Sustainability in the Portuguese agricultural sector: Assessment and multicriteria approach

Abstract

[EN] Based on data available between 2016 and 2021 from the Portuguese FADN, fifteen sustainable indicators were measured, and a compromise programming model was designed to balance environmental and economic objectives, that reveal a conflict between them. The findings identified solutions dominated by dried fruits, olive trees, sheep and goats, extensive horticulture, and beef cattle for sustainable farming planning at the national level. We conclude that the complementary between these two approaches constitute an important instrument for supporting decision-making and developing public policies focused on current sustainability paradigms.

[ES] A partir de los datos disponibles entre 2016 y 2021 de la RICA portuguesa, se midieron quince indicadores sostenibles y se diseñó un modelo de programación compromiso para equilibrar los objetivos medioambientales y económicos, que revelan un conflicto entre ellos. Los resultados identificaron soluciones dominadas por los frutos secos, olivos, ganado ovino y caprino, horticultura extensiva y ganado vacuno de carne para la planificación de la agricultura sostenible a nivel nacional. Concluimos que la complementariedad entre estos dos enfoques constituye un instrumento importante para apoyar la toma de decisiones y desarrollar políticas públicas centradas en los paradigmas actuales de sostenibilidad.