Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society

[EN] The European agricultural sector grapples with rural decline, policy complexities, and socio-economic disparities. This study focuses on the challenges facing Greek agriculture, such as lack of state support and societal complexities. It aims to understand why interest in farming is declining i...

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Authors: Tziolas, Emmanouil; Falaras, Athanasios; Fytianos, Georgios; Psathas, Dimitrios
Format: Article
Publication date:2025
Country:España
Institution:Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Repository:RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/221926
Online Access:https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/221926
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Agricultural policy
Greek farmers
New farmers
Quantitative survey
Rural economy
Política agrícola
Agricultores griegos
Nuevos agricultores
Encuesta cuantitativa
Economía rural
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Psathas, Dimitrios
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description [EN] The European agricultural sector grapples with rural decline, policy complexities, and socio-economic disparities. This study focuses on the challenges facing Greek agriculture, such as lack of state support and societal complexities. It aims to understand why interest in farming is declining in Greece by integrating insights from European legislation, socio-economic measures, and immigration dynamics. Through a survey of 1,009 respondents, factors such as unstable weather, challenging work conditions, and limited career prospects were identified as deterrents. The study highlights disparities among different groups and emphasizes the need for nuanced policy interventions to revitalize the sector and address worker grievances.
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spelling Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society Desvelando la aversión hacia la agricultura: Un análisis de la reticencia a la actividad agrícola en la sociedad griega contemporánea Tziolas, Emmanouil Falaras, Athanasios Fytianos, Georgios Psathas, Dimitrios Agricultural policy Greek farmers New farmers Quantitative survey Rural economy Política agrícola Agricultores griegos Nuevos agricultores Encuesta cuantitativa Economía rural [EN] The European agricultural sector grapples with rural decline, policy complexities, and socio-economic disparities. This study focuses on the challenges facing Greek agriculture, such as lack of state support and societal complexities. It aims to understand why interest in farming is declining in Greece by integrating insights from European legislation, socio-economic measures, and immigration dynamics. Through a survey of 1,009 respondents, factors such as unstable weather, challenging work conditions, and limited career prospects were identified as deterrents. The study highlights disparities among different groups and emphasizes the need for nuanced policy interventions to revitalize the sector and address worker grievances. [ES] El sector agrícola europeo enfrenta desafíos como el declive rural y las disparidades socioeconómicas. Este estudio analiza la falta de apoyo estatal y las complejidades sociales que afectan a la agricultura griega. Mediante una encuesta a 1.009 personas, se identificaron como factores disuasorios la inestabilidad climática, las duras condiciones laborales y las escasas perspectivas profesionales. El análisis integra legislación europea, medidas socioeconómicas y dinámica migratoria. Los resultados destacan disparidades entre grupos sociales y subrayan la necesidad de políticas específicas para revitalizar el sector y responder a las preocupaciones de los trabajadores. Universitat Politècnica de València https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/221926
spellingShingle Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society
Tziolas, Emmanouil
Agricultural policy
Greek farmers
New farmers
Quantitative survey
Rural economy
Política agrícola
Agricultores griegos
Nuevos agricultores
Encuesta cuantitativa
Economía rural
title Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society
title_full Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society
title_fullStr Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society
title_full_unstemmed Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society
title_short Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society
title_sort Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society
topic Agricultural policy
Greek farmers
New farmers
Quantitative survey
Rural economy
Política agrícola
Agricultores griegos
Nuevos agricultores
Encuesta cuantitativa
Economía rural
topic_facet Agricultural policy
Greek farmers
New farmers
Quantitative survey
Rural economy
Política agrícola
Agricultores griegos
Nuevos agricultores
Encuesta cuantitativa
Economía rural
url https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/221926