Small and large farms in the Republic of Moldova: trends and perspectives

In recent years the Republic of Moldova has implemented a set of reforms in order to increase the efficiency of agricultural production. The main purpose of this paper is to highlight economic advantages and disadvantages of large and small scale farms, and also to focus on the multidimensional role...

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Published inManagement theory & studies for rural business & infrastructure development Vol. 36; no. 4; pp. 902 - 912
Main Authors Moroz, Victor, Ignat, Anatolie, Lucasenco, Eugenia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 03.11.2014
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Summary:In recent years the Republic of Moldova has implemented a set of reforms in order to increase the efficiency of agricultural production. The main purpose of this paper is to highlight economic advantages and disadvantages of large and small scale farms, and also to focus on the multidimensional role of the small scale farming for rural areas. The methodology used in the article is based on analysis of statistical data, as well as on results of relevant qualitative and quantitative surveys. The main expected results of this paper lay in the proposals of ways in which agriculture can make a contribution to the vibrancy of rural communities from the Republic of Moldova.
ISSN:1822-6760
2345-0355
DOI:10.15544/mts.2014.085