Asessing the Impact of a European Union’s Policy on Agricultural Innovation in Italy

Abstract

[EN] This study assesses innovation outputs of Operational Groups (OGs), a key mechanism for promoting innovation in European agriculture. Using a Large Language Model, we construct an Italian OG dataset to quantify innovation outputs and contributing factors. Count data analyses reveal significant disparities in innovation output across regions, thematic areas, commodities, partner composition, and leadership engagement. Higher innovation output is associated with thematic areas focused on market competitiveness, supply chain management, and resource management; commodities like forestry, industrial crops, and vegetables and fruits; collaborations involving farmers, research and education institutes, and training organizations; and OG leaders involved in multiple OGs.