Water management for agrculture in a Mediterranean area: The case of processing tomatoes in Italy
Unpredictable climate variations, including severe droughts and heat waves, pose significant challenges to agricultural water management and threaten the economic sustainability of farmers. This study examines the effects of different irrigation methods and water supply services on the ec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bologna University press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | New Medit |
| Online Access: | https://newmedit.ciheam.org/2025/03/18/water-management-for-agriculture-in-a-mediterranean-area-the-case-of-processing-tomatoes-in-italy/ |
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| Summary: | Unpredictable climate variations, including severe droughts and heat waves, pose
significant challenges to agricultural water management and threaten the economic
sustainability of farmers. This study examines the effects of different irrigation methods
and water supply services on the economic performance of farmers in the processing
tomato sector, using micro-level data from the Italian Farm Accountancy Data Network
(FADN) from 2008 to 2021. The analysis reveals economic benefits generated by
adopting a self-supply water management strategy and more sustainable irrigation
techniques (micro-irrigation), especially in regions experiencing acute droughts and
higher temperatures. Findings emphasize the importance of considering the regionspecific context when implementing policy interventions, technological innovations, and
governance structures, particularly in Mediterranean countries where water scarcity
increasingly restricts agricultural output |
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| ISSN: | 2611-1128 |