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Issue of 2024‒01‒22
39 papers chosen by |
| By: | Ndione, Y. C.; Tall, L.; Sall, S.; Ciss, P. N.; Rousseau, E.; Amarnath, Giriraj; Okem, Andrew |
| Abstract: | Senegal, a country in West Africa and home to over 16 million people is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which interacts with existing environmental and socio-economic challenges. It is a water-scarce country. Decreasing rainfall frequent and intense droughts are exacerbating water-related impacts of climate change with vulnerable communities in rural areas bearing the highest burden of these impacts. Although agriculture is an important contributor to Senegal’s economy, it is largely rain-fed, thus increasing its vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. Against the backdrop of the increasing impacts of climate change, the CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience is setting up a polycentric governance model to enhance resilience against the impacts of climate change in Senegal. The study is part of a broader project titled Building Systemic Resilience Against Climate Variability and Extremes (ClimBeR). ClimBeR comprises four work modules: (1) reducing the risks associated with climate change for agricultural production systems and livelihoods; (2) strengthening the resilience of production systems by recognizing the links between climate, agriculture, security and peace; (3) Developing adaptation tools to inform policy and facilitate investment; (4) Conceptualizing a polycentric and bottom-up governance model. ClimBeR aims to strengthen climate resilience in low- and middle-income countries. This report presents the outcome of a stakeholder workshop held on 11 July 2023 as part of the project implementation. The workshop aimed to inform stakeholders about ClimBeR, share the preliminary results of the mapping exercise which culminated in an inventory of 31 promising, resilient, transformative adaptation interventions in Senegal, and select 3-4 promising, resilient and transformative adaptation interventions in Senegal from a shortlist of 8 interventions. At the end of the workshop, 4 adaptation interventions, including one recommended by the stakeholders outside the 8 preselected interventions were selected. All the selected projects operate across spatial scales with various stakeholders, including households, community members, civil society and non-governmental organisations, and government officials. Three projects focused on food security, while the fourth focused on natural resource management. The next phase of the project entails a detailed mapping of the selected interventions. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Farm Management, Food Security and Poverty |
| Date: | 2023–12–06 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmicp:339149&r=agr |
| By: | Taneja, Garima; Katyaini, S.; Bhattacharjee, Suchiradipta; Chaturvedi, K.; Mitra, Archisman; Verma, Shilp; Bassi, N. |
| Abstract: | Under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS), International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Council for Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) jointly organized a National Stakeholder Workshop on “Policy Coherence for Food, Land, and Water” in India on 16th June 2023 at India Habitat Center in New Delhi. Guided by NITI Aayog, an apex public policy think tank of the Government of India, IWMI and CEEW researched the policy landscape at the national level in the food, land, and water (FLW) sectors, shortlisting seven central government schemes to understand ways to strengthen policy coherence and impact. The workshop was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, NITI Aayog and 17 government and civil society organizations working in the food, land, and water sectors. Under the able guidance of Debashree Mukherjee (Special Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti) and Avinash Mishra (Advisor, NITI Aayog), the participants discussed the study’s key recommendations, existing institutional mechanisms to catalyze coherence, harnessing synergies, and balancing trade-offs across the food, land, and water sectors. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Environmental Economics and Policy, Food Security and Poverty, International Development |
| Date: | 2024–01–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmicp:339135&r=agr |
| By: | Sabyasachi Das (Ashoka University); Souvik Dutta (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi) |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the consequence of decentralization in the management of canal irrigation for spatial allocation of water and agricultural performance. Under centralized management, farmers closer to the canal tend to over-extract water, resulting in spatial mis-allocation. We test whether decentralization can improve spatial allocation of water by exploiting the staggered constitution of locally elected canal management bodies (“Pani Panchayats†) in the state of Orissa, India, that decentralized its canal management. Using survey data and a heterogeneous treatment effect estimation strategy using farmer level fixed effects, we show that farming plots farther away from the canal received less water under centralized system, but longer exposure to decentralization significantly reduces spatial mis-allocation. Consequently, agricultural revenue and wealth (landholding) improve more for those farmers. We find suggestive evidence that distant farmers’ ability to complain to local representatives is an important mechanism explaining our results. |
| Keywords: | Pani Panchayats; local governance; natural resource management |
| Date: | 2023–01–30 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ash:wpaper:91&r=agr |
| By: | Bodach, Susanne; Athukorala, Aruni Narmada; Wickramaarachchi, Hasintha |
| Abstract: | Food rescue has emerged as a promising approach to address the interrelated issues of food insecurity and food waste. According to the food waste hierarchy, the next best strategy after food waste prevention is to donate surplus food for human consumption. However, while some countries have well-established networks of charities and government support to promote surplus food donation and food rescue in most developing countries is often less structured and smaller in scale. To gain insights into the current landscape of food rescue, this study thoroughly examined existing food rescue operations and systems, mainly from the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and the Philippines. The study also analysed several countries' food rescue policy environments to understand how an enabling environment can be created. A particular focus was set on food safety being a critical consideration when rescuing and donating surplus food. Simplified food safety guidelines, staff training, and adequate storage and transportation facilities are crucial to food safety. Effective partnerships between food rescue organizations, food businesses, government agencies, and other stakeholders are also critical to the success of food rescue efforts. The study found a need to develop such partnerships in developing countries, where they may be less established than in the Global North. To facilitate the development of an enabling environment for food rescue in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the study developed a set of templates, including relevant food safety guidelines, partnership contracts, and policy templates. These resources can serve as valuable tools for stakeholders in LMICs to promote and enhance food rescue efforts that can help address food insecurity and reduce food waste. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Food Security and Poverty, International Development |
| Date: | 2023–09–20 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmicp:339143&r=agr |
