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on Agricultural Economics |
| By: | Gong, Ziqian; Baker, Justin S.; Wade, Christopher M.; Havlík, Petr |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Land Economics/Use, Productivity Analysis |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343581 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | Irrigation is an essential practice in many agricultural production systems. It is also one of the oldest interventions to nature implemented by humankind, since its origins trace back to almost 6000 BC [1]. Currently, agriculture accounts for 70% of all freshwater withdrawals globally, with irrigation being the primary driver. As shown in Figure 1, irrigation is closely linked to an increase in crop yields. On average at the global level, yields achieved under irrigation are almost double relative to rainfed yields, with potential for even greater yield increase in arid areas. Since water is a scarce resource, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, satisfying the increased demand for irrigation water in agriculture has become a pressing global challenge, exacerbated by climate and demographic change, which will require an increased supply of food for a growing human population [2]. The high demand for irrigation water to support food production is linked to several types of nature losses, the most important of which is the risk of water resources depletion [3] and the subsequent negative impacts on water-related biodiversity and ecosystem services. Figure 2 illustrates the consumption rate of renewable water resources, highlighting how arid and semi-arid regions frequently surpass the natural replenishment rate of their water resources. Furthermore, irrigation can cause soil degradation by inducing changes in soil structure and increasing the risk of erosion [4]. Flood irrigation, in particular, can contribute to soil erosion by physically moving the soil parts. In arid and semi-arid regions, high evaporation rates of irrigation water from the soil surface can cause problems of salinization over time. In regions where irrigated agriculture is prevalent, these environmental risks significantly increase with water overconsumption or inefficient water use. |
| Keywords: | irrigation; small-scale irrigation; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177481 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | Currently, Food Waste (FW) is a pressing global issue with significant environmental, social, and economic implications. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption ― almost 1.3 billion tons globally ― is lost or wasted each year . This wastage occurs throughout the food system, from farm to fork. However, FW in high-income countries mainly originates from food consumption whereas in low-income countries it comes from food production and food processing [1]. This reflects differences in consumers' habits and behavior and in the technological underpinnings of local food systems. Regardless of which part of the food system FW originates from, it has serious consequences for food security [2], resource conservation [3], and climate change [4]. FW contributes to greenhouse gas emissions through various processes. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are emitted when FW is landfilled [5]. The total global amount of FW generates 3.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide emission annually [6]. Landfilling also contributes to the formation of leachate, a toxic liquid that can contaminate groundwater and surface water. |
| Keywords: | agricultural waste management; feeds; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177486 |
| By: | Salonga, Dinah; Munthali, Maggie; Lifeyo, Yanjanani; Nyirenda, Zephaniah; Koima, Josephat; Muhanga, Milu; Beaver, Margaret; Goeb, Joseph |
| Abstract: | MwAPATA collected data for the Malawi Rural Agricultural Livelihoods Survey (MRALS) in 2019 to capture more-detailed, representative data on rural household agriculture and livelihoods in 8 tobacco growing districts of Malawi. This report introduces the MRALS design, describes the data collection, and presents descriptive statistics from key modules including demographics, land, crop and livestock production and marketing, and non-farm income. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Consumer/Household Economics, Crop Production/Industries, Food Security and Poverty, International Development, Land Economics/Use |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:mwapar:329248 |
| By: | Munthali, Maggie G.; Chilora, Lemekezani; Nyirenda, Zephania; Salonga, Dinah; Wineman, Ayala; Muyanga, Milu |
| Abstract: | Small-scale aquaculture in Malawi holds great promise for economic growth and food security. This report summarizes key findings on the state of small-scale aquaculture, the challenges faced by fish farmers, and policy recommendations for its advancement. The study conducted a farm-level survey in 2021, covering 732 farms across 10 Malawian districts. These districts spanned the Northern, Central, and Southern regions and included both individually owned and communally owned farms. The report revealed that most small-scale fish farms in Malawi used earthen ponds relying on groundwater. These farms had an average of 1.4 ponds and about 73.2% practiced continuous production. Many farms integrated aquaculture with crops (43.5%) or livestock (15.6%). However, technological adoption was limited, with few farms owning advanced equipment. Commonly stocked fish species included chilunguni, makumba, and chambo, with stocking densities averaging 3.6 fingerlings/square meter. The use of mixed-sex fingerlings raised concerns about uncontrolled reproduction and overcrowding. The report highlighted challenges such as the lack of commercial inputs, suboptimal fertilization practices, and the impact of diseases like Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) on fish harvesting. While the average fish harvest per farm over a reference period was 184.5 kg, 75.9% of farms harvested less than 100 kg. Larger farms, constituting just 7.8% of the total, contributed significantly to the overall fish harvest value. Despite these challenges, the analysis indicated that small-scale fish farming was generally profitable, with modest gross margins per pond. The average profit per typical pond (299.5 m2) was MK 97, 041, equivalent to approximately USD 3, 888 per hectare. Profitability varied by species, region, farm size, ownership type (individual vs. communal), and production system, with fingerling production showing significantly higher margins. The study underscored the potential of small-scale aquaculture to enhance farmers' livelihoods through income and dietary diversification. Fish farming contributed an estimated 21.0% to household income in individually owned fish farms, and many respondents considered it "extremely important" in their livelihoods. To further promote small-scale aquaculture in Malawi, the report offered recommendations: 1. Enhancing the availability of high-quality, locally manufactured fish feed. 2. Promoting best practices in fish farm management. 3. Certifying hatchery operators to ensure quality fingerlings. 4. Developing protocols for fish feed production and hatchery operations. 5. Encouraging integration of fish farming with other agricultural activities. 6. Improving access to credit for small-scale fish farmers. 7. Engaging youth and women in aquaculture. 8. Investing in aquaculture extension services. 9. Strengthening fish farmers' associations and forming new groups. 10. Establishing guidelines for cage aquaculture. 11. Exploring cost-effective alternatives to fishmeal. 12. Promoting tree planting among fish farmers. These recommendations aim to address challenges and unlock the potential of small-scale aquaculture in Malawi, contributing to economic development and food security. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Farm Management, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Food Security and Poverty, Livestock Production/Industries |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:mwapar:338661 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | The use of pesticides in agriculture has had mixed consequences. While pesticides have significantly increased agricultural productivity and food security by reducing yield losses to harmful organisms [1], their excessive use has led to severe environmental consequences. Inherently, pesticides are designed to protect plants from pests. However, their effects extend far beyond the targeted organisms. Pesticides occasionally contaminate soil [2], [3], [4], water [5], [6], and air [7], leading to widespread environmental pollution, reducing biodiversity and causing potential health risk to humans [8]. This happens through volatilization [9], spray drift [10], runoff from fields [11], and improper product management [12] such as improper disposal of empty containers or incorrect dosage [12]. The chemicals used in pesticides can persist in the environment, causing long-term harm to ecosystems [13]. They do not stay confined to the areas where they are applied; they can spread through air and water, affecting distant ecosystems and non-target species. |
| Keywords: | integrated pest management; pest management; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177487 |
| By: | Lofgren, Hans |
| Abstract: | Using a mathematical-programming agricultural-sector model of Egypt, this paper analyzes mechanisms for allocating scarce water and for charging the farmers the Operation and Management (O&M) costs of irrigation and drainage, currently covered by the government. The effects of cost recovery are negative but minor. A crop charge (based on crop water consumption per land unit) and a volumetric charge both discourage consumption. The former is easier to implement but does not stimulate water-saving technical change. A 15% cut in agricultural water supplies (permitting a 79% increase in non-agricultural use) raise farmer incomes and has moderate negative effects on consumer welfare and production; a 30% cut causes disproportionately larger negative effects, including large increases in the agricultural trade deficit. Efficient market-based allocations yield higher production and avoid unequal water access, associated with the inefficient alternative of forcing half the farmers to cut their use. However, water sales to farmers at prices reducing demand by 15-30% lead to 20-35% declines in farmer incomes. This suggests the need to explore reforms endowing the farmers with tradable water rights. |
| Keywords: | Resource/Energy Economics and Policy |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iffp23:97766 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | In semi-arid areas, where water scarcity and poor soil condition pose significant threats to agricultural production and to the livelihood of individual smallholders and communities, water and soil management are critical for food/water security. Limited renewable freshwater and erratic rainfall patterns in those areas restrict the reliance on irrigation, making water conservation strategies more pressing and necessary [1]. Moreover, implementing advanced irrigation systems may be challenging due to limited resources and a lack of technical expertise [2]. For smallholder farmers, the adoption of irrigation systems, such as drip irrigation, is limited by further constraints such as high costs, limited access to finance, lack of technical support, and may not be suitable for all local conditions and cropping systems [3]. Under these constraints, promoting water and soil conservation strategies practices as part of a broader water management package to increase agricultural productivity at the farm level becomes crucial for ensuring sustainable agricultural production. |
