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Dr. STEFANO ORSINI
Organic Research Centre

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Journal article
Published: 17 March 2021 in Sustainability
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Given the increasing complexity of the agro-food sector, the analysis of financial performance alone may not be sufficient to assess the economic sustainability of farmers. This paper presents a practical method to measure the performance of farm businesses by combining the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) theoretical framework and Importance–Performance Analysis (IPA). The proposed model of Business Performance Indicators (BPI) measurement allows identification and validation of the indicators that consistently measure the latent dimension of the BSC framework while allowing identification Buin of the BPI areas where farm businesses need to concentrate their efforts to assure economic sustainability. The method was applied to small ruminant farm businesses across Europe through visits and interviews. The case study application showed that the model could help measure the performance of small farms while allowing detection of the areas of fragility and intervention. The case study results showed that finance and internal business management were the most relevant farmers’ weaknesses, alongside low priority given to innovation. In conclusion, to prevent the potential long-term decline of the sector, the study provided evidence for policy changes to support the farmers’ innovation potential and a higher level of integration in the supply chain.

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Danilo Gambelli; Francesco Solfanelli; Stefano Orsini; Raffaele Zanoli. Measuring the Economic Performance of Small Ruminant Farms Using Balanced Scorecard and Importance-Performance Analysis: A European Case Study. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3321 .

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Danilo Gambelli, Francesco Solfanelli, Stefano Orsini, Raffaele Zanoli. Measuring the Economic Performance of Small Ruminant Farms Using Balanced Scorecard and Importance-Performance Analysis: A European Case Study. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (6):3321.

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Danilo Gambelli; Francesco Solfanelli; Stefano Orsini; Raffaele Zanoli. 2021. "Measuring the Economic Performance of Small Ruminant Farms Using Balanced Scorecard and Importance-Performance Analysis: A European Case Study." Sustainability 13, no. 6: 3321.

Journal article
Published: 20 February 2021 in Animals
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Food consumption in Europe is changing. Red meat consumption has been steadily decreasing in the past decades. The rising interest of consumers for healthier and more sustainable meat products provides red meat producers with the opportunity to differentiate their offers by ecolabels, origin and health claims. This international study analyses the European consumer preferences for red meat (beef, lamb and goat) in seven countries: Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Through a choice experiment, 2900 responses were collected. Mixed multinomial logit models were estimated to identify heterogeneous preferences among consumers at the country level. The results indicate substantial differences between the most relevant attributes for the average consumer, as well as their willingness to pay for them in each country. Nevertheless, national origin and organic labels were highly valued in most countries.

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Emilia Cubero Dudinskaya; Simona Naspetti; Georgios Arsenos; Emmanuelle Caramelle-Holtz; Terhi Latvala; Daniel Martin-Collado; Stefano Orsini; Emel Ozturk; Raffaele Zanoli. European Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Red Meat Labelling Attributes. Animals 2021, 11, 556 .

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Emilia Cubero Dudinskaya, Simona Naspetti, Georgios Arsenos, Emmanuelle Caramelle-Holtz, Terhi Latvala, Daniel Martin-Collado, Stefano Orsini, Emel Ozturk, Raffaele Zanoli. European Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Red Meat Labelling Attributes. Animals. 2021; 11 (2):556.

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Emilia Cubero Dudinskaya; Simona Naspetti; Georgios Arsenos; Emmanuelle Caramelle-Holtz; Terhi Latvala; Daniel Martin-Collado; Stefano Orsini; Emel Ozturk; Raffaele Zanoli. 2021. "European Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Red Meat Labelling Attributes." Animals 11, no. 2: 556.

Journal article
Published: 15 October 2020 in Sustainability
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The new European Organic Regulation 2018/848 has announced the phasing out of derogations for the use of untreated non-organic seed by 2036. However, the use of organic seed by organic farmers is currently limited. This paper aims to identify the factors affecting the use of organic seed. It is based on data collected from 749 organic farmers in 20 European countries, by conducting an online survey and using a network sampling. Results of the descriptive statistics and linear mixed models indicate that: (1) the situation of organic seed use is not consistent across geographical regions and crop sectors; (2) the use of organic seed is higher on farms selling directly to consumers than on those selling to supermarkets; (3) larger and more recently converted farms use less organic seed than established organic farms. In the second part of the paper, we analyse farmers’ attitudes towards organic seed use. The structural equation model (SEM) suggests that the highest contribution to explaining intention to use organic seed comes from social norms, i.e., farmers’ perception of societal expectations, particularly from the consumer and the organic certifier. Such expectations, if communicated in the public and political discourse, could stimulate the use of organic seed.

