Problems of agriculture in Slovenia with special reference to Cirkovce |
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| Authors: | Mirko Pak Valentina Bre?ko |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts, Aškerčeva 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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| Abstract: | The transition in the Slovenian countryside is examined through a case study of Cirkovce, a local centre for the central southern
section of the Dravsko polje plain where natural and socio-geographical factors underpin a mixed rural-urban structure. Farming
is intensive, but a high percentage of people are now employed outside agriculture; a situation which is reflected clearly
in the appearance of the settlement. The process of rural depopulation, balanced by the growth of employment in industry and
services, is reflected in a secondary knot of settlement around Cirkovce's railway station. Agriculture is still very significant
but there needs to be some consolidation of landholding to create larger units suitable for market production and food processing.
But the village must also improve its range of functions and provide a better environment for the non-agricultural population
which will become increasing important for its future development.
This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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| Keywords: | Agriculture commuting depopulation employment industry land market restitution Slovenia |
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