Effects of counter-urbanization on Mediterranean rural landscapes
Context Counter-urbanization, or the reverse migration from the city to the countryside, is a
well-known demographic trend associated with rural restructuring since the 1980s. Counter …
well-known demographic trend associated with rural restructuring since the 1980s. Counter …
[HTML][HTML] Promoting innovations in agriculture: Living labs in the development of rural areas
Abstract Living Labs (LLs) has become a cutting-edge approach to research and innovation
across several domains, including agriculture. Research on using novel techniques for …
across several domains, including agriculture. Research on using novel techniques for …
The aging of farmers and its challenges for labor-intensive agriculture in China: A perspective on farmland transfer plans for farmers' retirement
J Liu, Y Fang, G Wang, B Liu, R Wang - Journal of Rural Studies, 2023 - Elsevier
As a major labor-intensive agricultural producer globally, China is facing a rapidly aging
farming population and a persistent exodus of young farmers. There are no clear answers to …
farming population and a persistent exodus of young farmers. There are no clear answers to …
New perspectives on the agriculture–migration nexus
In this introductory article to the special issue on 'Agricultural Regimes and Migrant Labour',
we first propose the analytical concept of the 'agriculture–migration nexus'. This is made up …
we first propose the analytical concept of the 'agriculture–migration nexus'. This is made up …
The agrifood-migration nexus: migration regimes and the politics of labour shortages in Italy and Sweden
The COVID-19 crisis has put the spotlight on the role of migrant workers as 'essential'for
agrifood systems in Europe and elsewhere. The paper compares Italy and Sweden in terms …
agrifood systems in Europe and elsewhere. The paper compares Italy and Sweden in terms …
Migrant labour in the agri-food system in Europe: Unpacking the social and legal factors of exploitation
The aim of this Special Issue is to critically explore the complex links between labour
migration and the agri-food sector in Europe, drawing attention to the variety of legal and …
migration and the agri-food sector in Europe, drawing attention to the variety of legal and …
'If you don't migrate, you're a nobody': Migration recruitment networks and experiences of Nepalese farm workers in Portugal
This paper analyses the networks, experiences and aspirations of Nepalese workers in
Southern Portugal's farms and greenhouses. The main research objective is to analyse how …
Southern Portugal's farms and greenhouses. The main research objective is to analyse how …
[HTML][HTML] Migrants in the economy of european rural and mountain areas. A cross-national investigation of their economic integration
B Michele, CM Luisa, LC Martina, B Simone - Journal of Rural Studies, 2023 - Elsevier
New dynamics of local development have shed the light on the possible revitalization of
European rural and mountain areas. A key element in these dynamics is the international …
European rural and mountain areas. A key element in these dynamics is the international …
Value‐Belief and Value‐Identity Norms in Ethical Food Consumption: Investigating the Influence of Worker‐Friendly Labels in Italy
This study aims to explore the main behavioral drivers influencing the consumption of ethical
food products in Italy, with a specific focus on customer purchase intentions and choices for …
food products in Italy, with a specific focus on customer purchase intentions and choices for …
Labor exploitation in the Italian agricultural sector: the case of vulnerable migrants in Tuscany
Labor exploitation of agricultural migrant workers is a well-documented phenomenon by
investigations and field research in several Italian regions, both in the North and the South …
investigations and field research in several Italian regions, both in the North and the South …