Sonia Massari’s Post

You can read our new paper by Sonia Massari Mariana Eidler. Ph.D Ricardo Bonacho Pedro Alvarez Bretones in the proceedings book about #efood22

In August, our researchers published 58 journal articles that contributed to 15 #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. In the areas of health and well-being, sustainable cities, and responsible production, our researchers are working collaboratively to help create peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Explore some of the August's research topics: 🏚️ Examined the concrete in defective homes in Donegal. ⛹️ Analysed the markers and effects of concussion in sports. 🐄 Utilised machine learning to predict dairy cattle methane emission. 🥗 Evaluated the effect of Brexit & food regulatory divergence on the Irish food & drink industry. Browse more of our research: https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/ #WeAreUU | Sinéad Furey | Paul Dunlop | Cathy Craig | Huiru Zheng | Haiying Wang | Gregory Tierney | James Woodward | Ulster University| Ulster University School of Sport | Ulster University Business School

🌟 Exciting news from the 188th 🇪🇺 European Association of Agricultural Economists Seminar, hosted by CIHEAM MAICh in 🇬🇷 🌟 I had the privilege of chairing SESSION 1A on “Agri-food Value Chain Dynamics,” where we explored groundbreaking approaches to analyzing agri-food value chains. 🚜📊 Our discussions covered a range of vital topics, including: ·      Farm economics and their role in shaping value chains ·      Transformative policies for sustainable value chain management ·      The impact of sustainable consumption on value chain strategies ·      (Re)structuring for sustainability in value chains ·      The significance of indigenous value chains in today’s markets It was inspiring to see so many innovative ideas and collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of our agri-food systems in the EU. 💡 In addition, I had the opportunity to present our recent paper, titled 🌍 “Uncovering power and biodiversity issues in agri-food value chains” ✨ This research article dives deep into the intersection of power dynamics and biodiversity within value chains, revealing how they can combat climate change and enhance food security. Using a unique methodological approach that blends Hilbert–Ackermann logic frameworks with hybrid Sankey analysis, we uncover the intricate structures and power elements at play. This study spans twelve value chains across four European countries — France, Italy, Norway, and Germany — offering critical insights into value chain structure and biodiversity dimensions. A big thank you to all the presenters and participants for their valuable contributions! Let’s continue to drive positive change in the agri-food sector together! #EAAE #AgriFood #ValueChains #Sustainability #Innovation #Biodiversity #ClimateChange

Take a look to this interesting call for chapter authors for the Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems. PAGE - Pisa Agricultural Economics Alessio Cavicchi 👇👇👇

Very insightful Research brief on Analysis of policy responses to seed, fertilizer, food and fuel shocks in three African Regional Economic Communities. worth a read. https://lnkd.in/d2iVTGcy

I’m happy to share that our research brief, titled “Analysis of Policy Responses to Seed, Fertilizer, Food, and Fuel Shocks in Three African Regional Economic Communities,” has been published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD)! This work explores critical policy responses to address shocks in agricultural inputs and resources, offering insights into how African Regional Economic Communities can strengthen food systems resilience. 🔗 Read the abstract and full brief here: https://lnkd.in/dzGAaVBR Let’s continue driving impactful conversations on sustainable food systems and policy innovation! 🌱📊 #PolicyAnalysis #FoodSystems #AfricanAgriculture #JAFSCD #Research #Sustainability Dr Joyce Maru

🥚 BREADCRUMB project partner Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen ( #UCPH) recently visited several egg producers and factories to gain insights into their operations. 📹 Watch this short video to get an overview of how we interact with the value chain of eggs and egg products. #FoodChainSolutions #FoodWaste #FoodMarketingStandards #SuboptimalFood #SocialAcceptance #EUfunded #HorizonEurope #EUresearch #foodwastereduction #PrivateMarketingStandards

Why should we commit to engaging #youthinagriculture, and why must we do it now? Rural-to-urban migration, the societal need for generational renewal in the sector, and social justice are great reasons why empowering youth empowers everyone. Join Berner Fachhochschule BFH and YPARD to discuss the topic in-depth and commit to action! Célia Bühler, Zenebe Uraguchi, Bastian Mengel, Angela Wade, Nancy Bourgeois Lüthi, Tètè Kodjo Émile, Ute Seeling, Peter Spring, Loredana Sorg, Dominic Blaettler, Gurbir S Bhullar, Katharina Ineichen, Wycliffe Odera Magowa, Biovision Foundation

Take a look at this agenda setting paper on mental health in agriculture. It's the result of an international collaboration following a great rural sociology in France in 2023.

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭! For the graduation project at HAS green academy, Isabell Fitz, Khanh Di Le, and I will explore how the dominant narratives relate to core activities or outcomes in the Dutch Food System, such as ·      Agricultural production (the role of nature that relates to human lifestyle) ·      Nutritional intake (nutritional deficiency, meat vs plant-based) ·      Food consumption (social effect, environment, education, and security) This project focuses on the transition to a more sustainable food system using the Nationale Wetenschapsagenda (NWA) framework. The project's primary research question is "𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴?" And we would like different stakeholders within the Dutch food system to participate in interviews and focus groups to help analyse the current and alternative narratives.