In the present economic, political, societal and environmental
landscape, which is dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of
challenges and issues that demand immediate and urgent responses is more
intense than ever. Policymakers, international organizations,
governmental and non-governmental institutions around the globe are
seeking effective and sustainable policies, as they try to tackle
far-reaching issues that affect all aspects of the economy and
agriculture, including the food sector. In this context, this book
presents new modelling approaches and their application to complex
problems in the agro-food chain in order to address today's pressing
food policy issues. The respective chapters showcase national and
regional studies on sustainable communities, rural environments and
ecosystems. Taken together, they offer a valuable reference guide for
scholars and practitioners alike."