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Environmental Sciences
Lilin Zou, Yifan Liang, Xuedong Hu, Mengdi Bai, Qi Wen
Summary: Farmland fragmentation is a common characteristic of smallholder-dominated economies, and evaluating its impact is crucial for problem-solving. This study developed an evaluation framework for farmland fragmentation and conducted empirical research in Minqing County, China. The findings revealed that scale fragmentation described the physical properties of farmland patches, spatial fragmentation represented their spatial distribution, farming fragmentation indicated differences in agricultural production and management, and tenure fragmentation reflected the segmentation of land rights caused by the land distribution system.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Zanna Strek, Przemyslaw Len, Justyna Wojcik-Len, Pawel Postek, Monika Mika, Leszek Dawid
Summary: Rural areas in many countries suffer from land fragmentation and uneven distribution, which negatively impacts agricultural productivity. The authors conducted a study in a village in eastern Poland and proposed a practical land exchange algorithm to address the issue.
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Environmental Studies
Jaroslaw Janus, Ela Ertunc
Summary: Land fragmentation is a major factor affecting agricultural profitability in many regions globally. The success of land consolidation projects depends on local legal and sociocultural conditions. By comparing projects in Poland and Turkey, the study indicates the need to tailor assessment criteria based on project goals and location-specific factors.
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Agronomy
Chaozheng Zhang, Danling Chen
Summary: The study found that land transfer and consolidation have a significant impact on land fragmentation. If transferred plots cannot be merged and consolidated, it may increase the fragmentation index. Only when transferred plots are adjacent, merged, and consolidated, the fragmentation index can be significantly reduced.
Review
Environmental Studies
Pierre Damien Ntihinyurwa, Walter Timo de Vries
Summary: Exploring the relationship between farmland fragmentation and consolidation towards food security, this study identifies various impacts and strategies at different levels to guide future policies on farmland management.
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Environmental Studies
Pierre Damien Ntihinyurwa, Walter Timo de Vries
Summary: The conceptualization of farmland fragmentation varies across different scientific disciplines and units of analysis, creating challenges for policy makers and research scholars in devising suitable fragmentation management strategies. This study aims to develop a typology of fragmentation to guide farmland management decisions for food security, drawing on an integrative concept-centric qualitative approach and analysis of existing literature. The analysis revealed a diversity of land fragmentation forms and identified 40 different fragmentation scenarios, emphasizing the need for a combination of various spatial and non-spatial effectors in management interventions.
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Ecology
N. Sweaney, D. B. Lindenmayer, D. A. Driscoll
Summary: The study found that butterflies exhibit avoidance behavior at the edges of plantations, with low perceptual range in these areas, leading them to quickly depart. Butterflies often cross from farmland into woodland and stay, but hardly any cross from woodland or plantations into farmland and stay. The distance butterflies move away from plantation edges in woodland is greater than in farmland, indicating that the edge-effects of one land-cover type depend on the animals' response to the alternative land-cover.
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Environmental Studies
Tomasz Wojewodzic, Jaroslaw Janus, Mariusz Dacko, Jacek Pijanowski, Jaroslaw Taszakowski
Summary: Land consolidation projects (LCP) are effective in amending poor land fragmentation, although they are costly. Evaluating the economic benefits of LCPs involves considering production and income effects. The payback period varies depending on the project and scope of effects considered.
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Agronomy
Lei Zhang, Yunfei Liu, Changjun Yin, Dongping Xue, Dongwei Gui, Zhiming Qi
Summary: Farmland landscape fragmentation is a significant issue in China's agricultural modernization process, particularly in dryland oasis regions. This study examines the temporal and spatial pattern changes of farmland fragmentation in the Hotan Oasis and explores its impact on irrigation. The findings suggest that addressing farmland fragmentation can reduce irrigation water consumption and facilitate the internal expansion of oases.
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Environmental Studies
Uwacu Alban Singirankabo, Maurits Willem Ertsen, Nick van de Giesen
Summary: This study assesses the effect of farmland use changes on agriculture production in Rwanda and confirms that the conversion of farmland through the Crop Intensification Program has led to increased harvest and monetary yields, especially for farmers with larger farm plots.
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Environmental Studies
Ar. R. T. Hidayat, Corinthias P. M. Sianipar, Shizuka Hashimoto, Satoshi Hoshino, Muhammad Dimyati, Ahmad E. Yustika
Summary: Farmland ownership is crucial for sustainable agriculture. This study used the Repertory Grid Technique and Principal Component Analysis to identify the driving factors behind decisions on farmland ownership and their impact on farming sustainability. It provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to address context-specific farmland ownership issues in pursuit of sustainable agriculture.
