학술논문
Perspectives of abandonment/continuity of typological groups of sheep farms in the semi-arid region of Central Chile
Document Type
redif-article
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Source
Spanish Association of Agricultural Economists, Economia Agraria y Recursos Naturales. 19(02)
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Language
English
Abstract
An exploratory study was conducted to analyze combinations of variables that define typological groups that condition the abandonment/continuity of sheep farming in the semi-arid region of Chile. Three typological groups were identified. Group I is made up of middle-aged farmers with the largest flocks. Group II has typical farms from an arid zone, own by elderly male farmers. Group III is located in areas near urban centers and has a greater presence of women farmers. The study allowed to identify the variables that influence the continuity of sheep farmers and to determine strategies that avoid/delay the abandonment of the activity.