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Italy is among the most important countries in Europe for milk production. The new European policies encourage a transition towards sustainability and are leading European dairy farms to follow new trajectories to increase their economic efficiency, reduce their environmental impact, and ensure social sustainability. Few studies have attempted to classify dairy farms by analyzing the relationships between the structural profiles of farms and the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of sustainability. This work intends to pursue this aim through an exploratory analysis in the Italian production context. The cluster analysis technique made it possible to identify three types of dairy farms, which were characterized on the basis of indicators that represented the three dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic sustainability) and the emerging structural relationships based on the structural characteristics of the dairy farms. The classification made it possible to describe the state of the art of the Italian dairy sector in terms of sustainability and to understand how different types of farms can respond to the new European trajectories.
Margherita Masi; Yari Vecchio; Gregorio Pauselli; Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Felice Adinolfi. A Typological Classification for Assessing Farm Sustainability in the Italian Bovine Dairy Sector. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7097 .
AMA StyleMargherita Masi, Yari Vecchio, Gregorio Pauselli, Jorgelina Di Pasquale, Felice Adinolfi. A Typological Classification for Assessing Farm Sustainability in the Italian Bovine Dairy Sector. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (13):7097.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMargherita Masi; Yari Vecchio; Gregorio Pauselli; Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Felice Adinolfi. 2021. "A Typological Classification for Assessing Farm Sustainability in the Italian Bovine Dairy Sector." Sustainability 13, no. 13: 7097.
This paper deals with a relevant topic in the literature on sustainable management of animal farms, concerning the transition towards circular methods of animal production. The paper aims to put forward an original analytical multilevel perspective overlapping different dimensions at either micro, meso, and macro level. Starting from the Malthusian analysis on depletion of natural resources, with risks of the fragility of the natural and economic systems, the paper points out the importance of moving away from intensive methods of production, by adopting more circularized approaches based on resources efficiency. The application of circular economy approaches to animal production is theorized through the concept of territorial metabolism involving not only internal resources (at the animal farm level) but also territorial resources. The paper underlines the critical points of the transition, which is labeled as a socio-technical transition in that it involves not only technical issues but also social aspects. Critical points are addressed through consumers’ acceptance of products drawn on circular approaches and political support to transition, through political tools which are boosted in recent documents of the European Union, like the Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy.
Marcello De Rosa; Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Felice Adinolfi. The Root towards More Circularized Animal Production Systems: From Animal to Territorial Metabolism. Animals 2021, 11, 1540 .
AMA StyleMarcello De Rosa, Jorgelina Di Pasquale, Felice Adinolfi. The Root towards More Circularized Animal Production Systems: From Animal to Territorial Metabolism. Animals. 2021; 11 (6):1540.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarcello De Rosa; Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Felice Adinolfi. 2021. "The Root towards More Circularized Animal Production Systems: From Animal to Territorial Metabolism." Animals 11, no. 6: 1540.
Surgical castration without the use of anaesthesia and/or analgesia is considered to be detrimental for the welfare of pigs and for this reason its abandonment is advocated. Immunocastration is a more welfare-friendly alternative method; however, stakeholders in the pork sector fear consumer rejection due to perceived safety issues of immunocastrated meat. This work aimed to analyse whether Italian consumers perceive a health risk arising from the use of this technique and, if so, how the perceived risk may influence the purchase choices and the willingness to pay for products derived from immunocastrated animals. To achieve this objective, a survey was carried out on a representative sample of the Italian population. The results highlight that consumers perceive different levels of risk related to the use of immunocastration and that this influences purchasing behaviour and willingness to pay. Moreover, it should be noted that the willingness to pay is also influenced by certain demographic factors, since this is positively associated with younger respondents with lower incomes and less knowledge of farming systems, who live in rural areas and have a greater sensitivity to animal welfare. Given the concerns expressed by consumers, particular attention must be paid to the information transmitted if this technology will be widely implemented in pig husbandry.
Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Yari Vecchio; Giovanna Martelli; Luca Sardi; Felice Adinolfi; Eleonora Nannoni. Health Risk Perception, Consumption Intention, and Willingness to Pay for Pig Products Obtained by Immunocastration. Animals 2020, 10, 1548 .
AMA StyleJorgelina Di Pasquale, Yari Vecchio, Giovanna Martelli, Luca Sardi, Felice Adinolfi, Eleonora Nannoni. Health Risk Perception, Consumption Intention, and Willingness to Pay for Pig Products Obtained by Immunocastration. Animals. 2020; 10 (9):1548.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorgelina Di Pasquale; Yari Vecchio; Giovanna Martelli; Luca Sardi; Felice Adinolfi; Eleonora Nannoni. 2020. "Health Risk Perception, Consumption Intention, and Willingness to Pay for Pig Products Obtained by Immunocastration." Animals 10, no. 9: 1548.
In the past, the Argentine livestock production system was based on the extensive breeding that used pastures. However, technological progress and the use of land for soybean production are leading to a strong intensification of beef production, with a negative impact on the environment. According to FAO data, Argentina has the third highest meat consumption in the world, half of which is beef. A change in diet is a long and difficult process. The first step in favor of the environment could be the replacement of beef with other types of meat that have a lower impact on the environment, such as chicken and pork. The purpose of this study is to understand the causes limiting the preference for these alternatives and to identify useful tools to encourage their consumption. The results show that the interviewed Argentine consumers in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires have preconceptions about these two types of meat, such as the fact that hormones are still used in the chicken production system, that pork has higher cholesterol content than other meats, and that it carries diseases. These products are instead appreciated for their practicality of use, especially when purchased in portions, and they are not only tasty but also cheap.
Andrea Damico; José Aulicino; Jorgelina Di Pasquale. Perceptions and Preconceptions about Chicken and Pork Meat: A Qualitative Exploratory Study of Argentine Consumers in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6729 .