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Geography
Jiayi Wang, Yu Cao, Xiaoqian Fang, Guoyu Li
Summary: Farmland fragmentation, both in terms of landscape and tenure conditions, has a significant impact on farmland abandonment in China. This study distinguishes the effects of farmland tenure fragmentation (FTF) and farmland landscape fragmentation (FLF) on abandonment rates. The findings show that increasing plot area and reducing FLF can help reduce farmland abandonment. Additionally, farmland transfer plays a crucial role in mitigating the effects of FTF on abandonment. These findings have important implications for decision-makers to ensure food security and promote rural revitalization.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
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Economics
Duc Tran, Vu Ha Thu, Daisaku Goto
Summary: This study explores the impacts of agricultural land consolidation on household labor allocation and farmland productivity in Vietnam. The results indicate that plot exchange reduced the number of household plots dedicated to annual crop production by half and significantly decreased household labor allocated to crop production.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND POLICY
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Feng Ye, Lang Wang, Amar Razzaq, Ting Tong, Qing Zhang, Azhar Abbas
Summary: High-standard farmland construction is an important initiative in China to promote sustainable agricultural development and ensure food security. This study measures the growth of agricultural total factor productivity (ATFP) in China and examines the impact of the construction policy on ATFP growth. Results show that ATFP in China has been increasing with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The policy has a positive and significant effect on ATFP, particularly in the central regions, grain-producing regions, and regions with higher ATFP.
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Environmental Studies
Matsatso Tepnadze, Walter Timo de Vries, Pamela Duran Diaz, Quji Bichia
Summary: Most land consolidation projects aim to increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness in rural areas. However, social factors also play a crucial role. This article proposes using game applications from experimental economics to measure social preferences and optimize decision support tools for land consolidation. The games help assess shared norms of trust, reciprocity, and cooperation within social groups, revealing conflicting preferences and facilitating more favorable solutions.
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Environmental Sciences
Ulrike Proebstl-Haider, Nina M. Mostegl, Julia Kelemen-Finan, Wolfgang Haider, Herbert Formayer, Jochen Kantelhardt, Tobias Moser, Martin Kapfer, Ryan Trenholm
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2016)
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Ecology
Henry Wuestemann, Aletta Bonn, Christian Albert, Christine Bertram, Lisa Biber-Freudenberger, Alexandra Dehnhardt, Ralf Doering, Peter Elsasser, Volkmar Hartje, Dietmar Mehl, Jochen Kantelhardt, Katrin Rehdanz, Lena Schaller, Mathias Scholz, Daniela Thraen, Felix Witing, Bernd Hansjuergens
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2017)
Article
Ecology
Peter Walder, Jochen Kantelhardt
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2018)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andreas Niedermayr, Lena Schaller, Petr Mariel, Pia Kieninger, Jochen Kantelhardt
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sebastian Lakner, Stefan Kirchweger, Daniel Hoop, Bernhard Brummer, Jochen Kantelhardt
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Veterinary Sciences
L. Tremetsberger, C. Winckler, J. Kantelhardt
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peter Walder, Franz Sinabell, Fabian Unterlass, Andreas Niedermayr, Denisa Fulgeanu, Martin Kapfer, Michael Melcher, Jochen Kantelhardt
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Ecology
Stefan Kirchweger, Yann Clough, Martin Kapfer, IngoIf Steffan-Dewenter, Jochen Kantelhardt
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2020)
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Environmental Studies
Davide Viaggi, Meri Raggi, Anastasio J. Villanueva, Jochen Kantelhardt
Summary: The provision of public goods by agriculture and forestry has become increasingly important, and further research is needed to explore micro-level mechanisms such as decision-making, value creation, and coordination, while taking a holistic view of public goods in agriculture and forestry systems. To meet real-world requirements, different research approaches should be better integrated to address policy challenges effectively.
Article
Environmental Studies
Stefano Targetti, Lena L. Schaller, Jochen Kantelhardt
Summary: This study assesses the application of improved policy mechanisms in agricultural environmental governance using a participatory approach based on Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping. The results highlight the effectiveness of integrating different types of monetary and non-monetary incentives in achieving an efficient agri-environmental governance system. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the significant impact of different future scenarios on the effectiveness of mechanisms and suggests key factors for promoting environmentally friendly practices in various contexts.
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Environmental Studies
Lena Schaller, Stefano Targetti, Anastasio J. Villanueva, Ingo Zasada, Jochen Kantelhardt, Manuel Arriaza, Tufan Bal, Valerie Bossi Fedrigotti, F. Handan Giray, Kati Haefner, Edward Majewski, Agata Malak-Rawlikowska, Dimitre Nikolov, Jean-Christophe Paoli, Annette Piorr, Macario Rodriguez-Entrena, Fabrizio Ungaro, Peter H. Verburg, Boris van Zanten, Davide Viaggi
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Geography
Ingo Zasada, Kati Haefner, Lena Schaller, Boris T. van Zanten, Marianne Lefebvre, Agata Malak-Rawlikowska, Dimitre Nikolov, Macario Rodriguez-Entrena, Rosa Manrique, Fabrizio Ungaro, Matteo Zavalloni, Laurence Delattre, Annette Piorr, Jochen Kantelhardt, Peter H. Verburg, Davide Viaggi
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Environmental Studies
Andreas Niedermayr, Martin Kapfer, Jochen Kantelhardt
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Environmental Studies
Stefan Kirchweger, Jochen Kantelhardt