| By: | Marie Lassalas (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Hervé Guyomard (SDAR Bretagne Normandie - Services déconcentrés d'appui à la recherche Bretagne-Normandie - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Cécile Détang-Dessendre (CESAER - Centre d'Economie et de Sociologie Rurales Appliquées à l'Agriculture et aux Espaces Ruraux - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Dijon - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Vincent Chatellier (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Pierre P. Dupraz (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement) |
| Abstract: | This paper assesses the environmental ambition of the implementation of the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy in France. Since conditionality and agri-environment-climate measures are marginally improved relative to the previous policy, attention is focused on the new environmental instrument of the eco-scheme. Results suggest low environmental progress since almost all French farms would reach the standard level of the scheme by one of the three access paths and 85% of them would reach the superior level with unchanged farming practices. The percentage of farms at the superior level would be lower for farms specialized in annual crops than for cattle farms. We also show that the premium difference of €20 per hectare between the standard and superior level is probably insufficient for farms specialized in cereals, oilseeds and protein crops to offset the additional cost of the change in farm practices required to move from the standard to the superior level. |
| Abstract: | Cet article évalue l'ambition environnementale de la mise en œuvre de la Politique agricole commune (PAC) en France sur la période 2023-2027. La conditionnalité et les mesures agro-environnementales et climatiques étant marginalement améliorées par rapport à la politique précédente, l'attention est portée ici sur le nouvel instrument environnemental qu'est l'éco-régime. Les résultats suggèrent de faibles progrès en matière d'environnement, puisque la quasi-totalité des exploitations françaises atteindraient le niveau standard du régime par l'une des trois voies d'accès et que 85 % d'entre elles atteindraient le niveau supérieur à pratiques agricoles inchangées. Le pourcentage d'exploitations atteignant le niveau supérieur serait plus faible pour les exploitations spécialisées dans les cultures annuelles que pour les exploitations bovines. Nous montrons également que la différence de prime de 20 euros par hectare entre le niveau standard et le niveau supérieur est insuffisante pour compenser le coût supplémentaire (pour les exploitations spécialisées en céréales, oléagineux et protéagineux) du changement de pratiques agricoles nécessaire pour passer du niveau standard au niveau supérieur. |
| Keywords: | Common Agricultural Policy, France, Eco-scheme, Environment, Farms, FADN, Politique agricole commune, Eco-régime, Environnement, Exploitations agricoles, RICA |
| Date: | 2023–12–14 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04353356&r=agr |
| By: | SOLANO HERMOSILLA Gloria (European Commission - JRC); ANTONIOLI Federico (European Commission - JRC); CIAIAN Pavel (European Commission - JRC); PINEDO GIL Julia; FERNÁNDEZ CASAL Laura |
| Abstract: | The European Green Deal and its farm-to-fork (F2F) strategy have made sustainability in the food system an EU policy priority. It aims to help the EU’s current food system transition towards a fairer, healthier and environmentally friendlier one while maintaining its economic viability. This report seeks to provide a comparative empirical assessment of sustainability-enhancing initiatives adopted by private operators in the EU food chain. The assessment is based on data collected through semi-structured interviews with 37 representatives from food chain operators, associations, and related organizations. In total, 314 sustainability initiatives were identified, highlighting operators' efforts to promote more sustainable food production and consumption processes. These initiatives primarily emphasize the economic dimension, followed by the environmental aspect, while the social/health dimension receives comparatively less attention. The results also indicate that market demand and supply requirements are the primary drivers for adopting sustainability initiatives. Conversely, the main barriers to adoption include the lack of recognition of sustainability efforts by consumers, insufficient public support, and unclear policies regarding sustainability. To foster the adoption of sustainability initiatives, respondents identified the need for increased incentives, funding for enhanced sustainable solutions, and government technical support as crucial catalysts. |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc129894&r=agr |
| By: | Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Minh, Thai Thi; Schmitter, Petra |
| Abstract: | Achieving gender equality in irrigation can result in greater production, income, and job opportunities for both men and women smallholder farmers from diverse social groups, while building climate resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ethiopia, national irrigation agencies, donors, and researchers have been assisting project implementers to mainstream gender issues into the planning and implementation of irrigation programs. However, although efforts to close gender gaps in irrigation have been increasing, little is known about how interactions among institutions at different scales may determine the success of gender-mainstreaming strategies. This study presents a qualitative analysis of how the interaction of institutions at multiple levels can shape the success of gender-mainstreaming strategies. Specifically, the study analyzed how institutions' rules, roles, and capacities at state, market, community, and household levels shaped strategies in Ethiopia's nine small-scale and micro irrigation development projects. The findings show that ‘rule-based’ strategies adopted by small, scheme-based irrigation projects emphasize policies and rules for equal rights and opportunities for equal participation in individuals' and institutions' decision-making and capacity development. ‘Role-based’ strategies adopted by projects promoting small-scale and micro irrigation technologies focus on challenging social norms to address the imbalance of power and workloads by developing the capacity of all stakeholders. Both strategies focus on women and use participatory approaches to ensure gender equality. Negative stereotypes about women from families, communities, and the private sector often make it difficult for gender mainstreaming to succeed. Furthermore, institutional biases and limited capacities reproduce gender inequality by reinforcing stereotypical gender norms. Transformative gender mainstreaming strategies are critical to holistic approaches that facilitate change at different scales through broad-based partnerships between actors. It calls for 1) enacting policy, creating an institutional environment, and developing governance mechanisms for mainstreaming gender; 2) enhancing the accountability system and adoption of gender-transformative approaches to involve more women farmers in designing, planning, and management; 3) creating a supportive institutional environment at market, community and household level that helps women farmers invest in irrigation; and 4) applying an intersectional lens in gender analysis and mainstreaming. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Agricultural and Food Policy, Consumer/Household Economics, International Development |
| Date: | 2023–12–07 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmirr:339146&r=agr |
| By: | Vincent Chatellier (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement) |
