‘We need to stay alive’: ethnicisation and shortage of farm labour in Hungary

Kovács, Katalin; Váradi, Monika Mária

doi:10.1080/14702541.2023.2287442

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“…We found that adaptation measures against climate change, often facilitated by other factors such as changing consumer preferences and labor shortage, also influenced the adaptation choices that farmers make [96]. For example, it is easier to find manual labor for fruit growing, as it is conducive to remuneration by piece rates, which workers prefer.…”

Section: Mitigation and Adaptationmentioning

confidence: 95%

Climate Change, Pressures, and Adaptation Capacities of Farmers: Empirical Evidence from Hungary

Lennert,

Kovács,

Koós

et al. 2024

Horticulturae

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This paper aims to analyze comprehensively the climate exposure, sensitivity, perception, adaptive capacity, vulnerability, and resilience of the Hungarian agricultural sector, particularly focusing on fruit, vegetable, and grape producers. Four distinct Hungarian case studies were examined, representing different regions with diverse environmental and socioeconomic conditions. The research combined quantitative and qualitative methods, including statistical and GIS analysis of climate, agricultural, and socioeconomic data, as well as field research and semi-structured interviews. The study investigated exposure, sensitivity, perception, and adaptation, leading to the identification of key components and influencing factors. Qualitative research revealed that farms operating in geographically close proximity, in the same regulatory and support environment, can have different adaptive capacities. In the current state of the adaptation process, the extent to which farmers can rely on supportive professional networks and seek out and adopt new practices is crucial. Field experience suggests that without a strong and supportive producer organization (extension network), farmers may prefer to resort to extensification (afforestation) to mitigate production risks. From a development policy perspective, it is worthwhile to present good practices and provide information on possible adaptation techniques through existing local sectoral organizations.

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Section: Mitigation and Adaptationmentioning

confidence: 95%