| Keywords: | soil conservation; water conservation; resource conservation; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177482 |
| By: | Gong, Binlei; Li, Haoyang; Lin, Liguo; Ling, Hanxiang |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Production Economics, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343700 |
| By: | Aitken, John A.; Sprenger, Amber; Mika, Grace; Alaybek, Balca |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Consumer/Household Economics, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343915 |
| By: | Ibadoghlu, Gubad |
| Abstract: | This article examines the structural challenges facing Azerbaijan’s agrarian sector and their implications for food security in the context of a hydrocarbon-dependent, post-oil economy. Drawing on official statistics from the State Statistical Committee and program documents from the Ministry of Agriculture, the study evaluates the outcomes of major state programs in cotton, tobacco, rice, tea, sericulture, viticulture, and sugar beet production over the period 2012–2024. The analysis reveals substantial underperformance relative to planned targets, with implementation rates for key programs ranging from only 3.9 percent in sericulture to 61.4 percent in cotton. These shortfalls reflect persistent weaknesses in planning, inter-agency coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and private-sector participation. Complementing the program assessment, the article analyzes food self-sufficiency ratios for 2020–2024 across livestock, crop, and processed food categories. The findings demonstrate a dual structure: while Azerbaijan achieves high and often surplus production in horticultural and export-oriented commodities (e.g., vegetables, fruits, nuts, and pomegranates), self-sufficiency in strategic staples such as wheat, grains, rice, and vegetable oils remains low and volatile. Livestock and processed food segments exhibit moderate but stagnant self-sufficiency, constrained by technological gaps, import-dependent inputs, and limited value-chain integration. Overall, the evidence indicates that state-led expansion strategies have not translated into broad based productivity gains, robust food security, or resilient rural development. The article concludes that a shift from politically driven, target-based interventions toward a coherent, market-oriented, and evidence-based policy framework is essential if agriculture is to become a dynamic driver of non-oil diversification and long-term food security in Azerbaijan. |
| Keywords: | Azerbaijan, Agriculture, State Programs, Food Self-Sufficiency, Structural Reform, Import Dependence, Non-Oil Diversification, Rural Development, Agro-Food Value Chains |
| JEL: | Q13 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:esprep:333325 |
| By: | Le, Loan T. (School of Economics, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); Tran, Luan D. (Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); Phung, Trieu N. (An Giang University, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Abstract: | This research investigates the empirical effects of the laser land leveling (LLL) adoption on irrigation water and water efficiency in paddy production in the Mekong Delta region (MDR), using the randomized controlled trial (RCT) approach incorporated into input demand function models. The descriptive analysis highlights the potential for water reuse through farmers' drainage practices. However, the dependence on experiential methods for applying technology in paddy production poses challenges that could compromise long-term sustainability. The regression results indicate that the LLL treatment leads to savings of 1, 975 m3 ha-1 and 1, 299.35 m3 ha-1 in irrigation water and net water use in paddy production, respectively, compared to the control. These savings account for 20.52% of total irrigation water use and 28.64% of net water use. The projected savings on average of 375.51 and 247.05 million m³ respectively for irrigation water and net water use with 5% implementation of the technology in the MDR. The research highlights the environmental benefits of the LLL technology and underscores the need for its promotion to achieve water conservation in paddy production, offering policymakers insights to enhance sustainable agriculture amid climate change and water scarcity. The study addresses significant gaps in existing literature by providing an in-depth analysis of LLL technology's impact on irrigation water and efficiency by extending the drainage performance within the paddy mono-cropping context and employing RCT methodology combined with input demand function models to comprehensively evaluate its impact on irrigation water usage. |
| Keywords: | Precision Agriculture; Water Demand Modeling; Drainage Performance; Water Efficiency; Randomized Controlled Trials; Sustainability |
| JEL: | Q15 |
| Date: | 2025–05–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hhs:gunefd:2025_005 |
| By: | Liu, Ziheng; Shi, Guanming; Grainger, Corbett; Mitchell, Paul D. |
| Keywords: | Livestock Production/Industries, Environmental Economics and Policy, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343869 |
| By: | Squarcina, Margherita |
| Abstract: | In recent years, farmers have faced growing exposure to economic shocks, extreme weather events, and conflicts, threatening their incomes, especially in developing countries. This study investigates whether voluntary sustainability standards help mitigate the economic impact of price shocks, using Rwanda’s 2023 coffee price stabilization policy as a case study. Drawing on a panel of 834 coffee farmers, the study implements a difference-in-differences design with continuous treatment and household fixed effects, complemented by an instrumental variable strategy. Results show that the fixed-price regime reduced coffee revenues, but did not affect overall household income. Income diversification was used as a strategy to stabilize earnings, especially among non-certified farmers. Price premium from certification was insufficient to offset revenue losses. The findings highlight the need for policies that improve coffee sector profitability, secure stable premiums for certified farmers, and support income diversification to sustain rural livelihoods. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Consumer/Household Economics, Demand and Price Analysis, Farm Management |
| Date: | 2025–12–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:gausfs:378988 |
| By: | Burdine, Kenneth H.; Mark, Tyler B.; Dolhman, Erik; Williams, Brian R. |
| Keywords: | Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession, Agricultural and Food Policy, Farm Management |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344037 |
| By: | Saha, Subrata; Alam, Mohammad J.; Al Abbasi, Al Amin; Begum, Ismat Ara |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Land Economics/Use |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343843 |
| By: | Ye, Lei; Xu, Meng; Lin, Bin; Wang, Xiaoxi |
| Keywords: | Crop Production/Industries, Productivity Analysis, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343865 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | Soil management is a critical aspect of crop production for its impact on environmental and economic sustainability. Ordinarily, in annual cropping systems, land lays fallow in the period that follows the harvest of one crop and precedes the sowing of the next. This period of non-cultivation helps reconstitute the soil fertility and water reserves [1], [2]. However, improperly maintaining the land fallow is shown to deplete soil quality and harm the environment. Without vegetation cover, the soil is more exposed to erosion [3], surface runoff [4], and degradation of its organic content [4]. Erosion and surface runoff not only reduce soil fertility, leading to an inefficient use of resources [3], but also pose a potential threat of freshwater contamination with nitrates and other agricultural by-products [5]. The degradation of soil organic matter has severe impacts when not reconstituted and preserved. The soil's capacity to hold water [3] and nutrients decreases, making control of those critical inputs complex for farmers. Climate regulation is also affected: soil organic matter stores carbon within the soil ecosystem, but its degradation releases it into the atmosphere, exacerbating greenhouse gas levels [6] |
| Keywords: | green manures; organic fertilizers; fertilizers; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177480 |
| By: | Mottaleb, Khondoker A.; Mulimbi, Willy; Durand-Morat, Alvaro; Han, JooHun |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Agricultural and Food Policy, Demand and Price Analysis |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343863 |
| By: | Hoeschle, Lisa; Wang, Hong Holly; Yu, Xiaohua |
| Keywords: | Food Security and Poverty, Agricultural and Food Policy, Research Methods/Statistical Methods |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343686 |
| By: | Sun, Zhining; Katchova, Ani; Giri, Anil K.; Subedi, Dipak |
| Keywords: | Agricultural Finance, Agricultural and Food Policy, Agribusiness |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343895 |
| By: | Zheng, Yanan; An, Henry; Yang, Meng; Qiu, Feng |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Research Methods/Statistical Methods, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343576 |
| By: | Zheng, Yanan; Yang, Meng; An, Henry; Qiu, Feng |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343647 |
| By: | Abebe, Meseret B. (Addis Ababa University); Alem, Yonas (University of Cape Town and University of Gothenburg) |
| Abstract: | Extensive previous literature documents that poor households in developing countries reduce food consumption (i.e., calorie intake) in response to a major covariate shock, such as drought. We utilize rich panel data from rural Ethiopia to demonstrate that drought increases calorie consumption and reduces the diversity of households’ diets. We show that a one-standard-deviation decrease in the previous year’s rainfall increases per capita calorie consumption by approximately 5.5%. The key pathway through which drought affects calorie consumption is through households substituting relatively expensive food items (e.g., fruits, vegetables, and pulses) with cheaper alternatives (e.g., grains) and reallocating resources from other basic expenditures, such as health and education, to food consumption. Consistent with this mechanism, we show that a one-standard-deviation decrease in lagged rainfall reduces the household diet diversity score by about 3.1%. Heterogeneous analysis by consumption quartile suggests that households in the highest consumption quartile drive increased calorie consumption in response to drought. We find similar results for urban households who increase their calorie consumption in response to a food price shock. Our findings have important implications for weather forecasts and safety net interventions. |
| Keywords: | Drought; Nutrition; Food Security; Food Inflation |
| JEL: | D12 O13 Q18 |
| Date: | 2025–07–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hhs:gunefd:2025_007 |
