Saffron growing in Italy: a sustainable secondary activity for farms in hilly and sub-mountain areas

ABSTRACTItaly has faced a renewed interest in the production of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in recent times. However, little is known about the status of this agri-food chain. This exploratory study investigates saffron production (from agronomic to social and marketing aspects) in Italy through 162...

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Main Authors: Luca Giupponi, Valeria Leoni, Stefano Sala, Annamaria Giorgi, Danilo Bertoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/14735903.2023.2270263