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| Gallioto, Francesco; Paffarini, Chiara; Musotti, Francesco; Chiorri, Massimo. |
| The aim of this contribution is to put some evidence on the influence of external factors in the farm decision making, often crucial in leading technical and commercial development and in fostering the expression of social and environmental sensitivity. This paper explores the concept of “embeddedness” focusing on the institutional domain that should affect market strategies. By studying the market orientation of 53 organic farms selected in two Italian regions (Emilia Romagna and Marches), the relation between regional origins and business strategies were analysed with the purpose to indirectly assess the role of institutions in promoting the development of Alternative Food Networks. |
| Tipo: Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Farm Management; Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/122027 |
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| Torquati, Biancamaria; Giacche, Giulia; Taglioni, Chiara; Musotti, Francesco. |
| In periurban areas agriculture can assume a multifunctional role that includes landscape conservation, sustainable resource management, biodiversity conservation, leisure activities, and can also maintain adequate conditions in densely populated areas for a safe and habitable environment. This study investigates the effects of the introduction of single farm payment on the periurban agricultural area in the plain of the City of Assisi, an area with a strong landscape value. A survey was carried out to determine: changes in production, changes on farm incomes, structural adjustments, the level of multifunctionality of periurban agriculture. Moreover, a survey of 355 residents was made to assess their willingness to pay for some positive externalities of the... |
| Tipo: Conference Paper or Presentation |
Palavras-chave: Periurban Agriculture; Cap Reform; Economic Valuation; Contingent Valuation; Assisi; Agricultural and Food Policy; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods; Q10; Q18. |
| Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/44803 |
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