Maurizio Canavari

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Maurizio Canavari is a leading scholar in agricultural economics and technology adoption, with a particular focus on the intersection of regulation, innovation, and sustainable farming systems. His research critically examines how policy frameworks shape the deployment of autonomous crop equipment in European agriculture. In his highly regarded 2021 study, "The impact of regulation on autonomous crop equipment in Europe," Canavari demonstrated that government mandates requiring on-site human supervision for crop robots—implemented across Europe in 2020—could paradoxically concentrate automation on larger farms with expansive fields, where a single human can oversee multiple machines. This work, cited over five times, provides essential evidence for policymakers and agri-tech developers navigating the balance between safety and efficiency. Beyond this, Canavari’s broader contributions span organic farming economics, supply chain management, and consumer behavior toward novel agricultural technologies. His interdisciplinary approach has made him a sought-after voice in European agricultural policy debates, and his findings continue to inform the design of regulations that aim to foster innovation while ensuring responsible adoption of precision agriculture tools.