Farmland Abandonment Worldwide: The Detrimental Factor of Agricultural Crisis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The abandonment of agricultural land has emerged as a pressing global concern, influenced by a multitude of contributing factors. In numerous nations, the swift processes of urbanization and industrialization have resulted in the disregard for agricultural land, as attention shifts towards more lucrative enterprises. Moreover, shifting climate patterns and extreme meteorological phenomena have rendered it progressively more difficult for agriculturalists to manage their land with efficacy. The abandonment of agricultural land can result in severe repercussions for food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, as agricultural lands remain uncultivated, they may face the threat of degradation and a decline in biodiversity. It is imperative for governments and international organizations to prioritize the formulation of policies that bolster the agricultural sector and provide incentives for farmers to persist in cultivating their land. By tackling the fundamental causes of farmland abandonment, we can secure the resilience and productivity of agricultural systems for future generations.
Source: Science Insights
Author: Sonia Maxwell
Institution: University of California, Riverside
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408043995