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Wheat Resilience Index: Measuring the Vulnerability of Global Cereal Systems
In an era of climate and geopolitical crises, resilience has become a vital agricultural metric.For wheat — a staple feeding over 3 billion people — resilience means survival.But how can it be measured? From Yield to System Thinking Traditional metrics like average yield are no longer enough.A resilient system can absorb shocks, adapt, and maintain…
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Food Education and Sustainable Cereals: What Do Consumers Really Know?
Every loaf and every plate of pasta is a silent choice — economic, cultural, and environmental.Yet, few people truly understand where their wheat comes from or what its impact is.Awareness is growing, but food literacy remains the missing link in the sustainability chain. The Everyday Paradox Wheat is everywhere, yet few can tell hard from…
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Young People and the Agricultural Transition: Start-Ups, Digital Agronomists and New Cooperation Models
The future of farming has a young face — though still a rare one.In Italy, only 9% of farmers are under 40 (ISTAT, 2024).Yet, this minority holds the key to a sustainable, tech-driven and resilient agriculture. A Needed Generational Shift Most farms are still managed by older farmers, threatening innovation and continuity.The 2023–2027 CAP addresses…
