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  • Quality Expectations and Willingness to Pay of German, Italian, and Turkish Strawberry Consumers
    Özeltürkay, Eda Yaşa; Predieri, Stefano; Medoro, Chiara; Gatti, Edoardo; Cianciabella, Marta; Daniele, Giulia Maria; Mazzoni, Luca; Karhu, Saila; Latvala, Terhi; Kafkas, Ebru; Sönmez, Duygu Ayvaz; Olbricht, Klaus; Mezzetti, Bruno
    Horticulturae : 4 (MDPI, 2026)
    This study investigated consumer expectations and perceived quality of strawberries across different geographical contexts to identify the main drivers of purchasing behavior within a cross-country framework. An online survey was conducted among consumers in Italy, Germany, and Turkey to explore consumption habits, purchasing channels, sensory expectations, product perceptions, and willingness to pay (WTP) for specific product attributes. Results confirmed a high level of consumer appreciation for strawberries across all countries, primarily driven by their sensory characteristics. However, purchasing behavior and consumption patterns were strongly influenced by cultural and market-related factors. Visual attributes were confirmed to be key cues guiding product choice; however, label indications related to sensory traits and functional properties exerted a greater influence. Flavor, firmness, and overall taste balance represented critical determinants of consumer satisfaction. Differences across demographic groups were also observed, with younger and male consumers reporting lower levels of satisfaction with key sensory attributes, including juiciness, aroma, and freshness. Cross-country comparisons revealed heterogeneous WTP patterns, with Turkish consumers showing a greater propensity to pay premium prices for quality-related, local, organic, and environmentally friendly attributes compared with German and Italian consumers. Overall, the findings highlight the combined influence of sensory quality, cultural context, and sociodemographic characteristics in shaping strawberry perception and purchasing behavior. These insights may support breeders, producers, and retailers in developing targeted product strategies and market positioning across different geographical areas and consumer segments.
  • How is energy poverty linked with citizen perceptions of financial support for low-carbon housing?
    Ruokamo, Enni; Karhinen, Santtu; Kemppainen, Teemu; Räihä, Jouni; Strandell, Anna; Marttila, Juhani; Häyrinen, Liina; Toppinen, Anne
    Ambio (Springer Nature, 2026)
    Housing affordability and climate sustainability are increasingly interlinked in Europe, as housing costs strain household budgets and the residential sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. This study investigates Finnish public perceptions of decarbonization housing policies, particularly views on financial support for the transition to low-carbon housing. Using nationally representative survey data from 2022, combined with housing registry and price data, we analyze how both objective and subjective indicators of energy poverty are linked with support for public funding. The findings demonstrate strong public support, particularly among women, urban residents, and those using oil heating. Objective energy poverty correlates positively with policy support, and subjective economic well-being mediates this relationship. These findings contribute to the growing literature on housing, energy poverty, and climate policy acceptance, underscoring the importance of addressing social vulnerabilities to secure equitable and widely supported low-carbon housing transitions.
  • Climate and farming system dominate wheat yield responses across European pedoclimatic zones, despite widespread soil nutrient surpluses
    Conde-Cid, Manuel; Pérez-Rodríguez, Paula; Rodríguez-Seijo, Andrés; Arias-Estévez, Manuel; Gómez-Armesto, Antía; Alonso-Vega, Flora; Nóvoa-Muñoz, Juan Carlos; Campillo-Cora, Claudia; Santás-Miguel, Vanesa; Briones, María J. I.; Ollio, Irene; Lloret, Eva; Martínez-Martínez, Silvia; Zornoza, Raúl; Vanbesien, Jasper; Hisette, Noémie; De Boever, Maarten; Waeyenberge, Lieven; Schrader, Stefan; Dezso, Jozsef; Grujić, Nikola; Simon, Barbara; Dekemati, Igor; Lassen, Simon Bo; Brandt, Kristian Koefoed; Loit, Kaire; Põldmets, Marian; Shanskiy, Merrit; Pitkänen, Juha-Matti; Peltoniemi, Krista; Fernández-Calviño, David
    Plant and soil (Springer Nature, 2026)
    Background and aims: European wheat production faces the challenge of maintaining yields while reducing environmental impacts from agrochemicals. Organic farming is often considered a sustainable alternative to promote soil health and reduce chemical inputs. This study assessed nutrient status in wheat soils across nine European pedoclimatic zones, comparing conventional and organic systems and evaluating management practices such as crop rotation, tillage and fertilization type. Methods: A total of 188 soils were analyzed for macro- and micronutrients, and wheat yield data were evaluated in relation to soil nutrients, climate, wheat type (winter- vs. spring-sown), and management using correlation, random forest, and regression analyses. Results: Soils showed excess P, K, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn, but S and B deficiencies. Organic systems increased total N, while conventional farming enhanced nitrate, sulfate, and boron. Wheat yield was primarily driven by temperature, precipitation, wheat type (winter- vs. spring-sown), and farming system, with additional contributions from fertilization and nutrients (particularly exchangeable Ca, Fe, Mn, and Zn). On average, organic yields were 37% significantly lower than conventional, but these differences were smaller in Mediterranean zones due to reduced pest pressure and improved water retention and infiltration. Practices such as crop rotation, residue incorporation, and reduced tillage positively influenced yield. Conclusion: Organic farming supports soil health and sustainable use of resources, but may reduce wheat yield in northern and central European pedoclimatic zones. Tailored nutrient management combined with agronomic practices can enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impacts, especially in climate-stressed regions.