| By: | Duncan, William H.; Haley, Wyatt; Boyer, Christopher N.; Smith, Aaron |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Farm Management, Crop Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343592 |
| By: | Bhattarai, Anukul; Davis, George C.; Gupta, Anubhab |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Demand and Price Analysis, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343961 |
| By: | Adewale, Caleb I.; Ndyomugyenyi, Elly K.; Mugonola, Basil |
| Keywords: | Farm Management, Agribusiness, Livestock Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343783 |
| By: | Huang, Junhua; Valizadeh, Pourya; Bryant, Henry L.; Priestley, Samuel L. |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Agricultural and Food Policy, Consumer/Household Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343637 |
| By: | Li, Mengjie; Lopez, Rigoberto A.; Mohapatra, Debashrita; Steinbach, Sandro |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Agricultural and Food Policy, Industrial Organization |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343666 |
| By: | Wang, Dan; Hu, Wuyang; Li, Jian; Qing, Ping |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343605 |
| By: | Lee, Sangwon; Lee, Hanbin; Xu, Ian; Sumner, Daniel A. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Demand and Price Analysis |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343911 |
| By: | Fisher, Ian J.; Maredia, Mywish K.; Tschirley, David L. |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Agricultural and Food Policy, Consumer/Household Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343673 |
| By: | MwAPATA |
| Abstract: | The 2022 Malawi Agricultural Productivity and Commercialization Conference (MAPCC) took place on the 9th and 10th of June 2022. The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), the National Planning Commission (NPC), and the MwAPATA Institute brought together a total of 471 participants at the conference venue (323 males, 148 females), representing various stakeholder organizations including representatives from government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), farmers’ organizations, the donor community, civil society, private firms, the media, and academia for the two-day event. The theme of the conference was “Driving Agricultural Diversification in Support of the Aspirations of Malawi 2063 (MW2063).” This aligned with the MW2063 first 10-year Implementation Plan (MIP-1), in which Pillar 1 focuses on agricultural productivity and commercialization, with an emphasis on a strong diversification program. The 2022 MAPCC delegates reflected on the following: i. They identified strategies to foster the transformation of the agricultural sector into a more commercial and diversified sector for improved agricultural productivity and a more sustainable agri-food system. ii. They investigated barriers to growth and lock-ins that inhibit private sector growth, as well as enablers of investing in agricultural diversification, including emerging success stories replicable in the country. iii. They identified information gaps related to commodity value chains that hinder agricultural diversification, focusing on fostering interactions between producers, consumers, researchers, small and large farmers, and policymakers. iv. They identified practical solutions, policy recommendations, and incentive structures to promote agricultural diversification and ensure a sustainable agri-food system. Conference delegates cited the slow growth of the agricultural sector in Malawi as an issue needing urgent attention. The slow growth is associated with Malawi’s limited range of agricultural commodities (crops and livestock). In particular, export revenue depends largely on tobacco, for which Malawi’s share in the quantity and value of global supply has been declining. The decline in tobacco exports is exerting significant pressure on the country’s ii Balance of Payments (BoP). Consequently, the Government is keen on prioritizing agricultural diversification to strengthen BoP and the agri-food system. It was widely agreed that agricultural diversification is an integral part of the structural transformation of an economy and an important strategy for increasing agricultural productivity and spurring commercialization. It is expected to bring increased employment, greater foreign currency holdings, and improved food security in line with the Tonse Alliance Government’s focus on wealth creation for all Malawians. While the Government recognizes the urgent need to transform agriculture through the production of diverse, competitive, and high-value niche commodities destined for the export market, efforts to make this happen are limited. These efforts could include investing in physical infrastructure, crop-specific research and development, and extension services, and introducing policies that encourage private investment in high-value non-staple value chains, such as coffee, sugar, tea, macadamia nuts, oil crops, livestock, and fisheries. Conference delegates emphasized that political will, demonstrated urgency and speed in action, and deliberate inter- and intra-sectoral synergies are essential to accelerate the implementation of MIP-1. This is of utmost importance if Malawi’s goals of achieving most of the Sustainable Development Goals and graduating into a lower middle-income economy are to be realized. It is also consistent with the President of the Republic of Malawi, His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s clarion call that “within 6 months, [he] would want to see results that the whole nation can appreciate that our agriculture is being transformed.” |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Food Security and Poverty |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:mwapar:338663 |
| By: | Turner, Dylan; Tsiboe, Francis; Baldwin, Katherine L.; Dong, Fengxia |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Risk and Uncertainty, Farm Management |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343841 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | Manure is any excrement and urine of farmed animals and is considered a resource or waste, depending on where and how much is produced, and how it is used. It is an essential source of nutrients for plants, and it has been used for fertilizing soil and enhancing crop production since the advent of agriculture [1]. It reduces the reliance on chemical fertilizers in situations where they can be hard to find (or to afford) and in contexts like organic agriculture, where chemical fertilizers are avoided for ethical or policy reasons. Manure production worldwide is increasing [2] due to the growing demand for meat and animal-based products [3]. This trend raises concerns about the potential threat to ecosystems posed by manure, since several factors can contribute to environmental pollution hazards [4]. Manure contains high levels of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. When manure is applied to soil in excessive amounts, or during periods of heavy rainfall, these nutrients can enter nearby water bodies through the processes of leaching and runoff [5]. High levels of nitrates in water bodies can lead to excessive and rapid growth of algae, causing oxygen depletion and eutrophication [6]. This process can lead to the death of fish and other aquatic organisms that depend on oxygen to survive, ultimately resulting in habitat degradation and loss of biodiversity [7]. In fact, untreated manure spread onto soils is generally considered the principal cause of eutrophication [8], [9] and of nitrate freshwater pollution from agricultural sources [10] |
| Keywords: | sustainability; manure management; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177483 |
| By: | Fiankor, Dela-Dem Doe; Dalheimer, Bernhard; Mack, Gabriele |
| Keywords: | International Relations/Trade, Agricultural and Food Policy, Agribusiness |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343952 |
| By: | Chiara Falco (Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milano); Valentina Raimondi (Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milano) |
| Abstract: | In Brazil, hydropower generates more than 60% of the national electricity supply, placing the country among the most hydropower-dependent economies worldwide. This study analyses the causal impact of dam construction on forest loss in Brazil using a new municipality-level panel dataset covering 379 dams, combined with high-resolution satellite data on forest coverage, among other variables. Applying modern staggered difference-indifferences estimators and a dynamic event study, we find that dams reduce forest cover by almost 9% percent in the municipality. No anticipatory effects are detected, but postconstruction losses increase steadily over time. Mechanism show that forest loss occurs mainly through cropland expansion, with smaller increases in pasture and higher agricultural value added. Effects are concentrated in the North and North-East regions, amplified in municipalities with high public land shares and unequal land distribution, consistent with persistent institutional legacies. Our results highlight that while hydropower enhances energy security, it entails substantial environmental costs requiring stronger land governance. |
| Keywords: | Hydropower dam, forest loss, land use change, institutions |
| JEL: | Q56 Q15 O13 |
| Date: | 2025–11 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fem:femwpa:2025.29 |
| By: | Stuart, Matthew; Yu, Cindy L.; Hennessy, David A. |
| Keywords: | Financial Economics, Agricultural and Food Policy, Food Security and Poverty |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343583 |
| By: | Chen, Chen-Ti; Zhang, Wendong; Ji, Yongjie; Lu, Qinan |
| Keywords: | Land Economics/Use, Agricultural and Food Policy, Livestock Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343982 |
| By: | Garcia Gomez, Viviana; Möhring, Niklas; Wang, Yanbing; Finger, Robert |
| Keywords: | Farm Management, Institutional and Behavioral Economics, Crop Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343529 |
| By: | Nguyen, Nhu; Reeling, Carson; Verdier, Valentin |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Environmental Economics and Policy, Research Methods/Statistical Methods |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343675 |
| By: | Matthias Kaiser; Agnese Cretella; Cordula Scherer; Mimi E. Lam |
| Abstract: | We explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning towards sustainable food systems through the lens of democratic food governance fostering inclusive and systemic transformation. Drawing on concepts of wicked problems and systems thinking, we propose a theory of change represented as a 'turtle model' that embraces the diversity of citizens' values and knowledge to highlight multiple avenues of transformation. As quadruple helix innovation and governance hubs, cities can be hotspots for food system transformations. We illustrate this for Dublin, Ireland, where local citizens' value-based food identities were galvanized to activate ecological awareness and promote sustainable seafood consumption. Within this democratic food governance framework, approaches such as open science, transdisciplinarity, and citizen engagement are fit-for-purpose to engage diverse food actors from government, industry, academia, and civil society in shared dialogue and action to transform food systems. |
| Date: | 2025–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2512.04384 |