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Stefano Orsini; Ambrogio Costanzo; Francesco Solfanelli; Raffaele Zanoli; Susanne Padel; Monika M. Messmer; Eva Winter; Freya Schaefer. Factors Affecting the Use of Organic Seed by Organic Farmers in Europe. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8540 .

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Stefano Orsini, Ambrogio Costanzo, Francesco Solfanelli, Raffaele Zanoli, Susanne Padel, Monika M. Messmer, Eva Winter, Freya Schaefer. Factors Affecting the Use of Organic Seed by Organic Farmers in Europe. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (20):8540.

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Stefano Orsini; Ambrogio Costanzo; Francesco Solfanelli; Raffaele Zanoli; Susanne Padel; Monika M. Messmer; Eva Winter; Freya Schaefer. 2020. "Factors Affecting the Use of Organic Seed by Organic Farmers in Europe." Sustainability 12, no. 20: 8540.

Journal article
Published: 26 June 2020 in Animals
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This international study involving seven European countries (Italy, UK, Finland, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey) was conducted to explore the relevant reasons that affect both consumer and non-consumer perceptions of sheep and goat meat. Laddering and means–end chain theory were applied. The results indicate that consumers associate sheep and goat meat with a unique taste, authenticity and natural production, linked with values such as health and enjoyment of life. In contrast, non-consumers mainly feel disgusted when they think and feel about these meats, and do not associate any specific health benefits to their consumption, disliking their taste, odour and fat content. This study is based on qualitative research. Only analytical generalizations are possible, expanding the theory on what drives consumer behaviour when purchasing meat. No previous means–end chain studies are available in the literature regarding small ruminants’ meat consumer preferences.

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Serena Mandolesi; Simona Naspetti; Georgios Arsenos; Emmanuelle Caramelle-Holtz; Terhi Latvala; Daniel Martin-Collado; Stefano Orsini; Emel Ozturk; Raffaele Zanoli. Motivations and Barriers for Sheep and Goat Meat Consumption in Europe: A Means–End Chain Study. Animals 2020, 10, 1105 .

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Serena Mandolesi, Simona Naspetti, Georgios Arsenos, Emmanuelle Caramelle-Holtz, Terhi Latvala, Daniel Martin-Collado, Stefano Orsini, Emel Ozturk, Raffaele Zanoli. Motivations and Barriers for Sheep and Goat Meat Consumption in Europe: A Means–End Chain Study. Animals. 2020; 10 (6):1105.

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Serena Mandolesi; Simona Naspetti; Georgios Arsenos; Emmanuelle Caramelle-Holtz; Terhi Latvala; Daniel Martin-Collado; Stefano Orsini; Emel Ozturk; Raffaele Zanoli. 2020. "Motivations and Barriers for Sheep and Goat Meat Consumption in Europe: A Means–End Chain Study." Animals 10, no. 6: 1105.

Earlycite article
Published: 18 December 2019 in British Food Journal
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the supply chains for organic milk, apples and pasta in eight European countries and how added value is distributed among market players.Design/methodology/approachUsing secondary data and expert interviews, a market overview for the three products is provided as the basis of a more detailed analysis of the added value in 12 organic supply chain examples. For this, interviews with market players and an “added value calculator” tool are employed.FindingsThe farm gate and retail price of organic products is higher than conventional. Supermarkets are the main outlet for organic milk and apples in the countries studied, whereas the situation for organic pasta is varied, suggesting that the use of different sale channels is influenced by the food product. The farmers’ share of added value ranges between 3 and 65 per cent of the added value created in the organic supply chains analysed. Organic offers opportunities to increase the farmers’ share of added value both in supermarkets and alternative sale channels, by developing collaboration, physical infrastructures for organic and integrating operations upstream of the chain.Research limitations/implicationsWhile more research is needed into a larger number of chains, this paper indicates that there are dynamics and features at supply chain level, such as the distribution of added value and the target markets used, that cannot be interpreted according to the binary division between “mainstream” and “alternative” organic suggested by the conventionalisation hypothesis.Originality/valueThe distribution of added value for existing supply chains in eight European countries is calculated by using an effective added value calculator tool.

