Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction
The commercialization of Km 0 agricultural and livestock products represents a strategic opportunity to enhance rural economic resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector. This paper presents an original, policy-oriented framework that connects Km 0 distribution models with mea...
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| description | The commercialization of Km 0 agricultural and livestock products represents a strategic opportunity to enhance rural economic resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector. This paper presents an original, policy-oriented framework that connects Km 0 distribution models with measurable CO<sub>2</sub> reductions, proposing a structured system of economic incentives to support their adoption. Grounded in a mixed-methods approach, including normative analysis, empirical modeling, and a regional case study in Galicia, Spain, we demonstrate the alignment of Km 0 policies with the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023–2027 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Findings reveal substantial potential for environmental mitigation, improved farm profitability, and revitalization of rural economies. This work provides a comprehensive roadmap for integrating Km 0 into national agricultural strategies, supported by data-driven justification and scalable implementation models. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4addc2196a9d4bc8aef9032dca957e1e2025-08-20T03:36:30ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-07-011515156810.3390/agriculture15151568Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> ReductionAlejandro Martínez-Vérez0Cristina Lucini Baquero1Plant Production and Agrifood Quality Research Group (PROVECAv), St. Teresa of Jesus Catholic University of Avila (UCAV), 05005 Avila, SpainPlant Production and Agrifood Quality Research Group (PROVECAv), St. Teresa of Jesus Catholic University of Avila (UCAV), 05005 Avila, SpainThe commercialization of Km 0 agricultural and livestock products represents a strategic opportunity to enhance rural economic resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector. This paper presents an original, policy-oriented framework that connects Km 0 distribution models with measurable CO<sub>2</sub> reductions, proposing a structured system of economic incentives to support their adoption. Grounded in a mixed-methods approach, including normative analysis, empirical modeling, and a regional case study in Galicia, Spain, we demonstrate the alignment of Km 0 policies with the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023–2027 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Findings reveal substantial potential for environmental mitigation, improved farm profitability, and revitalization of rural economies. This work provides a comprehensive roadmap for integrating Km 0 into national agricultural strategies, supported by data-driven justification and scalable implementation models.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/15/1568Km 0sustainable agriculturecarbon reductionlocal food systemsrural developmentEU agricultural policy |
| spellingShingle | Alejandro Martínez-Vérez Cristina Lucini Baquero Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction Agriculture Km 0 sustainable agriculture carbon reduction local food systems rural development EU agricultural policy |
| title | Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction |
| title_full | Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction |
| title_fullStr | Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction |
| title_short | Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO<sub>2</sub> Reduction |
| title_sort | promoting the sale of locally sourced products km 0 as a sustainable model for local agriculture and co sub 2 sub reduction |
| topic | Km 0 sustainable agriculture carbon reduction local food systems rural development EU agricultural policy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/15/1568 |
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