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The Contribution of Immigrants to Multifunctional Agricultural Systems in Italy

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  • Marcello De Rosa

    (Department of Economics and Law, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, 03043 Cassino, Italy)

  • Luca Bartoli

    (Department of Economics and Law, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, 03043 Cassino, Italy)

  • Sandra Leonardi

    (Department of Letters and modern Cultures, University of Rome Sapienza, 00185 Rome, Italy)

  • Maria Angela Perito

    (Faculty of Bioscience and Agro-food and Environmental Technology, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy)

Abstract

This paper explores the role of immigrants within farms and is framed within constructivist approaches to the analysis of immigrants in rural areas. The aim of the paper is to analyse migrants’ contributions to building up multifunctional agricultural systems. To achieve this purpose, a sound empirical analysis is carried out, built on the profile of farms employing immigrants, with special reference to three indicators: the style of farming, territorial localisation of farming activity and the qualification held by the immigrant employed in the farm. The results of analysis confirm a diversified range of contribution on behalf of migrants, with strong diversification on the basis of workers’ provenance. The results of the study suggest that an adequate policy action targeted to the immigrants may bring about positive effects in terms of multifunctionality building at both the individual and territorial level.

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  • Marcello De Rosa & Luca Bartoli & Sandra Leonardi & Maria Angela Perito, 2019. "The Contribution of Immigrants to Multifunctional Agricultural Systems in Italy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(17), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:11:y:2019:i:17:p:4641-:d:261064
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