This article discusses the issues of cluster policy formation in the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of studying the experience of leading countries. The research aim is to find new effective tools and institutions for the development of the cluster structuring of the agro-industrial complex...

Measuring the contributions of the bioeconomy depends on the concept and method used. The concept of bioeconomy linked to biomass is widely used, and estimating the bio-based share in sectors, activities, or products is a limitation and a challenge. Therefore, the present study aims to propose a...

This study investigates the interrelationships between institutional frameworks, innovation ecosystems, and stakeholder coordination in enhancing the global competitiveness of Ethiopia's Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) in Yirgalem and Bulbula. A mixed-methods approach combining...

The globalization of food trade has needed robust traceability systems to ensure consumer safety, quality and sustainability product. By fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging responsible resource use, traceability plays a key role in protecting the environment and...

Fairness in agri-food supply chains receives increasing consumer, industry, and political attention but is currently under-conceptualized and lacks appropriate frameworks for measurement. Therefore, building on a theoretically grounded conceptualization of consumer dispositions toward fairness...

Globally, one-third of the food produced for human consumption globally is wasted, a figure projected to rise with increased food production. Collaborative efforts across food supply chains can mitigate post-harvest losses, playing a crucial role in enhancing food security. However, frameworks...

This study presents a micro-level indicator of farmers' positioning in the market chain, based on the conceptual framework outlined by Antràs and Chor (2013, 2018). The indicator considers the selling location of a farming household and its crop buyers. Using panel data from the World Bank's...

In the context of a short and local supply chain of fresh produce in the public sector, we introduce a fair multi-commodity two-echelon distribution problem. A decision maker has to decide on the planning of the first-echelon collection trips of commodities from suppliers to distribution centers...

This paper applied the Cobb-Douglas production function to look into the impact of global crude oil prices on agricultural output in Ghana. Annual time-series secondary data spanning from 1980 to 2020 were utilized, sourced from the World Development Indicators and the US Energy Information...

The paper examines the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in the agribusiness innovation ecosystem in Central Visayas, Philippines, underlining their contributions, the challenges the faced, and the opportunities. Using a mix-methods approach, the research reveals that HEIs serve as...

The research states that the exacerbation of the climate crisis observed in recent years is accompanied by an increase in ground-level temperatures, natural disasters, loss of water resources, and other extreme weather events, which significantly impact the economy, water, and food security of...

This study employs the economy-wide model DEMETRA to provide a detailed characterisation of the impacts of the African Continental Free Trade Area on the Ghanaian economy from 2020 to 2035 and how these economy-wide impacts will affect food consumption and affordability. It considers two...

Smart Specialisation in the Western Balkans revealed that agri-food features as one of the most common priority areas in the region with the strongest potential for growth. Although the Smart Specialisation process revealed many strengths, the agri-food sector in the Western Balkans is still...

Fertilisers are products containing nutrients intended to improve the fertility of the soil or to contribute to plant nutrition. These nutrients commonly include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential elements such as calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients like zinc and...

In the European Union (EU), high-protein crops for animal feed are defined as those having a protein content ranging between 30% and 50%. These crops are crucial for meeting the nutritional needs of certain livestock, particularly poultry and pigs. The EU categorises its plant protein sources...

The agri-food ecosystem is responsible for the diversity of foods and drinks we consume every day. It comprises of different actors in the food supply chain - from farmers and fishers and its cooperatives, the food and drink industry, food retail and wholesale, food service and suppliers of...

This study is a part of a project "Comparative analysis of agricultural sectors and rural areas in the pre-accession countries: Agricultural policy developments, situation of the agri-food sector and economic context" funded by Directorate-General Agriculture and Rural Development of the...