Table 1 Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats of eco-solutions for small-scale farming systems
From: A framework towards resilient Mediterranean eco-solutions for small-scale farming systems
Strengths | Weaknesses | Opportunities | Threats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Environmental | More sustainable agri-food production systems | Worse impacts than current management solutions | Adoption of a holistic approach | Idiosyncratic and systemic risks |
Technological | Improved resilience of farming systems to climate change | Ensilaging of by-products | Value creation in daily routines | Extend the validity of best practices |
Economic | Increased farmers’ income | Low profitable ingredients | Improved business practices | Extend the validity of best practices |
Social | Engagement of youth and empowerment of women | Social or consumer rejection | Close collaboration between research and industry stakeholders | Extend the validity of best practices |
Legislative | Contribution to the zero-waste farming systems target | Contaminants above limit | Achievement of policy objectives | Lack of favourable regulatory conditions |
Other | Decreased use of chemical inputs | Seasonality of production | Improved animal welfare |