In der modernen Veredlungswirtschaft nimmt Nordwestdeutschland mit den Intensivregionen Weser-Ems und Westfalen-Lippe eine herausragende Position im internationalen Wettbewerb ein (Spiller et al. 2005; Windhorst und Grabkowsky 2008). Vor dem Hintergrund neuer ökonomischer, rechtlicher und...

In this paper we examine the content of farm animal biodiversity conservation measurescurrently under implementation in the European Union (EU), as a result of the application of EC Regulations 1257/99 and 1750/99. We surveyed 69 Rural Development Plans (RDPs) set up in EU Member States. Our...

We report the results of a choice-experiment study to model preferences over a selection of breed traits of 'creole' pigs. The study was conducted amongst households of backyard producers and small farmers rearing this local breed in Yucatan, Mexico. Hypothetical choice data were collected to...

This paper outlines some key factors contributing to the erosion of animal genetic resources and discusses strategic options for livestock sector policy makers to counter such erosion in their respective countries.The ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1993...

The number of breeds of domesticated animals, especially livestock, have declined rapidly. The proximate causes and processes involved in loss of breeds are outlined. The path-dependent effect and Swanson's dominance-effect are discussed in relation to breed selection. While these help to...

In diesem Beitrag werden nach einer Auflistung der Strukturmerkmale eines Landes bzw. einer Region ausgewählte Daten der land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Betriebszählungen bzw. der Agrarstrukturerhebungen analysiert. Die Anzahl der Betriebe mit Kulturfläche wird von 1951 bis 2020 gemäß den...