Land fragmentation and other determinants of agricultural farm productivity: The case of Estonia

Looga, Jaan; Jürgenson, Evelin; Sikk, K.; Matveev, Eduard; Maasikamäe, S.

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.08.021

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“…However, they do not consider how the number of parcels or farm demographics may alter the relationship. Looga et al (2018) have since noted that studies often lack empirical testing of whether the impact of LF on productivity remains positive or negative if other control variables, which are not related to LF, are included in the model.…”

Section: Factors Affecting Technical Inefficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Climate change will limit the area of the world where farming can remain economically viable and environmentally sustainable (Levy and Patz, 2015). Simultaneously, rising global population calls for a 70% increase in food production by the year 2050 (Looga et al, 2018). Technical efficiency and agricultural productivity must improve to ensure global food security.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Land Fragmentation on the Technical Inefficiency of Dairy Farms

Bradfield¹,

Butler²,

Dillon³

et al. 2020

J Agricultural Economics

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Exploiting the link between land identification and farm accountancy data, we use a uniquely detailed database to conduct a robust analysis of land fragmentation and its effect on technical inefficiency on dairy farms in Ireland. Using a stochastic production frontier model, our results show that the number of parcels, the average distance between parcels and the main farm, and the portion of land separate from the main farm all increase technical inefficiency. Such inefficiency can be reduced through increased parcel area, reduced travel distances, advisory services contact, intensive practices and hired labour. Our findings support the need for policy to improve land and labour mobility, providing evidence to support incentives to promote the transfer and long-term leasing of agricultural land.

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Section: Factors Affecting Technical Inefficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Land Fragmentation on the Technical Inefficiency of Dairy Farms

Bradfield¹,

Butler²,

Dillon³

et al. 2020

J Agricultural Economics

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“…It is frequently stated that purely economic results are better for the larger farms. Even the negative impact caused by land fragmentation can be negated by the larger utilised land area [15]. At the same time, large farms can be inefficient due to the high monitoring cost, anonymity and lack of transparency [16].…”

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The Changing Structure and Concentration of Agricultural Land Holdings in Estonia and Possible Threat for Rural Areas

Jürgenson

Rasva

2020

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In most European countries, there has been a decrease in the number of farms, while the area of agricultural land has remained almost the same. This ongoing process of land concentration can affect Europe’s small farms and rural areas. The EU has acknowledged that the problem is serious and that, to solve it, it must be studied more closely. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to discuss changes in the agricultural sector from the aspect of land use, with emphasis on land concentration in Estonia, further scientific discussion about the effects of changes in land use on rural areas is encouraged. The study is carried out using two kinds of data sources: (1) statistical data from Eurostat, FAOSTAT and Statistics Estonia, (2) data from the Estonian Agricultural Registers and Information Board. The conclusion of the paper is that while the number of farms is going down, the average area of agricultural land use per farm is on the rise in Estonia. Agricultural land has been increasingly concentrated into the hands of corporate bodies. This study shows that there is a status of land concentration in Estonia that needs ongoing studies and a proper policy should be established to mitigate the impact of land concentration.

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“…Finding that agricultural land is a determinant of the influence of agricultural commodity production factors (Rahim & Hastusi, 2007). Land quality affects agricultural productivity (Looga, Jürgenson, Sikk, Matveev, & Maasikamäe, 2018). The extent of land can maximize production (Smith, Jones, Kirk, Pearce, & Williams, 2018).…”

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Production Analysis, Minimum Cost, and Profit in Sentra Production of Rice and Corn Farming in Padang Pariaman

Elita¹,

Sentosa²,

Sofyan³

2019

Proceedings of the Third Padang International Conference on Economics Education, Economics, Business and Management, Accounting

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This study aims to analyze the influence of input to output in the production process of rice and maize farming in the central paddy and corn production areas of Padang Pariaman Regency. This study also calculates the minimum production costs and the profit received. The data used are primary data and secondary data. The data analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis with Cobb-Douglas production function analysis. The results showed that land, seeds, fertilizers, and labor had a positive effect on rice and corn farming production. The minimum cost of rice farming is lower than corn farming. Corn profit is higher than rice profit.

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Land fragmentation and other determinants of agricultural farm productivity: The case of Estonia

Cited by 72 publications

References 20 publications

The Effect of Land Fragmentation on the Technical Inefficiency of Dairy Farms

The Effect of Land Fragmentation on the Technical Inefficiency of Dairy Farms

The Changing Structure and Concentration of Agricultural Land Holdings in Estonia and Possible Threat for Rural Areas

Production Analysis, Minimum Cost, and Profit in Sentra Production of Rice and Corn Farming in Padang Pariaman

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