Agricultural and Food Economics

From time to time, the Journal publishes Thematic Collections on topics of special interest. Watch out for collections that are currently open for submissions, and recent collections:

Call for Papers! Food Systems Innovation in Africa

This Collection aims to include theoretical and empirical papers on economic, social, environmental, nutritional and political aspects that influence innovation towards more sustainable African food systems. In particular, it will consider fundamental research that contributes to the understanding of transition and change in food systems. Guest editors: Paolo Prosperi (Montpellier Interdisciplinary Center on Sustainable Agri-food Systems), Mila Sell (Natural Resources Institute Finland, Luke), Kaleab Baye (Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia). Submission Deadline: 31 December 2023

Call for Papers! The Future of Organic Agriculture and Its Influence on the Green Economy

Advanced research and new developments in organic farming practices promote green economy measures such as waste generation, reduced resource consumption, etc. This collection is open to researchers and practitioners presenting their novel and innovative ideas on the use  of organic agriculture for promoting green economy and sustainable environment. Guest Editors: Manju Khari (Jawaharlal Nehru Univ., India), Rubén González Crespo (Univ. Internacional de La Rioja, Spain), and Adhiyaman Manickam (Univ. of Moncton, Canada). Deadline: 31 March 2023

Policy and practitioners’ initiatives to stimulate sustainable consumption have so far failed to have notable impact on individuals’ behaviors. The current commentary is a plea to social and sustainability scientists, particularly to economists dealing with sustainable agri-food systems, to dig deeper into the notion of narratives to trigger societal dynamics that stir consumers toward more sufficient lifestyles. As dominant cultural narratives have a critical role in shaping shared meanings and acceptable behaviors... Click here to read the full text of the latest Commentary by M. Borrello, L. Cembalo, & V. D'Amico.