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Analysis of the structure and competitiveness of the German horticultural sector

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Production processes

This project contributes to the research aim 'Production processes'. Which funding institutions are active for this aim? What are the sub-aims? Take a look:
Production processes


Project code: TI-BW-08-PID1469
Contract period: 01.01.2008 - 31.12.2020
Purpose of research: Inventory & Assessment

The structures of horticultural production in Germany are changing. Fewer farms cultivate, on average, more acreage and partially with very specialized crops. The intensity is influenced by different framework conditions such as legal and economic constraints as well as potentials. To date, systematically prepared and regularly updated information which would enable the analysis of status quo and development potentials of the German horticultural sector is lacking. Our aim is to analyse the structure and the competitiveness of horticultural production activities in Germany. We compare the competitiveness among German production regions and with main international competitors. We regularly evaluate available statistics to show changes in the structure of horticultural production. In addition, we analyse how changes, e.g., of the legal framework, impact the sector. The establishment of an international scientific network to analyse horticultural production systems (agri benchmark Horticulture) helps to identify the competitive environment, as well as strengths, weaknesses, potentials and risks of the German horticultural sector. We interpret official data such as the agricultural census and specific production statistics. Furthermore, in the research network agri benchmark Horticulture, we establish typical horticultural farms to analyse horticultural production systems at the national and international level.

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BMEL Frameworkprogramme 2008

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