Structural changes in land use of agricultural holdings in hilly rural areas

Abstract

this paper analyses structural changes in agricultural holdings in the Škofja Loka region focusing on land use in the years 2000 and 2010. the analysis is conducted for the Škofja Loka region by socio-economic types of agricultural holdings, and by territories with different levels of economic development and different natural factors for agricultural production. Structural changes are different between municipalities with different natural factors for agricultural production and different levels of economic development as well as socio-economic types of agricultural holdings. State support for agricultural activity has mitigated overgrowth of agricultural land on naturally less favoured territories.

Agricultural Holdings in Hilly-Mountain Areas in Slovenia before and after the Accession to the European Union

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“…In addition, the analysis of the databases of agricultural censuses in the years 2000 and 2010 shows an increase in the use of labour of AHs in agricultural activities (Kni c 2015). e increased workload is found primarily in supplementary farms.…”

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Socio-economic impact of photovoltaic park: The Giurgiu County rural area, Romania

“…The concept of multi-functionality of the rural space relies on the recognition that agriculture, in addition to producing food, also produces non-market goods and services, shapes the environment, affects social and cultural systems, biodiversity conservation and contributes to economic growth (Van Huylenbroek andDurand 2003, cv. Wilson 2010;Van Huylenbroek et al 2007, cv: Knific andBojnec 2015;Salvioni 2008). Recent investigation into green jobs shows that this type of employment means fewer jobs (Lyman 2016).…”