| Abstract: | Based on statistical data produced by several competent organizations, this article discusses, first, the evolution of sales of organic food products and the weight they represent in the overall food market. Representing 6.3% of the French food market in 2021 compared to 3.2% in 2015, organic products have enjoyed strong growth in recent years. Since 2021, however, the market has been facing many difficulties, mainly due to inflation, which is leading consumers to make new trade-offs in their purchasing actions. In a second step, this article focuses on French organic animal products, which will represent a little less than a quarter of organic food purchases in 2021. Organic livestock products are marketed for the most part through mass distribution channels and are not very concerned by foreign trade. Thus, contrary to other organic sectors (including fruit and vegetables), domestic consumption is almost exclusively assured by products from the national market. If the consumption of organic animal products has developed, at least until very recently (2021), there is however strong competition with other signs and quality labels (Label Rouge, AOP, IGP, CCP, etc.). In France, the share of organic production in total agricultural production (expressed in tonnage) is increasing, but it varies according to the sector. Eggs rank first on this criterion (15.4% of national production), ahead of dairy products (5.2% of cow's milk collection) and, further behind, meats, particularly pork and poultry (between 1% and 2% of slaughterings). |
| Abstract: | Basé sur une valorisation de données statistiques issues de différentes organisations compétentes, cet article discute, dans un premier temps, de l'évolution des ventes de produits alimentaires issus de l'agriculture biologique et du poids que celles-ci représentent dans le marché alimentaire global. En représentant 6, 3 % du marché alimentaire français en 2021 contre 3, 2 % en 2015, les produits bio ont bénéficié d'une forte croissance au cours des années récentes. Depuis 2021, cependant, le marché fait face à de nombreuses difficultés, en raison principalement de l'inflation qui amène les consommateurs à faire de nouveaux arbitrages dans leurs actes d'achat. Dans un second temps, cet article se focalise sur les produits animaux bio français, lesquels représentent un peu moins du quart des achats alimentaires bio en 2021. Les produits animaux bio sont commercialisés pour une grande part par le canal de la grande distribution et sont peu concernés par les échanges extérieurs. Ainsi contrairement à d'autres filières bio (dont les fruits et légumes), la consommation intérieure demeure quasi exclusivement assurée par des produits issus du marché national. Si la consommation de produits animaux bio s'est développée, du moins jusqu'à une période très récente (2021), une forte concurrence existe cependant avec les autres signes et mentions de qualité (Label Rouge, AOP, IGP, CCP, etc.). En France, la part du bio dans la production agricole totale (exprimée en tonnage) augmente, mais elle varie selon les filières. Les oeufs occupent le premier rang sur ce critère (15, 4 % de la production nationale), devant les produits laitiers (5, 2% de la collecte de lait de vache) et, plus loin derrière, les viandes, notamment celles de porc et de volailles (entre 1 % et 2 % des abattages). |
| Keywords: | Organic farming, Animal production, Agricultural markets, Farms, France, Agriculture biologique, Productions animales, Marchés agricoles, Exploitations agricoles |
| Date: | 2023–12–14 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04353443&r=agr |
| By: | Kossi Messanh Agbekponou (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Ilaria Fusacchia (ROMA TRE - Università degli Studi Roma Tre = Roma Tre University) |
| Abstract: | Value creation forms the basis for the construction of global value chains (GVCs) and has received significant scholarly attention, yet the issue of value capture or power distribution along supply chains, "within" industries, is still unresolved. A recent framework of property rights (Antràs and Chor, 2013; Alfaro et al., 2019) highlights how final firms exert power over their suppliers to optimally organize their sequential production process. In such an environment, how can suppliers act strategically to counterbalance the power of the final firm? We contribute, theoretically and empirically, to a better understanding of the extent to which the division of surplus in the agri-food sector is affected by suppliers' positioning in GVCs. We argue that: (1) further upstream position of exports and further downstream position of imports, and consequently specialization of the production process along agri-food GVCs increase the bargaining power of suppliers; (2) these effects are more pronounced in more upstream position of suppliers production process in GVCs; (3) suppliers that specialize in the most downstream stages increase their bargaining power by importing further upstream and exporting further downstream, and thus performing more stages in GVCs; and (4) the mechanism is that the effects observed on surplus, whether in terms of upstream or downstream position of the production process, are mainly due to the upgrading of the product mix. Using the matched French Customs-AMADEUS 2002-2017 data, we build on the bilateral stochastic frontier model to measure the two-sided division of surplus of upstream/midstream suppliers and their export destination markets. We link this dataset to the U.S. inputoutput table converted to the NACE Rev.2 level, which identifies agri-food industries at a very detailed level, and compute upstreamness indicators for each industry and firms' exports and imports, following recent approaches in the literature. Our hypotheses (1), (2) and (4) are strongly supported, while hypothesis (3) is only weakly supported. |
| Keywords: | Bargaining, Division of surplus, Global value chains, Property rights theory, Upstreamness, Firm boundaries, Agri-food industry |
| Date: | 2023–12–10 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04321670&r=agr |
| By: | SOLANO HERMOSILLA Gloria; ANTONIOLI Federico (European Commission - JRC); CIAIAN Pavel (European Commission - JRC); PINEDO GIL Julia; FERNANDEZ CASAL Laura |
| Abstract: | The European Green Deal and its farm-to-fork strategy have made food system sustainability an EU policy priority, with the aim of making the EU’s current food system fairer, healthier and more environmentally friendly. Notably, the farm-to-fork strategy highlights action areas for food supply chain operators, which give rise to both opportunities and challenges. Innovation in sustainability-enhancing products and practices is playing an increasingly important role in this transition to a sustainable food system; such innovation creates value for both companies and society and gives companies a competitive advantage. However, there is limited information on operator-level sustainability initiatives across the food supply chain. Importantly, to understand how regulations can effectively support this transition, policymakers must understand the drivers of and barriers to innovative sustainability initiatives. They must also be aware of how these initiatives work in practice and the expected implications and trade-offs in terms of the economic, social and environmental sustainability dimensions. This report attempts to bring together evidence on and provide a comparative assessment of sustainability innovation and innovative initiatives adopted by private operators in the EU food supply chain. The report’s analyses are based on microdata collected through an online survey of 426 representatives of EU food chain operators, industry associations and other related organisations. |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc133931&r=agr |
| By: | Vincent Chatellier (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Thierry Pouch (Chambres d’agriculture France - Paris, URCA - Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne) |