| By: | Tilman Brück; Mahlet Degefu Awoke |
| Abstract: | Climate and conflict crises increasingly occur together, creating compounded risks for household food security. This review synthesizes evidence from 37 quantitative studies published 2020–2025 on how climate crises (such as drought, storms, or floods), violent conflict (such as war and institutional fragility), and their interactions affect household food security. Most studies examine either climate crises (51%) or conflict crises (38%), while only 11% analyze combined crises. Evidence is geographically concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa (65%) and relies largely on cross-sectional surveys (68%), limiting insight into longer-term trajectories. Climate crises are measured mainly using meteorological or remote-sensing datasets (42%) while conflict exposure relies predominantly on self-reported data (71%). Only a small number of studies integrate geocoded climate or political violence datasets with household surveys, and few studies estimate interaction or spillover effects. Food security measurement is also narrow, with most studies using access and utilization indicators such as the food consumption score (FCS) (43%), household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS) (35%), or household dietary diversity score (HDDS) (19%). Across studies, climate crises, conflict, and their concurrence are associated with reduced consumption, lower dietary diversity, and greater coping burdens. Impacts vary by household assets, agroecology, and institutional or humanitarian support, highlighting the need for longitudinal and spatially or contextually explicit evidence measuring productive resilience rather than only short-term consumption smoothing.Download supplementary file for this working paper. |
| Keywords: | climate crises, compound crises, household food security, systematic review, violent conflict |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hic:wpaper:445 |
| By: | Gawai, Aniket; Asioli, Daniele; Nocella, Giuseppe |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Agricultural and Food Policy, Consumer/Household Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343577 |
| By: | Chepeliev, Maksym; Gatto, Alessandro; Hertel, Thomas W.; Simonato, Thiago C. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Research Methods/Statistical Methods |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343801 |
| By: | Rao, Xudong; Wang, Xingguo; Turvey, Calum G.; Zhang, Yuehua |
| Keywords: | Livestock Production/Industries, Risk and Uncertainty, Farm Management |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343709 |
| By: | Rutledge, Zachariah; Win, Myat Thida |
| Abstract: | On November 5th, 2025, the Michigan State University Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics held a farm labor conference to investigate labor challenges that domestic agricultural employers and employees are facing, discuss potential solutions, and provide Michigan's agricultural stakeholders with information and resources to help address these challenges. The conference was sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist (award number 58-0111-24-005), the Stephen B. and Karen L. Harsh Agribusiness Outreach Endowment, the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture (M-AAA project ID number AA-23-002), and the Elton R. Smith Chair in Food and Agricultural Policy.2 One hundred and twenty individuals registered for the conference and roughly 100 guests attended in person. The conference brought together academics, government officials, industry professionals, and stakeholders to discuss farm labor issues and potential policy solutions. The major themes of the conference were (1) agricultural labor shortages and mitigation strategies, (2) the H-2A visa program’s Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and (3) farm employee housing and working conditions. A diverse set of speakers provided local and national expertise, with presenters from universities around the country, Michigan farmers, industry groups, and state government officials. A short summary of each speaker’s presentation can be found on the following pages. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Crop Production/Industries, Farm Management |
| Date: | 2025–12–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:midasp:377644 |
| By: | McWilliams, William N.; Isengildina Massa, Olga; Stewart, Shamar L. |
| Keywords: | Demand and Price Analysis, Agricultural and Food Policy, Risk and Uncertainty |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343923 |
| By: | Sariman, Sevval Buse; Rudi Polloshka, Jeta; Caputo, Vincenzina |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343684 |
| By: | Afesorgbor, Sylvanus Kwaku; Kornher, Lukas; Santeramo, Fabio G. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Food Security and Poverty, International Relations/Trade |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343703 |
| By: | Huang, Yu-Kai; Khanna, Madhu; Wuestenberg, Madelynn; VanLoocke, Andy |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Land Economics/Use, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343610 |
| By: | Jayasekera, Deshamithra H W; Melkani, Aakanksha; Mieno, Taro |
| Keywords: | Demand and Price Analysis, Agricultural and Food Policy, Environmental Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343932 |
| By: | Hughes, Kaitlynn G.; Dharmasena, Senarath; Martin, Daniel |
| Keywords: | Crop Production/Industries, Agribusiness, Production Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343920 |
| By: | Mr. Christian H Ebeke; Ms. Mireille Ntsama Etoundi |
| Abstract: | This paper provides new cross-country evidence that greater investment in agricultural R&D significantly mitigates the adverse effects of climate variability on crop yields in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite this critical role, only a handful of countries have invested at levels sufficient to reach the thresholds where R&D delivers effective risk adaptation. Our analysis indicates that closing this gap would require an additional US$1–3 billion in annual agricultural research investment across the region. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural productivity; Climate variability; Research and Development; Sub-saharan Africa |
| Date: | 2025–12–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2025/249 |
| By: | Zanello, Giacomo; Srinivasan, Chittur S.; Haenssgen, Marco |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Agricultural and Food Policy, Health Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343737 |
| By: | Panknin, Lea; Boy, Karl-Friedrich; Henning, Christian H.C.A. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Political Economy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343740 |
| By: | Kemei, Kibet Walter |
| Abstract: | In Kenya, over 80 percent of smallholder farmers are engaged in the cultivation of horticultural crops. Passion fruit is one of the high value horticultural crops produced by smallholder farmers because of high returns. The enterprise is gaining inroads in the predominantly cereal growing areas of North Rift. Its production has not been intensified since farmers grow few vines, but they are now forming passion fruit producer and marketing groups. However, the contribution of collective action in production and marketing of passion fruits is not clear, and this formed the basis of the study. The study was conducted in Nandi County with the following objectives: to determine the factors that influence participation and commitment in producer and marketing groups; to determine the effect of collective action on enterprise performance, and to establish the effect of household, technical and institutional factors on the choice of the marketing channel among smallholder passion fruit farmers. Primary data was collected using multistage sampling techniques to arrive at a sample of 141 respondents. Data was analysed using excel for descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis, while STATA was adopted in analysing double hurdle and multinomial logit models. From the findings, selling price, membership in other groups, training on passion fruit enterprise management and distance to the nearest output market positively influenced smallholder farmers’ participation and commitment to collective action, whereas the education level and age of the producer had a negative effect. Further, participation in collective action positively influenced passion fruit enterprise performance. Multinomial logit results on the choice of marketing channel indicated that farmers sold their produce through various channels. Channel choice was influenced by the gender of the producer, payment period, perception of being exploited and selling price. From the findings, it is evident that collective action could improve enterprise performance, which in turn would lead to increased farm revenue and household income. Hence, it is recommended that stakeholders should promote collective action in developing input and output markets for smallholder farmers. Further, it is recommended that policies that strengthen frameworks that guide group membership, and the construction of output markets should be put in place to support collective action and collective marketing among passion fruit farmers. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Agricultural Finance, Crop Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:cesthe:339615 |
| By: | Khonje, Makaiko; Chilora, Lemekezani; Mazimbe, Bernadetta; Nyirenda, Zephania; Salonga, Dinah; Nkhoma, Vincent; Chadza, William; Muyanga, Milu |
| Abstract: | Malawi faces persistent rural poverty, malnutrition, inequality, and social exclusion, primarily due to its agro-based economy. The country also struggles with a negative trade balance because it heavily relies on exporting raw materials while importing value-added products. To address these challenges, Malawi must focus on sustainable agricultural productivity growth, commercialization, and boosting export earnings. In pursuit of enhancing export volume and diversification, Malawi ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement on January 15, 2021. However, there is limited understanding of how Malawi can benefit from this new trade agreement. The passage reveals that Malawi predominantly exports six products, including tobacco, oilcake, black fermented tea, groundnuts, raw cane sugar, and soybeans, to fewer than 25 of the 54 African countries. Key destination countries for these exports are South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, and Zambia. Notably, black tea, raw cane sugar, and legumes (such as groundnuts and soybeans) hold significant export potential under the AfCFTA agreement. Realizing these trade opportunities necessitates various policy interventions, investment proposals, and institutional arrangements. For instance, subsidizing legume seeds could enhance farm productivity and export earnings, benefiting the entire value chain, including processors and exporters. Other critical policy suggestions include improving access to finance for national producers, reducing transport costs to domestic and regional markets, and implementing an efficient taxation system. A business-friendly environment and better coordination between public and private stakeholders are also crucial for attracting investments and fostering competition in Malawi's economy, particularly among farmers, processors, and exporters along the production chain. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, International Development, International Relations/Trade |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:mwapar:338662 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | The relationship between plants and pollinators is widely recognized as one of the most significant forms of ecological interactions [1]. Without pollinators, numerous plant species could not reproduce. Additionally, many animals rely on plants for essential resources such as pollen and nectar. This relationship is remarkably frequent in nature, with an estimated 87% of flowering plants pollinating through animal interaction [2]. Consequently, pollinators are also essential for humanity, especially for their contribution to food security since they are necessary to produce various crop commodities [3]. The production of medicines, biofuels, and construction materials relies, to some extent, on the pollination carried out by animals. Finally, the livelihood of many people is based on beekeeping and honey gathering, which are ancient activities yet still important in many rural communities [3]. Pollination is a recognized ecosystem service, and its economic value has been assessed numerous times [4], [5], [6]. However, we witness a rapid biodiversity decline in terms of wild pollinators, which is caused by human activities [7]. Among the factors leading to this decline, the intensive and improper use of agrochemicals is arguably the most severe [8]. For instance, the practice of seed coating with systemic pesticides (such as Imidacloprid) affects the nectar and pollen, causing a potential threat to pollinators [9], [10]. Habitat fragmentation, loss, and degradation are also important drivers of the decline of wild pollinators. These can be caused by urbanization, removal of “waste places” like hedgerows and field margins, and (over)grazing and early cutting of hay meadows [8]. Climate change is an additional risk, interrupting the timely synchronization of plant-pollinator interactions |
| Keywords: | pollinators; integrated pest management; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177484 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | Worldwide, the estimated pesticide use in agriculture is 2.7 million tons (Mt) of active ingredients (FAOSTAT). Despite their accessibility and efficacy, chemical pesticides raise numerous environmental concerns. Chemical pesticides can pollute ecosystems by contaminating soil, air, and freshwater through various pathways, including volatilization [1], spray drift [2], runoff from fields [3], and improper product management [4], like improper disposal of empty containers or incorrect dosage. This contamination can have detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems [5], harm animals [6], and pose risks to human health through contaminated drinking water sources [7]. The second major concern is the undesired impacts on biodiversity: The use of chemical pesticides is frequently linked to a decrease in populations of non-target species [8], [9], [10], and can also lead to the development of resistance by target species [11], [12], further unbalancing the equilibrium of species populations. Moreover, resistance to pesticides induces the use of alternative and often more potent chemical products, further perpetuating the cycle of environmental harm. |
| Keywords: | biological control; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177492 |
| By: | Basilio Tavares Ramos, Erica; Dias Paes Ferreira, Marcelo; De Carvalho Reis Neves, Mateus |
| Keywords: | Production Economics, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343654 |
| By: | Moss, Logan; McFadden, Brandon R.; Adhikari, Saroj; Nalley, Lawton Lanier; Wilson, Norbert L.W. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Marketing, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343846 |
| By: | Boyer, Christopher N.; DeLong, Karen L.; Griffith, Andrew P.; Martinez, Charles |
| Keywords: | Farm Management, Livestock Production/Industries, Agricultural Finance |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343568 |
| By: | Paparella, Antonio; Petsakos, Athanasios; Davis, Kristin E.; Song, Chun |
| Abstract: | Soil tillage represents a key agricultural management practice for crop production, serving multiple purposes. Primarily, it is used to control weeds and increase the soil organic matter mineralization rates, making nutrients more available to plants. Other potential benefits are improved soil aeration and water filtration. However, extensive use of tillage has proven unsustainable for soil maintenance and climate regulation. Deep plowing and other cultivation practices lead to soil degradation by increasing susceptibility to erosion [1], soil runoff [2], and by reducing microbial diversity and activity [3]. Minimum tillage and no-tillage (also known as zero-tillage) address these problems by reducing soil cultivation to a minimum, or entirely avoiding it, thus promoting less disruptive and potentially more sustainable agricultural management. Specifically, no-tillage eliminates traditional plowing practices with the use of direct seeding. To be effective, direct seeding is preceded by other land preparation practices, including chemical or mechanical weed control (e.g., slashing), removal of the previous crop residues, or cover crops to create a mulch layer. Crop residues are retained entirely, or at a suitable level to ensure complete soil coverage. Seeding is then done directly through the mulch layer or through narrow slits for seed placement. Occasionally, direct seeding can be done just before harvesting the previous crop. This practice, known as relay cropping, is used to reduce weed emergence during the period the land would otherwise lie fallow. Finally, direct seeding can be also done jointly with fertilizer and amendment applications. Minimum tillage is also promoted as a method to reduce air pollution, for instance in India, where previously farmers used to burn rice straw but now apply direct seeding on cut crop residues which are spread as mulch. |
| Keywords: | minimum tillage; tillage; natural resources; nature conservation |
| Date: | 2025–10–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fpr:antlsb:177417 |
| By: | Falco, Chiara; Raimondi, Valentina |
| Abstract: | In Brazil, hydropower generates more than 60% of the national electricity supply, placing the country among the most hydropower-dependent economies worldwide. This study analyses the causal impact of dam construction on forest loss in Brazil using a new municipality-level panel dataset covering 379 dams, combined with high-resolution satellite data on forest coverage, among other variables. Applying modern staggered difference-indifferences estimators and a dynamic event study, we find that dams reduce forest cover by almost 9% percent in the municipality. No anticipatory effects are detected, but postconstruction losses increase steadily over time. Mechanism show that forest loss occurs mainly through cropland expansion, with smaller increases in pasture and higher agricultural value added. Effects are concentrated in the North and North-East regions, amplified in municipalities with high public land shares and unequal land distribution, consistent with persistent institutional legacies. Our results highlight that while hydropower enhances energy security, it entails substantial environmental costs requiring stronger land governance. |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Land Economics/Use |
| Date: | 2025–11–19 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:feemwp:376270 |
| By: | Flores, Ivan; Hutchins, Jared P.; Sherrick, Bruce J.; Mashange, Gerald |
| Keywords: | Land Economics/Use, Agricultural Finance, Production Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343880 |
| By: | Rojas, Christian; Jaenicke, Edward C.; Page, Elina T. |
| Keywords: | Industrial Organization, Agricultural and Food Policy, Demand and Price Analysis |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343770 |
| By: | Asravor, Jacob; Wiredu, Alexander Nimo; Zeller, Manfred |
| Keywords: | Production Economics, Productivity Analysis, Crop Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344063 |
| By: | Raif Cergibozan; Emre Akusta |
| Abstract: | Food security refers to people's access to enough safe nutritious food in order to be able to lead a healthy active life. It also involves elements such as food availability and affordability, as well as people being able to access food that can be consumed healthily. Natural disasters, however, can seriously threaten food security. Disasters' effects on food security are especially more evident in countries such as Turkiye that are frequently exposed to natural disasters due to their geologic and geographical structure. For this reason, the study investigates the effects of natural disasters on food security in Turkiye. The research first creates the Food Security Index in order to estimate the effects of natural disasters on food security. The next phase follows the process of econometric analysis, which consists of three steps. Step one of the econometric analysis uses unit root tests to check the stationarity levels of the series. The second step uses the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds test to examine the long-term relationship between natural disasters and food security. The third and final step estimates the effects of natural disasters on food security. According to the obtained results, the study shows earthquakes, storms, and floods to have a significant short- as well as long-term negative effect on food security. The overall impact of natural disasters on food security has also been determined to be negative. |
| Date: | 2025–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2512.05445 |
| By: | Yan, Binjian; Xie, Yingfei; Zhou, Yingheng; Jin, Songqing |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, International Relations/Trade, Health Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343918 |
| By: | Neuenfeldt, Sebastian; Gocht, Alexander; Heckelei, Thomas; Storm, Hugo |
| Keywords: | Land Economics/Use |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343839 |
| By: | Vourazeris, Kelsey; Manfredo, Mark R.; Kozicki, Michael N. |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Risk and Uncertainty, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343643 |
| By: | Win, Myat Thida; Maredia, Mywish K.; Kanee, Sarah; Thwal, Nyein Soe |
| Keywords: | Land Economics/Use, International Development, Community/Rural/Urban Development |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344009 |
| By: | Wahdat, Ahmad Z.; Bryant, Elijah H.; Hubbell, Caitlinn B.; Balagtas, Joseph V. |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Demand and Price Analysis, Risk and Uncertainty |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343899 |
| By: | Caruso, Tony; Rosselle, Macy; Haddock, Teresa; Schaefer, K. Aleks |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Agricultural and Food Policy, Marketing |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344002 |
| By: | Hou, Peibin; Kong, Xiangwen; Sun, Falin; Qiu, Huanguang |
| Keywords: | International Relations/Trade, International Development, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343646 |
| By: | Taheripour, Farzad; Chepeliev, Maksym; Aguiar, Angel H. |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Land Economics/Use, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343655 |
