Current trends in the transhumant sheep and goat sector in Greece

Authors:
Laga, V.
Ragkos, A.
Skapetas, V.
Mitsopoulos, I.
Kiritsi, S.
Abas, Z.
Mazaraki,K.
Bambidis, V.
Type: Journal Article
Journal title: Options Mediterraneennes
Year of publication: 2012
Subject:
rural development
farms
farming systems
sustainable agriculture
Description:
The transhumant sheep and goat farming system is mainly characterized by the sustainable use of pastures for animal nutrition, Ιοw fixed capital endowments and intensive use of human labor. The system is typical for Greece, although it exhibits a constant decline during the Iast 30 years. The purpose of this study is to provide a thorough presentation of the current situation of the transhumant sheep and goat farming sector in Greece. Through a survey of all relevant public services, data concerning the number of transhumant farms and animals as well as their movements in 2011 are presented. The survey reveals that transhumant flocks are present in the lowlands of most of the regions in Greece and move towards mouniainous rangelands of less favored areas (particularly in Macedonia and Epirus). The distances of the movements vary considerably and can be classified aS Small (ι,Vithin the boundaries of Prefectures), relatively large (mainIy within the boundaries of Regions) and large (mainly intra-regional movements).
 

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