| Abstract: | World trade in agricultural and agri-food products has been growing steadily for several decades under the influence of increasing food demand, particularly in Asia and Africa, and an unequal territorial distribution of agronomic and productive potential. With a trade balance of 30.6 billion euros in 2022, the European Union (EU-27) has become a major player in this trade. Using information from two databases (Baci and Comext), this article presents an analysis of the main trade dynamics observed in this sector over a 20-year period (2000 to 2021). |
| Abstract: | Le commerce mondial des produits agricoles et agroalimentaires connait un développement soutenu depuis plusieurs décennies sous l'influence d'une demande alimentaire en croissance, notamment en Asie et en Afrique, et d'une répartition territoriale inégale des potentiels agronomiques et productifs. Avec un solde commercial de 30, 6 milliards d'euros en 2022, l'Union européenne (UE-27) est devenue un acteur majeur de ce commerce. En utilisant les informations issues de deux bases de données (Baci et Comext), cet article présente une analyse des principales dynamiques commerciales observées dans ce secteur sur une période de 20 ans (2000 à 2021). |
| Keywords: | Agri-food trade, Competitiveness, European Union, France, Commerce agroalimentaire, Compétitivité, Union européenne |
| Date: | 2023–12–14 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04353405&r=agr |
| By: | Buisson, Marie-Charlotte; Mitra, Archisman; Osmani, Z.; Habib, A.; Mukherji, Aditi |
| Keywords: | Agricultural Finance, Consumer/Household Economics, Crop Production/Industries, Environmental Economics and Policy, Farm Management, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy, Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession |
| Date: | 2023–03–17 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmirp:339130&r=agr |
| By: | Sharvari Patil (Department of Agri Business Management, MIMA Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India); Nikhil Aklade (Department of Agri Business Management, MIMA Institute of Management, Pune, Maharashtra, India); Ashish Ashok Uikey (Symbiosis International University) |
| Abstract: | The agricultural sector, especially in the realm of vegetable supply chains, has undergone a substantial transformation through the integration of digital tools. This review paper investigates the profound impact of cutting-edge technologies on agriculture, focusing on their implementation within the vegetable value chain. It covers in-depth analyses of various technological advancements such as big data analytics, RFID tags, IoT devices, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence. The exploration includes a detailed examination of Ninjacart, a leading agricultural technology platform, as a case study exemplifying the practical application of these technologies. These innovations have revolutionized inventory management, ranging from predictive analytics for crop yield estimation to the utilization of RFID tags for real-time tracking. IoT devices have played a pivotal role in monitoring crop health and optimizing resource allocation, while blockchain technology ensures transparency and reliability in the supply chain. Moreover, AI-powered solutions have efficiently organized transportation routes and addressed complexities within the supply chain, significantly reducing food wastage. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of how digital technologies have reshaped the vegetable value chain, using the Ninjacart case study to highlight the tangible impact and practical implications of these advancements in real-world scenarios. |
| Keywords: | Value Chain, Vegetable Supply Chain, Big Data, Block Chain, IoT, RFID |
| Date: | 2023–12–14 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04346189&r=agr |
| By: | Ambler, Kate; Bloem, Jeffrey R.; de Brauw, Alan; Islam, Saiful; Wagner, Julia |
| Abstract: | Agri-food value chains are a crucial element of food systems and local economies around the world. Existing estimates show that intermediary agri-food value chain actors—the operating enterprises that transport and transform food from the farmgate to retailers—account for 60 to 75 percent of value-added produced by the entire agricultural sector of an economy. |
| Keywords: | agrifood systems; digital technology; access to finance; value chains; economic activities; value added; agricultural sector; BANGLADESH; SOUTH ASIA; ASIA |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:prnote:137050&r=agr |
| By: | Leger Marketing Inc. |
| Abstract: | AAFC has been conducting the Strategic Issues Survey, a survey of producers, since 2007. The research is designed to provide insight into the views of producers on current agricultural issues in Canada and on priorities and policies that affect the agriculture and agri-food sector. |
| Keywords: | Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies |
| Date: | 2022–03–21 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:cpaper:339009&r=agr |
| By: | Piñeiro, Valeria; Piñeiro, Martín; Bianchi, Eduardo; Elverdin, Pablo; Illescas, Nelson; Papendieck, Sabine; Pascuzzi, Nieves; Rodriguez, Augustín Tejeda |
| Abstract: | Food production includes a complex and varied set of agricultural and nonagricultural activities, involving a growing number of sectors and actors that influence the way food is produced, processed, distributed, and consumed. Recently, and especially after the 2021 United Nation Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), it has been proposed that this conglomerate of activities and socioeconomic actors be jointly identified as food systems. National food systems, which exist in each country, are interrelated through trade and other factors with regional food systems and finally with the global food system. The concept of food systems has been adopted as a useful tool for understanding the multiple and complex interrelations between different production, distribution, and trade partners and for adjusting policy analysis and design to this complex world. The discussions and documentation prepared during the UNFSS process brought to public attention not only the utility and complexity of this concept but also some of the shortcomings of current food production practices. The summit also highlighted an urgent need to establish processes for identifying such shortcomings, their relative importance, and possible measures that would lead to the transformation of national food systems and the global food system. |
| Keywords: | food production; agriculture; food systems; trade; agrifood systems; BRAZIL; CHILE; PARAGUAY; URUGUAY; ARGENTINA; LATIN AMERICA; SOUTH AMERICA |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:lacwps:30&r=agr |
| By: | Samuele Centorrino; Maria P\'erez-Urdiales; Boris Bravo-Ureta; Alan J. Wall |
| Abstract: | Improving the productivity of the agricultural sector is part of one of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. To this end, many international organizations have funded training and technology transfer programs that aim to promote productivity and income growth, fight poverty and enhance food security among smallholder farmers in developing countries. Stochastic production frontier analysis can be a useful tool when evaluating the effectiveness of these programs. However, accounting for treatment endogeneity, often intrinsic to these interventions, only recently has received any attention in the stochastic frontier literature. In this work, we extend the classical maximum likelihood estimation of stochastic production frontier models by allowing both the production frontier and inefficiency to depend on a potentially endogenous binary treatment. We use instrumental variables to define an assignment mechanism for the treatment, and we explicitly model the density of the first and second-stage composite error terms. We provide empirical evidence of the importance of controlling for endogeneity in this setting using farm-level data from a soil conservation program in El Salvador. |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2312.13939&r=agr |
