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A novel framework for evaluating farmer resilience: Methodological advances and theoretical foundations

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  • Moller, Kieron
  • Nejadhashemi, A. Pouyan
  • Tirgari, Mohammad
  • Junior, Nilson Vieira
  • Carcedo, Ana Julia Paula
  • Ciampitti, Ignacio
  • Prasad, P.V. Vara
  • Diallo, Amadiane

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Many challenges, such as climate change, conflict, and economic fluctuations, pose a significant threat to global agriculture and food systems. Therefore, it is crucial to develop and evaluate methods to enhance agricultural resilience.

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  • Moller, Kieron & Nejadhashemi, A. Pouyan & Tirgari, Mohammad & Junior, Nilson Vieira & Carcedo, Ana Julia Paula & Ciampitti, Ignacio & Prasad, P.V. Vara & Diallo, Amadiane, 2026. "A novel framework for evaluating farmer resilience: Methodological advances and theoretical foundations," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 231(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:231:y:2026:i:c:s0308521x2500294x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104554
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