Agricultural Economics, 2024 (vol. 70), issue 6
Comparative analysis of European Union countries based on selected aspects of food securityOriginal Paper
Eva Matejková, Mária Májek, Artan Qineti, Zlata Sojková
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2024, 70(6):265-278 | DOI: 10.17221/16/2024-AGRICECON 
This study assesses 24 European Union countries in terms of food security in 2021. In this paper, we develop a composite food security index considering various weights of indicators. The data were obtained from the FAOSTAT and Eurostat databases. The weights of 10 input indicators were estimated using a principal component analysis-based factor analysis model. The results showed that the harmonised index of consumer prices – food had the greatest impact on the food security index, while the impact of median equivalised net income and moderate or severe food insecurity had the lowest impact. Ireland achieved the highest ranking according...
How does single- or double-cropped rice policy influence spatially irrigated land value in China?Original Paper
Yuqun Dong, Yaming Zhuang
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2024, 70(6):279-290 | DOI: 10.17221/49/2024-AGRICECON
Rice cropped policy has been constantly changing, affecting the value of irrigated land. This study aims to examine distribution patterns of irrigated land value from a new perspective of uncertainties in single- and double-cropped rice policies in China. The real options approach was employed to calculate irrigated land value under policy uncertainty, and Moran’s index was applied to identify the spatial distribution characteristics of irrigated land value at the provincial level. The empirical results were as follows: significantly positive spatial correlations existed between the land value under two cropped rice policies. The northeast...
Innovation for development of sustainable integrated plantation polyculture on dry land: Using Structural Equation ModellingOriginal Paper
Rina Nuryati, Lies Sulistyowati, Trisna Insan Noor, Iwan Setiawan
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2024, 70(6):291-308 | DOI: 10.17221/287/2023-AGRICECON
The land in the South Tasikmalaya Regency is dominated by dry land with a steep and hilly land contour. In addition, the area has a shallow soil solum, so it has a high potential for erosion and landslides. Therefore, it is necessary to innovate an integrated cultivation system that is economically feasible, but still maintains environmental sustainability. In this research, the aim is to formulate a model for the development of integrated plantation polyculture farming (IPPF) for the welfare of farmers. The method in this study uses a mixed method design. The location of the research carried out is in the Tasikmalaya Regency. The data used are the...
Unlocking sustainable competitive performance in agro-based small and medium enterprises in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countriesOriginal Paper
Shamim Akhtar, Yi Cui, Stephanie Efua Frimpong, Nosheen Rafi
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2024, 70(6):309-319 | DOI: 10.17221/264/2023-AGRICECON
Agro-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently receiving top priority among policymakers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations due to their great contribution to employment and GDP growth. This study examines the impact of financial literacy on the sustainable competitive performance of agro-based SMEs, with a focus on the mediating role of access to digital finance and the moderating role of business experience. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), we analysed data from 345 SME owner-managers. The results indicate that financial literacy positively affects sustainable...