Relationship between crop diversification and farm efficiency: Does farm size matter?

IF 3.3 2区经济学 Q2 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & POLICY

European Review of Agricultural Economics Pub Date : 2025-05-16 DOI:10.1093/erae/jbaf016

Toho Hien

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Abstract

Crop diversification has gained interest due to its role in climate change adaptation. While previous studies have focused on farm productivity and income variability, this study examines the relationship between crop diversification and farm performance, considering farm size, socio-economic status and location. Using French Farm Accountancy Data Network data from 2010 to 2022, we analyse 19,822 observations from 3,246 crop-focused farms. Results show that small farms benefit from crop diversification, while large farms face income challenges from diversification. Additionally, crop diversification increases the efficiency of larger farms. The results highlight the need for flexible policies to balance economic viability with environmental objectives.

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作物多样化与农场效率的关系：农场规模重要吗？

作物多样化因其在适应气候变化中的作用而受到关注。虽然以前的研究侧重于农业生产力和收入变异性，但本研究考虑到农场规模、社会经济地位和地点，考察了作物多样化与农场绩效之间的关系。利用法国农场会计数据网络2010年至2022年的数据，我们分析了3246个以作物为重点的农场的19822个观察结果。结果表明，小型农场受益于作物多样化，而大型农场则面临多样化带来的收入挑战。此外，作物多样化提高了大型农场的效率。结果强调需要灵活的政策来平衡经济可行性和环境目标。

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来源期刊

European Review of Agricultural Economics 管理科学-农业经济与政策

CiteScore

6.60

自引率

5.90%

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审稿时长

>24 weeks

期刊介绍： The European Review of Agricultural Economics serves as a forum for innovative theoretical and applied agricultural economics research. The ERAE strives for balanced coverage of economic issues within the broad subject matter of agricultural and food production, consumption and trade, rural development, and resource use and conservation. Topics of specific interest include multiple roles of agriculture; trade and development; industrial organisation of the food sector; institutional dynamics; consumer behaviour; sustainable resource use; bioenergy; agricultural, agri-environmental and rural policy; specific European issues. Methodological articles are welcome. All published papers are at least double peer reviewed and must show originality and innovation. The ERAE also publishes book reviews.