Adeline Bouvard

Adeline Bouvard is a Lecturer-researcher in agroeconomics and Head of the Department of Human, Economic and Social Sciences at the Purpan School of Engineering (Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Purpan), which is part of the Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse. She is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST), where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of agriculture, economics, human geography, and environmental studies.

Dr. Bouvard's research focuses on the dynamics of agrarian systems, with particular emphasis on Haiti and France. Her work examines the evolution of agricultural production systems, the conditions for emergence of new sustainable farming practices, and contributions of production systems to agroecological transitions. She has developed expertise in analyzing qualitative data, supply chains, and controversies within agricultural contexts. Her teaching covers Comparative Agriculture, Agricultural Policies and International Trade, and Research Methods in Agroecology.

Analysis of Dr. Bouvard's publications reveals a strong focus on the socio-economic dimensions of agricultural transitions, particularly in Haitian mountain regions and French rural contexts. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical case studies, often examining how agricultural systems respond to environmental challenges and policy changes. A notable thread throughout her research is the examination of agroecological infrastructure (such as grass strips and composite hedges) and its role in sustainable farming systems. Recent work shows increasing attention to biosourced material value chains, particularly in the hemp sector, and the integration of new farmers into agricultural communities.

Dr. Bouvard actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and collaborative research projects. Her work demonstrates a commitment to understanding how agricultural systems can evolve toward greater sustainability while addressing social and economic challenges faced by farming communities.