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Over the last two decades, experimental economics has been gaining relevance in the research of a wide range of issues related to agriculture. In turn, the agricultural activity provides an excellent field of study within which to validate the use of instruments employed by experimental economics. The aim of this study is to analyze the dynamics of the research on the application of experimental economics in agriculture on a global level. Thus, a literature review has been carried out for the period between the years 2000 and 2020 based on a bibliometric study. The main results show that there has been a growing use of experimental economics methods in the research on agriculture, particularly over the last five years. This evolution is evident in the different indicators analyzed and is reflected in the greater scientific production and number of actors involved. The most relevant topics within the research on experimental economics in agriculture focus on the farmer, the markets, the consumer, environmental policy, and public goods. These results can be useful for policy makers and researchers interested in this line of research.
Ernesto Mesa-Vázquez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices. Experimental Economics in Agriculture: A Review of Worldwide Research. Agronomy 2021, 11, 1566 .
AMA StyleErnesto Mesa-Vázquez, Juan Velasco-Muñoz, José Aznar-Sánchez, Belén López-Felices. Experimental Economics in Agriculture: A Review of Worldwide Research. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (8):1566.
Chicago/Turabian StyleErnesto Mesa-Vázquez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; José Aznar-Sánchez; Belén López-Felices. 2021. "Experimental Economics in Agriculture: A Review of Worldwide Research." Agronomy 11, no. 8: 1566.
The use of intensive high-yield agricultural systems has proved to be a feasible alternative to traditional systems as they able to meet the objective of guaranteeing long-term sustainability in the supply of food. In order to implement these systems, it is necessary to replace the traditional model of “extract-use-consume-dispose” with a model based on the principles of the Circular Economy (CE), optimizing the use of resources and minimizing the generation of waste. Almería has become a paradigm of this type of high-yield agricultural system, with the largest concentration of greenhouses in the world. This study analyses the opportunities that the CE can offer the intensive agriculture sector in Almería in order to obtain long-term sustainability. The results show a wide variety of alternatives, both on an agricultural exploitation level and in the case of the product packaging and wholesale centers. The priority areas of action are waste management, the prevention of product waste and the improvement in the efficiency of the use of water and energy. The principal limitations for adopting circular practices are the large investment required, the limited transfer of knowledge between the different users and the lack of sufficient support from the government and the sector.
José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Daniel García-Arca; Belén López-Felices. Identification of Opportunities for Applying the Circular Economy to Intensive Agriculture in Almería (South-East Spain). Agronomy 2020, 10, 1499 .
AMA StyleJosé A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Daniel García-Arca, Belén López-Felices. Identification of Opportunities for Applying the Circular Economy to Intensive Agriculture in Almería (South-East Spain). Agronomy. 2020; 10 (10):1499.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Daniel García-Arca; Belén López-Felices. 2020. "Identification of Opportunities for Applying the Circular Economy to Intensive Agriculture in Almería (South-East Spain)." Agronomy 10, no. 10: 1499.
The use of irrigation ponds has proved to be an efficient alternative for increasing the availability and quality of water resources for irrigation and contributing to the sustainability of agriculture. This article analyses the dynamics of worldwide research on this topic over the last two decades. To do this, a review including a qualitative systematic analysis and a quantitative bibliometric analysis was carried out on a sample of 951 articles. The results reveal that this line of research is becoming more relevant within agricultural research, particularly in recent years. The research in this topic has focused on the sustainable development of vulnerable regions, the contribution to the agronomic improvement of crops and farms, environmental impact assessment, the joint management of water resources, the restoration of groundwater bodies, and the use of rainfall. Gaps have been found in the literature with respect to the capacity of irrigation ponds to cover the irrigation needs in different agricultural contexts, the perceptions and attitudes of farmers towards the use of irrigation ponds, and the economic–financial feasibility of these systems.
Belén López-Felices; José Aznar-Sánchez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; María Piquer-Rodríguez. Contribution of Irrigation Ponds to the Sustainability of Agriculture. A Review of Worldwide Research. Sustainability 2020, 12, 5425 .
