To assess the different practices and contexts within agricultural systems, relevant for Environmental Footprinting in the Alpine Region, a comparison of national and regional data was conducted as part of the CEFoodCycle project . While previous studies have highlighted the global significance of food waste and the multiple benefits of transitioning to a Circular Economy, there is a lack of detailed analysis focusing on how regional variations in the food value chain impact LCA metrics within the Alpine region. Part 1 focuses on Agriculture, part 2 focuses on Processing to Retail.