Publisher's Synopsis
The countries of Central and Eastern Europe are generally considered to have substantial potential for producing and exporting farm products. However, due to the current conditions of their agrarian sectors, these countries have not been using their potential to the fullest. This book describes and analyzes current land use patterns in countries formerly behind the Iron Curtain and highlights the development problems that need to be addressed in future decisions about land use. It informs the reader in a comprehensive and detailed manner about land use in these countries and the results of the transformation process. By presenting research from a multidisciplinary perspective, this book will serve as an important reference tool for researchers and others interested in the land use issues of Central and Eastern Europe as well as agribusiness leaders seeking to explore potential trading relations with and within these European countries.
