Rural and agricultural development by land consolidation: a spatial production analysis of Asturias´ parishes

Inmaculada Álvarez, Luis Orea and José Pérez-Méndez ()

No 2019/04, Efficiency Series Papers from University of Oviedo, Department of Economics, Oviedo Efficiency Group (OEG)

Abstract: The objective of this research is to evaluate the impact of the land consolidation (LC) processes that have taken place in Asturias during the period 2001-2017. We base our estimation in a production approach using parishes’ dairy and beef herd as proxies for livestock production and several LC-based variables that aim to capture the quantity and intensity of the LC processes implemented in each parish. In addition, we analyse the effect of LC on the number of farms using auxiliary regressions. We find an annual effect of about 2.1% on parishes’ livestock production attributed to LC processes in Asturias, which has mainly benefited parishes with dairy and mix-oriented farms. This positive effect increases over time, and it is larger in coastal parishes and in parishes with more traditional farms. We also find that the (indirect) effect from LC processes implemented in neighbouring parishes is positive and even more relevant than the (direct) effect on the local LC processes. Overall these results advocate using coordinated LC measures by the regional governments in order to take full advantage of this important policy.

Pages: 35
Date: 2019
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