Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
I am an applied economist with a specialisation in behavioural economics, food marketing and econometrics. My research aims to further the understanding of individuals’ behaviour and its determining factors and how policy can best make use of this understanding to promote more sustainable and healthier food production and consumption. Whereas some of this work encompasses qualitative methods, the main thrust has been towards quantitative modelling, such as choice and econometric modelling.
Projects
Current:
- 2020-2022: GCRF- Academy of Medical Sciences, "Improving access to nutritious and sustainable food products in Nepal".
- 2021-2026: USDA-NIF, "Understanding Precision Livestock Farming Adoption in the U.S. Swine Industry".
- 2021: Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), "Methane-Inhibiting Livestock Feed Supplements: Review of Net Impacts, Barriers to Success And Consumer Acceptance".
- 2017-2021: European Commission - Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, "Transition Paths To Sustainable Legume Based Systems In Europe".
- 2016-2022: The Scottish Government - RESAS Strategic Research Programme, Theme 3 - "Food and Health".
Previous (last five years):
- 2020-2021: Scottish Government, "Economic modelling: reducing health harms of foods high in fat, sugar or salt".
- 2019-2021: Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), "Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning (LAPS) in pigs: a humane alternative to carbon dioxide".
- 2018-2019: Scottish Government, "The Impact Of Mandatory Written Dairy Contracts In European Countries And Their Potential Application In Scotland".
- 2017-2019: European Comission, "Understanding consumer behaviour to encourage a (more) sustainable food choice".
Supervision
PhDs:
- Rachel Penden: 2016-2020 at SRUC/University of Edinburgh. Dissertation’s title: Demand driven solutions to reduce aggression between pigs.
- Joe Hills: 2019-present at SRUC/University of Edinburgh The match between precision livestock technologies and the needs and constraints of farmers and veterinary surgeons.
MScs:
- Over 25 students
Teaching
2020-present: Overnutrition: Policy Interventions (BS course)
2019-present: Theory of Demand (BS course)
2019-present: Choice Experiment: Theory and Practice (MSc course)
2013-present: Malnutrition (MSc course)
2013-present: Demand Analysis (MSc course)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD in Agricultural Economics, Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Award Date: 16 Dec 2010
Master, MSc in Applied Economics, University of Barcelona
Award Date: 1 Aug 2007
Master, MSc in Agribusiness, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza
Award Date: 1 May 2007
Bachelor, Engineer in Rural Economics, Upper School of agriculture of Mograne
Award Date: 30 Jun 2002
External positions
University of Arkansas System
2009 → 2011
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Individuals' behaviour
- Experimental economics
- Econometrics
- Marketing
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RESAS 22-27: Ri-b4-01 Building Food And Nutrition Security In Scotland
Revoredo Giha, C. (PI) & Akaichi, F. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: Ri-b5-10 Costs And Opportunities For Scottish Products With Higher Value Status
Revoredo Giha, C. (PI) & Akaichi, F. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-a3-2 Eu Exit ? Challenges And Opportunities For Animal Welfare.
D'Eath, R. (PI), Donbavand, J. (CoI), Lawrence, A. (CoI), Akaichi, F. (CoI), Dwyer, C. (CoI), Wemelsfelder, F. (CoI), Turner, S. (CoI), Haskell, M. (CoI), Farish, M. (CoI), Baxter, E. (CoI) & Rutherford, K. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-b4-1 Issues Related To The Demand Of Fruits And Vegetables In Scotland.
Revoredo Giha, C. (PI) & Akaichi, F. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Consumer preferences, and willingness to pay for safe pork products in rural Kenya
Gishuyia, C., Mtimet, N., Fèvre, E., Thomas, L., Gathura, P., Orungo Onono, J. & Akaichi, F., May 2024, In: Meat Science. 211, 109450.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)103 Downloads (Pure) -
Assessment of social demand for environmental and cultural heritage preservation: evidence from a discrete choice experiment in Tunisia
Missaoui, S., Rahmani, D., Thabet, C., Feás, J., Gíl, J. M. & Akaichi, F., 3 Oct 2023, (First published) In: Frontiers in Environmental Economics. 2, 234249.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do UK Meat Consumers Value the Use of Methane Inhibitors in Beef Cattle and Dairy Cow Feed to Reduce Enteric Methane Emissions
Akaichi, F., Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Precision livestock farming: A qualitative exploration of swine industry stakeholders
Akinyemi, B., Vigors, B., Turner, S., Akaichi, F., Benjamin, M., Johnson, A., Pairis-Garcia, M., Rozeboom, D., Steibel, J., Thompson, D., Zangaro, C. & Siegford, J., 5 May 2023, (First published) In: Frontiers in Animal Science . 4, 1150528.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus)93 Downloads (Pure) -
Social Supermarkets in the UK: Consumer Preferences and Manager Perspectives on Alternative Models
Akaichi, F., Waterworth, J. & Toma, L., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Membership of committee
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Scotland's Rural College (Organisational unit)
Akaichi, F. (Member)
2021 → 2023Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Press/Media
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Producer price inflation for food and drink
Revoredo Giha, C., Akaichi, F. & Costa Font, M.
4/04/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Study into how supermarket deals influence shoppers to buy unhealthy food
Revoredo Giha, C. & Akaichi, F.
18/09/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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