  • Continental Patterns of Electrical Conductivity and Soil Aggregates in European Wheat Agroecosystems
    Conde-Cid, Manuel; Rodríguez-Seijo, Andrés; Gómez-Armesto, Antía; Cid-Fernández, José Ángel; Pérez-Rodríguez, Paula; Arenas-Lago, Daniel; Arias-Estévez, Manuel; Ollio, Irene; Lloret, Eva; Martínez-Martínez, Silvia; Zornoza, Raúl; Waeyenberge, Lieven; Schrader, Stefan; Koefoed Brandt, Kristian; Shanskiy, Merrit; Peltoniemi, Krista; Fernández-Calviño, David
    Agronomy : 5 (MDPI, 2026)
    Soil electrical conductivity (EC) and aggregate-size distribution are critical indicators of soil salinity risk, structural integrity, and overall soil health. We assessed the status of these properties in 188 wheat plots across nine European pedoclimatic zones to quantify the influence of climate and agricultural management. Most soils (~88%) were non-saline, 9% slightly saline, and 3% moderately saline, with the highest salinity in Mediterranean regions. EC was generally lower under organic management, reflecting higher soil organic carbon, improved porosity, and enhanced cation retention. Soils were dominated by small macroaggregates (250–2000 µm) and large microaggregates (53–250 µm), together accounting for an average of 73% of total aggregates. Climate was the primary determinant of both EC and aggregate distribution, with drier and warmer conditions promoting salinization and smaller aggregate sizes, whereas wetter conditions favored macroaggregate formation. Agricultural management had a secondary but context-dependent effect, particularly on soil aggregation, with organic farming, integrated organomineral fertilization, crop residue incorporation, and legume rotations enhancing macroaggregate formation, especially in low-SOC soils. These results indicate that pedoclimatic conditions largely shape soil salinity and structure, but adopting targeted, site-specific management practices can sustain soil health and mitigate risks related to salinity and structure, particularly under projected climate change.
  • Improved subsurface drainage increased small grain cereal yield but not the soil carbon stock of a boreal clay soil
    Lång, Kristiina; Honkanen, Henri; Kaseva, Janne; Lemola, Riitta; Uusitalo, Risto
    Agricultural and food science : 1 (Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland, 2026)
    Removal of excess water by soil drainage is a prerequisite of proper yields in boreal agriculture. A functioning drainage system enables farming operations, maintains yields and improves the environmental performance of a field plot. As carbon input to soils in crop residues increases with the yield, increased crop production might benefit the carbon balance of the soil. We document the effects of drainage renovation on the yield and crop residue production of spring cereals at a long-term experimental site on Protovertic luvisol in south-western Finland and discuss their relevance for soil carbon sequestration. The yield and amount of crop residues were monitored continuously before (1985–1990) and after (1992–1997) a drainage renovation. The cereal yields almost doubled, reaching the current average yields, and the amount of crop residue increased by 30% after the improvement of the drainage system. This was, however, not significantly reflected in the soil carbon stock. Drainage renovation can be considered sustainable intensification that provides long-term benefits for crop production, but carbon sequestration likely requires more carbon input than is available in the cereal straw.