Spatial analysis of organic farming distribution. A case study in Tuscany

The purpose of this paper is to investigate spatial distribution of the participation to organic farming measure in Tuscany (measure 214 of Rural Development Policy) Analysis is performed applying indicator of spatial association and spatial econometrics models to estimated determinants of participation. The results suggest that there is a spatial correlation of the rate of participant to measure 214 and of the share of organic UAA. Models results show spatial relation between the share of farms under 214, highlighting that diffusion process is driven by imitation process, by endogeneity of the areas and quality of advice and extension services