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Stefano Orsini; Susanne Padel; Danilo Gambelli; Julia Lernoud; Jürn Sanders; Francesco Solfanelli; Matthias Stolze; Helga Willer; Raffaele Zanoli. Beyond “mainstream” and “alternative” in organic food supply chains. British Food Journal 2019, 122, 798 -812.

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Stefano Orsini, Susanne Padel, Danilo Gambelli, Julia Lernoud, Jürn Sanders, Francesco Solfanelli, Matthias Stolze, Helga Willer, Raffaele Zanoli. Beyond “mainstream” and “alternative” in organic food supply chains. British Food Journal. 2019; 122 (3):798-812.

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Stefano Orsini; Susanne Padel; Danilo Gambelli; Julia Lernoud; Jürn Sanders; Francesco Solfanelli; Matthias Stolze; Helga Willer; Raffaele Zanoli. 2019. "Beyond “mainstream” and “alternative” in organic food supply chains." British Food Journal 122, no. 3: 798-812.

Conference paper
Published: 17 January 2019 in Intensified Land and Water Use
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The decline in European sheep and goat farmers is a complicated agricultural challenge that requires solutions and innovation to reverse. The complexity of this challenge means that a multi-stakeholder approach is required to understand how to prioritise each component of the challenge and find appropriate solutions. The multi-stakeholder approach used in this research included semi-structured interviews with 47 sheep and goat farmers. Additionally, a survey and 3 workshop discussions were done with stakeholders from 28 research and industry organisations. All stakeholders agreed that improvement of the market for sheep and goat products was the most important priority. Industry representatives and researchers, however, suggested breeding programmes and availability of labour as important, whilst farmers suggested cost of production, solutions for predators and animal health were more important. Additionally, innovations that industry representatives believe should be tested are for breeding, collection of farm data and reproduction despite marketing and processing being the main priority. This mismatch is probably because these stakeholders do not have the capacity to test innovation or solutions related to marketing and processing of products. The multi-stakeholder approach was effective at identifying key priorities and potential solutions that can be used to make sheep and goat farms more sustainable. More solutions related to product marketing and processing could have been identified if the research included stakeholders specialising in these areas.

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Ian Rose; Daniel Martin-Collado; Stefano Orsini; Rafaelle Zanoli; David Yañez-Ruiz; Konstantinos Zaralis; Georgios Arsenos. Using the Multi-stakeholder Approach to Match Potential Innovations with Challenges Experienced by European Sheep and Goat Farms. Intensified Land and Water Use 2019, 119 -130.

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Ian Rose, Daniel Martin-Collado, Stefano Orsini, Rafaelle Zanoli, David Yañez-Ruiz, Konstantinos Zaralis, Georgios Arsenos. Using the Multi-stakeholder Approach to Match Potential Innovations with Challenges Experienced by European Sheep and Goat Farms. Intensified Land and Water Use. 2019; ():119-130.

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Ian Rose; Daniel Martin-Collado; Stefano Orsini; Rafaelle Zanoli; David Yañez-Ruiz; Konstantinos Zaralis; Georgios Arsenos. 2019. "Using the Multi-stakeholder Approach to Match Potential Innovations with Challenges Experienced by European Sheep and Goat Farms." Intensified Land and Water Use , no. : 119-130.

Review
Published: 16 May 2018 in Organic Farming
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Organic farming is frequently associated with claims of more labour requirements than conventional. However, there is a fragmented knowledge about labour use on organic farms in terms of workload, nature and quality of employment provided. In the context of a growing organic demand and a need for more farmers to convert to reach policy targets set by many EU governments, it seems crucial to understand labour trends on organic farms and to what extent labour requirements may hinder the adoption of the organic methods. This paper presents a review of mainly European literature published since 2000. Studies presenting results by farm type usually indicate higher labour use per hectare on organic than conventional arable farms, whereas similar or lower labour use is reported on organic livestock farms, and the results are mixed for other farm types. We have identified in the existing literature two broad dimensions directly related with labour use, which need to be considered in comparative studies, namely farm structure (including farm type, but also farm size and diversification activities), and technical efficiency. These two broad dimensions give us insights into some more specific factors affecting labour use, and how labour is related with productivity and technical efficiency. Overall it appears that claims that labour requirements represent a concrete obstacle to the adoption of the organic methods need to be treated with caution, and more research is needed to understand the role of labour in farmers’ decision to convert to organic farming. The review of the nature and quality of employment indicates positive health effects related to higher satisfaction and lower exposure to pesticides in organic agriculture as the most important advantages for farm workers. Overall, there is limited research on whether the organic sector provides better opportunities in terms of job prospects, wages and employment of women.

