(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2024) Järve, Marii; Jürgenson, Evelin
The European agricultural sector is undergoing structural changes, marked by a decrease in farm numbers and an increase in the size of remaining farms Over two decades, Estonia saw an 80% reduction in agricultural households (AH), while average land use (LU) per AH grew. This expansion of large farms has negatively impacted small farms, posing a threat to rural life, food safety, and national security, all of which rely on a high number of small farms and landowners.
