Multifunctionality and diversification of Icelandic Agriculture Anna Karlsdóttir, Karl Benediktsson, Magnfríður Júlíusdóttir Land- og ferðamálafræðistofa Háskóla Íslands

Objectives of the research Development of agriculture in western societies – from high-output/intensive production driven agriculture to increased diversification: – More economic sources on farms Fjölbreyttari starfsemi á býlum (e. diversification) Tekjur af vinnu utan býlis (e. pluriactivity) – Multifunctional agriculture Acknowledgement of a broader role of agriculture in guarding and maintaining social and environmental qualities. Actor perspective

Distribution of dairy farming

Distribution of sheep farming

Distribution of horse farming

Different regional definitions Svæði háð sauðfjárrækt, aðrir tekjumöguleikar takmarkaðir Svæði sem hafa glímt við viðvarandi fólksfækkun

Center and periphery

Beneficial future? Faith in traditional farming branches Tourism actvities complement traditional farming Significant difference between center and perifery

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