Promoting the Sale of Locally Sourced Products: Km 0 as a Sustainable Model for Local Agriculture and CO 2 Reduction

Alejandro Martínez-Vérez and Cristina Lucini Baquero ()
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Alejandro Martínez-Vérez: Plant Production and Agrifood Quality Research Group (PROVECAv), St. Teresa of Jesus Catholic University of Avila (UCAV), 05005 Avila, Spain
Cristina Lucini Baquero: Plant Production and Agrifood Quality Research Group (PROVECAv), St. Teresa of Jesus Catholic University of Avila (UCAV), 05005 Avila, Spain

Agriculture, 2025, vol. 15, issue 15, 1-20

Abstract: The commercialization of Km 0 agricultural and livestock products represents a strategic opportunity to enhance rural economic resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the food sector. This paper presents an original, policy-oriented framework that connects Km 0 distribution models with measurable CO 2 reductions, proposing a structured system of economic incentives to support their adoption. Grounded in a mixed-methods approach, including normative analysis, empirical modeling, and a regional case study in Galicia, Spain, we demonstrate the alignment of Km 0 policies with the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023–2027 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Findings reveal substantial potential for environmental mitigation, improved farm profitability, and revitalization of rural economies. This work provides a comprehensive roadmap for integrating Km 0 into national agricultural strategies, supported by data-driven justification and scalable implementation models.

Keywords: Km 0; sustainable agriculture; carbon reduction; local food systems; rural development; EU agricultural policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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