| By: | Rigotti, Luca; LeRoux, Matthew N.; Schmit, Todd M. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Demand and Price Analysis, Marketing |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343558 |
| By: | Çakir, Metin; Li, Qingxiao; Zhang, Xiaowei; Gregory, Christian A. |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Industrial Organization |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344056 |
| By: | Villavicencio, Xavier A.; Zapata, Samuel D.; Xicay Xico, Anderson E. |
| Keywords: | Demand and Price Analysis, Research Methods/Statistical Methods, Agribusiness |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344030 |
| By: | Calil, Yuri Clements Daglia; Moreira Barreto De Oliveira, Abdinardo; Ribera, Luis A.; Landivar, Juan |
| Keywords: | Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies, Farm Management, Crop Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343934 |
| By: | Priestley, Samuel L.; Ganguly, Diya; Palma, Marco A.; Messer, Kent D. |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Marketing |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343948 |
| By: | Dong, Yifan; Fei, Chengcheng; McCarl, Bruce A.; Zilberman, David |
| Keywords: | Land Economics/Use, Crop Production/Industries, Environmental Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343999 |
| By: | Ms. Tewodaj Mogues; Papa Niang |
| Abstract: | This paper presents a text-mining analysis of discussions of food and agriculture issues in publications of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) from 1946 to mid-2025, with deeper analysis on subsets of this period for selected publication types. It examines how references to food security and agriculture (FSA) have evolved over time, assesses how they differ across IMF outlets and regional focus of the papers, and explores the coverage of subtopics of FSA as well as broader economic contexts within which FSA is contextualized. Using text data from the IMF’s eLibrary metadata as well as its full-text data processed through the use of the Fund Document Extraction Toolkit (FDET), the study identifies key trends in the frequency and intensity of FSA references. The results indicate that IMF attention to FSA issues tends to peak during periods of global food crises and significant agricultural policy changes. These peaks closely track inflationary trends with minimal lag, suggesting rapid response of IMF work to crises. The study also reveals regional variations, with Sub-Saharan Africa and Emerging and Developing Asia exhibiting the highest prevalence of FSA references, while advanced economies show lower prevalence. The analysis also finds that FSA-focused publications exhibit greater attention to selected core macroeconomic themes (inflation and trade) as well as to newer thematic areas (climate change and inequality) relative to other IMF work. The tools and methods can be applied to macrocritical dimensions of other sectoral concerns, and the findings provide a foundation for further research that can extend the methodology and content of this work. |
| Keywords: | Text-mining; Agriculture; Food security; Macrocriticality; IMF publications. |
| Date: | 2025–12–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2025/254 |
| By: | Hirvonen, Kalle; Machado, Elia Axinia; Simons, Andrew M. |
| Keywords: | International Development, Food Security and Poverty, Risk and Uncertainty |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343590 |
| By: | Nabasirye, Racheal |
| Abstract: | Agriculture remains the mainstay for the majority of Ugandans and over the past decade, government expenditure to the agricultural sector has been increasing though it is still below the 10% target recommended by the Maputo declaration (2003) which emphasised the need for all African countries to increase their budgetary allocation to the agricultural sector. On the contrary, growth in agricultural value added has exhibited a constant trend. This study was conducted to examine the factors influencing agricultural value added including: total government expenditure to the agricultural sector, development expenditure to the agricultural sector, recurrent expenditure to the agricultural sector, capital stock, labour force, real effective exchange rate, trade openness and lending rate. Annual time series data (1988-2018) and the autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL) model augmented by the bounds test were used for estimation. The study revealed that in the long-run total government expenditure allocated to the agriculture sector and agricultural development expenditure had a significant positive impact on growth in agricultural value added with elasticities of 0.19 and 016 respectively while recurrent expenditure had an insignificant negative relationship. Other variables found to have a significant impact on growth in agricultural value added in the long run included: capital stock, labour force, trade openness, and lending rates with capital stock having a positive relationship while lending rate and labour force had a negative impact. In the short run, trade openness, labour force and development expenditure had a significant positive relationship with growth in agricultural value added while lending rate and real effective exchange rate had a significant negative relationship with growth in agricultural vale added. Based on the findings, the study recommends the government to increase the amount allocated to the agricultural sector and to ensure that the largest portion is assigned to agricultural development expenditure. The study further recommends an increase in agricultural capital stock and trade openness. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Agricultural Finance |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:makthe:319992 |
| By: | Clark, Harrison; Chen, Xuqi; Yenerall, Jackie |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Consumer/Household Economics, Marketing |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343781 |
| By: | Fiechter, Chad M.; Miller, Noah J.; Ifft, Jennifer; Nelson, Blaine |
| Keywords: | Agricultural Finance, Financial Economics, Risk and Uncertainty |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343924 |
| By: | Yan, Hongqiang; Rejesus, Roderick M.; Chen, Le; Aglasan, Serkan |
| Keywords: | Crop Production/Industries, Farm Management, Production Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343580 |
| 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 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aafcpo:339026 |
| By: | Rabiee, Elaheh; Shanoyan, Aleksan; Hobbs, Lonnie; Aldrich, Greg |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Marketing, Consumer/Household Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343716 |
| By: | Majeed, Fahd; Khanna, Madhu; Miao, Ruiqing |
| Keywords: | Resource/Energy Economics and Policy, Environmental Economics and Policy, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344043 |
| By: | Emre Akusta |
| Abstract: | This study analyzes the impacts of economic growth on ecosystem in Turkiye. The study uses annual data for the period 1995-2021 and the ARDL method. The study utilizes the Ecosystem Vitality Index, a sub-dimension of the Environmental Performance Index. In addition, seven models were constructed to assess in detail the impact of economic growth on different dimensions of the ecosystem. The results show that economic growth has a significant impact in all models analyzed. However, the direction of this impact differs across ecosystem components. Economic growth is found to have a positive impact on agriculture and water resources. In these models, a 1% increase in GDP increases the agriculture and water resources indices by 0.074-0.672%. In contrast, economic growth has a negative impact on biodiversity and habitat, ecosystem services, fisheries, acid rain and total ecosystem vitality. In these models, a 1% increase in GDP reduces the indices of biodiversity and habitat, ecosystem services, fisheries, acid rain and total ecosystem vitality by 0.101-2.144%. The results suggest that the environmental costs of economic growth processes need to be considered. Environmentally friendly policies should be combined with sustainable development strategies to reduce the negative impacts of economic growth. |
| Date: | 2025–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2512.02676 |
| By: | Gebreegziabher, Zenebe (Department of Economics Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigrai, Ethiopia); Beyene, Abebe D. (Environment and Climate Research Center (ECRC), Policy Studies Institute (PSI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia); Bluffstone, Randall (Department of Economics, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA); Gebremedhin, Berhanu (University of Dallas, Irving, Texas, USA); Mekonnen, Alemu (Department of Economics, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) |
| Abstract: | This research aims to evaluate the role that devolution of forest tenure rights plays in the sustainable management of forests in developing countries at a highly disaggregated level, using data from a sample of 600 households in four major regions of Ethiopia. Specifically, the study investigates the impacts of the devolution of forest tenure rights towards local communities on forest quality and livelihoods empirically, employing a quasi-experimental approach comparing households that are members of forest user groups (FUGs) and households that are not. The study uses four outcome variables as measurable indicators to empirically analyze the impacts of the devolution and its contributions to improvements in the livelihoods of forest dwellers. The results suggest that FUGs had a robust and positive impact on the harvest of various forest products. These findings contribute to the literature on devolution and highlight implications for research, policy, and development practice with respect to forest commons. |
| Keywords: | institutions; common property forest management; matching; inverse probability weights; Ethiopia |
| JEL: | Q23 Q54 |
| Date: | 2025–07–01 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hhs:gunefd:2025_006 |
| By: | Souza Machado, Bruno; Lelis, Lorena; De Figueiredo Silva, Felipe; De Carvalho Reis Neves, Mateus |
| Keywords: | Labor and Human Capital, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343653 |
| By: | Liang, Weifang; Liu, Yong; Somogyi, Simon; Anderson, David P. |
| Keywords: | Research Methods/Statistical Methods |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343687 |
| By: | Tabares Villarreal, Elizabeth; Song, Siwan; Ishdorj, Ariun |
| Keywords: | International Development, Agricultural and Food Policy, Productivity Analysis |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344066 |
| By: | Lim, Changsik; Kim, Miwha; Im, Jeongbin |
| Keywords: | International Development, International Relations/Trade, Agricultural and Food Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343626 |
| By: | Okunola, Akinbode M.; Dennis, Elliott J.; Beghin, John C. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Health Economics and Policy, International Relations/Trade |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343599 |
| By: | Goss, Barry A.; Avsar, S. Gulay; Chan, Siang-Choo |
