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Obstacles and driving forces of the French pig organic production and value chain

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Organic pig farming, although still marginal in the European Union countries, might be a source of inspiration for the agroecological transition of pig farming systems. This study aimed to identify the obstacles and levers of the scale up of organic pig farming and value chain in France. Interviews with 21 stakeholders of the pork sector allowed the identification of 164 obstacles and 231 levers. Multivariate analyses have revealed four groups of driving forces according to their level of organization (from the animal to the region) and the position within the food value chain.

Source: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

DOI: 10.1080/21683565.2026.2690665

Authors: Lucile Montagne, Justine Faure, Cécile MD Bonnefont, Jean-Philippe Choisis, Amandine Durpoix, Hélène Gilbert, Bénédicte Lebret, Thomas Puech

Institutions: L'Institut Agro, École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Université de Toulouse, Agrosystèmes territoires ressources Mirecourt

Language: English

Topic: Organic Food and Agriculture

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7165009355

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