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Stefano Orsini; Susanne Padel; Nicolas Lampkin. Labour Use on Organic Farms: A Review of Research since 2000. Organic Farming 2018, 4, 7-15 .

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Stefano Orsini, Susanne Padel, Nicolas Lampkin. Labour Use on Organic Farms: A Review of Research since 2000. Organic Farming. 2018; 4 (1):7-15.

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Stefano Orsini; Susanne Padel; Nicolas Lampkin. 2018. "Labour Use on Organic Farms: A Review of Research since 2000." Organic Farming 4, no. 1: 7-15.

Articles
Published: 07 May 2013 in Geografisk Tidsskrift-Danish Journal of Geography
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After the Second World War, modern agriculture and urbanisation have contributed to the vanishing of many traditional landscapes. Over the last years, agricultural restructuring, changes in farms’ structure and crisis in modern agriculture have led to an increasingly diverse set of relationships between land management and land ownership. This is especially true in peri-urban areas, where farmlands are often converted from commercially driven agriculture to various and highly dynamic land uses. This paper presents a micro-sociological study carried out in a municipality close to Pisa, where two types of landscape coexist: an urbanised lowland including areas of mechanised agriculture and a hilly area preserving traditional Mediterranean elements – such as terraces and ancient wine caves – which was abandoned during the rural outmigration and is currently being restored and managed by hobby farmers. Unlike lowland landowners, hobby farmers frame their “dwelling” on moral discourses and see the upland as a cultural heritage rather than as a personal ownership of productive units of land. Drawing on qualitative interviews and other sources of evidence, this paper analyses the landowners’ motivations and practices in the two areas and explores some of the implications of this landscape polarisation within the municipality borders for landscape management and planning.

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Stefano Orsini. Landscape polarisation, hobby farmers and a valuable hill in Tuscany: understanding landscape dynamics in a peri-urban context. Geografisk Tidsskrift-Danish Journal of Geography 2013, 113, 53 -64.

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Stefano Orsini. Landscape polarisation, hobby farmers and a valuable hill in Tuscany: understanding landscape dynamics in a peri-urban context. Geografisk Tidsskrift-Danish Journal of Geography. 2013; 113 (1):53-64.

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Stefano Orsini. 2013. "Landscape polarisation, hobby farmers and a valuable hill in Tuscany: understanding landscape dynamics in a peri-urban context." Geografisk Tidsskrift-Danish Journal of Geography 113, no. 1: 53-64.

Articles
Published: 04 January 2013 in Local Environment
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Structural changes in agriculture and urbanisation affect land management regimes and local landscape functions. Studying the new functions of land is as relevant as the owners' land management decisions, the replacement of farming with different activities and land uses may impact not only the local landscape's functions but also, in the long run, its structure and the environment. Drawing on a detailed case study in Tuscany based on qualitative interviews with landowners and on the understanding of the socio-economic context, this article analyses landowners' attitudes towards land property and farming in relation to individual motives as well as to local and supra-local contexts. Five relational typologies of landowners are identified: pure farmers, amenity farmers, land developers, land-with-house owners and house-with-land owners. Diverse trends – such as particular farmers’ attitudes towards land development, or the emerging role of non-professional farmers in land management – are found to raise challenges related to rural land planning and management.

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Stefano Orsini. Explaining land management decisions to understand local landscape functions and change. Some insights from Tuscany. Local Environment 2013, 18, 934 -949.

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Stefano Orsini. Explaining land management decisions to understand local landscape functions and change. Some insights from Tuscany. Local Environment. 2013; 18 (8):934-949.

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Stefano Orsini. 2013. "Explaining land management decisions to understand local landscape functions and change. Some insights from Tuscany." Local Environment 18, no. 8: 934-949.