| Abstract: | This paper develops a simultaneous rational expectations model of the U.S. oats market, with categories of agents which include hedgers, speculators and consumers. The post sample forecasts of the spot price derived from this model are employed to test the semi-strong form efficient markets hypothesis (EMH). These results are compared with those for a similar model which uses adaptive expectations. Forecasts derived from the rational model do not outperform the forward (futures) price as a predictor of the spot price, although an adaptive model-futures price composite predictor significantly outperforms the futures price, and hence contains evidence against the EMH. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Crop Production/Industries, Demand and Price Analysis |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:monarc:266329 |
| By: | Xiao, Xiangyi; Yan, Zhen; Wang, Yue; Wang, Hong Holly |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Marketing, Health Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343847 |
| By: | Tanner, Sophia; Burnett, Wesley; Maguire, Karen; Winikoff, Justin |
| Keywords: | Resource/Energy Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343970 |
| By: | Ambrozek, Charlotte; Beatty, Timothy; McNichols, Casey J. |
| Keywords: | Food Security and Poverty, Agricultural and Food Policy, Labor and Human Capital |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344008 |
| By: | Han, Jung Hoon; Zheng, Xiaoyong; Pan, Lei; Cengiz, Ezgi; Rojas, Christian |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343701 |
| By: | Wang, Xialin; Wang, Jinxia; Sun, Tianhe; Zhang, Lijuan |
| Keywords: | Resource/Energy Economics and Policy, Food Security and Poverty, Environmental Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343825 |
| By: | Dakpo, K Hervé; Latruffe, Laure; Desjeux, Yann |
| Keywords: | Production Economics, Productivity Analysis, Research Methods/Statistical Methods |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344050 |
| By: | Maximilian Huppertz |
| Abstract: | It is well established that climate change affects productivity, but its effects on trade costs have not been studied. I combine international trade and weather data covering 190 years. I use an augmented gravity framework to show that rising temperatures at the origin or destination country increase bilateral trade costs. Adaptation to these impacts is slow. The impact appears to be driven by the vulnerability of sea ports to climate change. Combining these results with a standard international trade model, I find that 2010s welfare would increase by 1.6 percent if we could undo the impact of climate change on trade cost over the preceding 100 years. Welfare gains depend not only on countries' own climate trends, but also on their neighbors' trajectories. Poor and rich countries are roughly equally harmed. Smaller economies, which are more reliant on international trade, are especially affected. Ignoring this trade cost channel and focusing only on productivity effects leads to a nine percent underestimate of the welfare impact of climate change. Because it is based on a gravity framework, my methodology can easily be embedded in studies of the impact of climate change. |
| Keywords: | climate change, international trade, sea ports, welfare impacts, adaptation |
| JEL: | Q54 Q56 F18 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ces:ceswps:_12282 |
| By: | Villacis, Alexis H.; Badruddoza, Syed; Mishra, Ashok K. |
| Keywords: | International Development, Research Methods/Statistical Methods, Food Security and Poverty |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343542 |
| By: | David Raitzer (Asian Development Bank); Rita Abdel Sater (Agence Française de Développement); Odbayar Batmunkh (Asian Development Bank); Julia Girard (Agence Française de Développement); Lennart Reiners (Asian Development Bank); Amir Jilani (Asian Development Bank) |
| Abstract: | We present the findings of a pilot that randomized provision of structured electronic food vouchers to poor households in the Philippines, which was designed to inform a new national food voucher program. The study utilized a matched pair cluster-randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of vouchers plus nutrition education sessions. It involved 4, 883 poor households across five provinces, randomly assigned to the control group or to receive nutrition education and monthly electronic food vouchers worth PHP3, 000 ($55) with pre-allocated shares for different food groups. After 6 months, statistically significant improvements are found in household food expenditure, dietary diversity, and food security, although the dietary and food security effects are modest on average. Food expenditure responses to voucher allocations are strongest for proteins and for fruits and vegetables, whereas the carbohydrate allocations are more fungible. Notably, dietary effects are more pronounced in highly urban areas, in households enrolled in an existing conditional cash transfer program, in those with better nutrition knowledge at baseline, in smaller-sized households, and in those that had more recently redeemed the voucher. This suggests that effectiveness could be enhanced by adjusting voucher allocation ratios towards underconsumed food groups, increasing the voucher amount, increasing redemption frequency, and improving nutrition education. |
| Keywords: | food assistance;electronic food vouchers;nutrition;social protection |
| JEL: | I12 I18 H23 I38 |
| Date: | 2025–12–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ris:adbewp:021825 |
| By: | Klepacka, Anna M.; Florkowski, Wojciech J.; Revoredo-Giha, Cesar; Neupane, Sulakshan |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Farm Management, Livestock Production/Industries |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343848 |
| By: | Yang, Linge |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the substitutability between labor and machinery in U.S. agriculture using a translog cost function and county-level data from the 2002 and 2022 Censuses of Agriculture. We estimate own-price and cross-price elasticities, along with Allen-Uzawa and Morishima elasticities of substitution, to evaluate the evolving relationship between these inputs. Our results indicate that labor and machinery have been strong substitutes in the past two decades, reflecting the sector’s capacity to mechanize tasks traditionally performed by human labor. However, elasticity estimates reveal a notable decline in substitutability in the past twenty years, which might be explained by the onset of technological saturation. As basic agricultural tasks become increasingly automated, the remaining labor-intensive activities, such as fruit harvesting and livestock care, pose greater challenges to mechanization. We also observe a declining own-price elasticity of labor, indicating reduced responsiveness of labor demand to wage changes. A shift toward skilled labor and broader structural changes in the agricultural economy may drive this trend. Regional analysis highlights heterogeneity in substitution patterns, with some areas maintaining strong substitutability while others exhibit mixed or complementary relationships. These results carry important policy implications. High substitutability supports continued investment in mechanization and informs the design of subsidies and R&D funding. This paper also contributes to a deeper understanding of input dynamics in agricultural production and offers evidence-based guidance for innovation and labor policy in the sector. |
| Keywords: | Labor, mechanization, elasticity of substitution |
| JEL: | Q12 Q16 Q18 |
| Date: | 2025–10–21 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:126570 |
| By: | Katungi, Enid M.; Larochelle, Catherine; Magreta, Ruth; Banda, Arnold |
| Keywords: | International Development, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343995 |
| By: | Awad, Koroles; Ehmke, Mariah D.; McCluskey, Jill J.; Okrent, Abigail M. |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Health Economics and Policy, Industrial Organization |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343976 |
| By: | Wu, Qi; Liu, Shuyun; Fan, Shenggen |
| Keywords: | International Development, Labor and Human Capital, Environmental Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343729 |
| By: | Sun, Falin; Hou, Peibin; Qiu, Huanguang; Kong, Xiangwen |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Environmental Economics and Policy, Industrial Organization |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343678 |
| By: | El Meligi Andrea (European Commission - JRC); Zondo Bhekani; Flaig Dorothee; Morokong Tshepo; Ferrari Emanuele (European Commission - JRC) |
| Abstract: | This study introduces a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for South Africa, covering the economic transactions for the year 2019. The SAM provides a detailed framework for understanding the country's economic structure and relationships between various economic agents. It also serves as a foundation for analysing economic performance and simulating policy impacts using advanced modelling techniques. The presented SAM offers a highly detailed breakdown of the agricultural and food sectors, as well as labour and household characteristics, including provincial, gender, and formal/informal distinctions. By outlining the construction and estimation process, this research provides a valuable resource for policymakers and researchers to evaluate and implement social and economic policies in South Africa and demonstrates the SAM's utility through a descriptive analysis of the country's economy. |
| Date: | 2025–11 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ipt:eapoaf:202511 |
| By: | Earnscliffe Strategy Group |
| Abstract: | This public opinion research report presents the results of a survey conducted by Earnscliffe Strategy Group on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The research was conducted in July and August of 2020. The objectives of the research were to collect insights to be used to shape the initiative, as well as collect baseline data that would help establish benchmarks in order to track potential changes over the duration of the campaign. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aafcpo:339028 |
| By: | Feng, Yuan; Liu, Shuang; Zhang, Man; Jin, Yanhong; Yu, Xiaohua |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343836 |
| By: | Geylani, Pinar Celikkol; Park, Timothy A.; Restrepo, Brandon J. |
| Keywords: | Productivity Analysis, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies, Production Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343704 |
| By: | Dasgupta, Susmita; Blankespoor, Brian; Wheeler, David |
| Abstract: | The Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference set a target to protect 30 percent of the world’s land and sea areas by 2030. This paper evaluates the potential contribution of the 30x30 initiative to biodiversity conservation by examining its implications for species that are endemic or occupy very small habitats. Using more than 600, 000 species occurrence maps derived from Global Biodiversity Information Facility data—substantially expanding representation for plants and invertebrates—the study develops high-resolution, country-specific templates that identify priority-ordered protected areas optimized for cost-effective species coverage. Each iteration expands protection to maximize gains for unprotected species until full coverage is achieved, allowing flexibility to adapt to national economic and political constraints, including the 30 percent target of 30x30. The results include priority-ordered terrestrial protected areas for 138 countries and marine protected areas for 160 countries. At the global level, full protection of currently protected species aligns with 30 percent terrestrial and marine coverage. Expanding global land protection from 14.8 to 18.0 percent and marine protection from 16.6 to 19.9 percent would achieve 100 percent species coverage in the database. However, uneven species distributions make this infeasible for all countries within the 30 percent territorial limit. Among the 242, 414 critical species analyzed, 65.5 percent are currently protected. Most of the remainder could be covered within national 30 percent li mits, although some countries would need to exceed them. The analysis highlights opportunity-cost disparities—particularly for low-income countries—indicating that effective implementation of 30x30 will require international compensation mechanisms. The study underscores that true success lies in species protection rather than territorial extent. |
