The influence of factors of the socio-geographical structure of mountain farms in Slovenia upon farm succession statuses and decisions

Boštjan Kerbler

doi:10.3986/AGS48203

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Boštjan Kerbler

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/AGS48203

Keywords:

social geography, agrarian geography, rural geography, agricultural economics, rural sociology, discrete choice models, mountain farms, farm succession

Abstract

This paper discusses the influence of single factors of the socio-geographical structure of mountain farms in Slovenia, independent of each other, as well as in conjunction with each other upon farm succession statuses and decisions. The methodology is described in detail, especially the discrete choice models by which these influences were assessed. The results were linked with findings from other researchers and show that the householder’s perceptions about mountain farms, work and life on the farm, as well as tradition hold the most vital role with regard to succession on mountain farms. At the same time, in order to ensure succession and continuation of farming on the mountain farm, an appropriate economic basis must be assured.

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