Awareness of Climate Change Impact and Adaptation in Agriculture – The Case of Albania

Zhllima, Edvin; Imami, Drini; Nam, Jiyoung; Shoshi, Pjerin; Gjika, Irena

doi:10.2478/euco-2022-0030

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“…Gender is not commonly assessed in studies exploring the WTP. However, we include this variable in order to understand whether females are more likely to use an AMIS compared to males, considering that their typical means of information (e.g., network and access to information based on informal relations, farmer‐to‐farmer information, and market visits) are more scarce when compared to males in Albanian rural areas (Zhllima et al, 2021; Zhllima et al, 2022). Thus, we expect that females have a higher WTP for an AMIS compared to males ( Hypothesis 9 ).…”

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Agricultural market information: How much and who is willing to pay for it?

Zhllima,

Xhoxhi,

Skreli

et al. 2024

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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Access to an agricultural market information system (AMIS) is essential to reduce farmers' risk from market speculation related to information asymmetry. However, AMIS's sustainability depends on the users' needs and willingness to pay (WTP) for market information. This paper explores the WTP for market information among market‐oriented farmers, as well as its determinants. Data were collected through a structured survey with 479 farmers. A contingent dichotomous choice dual boundary estimation is used to measure WTP and a logistic regression is used to ascertain the main determinants of the stated WTP. Experienced losses, access to market information, use of non‐virtual means of information, and degree of farm specialization are the main determinants of the WTP. These findings are useful for establishing a feasible AMIS, and designing its services according to the characteristics, needs, capacities and preferences of the identified potential users.

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Agricultural market information: How much and who is willing to pay for it?

Zhllima,

Xhoxhi,

Skreli

et al. 2024

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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Consumers preferences food safety perceptions for beef – a cross-country comparison in the wake of COVID-19

Meixner,

Haas,

Imami

et al. 2024

J Consum Prot Food Saf

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Food safety is a pressing global concern, particularly in developing and emerging economies. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has further heightened consumer attention towards food safety, quality, and maintaining a healthy diet. This study provides insights into consumer awareness and perceptions related to food safety and the origin of beef products, with a specific focus on the impact of COVID-19. It draws comparisons between emerging economies, specifically Albania and Kosovo, where significant food safety challenges exist, and a highly developed economy, Austria. To assess consumer preferences, a discrete choice experiment was conducted, aiming to gauge the significance of various product attributes and consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for specific product features. The study’s findings revealed a strikingly strong sense of consumer patriotism across all surveyed countries. WTP estimates indicated a clear preference for domestically sourced food over imported alternatives. While the COVID-19 pandemic exerted a notable influence, its effects were generally contained. However, respondents from emerging economies perceived the pandemic’s impact to be more severe. Additionally, factors such as risk perception and risk acceptance played a role in shaping the importance of relevant product attributes in all the food markets examined in this study. Furthermore, distinct variations emerged between the countries concerning the importance of food safety standards. For instance, in Albania, the European Union (EU) food safety certificate holds higher utility compared to the national certificate, suggesting a potential lack of trust in national agencies. Notably, low trust in institutions, including those related to food safety, is a common issue in emerging and developing economies. This lack of trust, in turn, influences consumers’ perceptions of personal food safety, given that it is a credence attribute.

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Vegetable Farmers’ Perception of Production Risk Sources and Environmental Aspects – Descriptive Statistical Analysis and Multifactorial Linear Regression

Murrja,

Kurtaj,

Ndregjoni

et al. 2023

Wseas Transactions on Environment and Development

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Farmers make decisions with incomplete information. Industrial producers can determine the number of products they produce using different inputs. Farmers find it impossible. The paper aims to measure farmers’ perception of sources of production risk. For this purpose, a questionnaire was designed based on the researched literature and the reality of the farms. We conducted face-to-face interviews with 260 farmers to assess how they assess sources of production risk. We measured perception using a 1-to-5 Likert scale psychometric rating. From the descriptive statistical analysis, the perception of the farmers for the production risk is very high. Also, the perception of the five sources of risk (drought, flooding, low temperature, non-quality factors of production, and damage) varies from high to very high. While from the regression analysis, the statistically significant variables are drought and flood. Their impact is 86% on production risk.

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Awareness of Climate Change Impact and Adaptation in Agriculture – The Case of Albania

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Agricultural market information: How much and who is willing to pay for it?

Agricultural market information: How much and who is willing to pay for it?

Consumers preferences food safety perceptions for beef – a cross-country comparison in the wake of COVID-19

Vegetable Farmers’ Perception of Production Risk Sources and Environmental Aspects – Descriptive Statistical Analysis and Multifactorial Linear Regression

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