AMA StyleBelén López-Felices, José Aznar-Sánchez, Juan Velasco-Muñoz, María Piquer-Rodríguez. Contribution of Irrigation Ponds to the Sustainability of Agriculture. A Review of Worldwide Research. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (13):5425.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBelén López-Felices; José Aznar-Sánchez; Juan Velasco-Muñoz; María Piquer-Rodríguez. 2020. "Contribution of Irrigation Ponds to the Sustainability of Agriculture. A Review of Worldwide Research." Sustainability 12, no. 13: 5425.
Soil is a fundamental resource, subject to severe and quick degradation processes because of the pressure of human activities, particularly in many regions of the Mediterranean where agriculture is an important economic activity. It has been proven that the use of sustainable soil management practices can potentially give rise to the creation of a carbon sink, an increase of soil organic matter content, the maintenance of crop productivity and a reduction in erosion. Despite the existence of scientific evidence about the benefits generated by the use of sustainable practices on soil, many farmers are reluctant to adopt them. The objective of this study is to identify and give a hierarchical structure to the factors that condition the adoption of sustainable practices in the management of agricultural soil. The case of olive tree cultivation in Southeast Spain has been studied, using a participatory qualitative methodology. The results show a series of seven principal barriers (information, costs, risk aversion, characteristics of the farm and sustainable practices, macro factors, and cultural barriers) and five facilitators (technology, farmer training, awareness, incentives, and social pressure) for the adoption of the proposed sustainable agricultural practices. The principal political and legislative actions proposed to increase the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices include: administrative control, fostering environmental awareness, technical knowledge, and on-farm demonstrations; and, on the economic and financial level, incorporation of both general incentives and subsidizing specific costs. This study contributes to the development and discussion of intervention proposals that are designed to stimulate the implementation of sustainable practices in agricultural soil management.
José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Fernando Del Moral-Torres. Barriers and Facilitators for Adopting Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Mediterranean Olive Groves. Agronomy 2020, 10, 506 .
AMA StyleJosé A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Belén López-Felices, Fernando Del Moral-Torres. Barriers and Facilitators for Adopting Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Mediterranean Olive Groves. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (4):506.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Fernando Del Moral-Torres. 2020. "Barriers and Facilitators for Adopting Sustainable Soil Management Practices in Mediterranean Olive Groves." Agronomy 10, no. 4: 506.
Greenhouse farming is an agricultural management system that has demonstrated its efficiency in intensifying food production. These systems constitute a feasible alternative for ensuring food supply, which is one of the greatest challenges faced by humankind in the twenty-first century. Technology has been able to meet the challenges related to greenhouse farming in both contributing to overcoming its limitations, correcting adverse impacts and ensuring system sustainability. The objective of this article is to analyse the global research trends in greenhouse technology over the last two decades, in order to identify the main driving agents, the most outstanding research lines and possible gaps in the literature. Different methodologies have been used for the analysis; both quantitative and qualitative. The principal results show that there are different relevant lines of research related to different aspects of greenhouse farming: the use of water for irrigation, the design of the optimum structure of the greenhouse, conserving the soil in the best growing conditions, energy consumption of the system as a whole, climate control within the facility and pest control. The research is characterized by the being composed largely of ad hoc studies, which hinders the international collaboration between researchers and institutions. The research approach has shifted from being focused on increasing production and cost savings to aspects related to resource conservation and sustainability.
José A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Isabel M. Román-Sánchez. An Analysis of Global Research Trends on Greenhouse Technology: Towards a Sustainable Agriculture. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 664 .
AMA StyleJosé A. Aznar-Sánchez, Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz, Belén López-Felices, Isabel M. Román-Sánchez. An Analysis of Global Research Trends on Greenhouse Technology: Towards a Sustainable Agriculture. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (2):664.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé A. Aznar-Sánchez; Juan F. Velasco-Muñoz; Belén López-Felices; Isabel M. Román-Sánchez. 2020. "An Analysis of Global Research Trends on Greenhouse Technology: Towards a Sustainable Agriculture." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 2: 664.