| By: | Charlotte Emlinger (CEPII - Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales - Centre d'analyse stratégique); Karine Latouche (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement) |
| Abstract: | This article deals with the effects of firms' quality policies on export performance. We rely on the presence of quality management personnel to assess the level of commitment of firms on issues related to reliability and safety of products, using French administrative employee-firm-level data. We merge these data with French customs data providing the value and quantity of exports, for each firm, by product and destination. We show that firms with quality management employees have a better markets penetration and export higher volumes, especially on markets with high standards requirement (higher number of sanitary and phytosanitary or technical measures). Overall, our paper highlights the role of "quality investment" of agri-food firms in export performance, underlining that product quality is not limited to product differentiation perceived by final consumers. Product traceability and reliability is an essential factor in firms' competitiveness, especially in the perspective of the global value chains. |
| Keywords: | Non-tariff-Measures, Quality management, Export competitiveness |
| Date: | 2023–12–14 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04330744&r=agr |
| By: | Jayathilake, Nilanthi; Aheeyar, Mohamed; Drechsel, Pay; Bucatariu, C. |
| Abstract: | Currently, in Sri Lanka, strategies to address FW prevention and reduction are being considered by different state and non-state stakeholders. However, in the current scenario, solutions for FW are mostly addressing (bio-)waste management. Quantifying FW is of paramount importance in understanding the magnitude and socio-economic as well as environmental impacts of the problem. A good understanding of the availability and quality of FW data is a prerequisite for tracking progress on reduction targets, analyzing environmental impacts, and exploring mitigation strategies for FLW (Xue et al., 2019). FW quantification aims at creating a robust evidence base for developing strategies, action plans, and policies towards FW prevention, reduction, and management as well as guide prioritization of actions, evaluation of solutions, and monitoring progress (CEC, 2019). |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Consumer/Household Economics, Environmental Economics and Policy, International Development, Marketing |
| Date: | 2023–07–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmirp:339134&r=agr |
| By: | Anbacha, A.; Mapedza, Everisto; Joshi, Deepa; Nigussie, Likimyelesh; Puskur, R.; Nchanji, E.; Mukhopadhyay, P.; Nortje, Karen; Enokenwa Baa, Ojongetakah; Jacobs-Mata, Inga; Zewde, Y.; Ketema, D.; Roothaert, R.; Lutomia, C.; Gartaula, H. N. |
| Abstract: | A stakeholder consultation workshop was conducted by the CGIAR Initiatives on Diversification in East and Southern Africa (Ukama Ustawi) and Gender Equality on 31 January 2023 at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The workshop aimed to identify and address barriers that limit participation of women and youth and how these are addressed in an ongoing "Veggies for People and Planet" program at the World Vegetable Center. The workshop also sought to investigate existing opportunities and recommend possible integrated solutions for more equitable and inclusive value chain development. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Agricultural Finance, Farm Management, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2023–09–15 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iwmicp:339140&r=agr |
| By: | Thomas Fellmann (European Commission - JRC); Federico Antonioli (European Commission - JRC); Edoardo Baldoni (European Commission - JRC); Ana Luisa Barbosa (European Commission - JRC); Jesús Barreiro-Hurle (European Commission - JRC); Caetano Beber (European Commission - JRC); Ole Boysen (European Commission - JRC); Pavel Ciaian (European Commission - JRC); Beyhan de Jong (European Commission - JRC); Christian Elleby (European Commission - JRC); Beatrice Farkas (European Commission - JRC); Emanuele Ferrari (European Commission - JRC); Patricia Gurria (European Commission - JRC); Jordan Hristov (European Commission - JRC); Ancuta Isbasoiu (European Commission - JRC); Ana Klinnert (European Commission - JRC); Dimitrios Kremmydas (European Commission - JRC); Robert M’barek (European Commission - JRC); Victor Nechifor (European Commission - JRC); Kjersti Nes (European Commission - JRC); Ignacio Pérez Domínguez (European Commission - JRC); Simone Pieralli (European Commission - JRC); Dolores Rey Vicario (European Commission - JRC); Bartlomiej Rokicki (European Commission - JRC); Kevin Schneider (European Commission - JRC); Antti Simola (European Commission - JRC); Pascal Tillie (European Commission - JRC); Juan Tur Cardona (European Commission - JRC); Franz Weiss (European Commission - JRC); Giampiero Genovese (European Commission - JRC) |
| Abstract: | The Integrated Modelling Platform for Agro-economic Commodity and Policy Analysis (iMAP) provides in-house policy support to the European Commission by assessing a wide range of policies and topics related to sustainable food systems (SFS). Substantially supported by DG AGRI, iMAP is constantly further developed to meet evolving policy needs. Although many developments are ongoing, this report outlines iMAP’s enhanced analytical capacity to capture the multidimensional aspects of SFS and assess policy impacts. Considerable progress has been made in capturing production and environmental aspects of policies and strategies, particularly those related to the European Green Deal (EGD). Significant developments have been achieved in integrating biophysical models, other sector-specific models, and satellite imagery data into iMAP’s analytical framework. However, comprehensive modelling of environmental aspects of farming practices remains challenging due to the complex interplay of biological and agronomic factors, coupled with data limitations. Limited data on specific aspects of consumer behaviour also remains a constraint for comprehensive assessments. The report shows that iMAP, along with interdisciplinary collaboration and tool integration, provides a suitable framework for assessing EGD- related policies. However, the report also highlights general uncertainties, scientific knowledge gaps, and data constraints that limit a full assessment of all aspects of the transition towards more SFS. |
| Keywords: | Agro-economic-environmental modelling, Green Deal, Food Systems |
| JEL: | Q1 C6 |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc135313&r=agr |
| By: | Environics Research |
| Abstract: | This public opinion research report presents the results of a survey conducted by Environics Research on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The research was conducted from February to March 2022. The food and beverage processing industry is the second largest manufacturing industry in Canada and is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) key stakeholder groups. Overall, this sector accounts for 2 percent of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), providing employment to almost 250, 000 Canadians. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2022–03–29 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:cpaper:339026&r=agr |
| By: | Davide Rizzo (UniLaSalle, INTERACT - Innovation, Territoire, Agriculture et Agro-industrie, Connaissance et Technologie - UniLaSalle); Fatma Fourati-Jamoussi (UniLaSalle, INTERACT - Innovation, Territoire, Agriculture et Agro-industrie, Connaissance et Technologie - UniLaSalle); Lucian Ceapraz (UniLaSalle, INTERACT - Innovation, Territoire, Agriculture et Agro-industrie, Connaissance et Technologie - UniLaSalle); Mariia Ostapchuk (UniLaSalle, INTERACT - Innovation, Territoire, Agriculture et Agro-industrie, Connaissance et Technologie - UniLaSalle); Hanitra Randrianasolo (UniLaSalle, INTERACT - Innovation, Territoire, Agriculture et Agro-industrie, Connaissance et Technologie - UniLaSalle); Anne Combaud (UniLaSalle, INTERACT - Innovation, Territoire, Agriculture et Agro-industrie, Connaissance et Technologie - UniLaSalle); Michel J.-F. Dubois (UniLaSalle, INTERACT - Innovation, Territoire, Agriculture et Agro-industrie, Connaissance et Technologie - UniLaSalle) |
