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AUTHOR(S): Michail V. Barmpas, Mehvish Bhat
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ABSTRACT This paper aims to identify the factors that support small olive oil farms, honey-producing units, vegetable and fruit enterprises, and grape and wine corporations in specific Greek regions, including Crete, Peloponnese, Eastern Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epirus. After analyzing the unique characteristics and current industry trends in these areas, the author distributed a questionnaire to 23 cooperatives. Quota sampling was employed to ensure representation from all geographical regions, highlighting characteristics essential for the development of small agribusinesses among farmers and entrepreneurs. Subsequently, the author utilized data analysis and the SMART framework to assess the findings. The results revealed several similarities and differences across regions and markets. Southern Greek farmers and entrepreneurs expressed concerns regarding government funding, price stability, and export opportunities, while their northern counterparts identified a need for improved technology, equipment, and staff training. Given the limited research on the overall significance of factors influencing small agribusinesses in the Greek countryside from the perspective of farmers/entrepreneurs especially after the changes expected from the validation of the EU-Mercosur partnership, the author considers this study to be beneficial for policymakers, funding organizations, agricultural chambers, chambers of commerce and industry, participating cooperatives, and farmers. Future researchers may use these findings to explore similar phenomena in other Greek agricultural regions and sectors. |
KEYWORDS Decision Analysis, Agribusiness, farming, strategy |
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Cite this paper Michail V. Barmpas, Mehvish Bhat. (2026) Factors Affecting the Development of Small Agricultural Enterprises in Rural Greece: Cases from Crete, Eastern Macedonia, Peloponnese, Epirus, and Thessaly. International Journal of Economics and Management Systems, 11, 73-85 |
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