Agricultural Economics, 2026 (vol. 72), issue 4
An assessment of climate risks on the stability of biomass supply and biofuel productionOriginal Paper
Chih-Chun Kung, Kaige Ma, Juan Li
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2026, 72(4):207-224 | DOI: 10.17221/119/2025-AGRICECON 
Global warming has altered regional temperatures and precipitation, potentially leading to deviations from planned biofuel production and emission-reduction targets. This study revisits the market equilibrium of agricultural and biofuel production under climate risk, using updated IPCC projections. It employs a two-stage stochastic programming model to examine the overall effect of climate change on Taiwan's biofuel production. The results indicate that biofuel production depends on the level of climate impact and emission prices. In addition, total input use is generally between 2.79 and 4.72 million tonnes. The higher the gasoline price, the sooner...
Price shocks without borders: Cross-sectional dependence and transmission of international agricultural prices to domestic marketsOriginal Paper
Kemalettin Ağızan, Zeki Bayramoğlu, Süheyla Ağızan
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2026, 72(4):225-237 | DOI: 10.17221/206/2025-AGRICECON
This study investigates the extent to which international agricultural price shocks are transmitted to domestic agricultural markets in both developed and developing economies. Using panel data from 13 major agricultural trading countries from 1990 to 2022, we applied cross-sectional dependence tests, fixed-effects panel regressions, and panel Granger causality analyses to examine the degree of interdependence and directionality in price movements. Our results reveal significant cross-sectional dependence, suggesting that global price shocks reverberate across the national markets. The panel regression estimates indicate a statistically significant...
Impact of digital economy on agricultural land use in sub-Saharan African countriesOriginal Paper
Zhaohui Qin, Manana Gaddis Elia, Mihasina Harinaivo Andrianarimanana, Tiavina Andriamahenina Nasolomampionona, Tarir Duok Gai Dhornor, Winnie Kudzai Mazheti
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2026, 72(4):238-252 | DOI: 10.17221/470/2024-AGRICECON
This study investigates the effects of digital economy (DE) on agricultural land use (ALU) in seven sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, specifically from 2006 to 2022. Using a moderating mediation model on panel data, the work explores the extent to which the DE, as proxied by fixed telephone subscriptions, internet usage, and mobile penetration, influences the degree and intensity of ALU. The results indicate that ALU is often supported by DE, as technology will lay the groundwork for improved land management and agriculture. Results show that DE has a positive influence on ALU, with a more substantial effect being observed in countries...
Optimisation of agricultural logistics: A systematic review of modelling techniques and economic potentialsReview
Nikolas Bublik, Sebastian Hess
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2026, 72(4):253-271 | DOI: 10.17221/76/2025-AGRICECON
Agricultural logistics face unique challenges such as seasonal demand fluctuations, perishability, and geographic dispersion. The paper systematically analyses 63 peer-reviewed articles from 2013 to 2025, focusing on key optimisation techniques, including multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), vehicle routing problems (VRP), and path planning problems (PPP). The findings highlight how logistics optimisation can reduce operational costs, improve resource utilisation, and enhance supply chain resilience. Additionally, the study identifies gaps in inbound logistics research and emphasises the need for further integration of digital technologies. Future...