| Abstract: | The paper explores novel connections between human and technology-driven innovation in a French agritech cluster. It focuses on the whole system innovation and addresses specifically the impact of digitalisation related to precision agriculture deployment. The cluster under investigation has been settled by the Beauvaisis municipalities' agglomeration. It comprises interactions between local authorities, firms and knowledge institutions. The analysis covers various perspectives of the stakeholders' interactions and the role of intermediary actors and introduces the concept of the floating prescriber. The early results and the following analyses will contribute to highlighting the way an ecosystem (a cluster) is developed around the issue of digital technologies and sustainable agriculture. |
| Keywords: | Agriculture, Technologie, Innovations soutenables |
| Date: | 2023–05–04 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04295987&r=agr |
| By: | RUSSO Carlo; SANSONE Marcello; COLAMATTEO Annarita; PAGNANELLI Maria Anna |
| Abstract: | This report presents the results from an extensive review of economic and managerial literature about mandatory and voluntary sustainability standards. The review addresses the study question: “Do mandatory standards or voluntary standards do better job in stimulating the transition to sustainable agri-food system?”. A bibliometric review identified four main branches in the academic literature on sustainability standards: Fairness and farmer welfare, Governance, Management and Consumption. The review of the most cited scientific articles in each branch concluded that sustainability standards can promote the transition toward a more sustainable food system, provide profit opportunity for farmers, improve vertical coordination, but they can be used to increase large firms’ bargaining power. The survey found also that the comparison between mandatory and voluntary sustainability standards is not one of the most debated topics in the literature. To address the research question, an illustrative model was developed to extend the conclusions from industrial organization literature on safety and quality standards to sustainability standards. If the main objective of the policy action is helping efficient firms to be even more sustainable, voluntary standards may be preferable. Instead, if the main objective is to lead all firms (and the least efficient ones in particular) to ensure at least a minimum level of sustainability, mandatory standards may be preferable. |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:iptwpa:jrc130619&r=agr |
| By: | Billy A. Ferguson; Paul Milgrom |
| Abstract: | Many proposed surface water transfers undergo a series of regulatory reviews designed to mitigate hydrological and economic externalities. While these reviews help limit externalities, they impose substantial transaction costs that also limit trade. To promote a well-functioning market for surface water in California, we describe how a new kind of water right and related regulatory practices can balance the trade-off between externalities and transaction costs, and how a Water Incentive Auction can incentivize a sufficient number of current rights holders to swap their old rights for the new ones. The Water Incentive Auction adapts lessons learned from the US government’s successful Broadcast Incentive Auction. |
| JEL: | D23 |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:32010&r=agr |
| By: | Héloïse Berkowitz (LEST - Laboratoire d'Economie et de Sociologie du Travail - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, AMU - Aix Marseille Université); Mathias Guérineau (LEMNA - Laboratoire d'économie et de management de Nantes Atlantique - IMT Atlantique - IMT Atlantique - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] - Nantes Univ - IAE Nantes - Nantes Université - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises - Nantes - Nantes Université - pôle Sociétés - Nantes Univ - Nantes Université - IUML - FR 3473 Institut universitaire Mer et Littoral - UM - Le Mans Université - UA - Université d'Angers - UBS - Université de Bretagne Sud - IFREMER - Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - Nantes Université - pôle Sciences et technologie - Nantes Univ - Nantes Université - Nantes Univ - ECN - École Centrale de Nantes - Nantes Univ - Nantes Université, i3-CRG - Centre de recherche en gestion i3 - X - École polytechnique - IP Paris - Institut Polytechnique de Paris - I3 - Institut interdisciplinaire de l’innovation - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique); Gaëlle Petit (ARENES - Arènes: politique, santé publique, environnement, médias - UR - Université de Rennes - Institut d'Études Politiques [IEP] - Rennes - EHESP - École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique [EHESP] - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Abstract: | As a blind spot in the transition, Life, in the sense of animal and plant species, landscapes and natural processes connected to the biosphere, raises specific and complex evaluation challenges. In this article, we propose a theoretical and evaluative framework for integrating the living world in transitions. By adopting a pragmatic environmental ethics approach, we discuss four major trajectories: technological-industrial, systemic rupture, regeneration and epistemic rupture. |
| Abstract: | Angle mort de la transition, le vivant au sens d'espèces animales et végétales, de paysages et de processus naturels liés à la biosphère, pose des enjeux spécifiques et complexes d'évaluation. Dans cet article, nous proposons un cadre théorique et évaluatif permettant d'intégrer le vivant dans les transitions. En adoptant une démarche d'éthique environnementale pragmatiste, nous discutons quatre trajectoires de transition : technologico-industrielle, de rupture systémique, de régénération et de rupture épistémique. |
| Keywords: | ecological and social transition, value, living, food system, meat industry, sustainability transitions, Transition écologique et sociale, Valeur, vivant, système alimentaire, filière viande |
| Date: | 2023–11–20 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04361332&r=agr |
| By: | Pr Abdelbaki Noureddine (ENCGK - ENCG University Ibn Tofail of Kenitra, Morocco); Outellou Soumaya (ENCGK - ENCG University Ibn Tofail of Kenitra, Morocco); Driyasse Saleh (ENCGK - ENCG University Ibn Tofail of Kenitra, Morocco); Abid Fatiha (ENCGK - ENCG University Ibn Tofail of Kenitra, Morocco); Sabhi Rajae (ENCGK - ENCG University Ibn Tofail of Kenitra, Morocco); Abderrahim Oiskhine (ENCGK - ENCG University Ibn Tofail of Kenitra, Morocco) |
| Abstract: | This article highlights the importance of adopting a holistic approach In the analysis of food behavior within territorialized food systems. These systems, focused on geographical proximity, play a growing role in promoting local and sustainable food. The study explores the various factors that influence food choices, ranging from cultural traditions to environmental considerations. It also highlights the complex interaction between actors in the system, such as producers, distributors and consumers, and underlines the importance of adapted food policies. By adopting a holistic perspective, the article offers a comprehensive vision of the issues related to food behavior in these systems, thus offering innovative perspectives for a more balanced and environmentally-friendly diet at the local level. |
