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    1. The attitudes of agricultural extension workers towards the use of e-extension for ensuring sustainability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Afzal, Adeel (author), Al-Subaiee, Faisal Sultan (author), and Mirza, Abdulrahman A. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2016
    Published:
    Saudi Arabia
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 166 Document Number: D08499
    Journal Title:
    Sustainability
    Journal Title Details:
    8(10)
    Notes:
    16 pages.

    2. Vertical coordination in organic food chains: a survey based analysis in France, Italy and Spain

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Cavaliere, Alessia (author), Peri, Massimo (author), and Banterle, Alessandro (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2016
    Published:
    International
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: D10862
    Journal Title:
    Sustainability
    Journal Title Details:
    8(6) : 569
    Notes:
    15 pages., The paper analyses characteristics of vertical relationships of organic supply chains with a specific focus on the processing and retailing sectors. The analysis takes into account different regions of the EU Mediterranean area. Data were collected through interviews using an ad hoc questionnaire. The survey was based on a sample of 306 firms, including processors and retailers. The analysis revealed that a relevant aspect for the processing firms of organic products concerns the guaranteeing of safety and quality levels for the products. The main tools to implement the quality management are based on the adoption of specific production regulations and quality controls. The premium price most frequently applied by processors ranges from 10% to 40% and similar values are revealed for retailers. The diffusion of supply contracts allows the vertical coordination between agriculture and processing firms in the organic supply chains. The main distribution channels for the processing firms are represented by specialised shops in organic products, direct sales and supermarkets.