Structural change in agriculture is characterized by the interdependency of farms' growth decisions due to the limited availability of the production factor land. This paper adds to the sparse empirical literature on the relation between land market concentration and farm size changes,...

The dissertation studies factors and attitudes influencing farmers’ behavior and societal preferences in context of pasture-based livestock production systems. The particular topics are the adoption of grazing practices from the farmers and preferences for pasture landscapes from the public...

The internet is playing an increasing role in the development of rural areas. For farmers in particular, reliable internet access creates opportunities concerning farm management decisions. Hence, the goal of this study was to investigate German farmers' willingness to buy inputs online. Primary...

Nach allen demografischen Prognosen wird die produktive Bevölkerung in Deutschland stark sinken. Damit stellt sich für die Landwirtschaft die Frage, wie in der Zukunft eine ausreichende Versorgung mit qualifizierten Kräften gewährleistet werden kann. Vor diesem Hintergrund haben wir Fach-...