| Abstract: | Cet article met en lumière l'importance d'adopter une approche holistique dans l'analyse du comportement alimentaire au sein des systèmes alimentaires territorialisés. Ces systèmes, axés sur la proximité géographique, jouent un rôle croissant dans la promotion de l'alimentation locale et durable. L'étude explore les divers facteurs qui influent sur les choix alimentaires, allant des traditions culturelles aux considérations environnementales. Elle met également en avant l'interaction complexe entre les acteurs du système, tels que les producteurs, les distributeurs et les consommateurs, et souligne l'importance des politiques alimentaires adaptées. En adoptant une perspective holistique, l'article propose une vision complète des enjeux liés au comportement alimentaire dans ces systèmes, offrant ainsi des perspectives innovantes pour une alimentation plus équilibrée et respectueuse de l'environnement au niveau local. |
| Keywords: | Eating behavior, food system, localized food system, holistic approach. |
| Date: | 2023–11–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04333885&r=agr |
| By: | Océane Biabiany (ASSET - Agroécologie, génétique et systèmes d’élevage tropicaux - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Eduardo Chia (UMR Innovation - Innovation et Développement dans l'Agriculture et l'Alimentation - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Jean-Luc Gourdine (ASSET - Agroécologie, génétique et systèmes d’élevage tropicaux - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Nathalie Mandonnet (ASSET - Agroécologie, génétique et systèmes d’élevage tropicaux - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement) |
| Abstract: | A partir de deux projets de recherche-intervention en Guadeloupe pour la conception de systèmes de production agroécologiques, nous interrogeons les rôles du territoire, et particulièrement de l'insularité, pour la souveraineté alimentaire. Nous prenons le parti d'observer les traductions et les proximités qui opèrent, pour explorer la dimension de la gouvernance territoriale. Nous ouvrons la discussion sur la nécessité d'une perspective décoloniale sur ces questions. |
| Keywords: | traduction, proximité, gouvernance alimentaire, transition agroécologique, co-conception, insularité, Guadeloupe, décolonialité |
| Date: | 2023–10–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04332470&r=agr |
| By: | Camille Eslan (FFE - Fédération Française d'Equitation, La Jumenterie du Pin [IFCE] - IFCE - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation [Saumur] - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement) |
| Date: | 2023–12–08 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04344791&r=agr |
| By: | Sota Takagi; Yusuke Numazawa; Kentaro Katsube; Wataru Omukai; Miki Saijo; Takumi Ohashi |
| Abstract: | In the context of the urgent need to establish sustainable food systems, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), in which consumers share risks with producers, has gained increasing attention. Understanding the factors that influence consumer participation in CSA is crucial, yet the complete picture and interrelations of these factors remain unclear in existing studies. This research adopts a scoping review and the KJ method to elucidate the factors influencing consumer participation in CSA and to theorize the consumer participation. In particular, we focus on the dynamics of individual decision-making for participation, under the premise that individuals are embedded in socio-cultural environments. We examine the decision-making process based on the seesaw of expected gains and losses from participation, along with the reflexivity to the individual and the process of updating decision-making post-participation. Our study highlights how individual decision-making for participation is influenced by relationships with others within the embedded socio-cultural environment, as well as by attachment and connection to the community. It also shows that discrepancies between expectations and experiences post-participation, and the transformation of the social capital, promote the updating of decision-making processes. Although there are limitations, the insights gained from this study offer profound implications for stakeholders and provide valuable insights for more sustainable and efficient CSA practices. This research establishes a robust foundation for future studies on CSA. |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2312.17529&r=agr |
| By: | Ashish Ashish Ashok Uikey (Symbiosis International University); Ruturaj Baber (Symbiosis International University) |
| Abstract: | This study attempts to examine the impact of green brand trust and self-brand connection on green brand loyalty, with green perceived value and green transparency as antecedents. The responses were collected from and users of electric vehicles, and the proposed hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) through SmartPLS 4. The study found that green brand trust had a significant positive impact on green brand loyalty, while the relationship between self-brand connection and green brand loyalty significant but weak. The study highlighted the importance of green perceived value as an antecedent for self-brand connection and green brand trust, which was more significant than green transparency. The study offers insights to practitioners enhancing their knowledge on formation of customer, allowing them to develop effective marketing strategies. The study recommends that companies emphasize transparency in their marketing approaches and address green challenges related to their products' environmental value. Furthermore, the study suggests that green brand loyalty may be achieved through green transparency and green perceived value, which are crucial for establishing green brand trust. |
| Keywords: | Green Marketing Green Transparency Green Brand Trust Self-brand Connection Green Brand Loyalty Consumer Behavior Electric Vehicles, Green Marketing, Green Transparency, Green Brand Trust, Self-brand Connection, Green Brand Loyalty, Consumer Behavior, Electric Vehicles |
| Date: | 2023–09–23 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04346255&r=agr |
| By: | Camille Eslan (FFE - Fédération Française d'Equitation, La Jumenterie du Pin [IFCE] - IFCE - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation [Saumur] - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Céline Vial (La Jumenterie du Pin [IFCE] - IFCE - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation [Saumur] - Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation, UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement) |
| Abstract: | La filière équine en France représente aujourd'hui un poids économique significatif, générant 66 000 emplois en activité principale dont 52 000 emplois directs, et un chiffre d'affaires global de 11 milliards d'euros. Cette filière, composée de quatre segments interdépendants (sport-loisir, course, travail et viande), lie au sein d'une même économie le secteur agricole et l'univers sportif. Le segment des sports-loisirs, qui compte le plus de pratiquants et de chevaux, forme par exemple un vaste écosystème, réunissant une diversité d'acteurs confrontés à des défis spécifiques. Ces activités couvrent un large éventail, allant des loisirs, en passant par les compétitions sportives amateurs et professionnelles, jusqu'au haut niveau olympique et paralympique. L'élevage français brille souvent en compétition grâce à la qualité de ses chevaux. D'ailleurs, 21 000 chevaux ont été vendus à l'étranger en 2022. |
| Keywords: | Filière équine, Bien-être animal, Loisir équestre, Sport |
| Date: | 2023–12–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04357668&r=agr |
| By: | Marie-Chantale Pelletier; Claire Horner; Mathew Vickers; Aliya Gul; Eren Turak; Christine Turner |
