Should I stay or should I go? The impact of nature reserves on the survival and growth of dairy farms

Thiermann, Insa; Bittmann, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116993

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“…During the period of analysis, neither Hungary (a more land-abundant county) nor Slovenia (less abundant) experienced substantial farm growth independent of measures of farm size. Farm diversity with modest changes in farm size growth can be also linked to different forms of farm multifunctionality in rural areas (van der Ploeg et al , 2009; Unay-Gailhard and Bojnec, 2015; Chmielinski et al ., 2019; Thiermann and Bittmann, 2023).…”

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Financial constraints and nonlinearity of farm size growth

Bojnec

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2023

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PurposeThis article aims to investigate the financial constraints and nonlinearity of farm size growth.Design/methodology/approachFarm size growth is measured with land, labor and output using data from the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) for Hungary and Slovenia. A dynamic panel model is applied to assess financial constraints and nonlinearity of farm size growth.FindingsResults show that, except for land in Slovenia and output in Hungary, liquidity constraints are less important for farm size growth than endogenous factors based on farm size growth expectations and steady farm size restructuring. Smaller farms are growing faster than larger ones. The hypothesis that a higher level of subsidies would increase farm size is not supported for Hungary. When farms reach a certain size, the land area of the largest farms increases. Farm debts in Hungary are linked with land growth and in Slovenia with output growth.Research limitations/implicationsFurther research on the impact of liquidity constraints and subsidies can be conducted at a disaggregate farm-type level to examine whether there is variability in the underlying interlinkages at the farm-type specialization level.Practical implicationsThe implication that farm size growth is dependent on initial size and that smaller farms are growing faster than bigger ones indicates that it is not necessary to favor the fastest growing smaller farms thus supports the application of a non-discriminatory farm size policy for observing farm size structural changes.Originality/valueThe dynamic panel econometric model that incorporates cash flow as a measure of financial constraints provides insight into farm size growth in cross-country comparison in relation to potential farm liquidity constraints, farm debt and the nonlinearity of farm size, which information is of relevance to policy makers and practitioners.

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Financial constraints and nonlinearity of farm size growth

Bojnec

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2023

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“…These policies aim to mitigate the industry's impact on climate change, water quality, and biodiversity. Regulations may include limits on nutrient runoff, requirements for manure management, and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions [131]. While these regulations are essential for environmental stewardship, they also require dairy farmers to adapt their practices, often necessitating financial investment and operational changes.…”

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Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Dairy Farming in Canada amidst Climate Change

Neethirajan

2023

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In recent years, the Canadian dairy sector has faced escalating challenges due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane. This paper critically examines a spectrum of innovative techniques aimed at mitigating methane emissions within this sector, scrutinizing their cost-effectiveness, efficiency, compatibility with animal welfare standards, and adherence to both existing and prospective Canadian environmental legislations. The discourse begins with an exhaustive overview of contemporary methane reduction methodologies relevant to dairy farming, followed by a rigorous analysis of their economic feasibility. This includes a detailed cost-benefit analysis, juxtaposed with the efficiency and technological advancements these techniques embody. A pivotal aspect of this examination is the alignment of animal welfare with emission reduction objectives, ensuring that the strategies employed do not compromise the health and well-being of dairy cattle. Furthermore, the paper delves into the legislative landscape of Canada, evaluating the congruence of these techniques with current environmental laws and anticipating future regulatory shifts. Performance indicators for emission reduction are critically assessed, establishing benchmarks tailored to the Canadian context. This is complemented by an exploration of the market potential of these innovations, including factors influencing their adoption and scalability in the market. The analysis culminates with a synthesis of case studies and best practices within Canada, offering insights into successful implementations and drawing lessons for future endeavors. This comprehensive approach not only addresses the immediate environmental and health impacts associated with dairy farming emissions but also significantly contributes to the overarching goal of sustainable development in the agricultural sector. The research presented in this paper holds significant implications for the future of sustainable dairy farming, offering a model for addressing environmental challenges while maintaining economic viability and animal welfare.

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“…These include a number of in situ protection methods that bring about the preservation of livestock species and breeds in normal production systems. This type of livestock preservation involves breeders whose animal subpopulations are maintained within protected ecosystems, including habitats protected under the European Union's Natura 2000 Network Program [24].…”

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Creating Ex Situ Protected Bioreservoirs as a Powerful Strategy for the Reproductive Biotechnology-Mediated Rescue of Threatened Polish Livestock Breeds

2023

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The current article presents the state of the art of the creation of bioreservoirs of cryopreserved somatic and stem cell lines and cryopreserved or lyophilized germplasm-based resources of selected farm animal species. It also presents the agricultural, biological and biotechnological determinants, and showcases the importance of the National Research Institute of Animal Production (NRIAP) in Poland in this process. The aforementioned bioreservoirs serve as an innovative research tool used for cryogenically or lyophilizogenically assisted and species-specific ex situ conservation. The latter ensures, in the long term, not only restitution, but also perpetuation of sustainable biodiversity that underlies genotypic and phenotypic, intra- and inter-population variability within pure-breeding herds of the national conserved livestock breeds.

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Should I stay or should I go? The impact of nature reserves on the survival and growth of dairy farms

Cited by 3 publications

References 23 publications

Financial constraints and nonlinearity of farm size growth

Financial constraints and nonlinearity of farm size growth

Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Dairy Farming in Canada amidst Climate Change

Creating Ex Situ Protected Bioreservoirs as a Powerful Strategy for the Reproductive Biotechnology-Mediated Rescue of Threatened Polish Livestock Breeds

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