Innovation and Sustainability in Agribusiness: Policies and Market Dynamics
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025 | Viewed by 198
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Interests: consumer behavior; food science; innovation; sustainable agriculture
Interests: consumer behavior; food marketing; corporate social responsibility; sustainable agriculture
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Interests: agrifood system; governance models; consumer behavior; sustainable innovation
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Interests: rural development; value creation; corporate social responsibility; consumer behavior
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Innovation and sustainability are essential drivers of transformation in agribusiness, as they address the complex challenges of climate change, resource management, and rural development. In the ongoing Twin Transition, which combines digitalization and sustainability, agribusinesses can leverage innovative strategies and technologies to achieve economic growth and environmental resilience.
This Special Issue will bring together interdisciplinary research that explores the intersections of innovation, policy, and market dynamics in shaping the future of agribusiness. We invite contributions on a wide range of topics, including developing and adopting novel technologies, strategies for integrating sustainability into agribusiness practices, and the role of policies in fostering economic resilience and rural development. Research focusing on market dynamics, economic trends, and innovative approaches to achieving sustainable agribusiness is particularly welcome.
We encourage submissions of original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, and interdisciplinary studies that provide valuable insights into how agribusiness innovation can support sustainable rural livelihoods and economic growth while addressing global environmental and social challenges.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Economic and policy frameworks for sustainable agribusiness;
- Innovation and value-added products in agribusiness;
- Digital transformation in agriculture;
- Consumer behavior and market strategies;
- Climate-resilient agribusiness models and practices;
- Policies for productivity, efficiency, and equity in rural communities.
This Special Issue will foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, offering a platform to advance knowledge and drive innovation in agribusiness and sustainable rural development.
Dr. Anna Uliano
Dr. Marco Lerro
Dr. Marcello Stanco
Dr. Concetta Nazzaro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- innovation in agribusiness
- sustainable agriculture
- agricultural policies
- market dynamics
- value-added products
- smart innovation in agriculture
- climate resilience
- rural development
- circular economy in agriculture
- consumer behavior
- AI in agriculture
- rural livelihoods
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