AMA StyleAndrea Damico, José Aulicino, Jorgelina Di Pasquale. Perceptions and Preconceptions about Chicken and Pork Meat: A Qualitative Exploratory Study of Argentine Consumers in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (17):6729.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAndrea Damico; José Aulicino; Jorgelina Di Pasquale. 2020. "Perceptions and Preconceptions about Chicken and Pork Meat: A Qualitative Exploratory Study of Argentine Consumers in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires." Sustainability 12, no. 17: 6729.
Immunocastration of pigs represents an alternative method to surgical castration, being more respectful of animal welfare. However, this new technology may not be accepted by consumers due to their perception of possible risks tied to the use of the product, thus representing a concern for the production sector. The study aimed at verifying the attitude of Italian consumers towards immunocastration and to assess whether their perception can be affected by science-based information on advantages and disadvantages of immunocastration. A total of 969 consumers (divided in three groups representative of the Italian population) were contacted and asked to complete an online questionnaire. Only technical (neutral) information on immunocastration was provided to the first group; the second and the third group received information on the advantages (+) and disadvantages (-) of the technique, shown in reverse order (+/- and -/+, respectively). The level of information did not affect consumers’ perception of immunocastration. Overall, immunocastration is perceived in a predominantly positive manner (54.5%), with a relatively low level of risk perception (34.2%), and a good willingness to pay more for meat deriving from immunocastrated pigs (+18.7%).
Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Eleonora Nannoni; Luca Sardi; Giulia Rubini; Renato Salvatore; Luca Bartoli; Felice Adinolfi; Giovanna Martelli. Towards the Abandonment of Surgical Castration in Pigs: How is Immunocastration Perceived by Italian Consumers? Animals 2019, 9, 198 .
AMA StyleJorgelina Di Pasquale, Eleonora Nannoni, Luca Sardi, Giulia Rubini, Renato Salvatore, Luca Bartoli, Felice Adinolfi, Giovanna Martelli. Towards the Abandonment of Surgical Castration in Pigs: How is Immunocastration Perceived by Italian Consumers? Animals. 2019; 9 (5):198.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorgelina Di Pasquale; Eleonora Nannoni; Luca Sardi; Giulia Rubini; Renato Salvatore; Luca Bartoli; Felice Adinolfi; Giovanna Martelli. 2019. "Towards the Abandonment of Surgical Castration in Pigs: How is Immunocastration Perceived by Italian Consumers?" Animals 9, no. 5: 198.
The Income Stabilization Tool: Assessing the Hypothesis of a National Mutual Fund in Italy
Capitanio Fabian; Felice Adinolfi; Jorgelina Di Pasquale. The Income Stabilization Tool: Assessing the Hypothesis of a National Mutual Fund in Italy. American Journal of Applied Sciences 2016, 13, 357 -363.
AMA StyleCapitanio Fabian, Felice Adinolfi, Jorgelina Di Pasquale. The Income Stabilization Tool: Assessing the Hypothesis of a National Mutual Fund in Italy. American Journal of Applied Sciences. 2016; 13 (4):357-363.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCapitanio Fabian; Felice Adinolfi; Jorgelina Di Pasquale. 2016. "The Income Stabilization Tool: Assessing the Hypothesis of a National Mutual Fund in Italy." American Journal of Applied Sciences 13, no. 4: 357-363.
A globalised food trade, with a huge increase of the exchanged volume, extensive production and complex supply chains are contributing towards an increased number of microbiological food safety outbreaks. All of these factors are putting pressure on the stakeholders, either public or private, in terms of rule and control. In fact, this scenario could force manufacturers to be lenient towards food safety control intentionally, or unintentionally, and result in a major foodborne outbreak that causes health problems and economic loss. As a response to emerging calls for the adoption of a systemic approach to food safety, we try to identify and discuss the several related economics issue in this field. Based on an extensive analysis of academic and policy literatures on the economic effects of global environmental change at different stages of the food system, we highlight the main issues involving economists in the field of food safety. In the first part, we assessed the several approaches and problems related to the evaluation of food safety improvements, followed by an overview of drivers of food safety demand in the second part. The third section is devoted to discussing changes occurred at the institutional level in building and managing food safety policies. The last section summarises the main considerations aroused from the work.
Felice Adinolfi; Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Fabian Capitanio. Economic issues on food safety. Italian Journal of Food Safety 2016, 5, 5580 .
AMA StyleFelice Adinolfi, Jorgelina Di Pasquale, Fabian Capitanio. Economic issues on food safety. Italian Journal of Food Safety. 2016; 5 (1):5580.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFelice Adinolfi; Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Fabian Capitanio. 2016. "Economic issues on food safety." Italian Journal of Food Safety 5, no. 1: 5580.
Jorgelina Di Pasquale; Eleonora Nannoni; Isabella Del Duca; Felice Adinolfi; Fabian Capitanio; Luca Sardi; Marika Vitali; Giovanna Martelli. What foods are identified as animal friendly by Italian consumers? Italian Journal of Animal Science 2014, 13, 3582 .
AMA StyleJorgelina Di Pasquale, Eleonora Nannoni, Isabella Del Duca, Felice Adinolfi, Fabian Capitanio, Luca Sardi, Marika Vitali, Giovanna Martelli. What foods are identified as animal friendly by Italian consumers? Italian Journal of Animal Science. 2014; 13 (4):3582.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorgelina Di Pasquale; Eleonora Nannoni; Isabella Del Duca; Felice Adinolfi; Fabian Capitanio; Luca Sardi; Marika Vitali; Giovanna Martelli. 2014. "What foods are identified as animal friendly by Italian consumers?" Italian Journal of Animal Science 13, no. 4: 3582.