In sustainable agriculture, intercropping systems represent a valuable approach. These systems involve placing mutually beneficial plant types in close proximity to each other, with the goal of exploiting biodiversity to reduce pesticide and water usage, as well as improve soil nutrient...

Mathematical programming models are widely used in agricultural sector analysis. Lack of micro-level data and computational reasons necessitate aggregation of individual producers into regional representative units when working at sectoral level. This usually leads to unrealistic and extreme...