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- Determinants of Sustainable Organic Food Consumption in TunisiaPublication . Zaidi, Saida; Fernandes, António; Ribeiro, Maria IsabelOrganic farming plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture by preserving ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and ensuring the production of healthier food. As the demand for organic products continues to rise globally, understanding the factors driving organic food consumption becomes essential for fostering sustainable consumer behavior. Tunisia, with its deep-rooted agricultural heritage and growing interest in organic and sustainable living, presents a unique case for examining these dynamics. Given the country's ongoing economic development and urbanization, it is critical to explore the factors shaping consumer choices regarding organic food. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing organic food consumption in Tunisia by assessing consumer attitudes, purchasing habits, and barriers to adoption. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through a structured survey targeting a diverse sample of Tunisians that explored socio-demographic characteristics, economic constraints, motivations, and challenges to organic food consumption, with statistical analysis applied to identify key trends and correlations. Findings reveal that 23% of respondents purchase no organic products, with supermarkets dominating distribution channels and limited availability through direct farmer sales or specialty stores. Consumer knowledge is notably deficient, with over 60% of participants demonstrating limited understanding of organic food. Regression analysis identifies attitudes toward organic food as the strongest predictor of purchase intention, followed by health awareness, while perceived price negatively affects consumption. Interestingly, environmental concerns showed no significant association with purchase intention. These results show the need for strategies that improve attitudes and address price concerns to boost organic food adoption in Tunisia.
- Perceptions and Challenges of Silvopastoralism in Trás-os-Montes: Insights from the Agricultural SectorPublication . Dias, Estefânia; Ribeiro, Maria Isabel; Castro, MarinaSilvopastoralism is a traditional land-use practice that integrates extensive livestock farming with forestry, generating both economic and environmental advantages. Over time, however, it has declined in relevance and the number of practitioners threatening its continuity and the ecosystem services it provides. This study aims to explore the perceptions of farmers and agricultural stakeholders in the Trás-os-Montes region concerning silvopastoral practices, while identifying the main barriers to their implementation and ways to encourage their adoption. A total of 60 anonymous surveys were carried out for this purpose. The results indicate that respondents see silvopastoralism as highly valuable in terms of wildfire prevention, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable natural resource management. It is particularly regarded as suitable for implementation in mature forest areas and regions with high levels of biomass. Nevertheless, several challenges hinder its adoption, including the lack of technical assistance, low economic returns, and limited awareness of existing research projects in this field. Another significant point raised by this research is the importance of preserving autochthonous livestock breeds, which are deeply connected to silvopastoral practices but increasingly at risk due to their decline. The study also emphasizes the urgent need to rethink rural land management models-especially by developing support mechanisms for producers who engage in silvopastoralism. The future of this practice in Trás-os-Montes will rely not only on the ability of farmers to adapt to modern-day challenges, but also on the broader societal recognition of its environmental benefits and the political will to strengthen and promote it.
- Portuguese consumers' preference regarding the presentation of protected designation of origin transmontano goat cheesePublication . Fernandes, António; Fernando, Sousa; Aveiro, Dina; Ribeiro, Maria IsabelData were collected from a sample of 120 individuals aged between 18 and 84 years old through the application of a questionnaire at the National Agricultural Fair, held from June 3 to 11, 2023, at the National Exhibition Center in Santarém, Portugal. Subsequently, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, revealing that the majority of the respondents were male (52.5%), had secondary (25.0%) or higher (41.7%) education qualifications, lived in households of 2 (35.8%) or 3 people (24.2%) with a monthly net income between 501 and 1,000 euros (20.8%) or 1,001 and 3,000 (40.3%) in the districts of Santarém (25.8%), Lisboa (15.8%), or Leiria (9.2%). The majority (84.5%) consumed cheese more than once a week. They preferred cheese made with raw milk (68.3%) from goat (55.0%), with a curing time of around 30 days (55.0%) or 90 days (51.7%). They also preferred the whole cheese (61.7%), certified (59.1%) with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Identification (PGI), or Organic Agriculture (OA). As for the cheese size, the respondents preferred wedges of 220 and 400 g. The most important attribute for consumers proved to be the price, followed by the type of milk (cow, sheep, goat, mixed), curing time, cheese size/portion, presentation form (whole, half, wedge), type of milk (pasteurized, raw), certification (PDO, PGI, OA) and whether the cheese had spices/aromatic herbs. The study reveals that the commercial strategy of the producer group (LEICRAS) should prioritize smaller portions without using spices/aromatic herbs, since opting for smaller-sized cheese entails higher operating costs.