. These collaborative efforts have the potential to enable primary producers to maintain cultural landscapes, preserve their ecosystems and ensure the farms’ economic survival and by extension help to maintain the socio-ecological resilience of territorial production systems
Water use efficiency across scales: from genes to landscapes
No full textInternational audienceWater scarcity will be one of the main issues of the 21 st century, because of competing needs between civil, industrial, and agriculture use. While agriculture is the largest user of water, its share is bound to decrease as societies develop. Clearly, agriculture needs to become more water efficient. Improving water use efficiency (WUE) at the plant level is important although there is a long way into translating this at the farm/landscape level. As we move up from a cell/organ/plant scale to more integrated scales such as plot, field, farm system, and landscape, other factors need to be considered, including trade-offs, to possibly improve WUE. These include choices of crop variety/species, farm management, landscape design, infrastructure development, ecosystem functions, where human decisions matter. This review is a cross-disciplinary attempt to analyze ways to address WUE at these different scales where metrics of analysis are defined and trade-offs considered. The equations in this perspective paper use similar metrics across scales for an easier connection and are developed to highlight which levers, at different scales, can improve WUE. We also refer to models operating at these different scales to assess WUE. While our entry point is plants and crops, we scale up the analysis of WUE to farm systems and landscapes
Innovative education for sustainable development in peripheral rural areas
No full textInternational audienceThis paper aims to present the results of the Erasmus + RUR'UP project that developed educational tools for scientists, public managers, practitioners, and agricultural advisors living and working in peripheral rural areas. Based on the assessment of the educational needs and gaps for the sustainable development of the EU peripheral rural areas of Greece