Multi-criteria assessment of less favoured areas: A state level

Authors

  • Karmen Pažek University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Aleš Irgolič University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Jernej Turk University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Andreja Borec University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Jernej Prišenk University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Matej Kolenko University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Črtomir Rozman University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/AGS.962

Keywords:

geography, less favoured areas, agricultural policy, multi-criteria decision analysis, DEXi

Abstract

The paper present a multi-criteria decision DEXi model for assessment of less favoured areas (LFAs). The tool enables easier assessment of farming in different areas of Slovene LFAs with respect to criteria of sustainability. Analysis of LFAs and final integration of the assessment of LFAs depend upon various criteria. In this paper we analyze individual LFAs and farming systems in these areas at the state level with respect to criteria of sustainability and farming potential.

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Pažek, K., Irgolič, A., Turk, J., Borec, A., Prišenk, J., Kolenko, M., & Rozman, Črtomir. (2018). Multi-criteria assessment of less favoured areas: A state level. Acta Geographica Slovenica, 58(1), 97–108. https://doi.org/10.3986/AGS.962

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Vol. 58 No. 1 (2018): WITH SPECIAL ISSUE (Agriculture in modern landscapes: A factor hindering or facilitating development?)

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