| Date: | 2025–12–03 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:11269 |
| By: | Quorus Consulting Group Inc. |
| Keywords: | Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aafcpo:339007 |
| By: | Bin Khaled, Muhammad Nahian; Maredia, Mywish K. |
| Keywords: | International Development, Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343777 |
| By: | Karwowski, Nicole; Hrozencik, Robert A.; Skidmore, Marin; Rosenberg, Andrew B. |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Land Economics/Use, Resource/Energy Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343739 |
| By: | Li, Xinrong; Xuan, Zhichong; Zhao, Qiran |
| Keywords: | Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, Health Economics and Policy, Consumer/Household Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343731 |
| By: | Du, Qianqian; Mieno, Taro; Bullock, David S. |
| Keywords: | Production Economics, Research Methods/Statistical Methods, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:344051 |
| By: | Nava, Noé J.; Morgan, Stephen N.; Ridley, William |
| Keywords: | International Relations/Trade, Land Economics/Use, Farm Management |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343532 |
| By: | Kashyap, Pratyoosh; Suter, Jordan F.; McKee, Sophie |
| Keywords: | Demand and Price Analysis, Consumer/Household Economics, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343604 |
| By: | Le, Loan T. (School of Economics, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); Phung, Trieu N. (An Giang University, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City and School of Economics, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) |
| Abstract: | In this study, we aim to estimate the causal effects of LLL on input usage and yield and use the results on treatment effect as inputs for the incremental cost benefit analysis in paddy production in the Mekong Delta region, Vietnam. The findings affirm the economic feasibility of the LLL technique, as indicated by both private and social analyses. |
| Keywords: | Laser land leveling; GHG emissions; social cost; paddy production; Mekong Delta; Vietnam |
| JEL: | Q15 |
| Date: | 2025–12–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hhs:gunefd:2025_004 |
| By: | Lemken, Dominic; Simonetti, Aline; Heinke, Gloria; Estevez, Ana |
| Keywords: | Marketing, Consumer/Household Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343537 |
| By: | Kuroiwa, Kenichi; Chellattan Veettil, Prakashan; Gupta, Ishika |
| Keywords: | Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies, International Development, Labor and Human Capital |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343851 |
| By: | Poppe, Krijn J.; Verstegen, Jos; Wolfert, Sjaak |
| Keywords: | Industrial Organization, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:icae18:276069 |
| By: | Boy, Karl-Friedrich; Panknin, Lea; Ziesmer, Johannes; Henning, Christian H.C.A. |
| Keywords: | Political Economy, Environmental Economics and Policy, Resource/Energy Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343926 |
| By: | Ciliberti, Stefano; Frascarelli, Angelo; Martino, Gaetano |
| Abstract: | The study of institutions in the agro-food systems is gaining momentum since it represents an intricate and undoubtedly relevant case study as concerns intermediate-product markets. Moreover, traditionally there is a problem of organization among farmers mainly due to the scarce attitude to pool decisional and property rights on input and/or output. According to the Transaction Costs Economics framework, the paper aims to investigate which are the main drivers of the collective forms of organization in the Italian agro-food system, paying particular attention to transaction costs’ attributes and to the increasing role played by the institutional environment as well. The choice to join to cooperative or producer organization is conceptualized as a governance structure choice, also paying attention to the complementarity between the two alternatives. Based on the Italian version of the Farm Accountancy Data Network, bivariate probit and multinomial are estimated in order to account for three organizational alternatives (participation in cooperative, in OP and join participation in all the three alternatives) and to test the complementarity between the two organizational forms entailed. |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Farm Management |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:icae18:276067 |
| By: | Takeshima, Hiroyuki; Kishore, Avinash; Kumar, Anjani |
| Keywords: | Production Economics, Productivity Analysis, Research Methods/Statistical Methods |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343591 |
| By: | Moustapha Sarr |
| Abstract: | This paper analyzes the impact of the public decision-maker on the intergenerational transmission of food preferences. We develop a theoretical model of food preferences inter-generational transmission in which parents transmit their own food preferences to their children through their food practices but also have a concern for the future public health conditions influenced by their feeding efforts. We find that, even if people fully care about future public health, the mechanism of food preferences transmission leads to a heterogeneous population where unhealthy food preferences persist. In this setup, we show that public interventions (public good provision and nutritional education program) induce a distribution of food preferences which converge to an homogeneous population with healthy food preferences. |
| Keywords: | socialization effort, food preferences, inter-generational transmission, public health, public good provision, nutritional education program |
| JEL: | D10 H41 I18 |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:drm:wpaper:2025-45 |
| By: | Suphachol Suphachalasai; Ximing Dong; Pedro Juarros; Junko Mochizuki; Christine J. Richmond; Sylke von Thadden-Kostopoulos |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the macro-criticality of water resources in the context of climate change. It summarizes the past and future trends of water scarcity and droughts and proposes a framework to analyze the macro-criticality and role of public sector engagement in the water sector. The paper maps out channels through which water resources affect the macro-fiscal and balance of payments positions and develops an understanding of macro-fiscal exposure based on empirical evidence. It also synthesizes emerging insights from IMF-supported operations and capacity development activities, thereby clarifying the rationale and scope for IMF engagement in water-related policy reforms. |
| Keywords: | Water; Water Scarcity; Climate Change; Macro-Criticality; Macro-Fiscal |
| Date: | 2025–12–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2025/251 |
| By: | Bajgain, Pralhad; Rihn, Alicia; Zaring, Caitlin; Eckelkamp, Liz |
| Keywords: | Agribusiness, Marketing, Institutional and Behavioral Economics |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343950 |
| By: | Xuan, Bui Bich (Nha Trang University, 02 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Nha Trang, Vietnam); Ngoc, Quach Thi Khanh (Nha Trang University, 02 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Nha Trang, Vietnam); Armstrong, Claire W. (UiT The Arctic University of Norway, 9037 Tromsø, Norway.); Vondolia, Kofi (Department of Applied Economics, School of Economics, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana and Centre for Coastal Management - Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana); Nam, Pham Khanh (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) |
| Abstract: | Understanding fishers’ non-compliance behavior is essential for effective management and conservation of small-scale fisheries. Our study took place in Tam Giang Lagoon, central Vietnam, where Territorial Use Rights for Fisheries (TURFs) have been established since 2009. To estimate the proportion of artisanal fishers engaging in illegal fishing, we used a randomized response technique alongside direct questioning to investigate this type of sensitive behavior. We also employed a binary logistic regression model to analyze the factors influencing non-compliance. A combination of RRT and other methods such as direct questioning and regression model gives a more comprehensive understanding of the drivers behind illegal fishing behavior, allowing for tailored interventions that address specific issues within fisheries. Our findings show that awareness of the negative impacts of illegal fishing and the perceived legitimacy of regulations significantly affect compliance, while instrumental incentives and norms do not have statistically significant impacts. Additionally, certain fishers’ characteristics are determinants of noncompliance, such as younger fishers and more experienced fishers are more likely to violate regulations, while those with higher education show better compliance. We also discuss policies to enhance compliance within TURFs. This study enriches the literature on fishing regulation compliance and provides valuable insights for policy design and implementation aimed at improving adherence to regulations. |
| Keywords: | Non-compliance; fishing regulations; randomized response technique; TURF; Vietnam. |
| JEL: | D63 Q22 Q28 |
| Date: | 2025–05–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hhs:gunefd:2025_002 |
| By: | Abeysinghe, Subhashini; Arangala, Mathisha; Liyanage, Shalomi |
| Abstract: | Governments often mandate that traders secure permits before importing or exporting certain products to fulfill objectives such as protecting endangered species, endemic flora, and ensuring consumer safety. The time, cost, and unpredictability associated with obtaining these permits impact the competitiveness of businesses engaged in international trade. This research brief outlines steps to overcome various obstacles that hinder the streamlining, simplification, and automation of these processes to make them more business friendly. Using the issuance of forest permits for horticultural exports as a case study, it shows how adopting steps to facilitate trade can reduce trade costs and strengthen regulatory oversight. |
| Keywords: | International Relations/Trade |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:vrabpn:373340 |
| By: | Sarkar, Sampriti; Lupi, Frank; Sears, Molly; Lal, Preet |
| Keywords: | Environmental Economics and Policy, Land Economics/Use, Resource/Energy Economics and Policy |
| Date: | 2024 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:aaea24:343744 |