Newly released Issue 3/2025 of REA -Italian Review of Agricultural Economics
The new issue 3/2025 of REA - Italian Journal of Agricultural Economics is online.
This special issue examines sectoral and geographical disparities in rural areas, honouring Gerardo Delfino’s legacy and assessing the limits of EU policies in tackling territorial inequalities. Contributions question whether CAP Strategic Plans genuinely apply evidence-based policymaking, highlighting political constraints and weak coherence. Studies on Italy reveal persistent North–South income gaps, limited effectiveness of CAP support, and the impact of demographic decline on access to EU funds. Research on mountain areas underlines combined environmental and socio-economic vulnerabilities, while analysis of southern AKIS policies points to fragmented innovation systems and scarce resources.
Further articles explore sustainability in Pakistan’s sugarcane sector, the evolving role of vending machines towards healthier models, and the financial drivers shaping the performance and governance of Italian wine cooperatives.