The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholders

This article explores the issues surrounding the agroecological transition in the European wine industry, focusing on reducing pesticide use, developing organic certification and using genetic research in relation to resistant grape varieties. The study distinguishes between stakeholders from the wi...

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Main Authors: Caetano Beber, Léa Lecomte, Isabel Rodrigo, Massimo Canali, Alexandra Seabra Pinto, Eugenio Pomarici, Eric Giraud-Heraud, Stéphanie Pérès, Giulio Malorgio
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Published: Firenze University Press 2023-12-01
Series:Wine Economics and Policy
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Online Access:https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/wep/article/view/15244
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author Caetano Beber
Léa Lecomte
Isabel Rodrigo
Massimo Canali
Alexandra Seabra Pinto
Eugenio Pomarici
Eric Giraud-Heraud
Stéphanie Pérès
Giulio Malorgio
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Léa Lecomte
Isabel Rodrigo
Massimo Canali
Alexandra Seabra Pinto
Eugenio Pomarici
Eric Giraud-Heraud
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Giulio Malorgio
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description This article explores the issues surrounding the agroecological transition in the European wine industry, focusing on reducing pesticide use, developing organic certification and using genetic research in relation to resistant grape varieties. The study distinguishes between stakeholders from the wine industry, institutions and the agricultural research sector. The findings consistently identify the agroecological transition as a priority, particularly in terms of pesticide reduction. However, variations exist in the views of the surveyed stakeholders. French and Portuguese stakeholders emphasise the role of market and societal pressures as drivers of the transition, while Italian producers do not. Professionals in France and Portugal express doubts about achieving pesticide reduction through changes in practices, while others stress the importance of regulatory constraints. The research also highlights industry challenges such as decreased consumption due to health awareness and the need for social responsibility. Resistant grape varieties are seen as a viable solution, especially for the development of organic production, but market acceptability remains a significant hurdle. The study sheds light on stakeholder perspectives and challenges, thus contributing to a better understanding of priorities in the European wine industry’s pursuit of sustainable practices.
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spelling doaj-art-a4e6b21c10c544e99f4f96b4415ebd812025-08-20T03:12:50ZengFirenze University PressWine Economics and Policy2213-39682212-97742023-12-0112210.36253/wep-15244The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholdersCaetano Beber0Léa Lecomte1Isabel Rodrigo2Massimo Canali3Alexandra Seabra Pinto4Eugenio Pomarici5Eric Giraud-Heraud6Stéphanie Pérès7Giulio Malorgio8Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna.Univ. Bordeaux, Bordeaux Sciences AgroInstituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de LisboaDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of BolognaInstituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e VeterináriaDepartment of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry, Università di PadovaUniv. Bordeaux, INRAE, BSE, UMR 6060, ISVVUniv. Bordeaux, Bordeaux Sciences Agro, BSE, UMR 6060, ISVVDepartment of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of BolognaThis article explores the issues surrounding the agroecological transition in the European wine industry, focusing on reducing pesticide use, developing organic certification and using genetic research in relation to resistant grape varieties. The study distinguishes between stakeholders from the wine industry, institutions and the agricultural research sector. The findings consistently identify the agroecological transition as a priority, particularly in terms of pesticide reduction. However, variations exist in the views of the surveyed stakeholders. French and Portuguese stakeholders emphasise the role of market and societal pressures as drivers of the transition, while Italian producers do not. Professionals in France and Portugal express doubts about achieving pesticide reduction through changes in practices, while others stress the importance of regulatory constraints. The research also highlights industry challenges such as decreased consumption due to health awareness and the need for social responsibility. Resistant grape varieties are seen as a viable solution, especially for the development of organic production, but market acceptability remains a significant hurdle. The study sheds light on stakeholder perspectives and challenges, thus contributing to a better understanding of priorities in the European wine industry’s pursuit of sustainable practices. https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/wep/article/view/15244wine economicswine sustainable innovationsstakeholders’ perceptionagroecological transitionorganic certificationresistant varieties
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Léa Lecomte
Isabel Rodrigo
Massimo Canali
Alexandra Seabra Pinto
Eugenio Pomarici
Eric Giraud-Heraud
Stéphanie Pérès
Giulio Malorgio
The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholders
Wine Economics and Policy
wine economics
wine sustainable innovations
stakeholders’ perception
agroecological transition
organic certification
resistant varieties
title The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholders
title_full The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholders
title_fullStr The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholders
title_full_unstemmed The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholders
title_short The agroecological challenges in the wine sector: perceptions from European stakeholders
title_sort agroecological challenges in the wine sector perceptions from european stakeholders
topic wine economics
wine sustainable innovations
stakeholders’ perception
agroecological transition
organic certification
resistant varieties
url https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/wep/article/view/15244
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