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

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  • Tziolas, Emmanouil
  • Falaras, Athanasios
  • Fytianos, Georgios
  • Psathas, Dimitrios

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[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.

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  • Tziolas, Emmanouil & Falaras, Athanasios & Fytianos, Georgios & Psathas, Dimitrios, 2025. "Unveiling agricultural aversion: Understanding the reluctance towards farming in modern Greek society," Economia Agraria y Recursos Naturales, Spanish Association of Agricultural Economists, vol. 25(01), June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:earnsa:358850
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.358850
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