| Abstract: | Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of natural capital accounting for the purpose of strengthening sustainability claims by reporting entities. The study linked riparian land improvement to ecosystem services and tested options for incorporating natural capital into financial accounting practices, specifically on the balance sheet. Methodology: To test the approach, the study used a public asset manager (a water utility) with accountabilities to protect the environment including maintaining and enhancing riparian land assets. Research activities included stakeholder engagement, physical asset measurement, monetary valuation and financial recognition of natural capital income and assets. Natural capital income was estimated by modelling and valuing ecosystem services relating to stormwater filtration and carbon storage. Findings: This research described how a water utility could disclose changes in the natural capital assets they manage either through voluntary disclosures, in notes to the financial statements or as balance sheet items. We found that current accounting standards allowed the recognition of some types of environmental income and assets where ecosystem services were associated with cost savings. The proof-of-concept employed to estimate environmental income through ecosystem service modelling proved useful to strengthen sustainability claims or report financial returns on natural capital investment. Originality/value: This study applied financial accounting processes and principles to a realistic public asset management scenario with direct participation by the asset manager working together with academic researchers and a sub-national government environment management agency. Importantly it established that natural assets could be included in financial statements, proposing a new approach to measuring and reporting on natural capital. |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2312.13515&r=agr |
| By: | Quorus Consulting Group Inc. |
| Keywords: | Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies |
| Date: | 2022–03–31 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:cpaper:339007&r=agr |
| By: | Donal Bissainte (UF - University of Florida [Gainesville]) |
| Abstract: | This research delves into the significant role immigrant-owned businesses play in the U.S. economy, focusing on Florida's diverse food system. It explores the strategies, challenges, and relationships of Table 1. Main Challenges of small food businesses immigrant food entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs exhibit determination, adaptability, and diverse aspirations, aiming for success through strategic product ordering and financial goals. Challenges faced include city requirements, inventory issues, and financial constraints. Despite these hurdles, they display resilience, continuously improving their businesses by diversifying offerings and engaging with the community. Family involvement is pivotal, providing support in operations and finance. Immigrant entrepreneurs prioritize community relationships, fostering connections with customers and supporting local causes. The research underscores their resilience and emphasizes the need for support systems to empower these entrepreneurs and integrate them into the local food economy. |
| Date: | 2023–12–05 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04339252&r=agr |
| By: | Vu Le Tran (Nord University [Bodø]); Guillaume Coqueret (EM - emlyon business school) |
| Abstract: | "We document the impact of ESG shocks on the stock returns of suppliers and clients of affected firms. Our empirical analysis of US stocks, along with their global clients and suppliers, reveals that ESG shocks are integrated into prices intradaily and that the cross-effect between shocks and ESG levels is statistically significant. The indirect diffusion of ESG shocks to customers' and suppliers' returns is also significant, but takes more time (a few days) and is less pronounced. Finally, the impact is stronger for small firms and for corporations that benefit from less media coverage. In addition, effects are more pronounced in the recent period (posterior to 2017), possibly due to increased investor attention toward sustainability." |
| Date: | 2023–12–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04325746&r=agr |
| By: | Paola Llamas (Department of Economics, Universidad de San Andrés) |
| Abstract: | This paper studies the link between historical rice cultivation and the ‘math quality’ of institutions in Chinese provinces. To address potential endogeneity concerns, we use Rice Suitability as an instrumental variable for rice cultivation. We find strong evidence of causal relationship between historical rice cultivation and institutions ‘math quality’, even after addressing potential endogeneity concerns and micronumerosity issues. Our findings suggest a novel perspective over conventional determinants of educational quality and evidence of a new potential long-term effect of rice cultivation. |
| Keywords: | Rice, Math performance, Instrumental variables, Education |
| Date: | 2023–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:sad:ypaper:11&r=agr |
| By: | Charlotte Emlinger (CEPII - Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales - Centre d'analyse stratégique); Karine Latouche (SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement) |
| Abstract: | L'objectif de cet article est d'estimer l'impact de l'inclusion des IG dans les accords bilatéraux sur les exportations françaises de produits alimentaires. Pour ce faire, nous nous appuyons sur un ensemble unique de données sur les entreprises et les produits concernés par les indications géographiques (IG) dans l'industrie agroalimentaire française (à l'exclusion du vin) pour la période 2012-2017, fusionnées avec des données au niveau de l'entreprise et du produit provenant des douanes françaises et de l'Institut national français de la statistique. En contrôlant les caractéristiques des marchés et des entreprises, nous exploitons la dimension temporelle des accords et comparons les exportations des entreprises d'IG avant et après la signature des 13 accords (25 pays de destination) qui incluent une liste d'IG à protéger. Nous explorons à la fois l'impact des accords sur la probabilité des entreprises d'exporter (la marge extensive du commerce), leurs exportations en valeur et en quantité (la marge intensive) et leur prix. Nous considérons également l'impact hétérogène des accords en fonction du type de produits (fromage, viande, autres), de la taille des entreprises et des caractéristiques de la destination (existence d'indications géographiques similaires pour les produits nationaux). |
| Keywords: | Accords commerciaux bilatéraux, Données au niveau de l'entreprise, Performances à l'exportation, Marges commerciales |
| Date: | 2023–09–28 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04329499&r=agr |
| By: | Yu Xia; Ali Arian; Sriram Narayanamoorthy; Joshua Mabry |
| Abstract: | Significant research effort has been devoted in recent years to developing personalized pricing, promotions, and product recommendation algorithms that can leverage rich customer data to learn and earn. Systematic benchmarking and evaluation of these causal learning systems remains a critical challenge, due to the lack of suitable datasets and simulation environments. In this work, we propose a multi-stage model for simulating customer shopping behavior that captures important sources of heterogeneity, including price sensitivity and past experiences. We embedded this model into a working simulation environment -- RetailSynth. RetailSynth was carefully calibrated on publicly available grocery data to create realistic synthetic shopping transactions. Multiple pricing policies were implemented within the simulator and analyzed for impact on revenue, category penetration, and customer retention. Applied researchers can use RetailSynth to validate causal demand models for multi-category retail and to incorporate realistic price sensitivity into emerging benchmarking suites for personalized pricing, promotions, and product recommendations. |
| Date: | 2023–12 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2312.14095&r=agr |