The objectives of this study are; 1) to observe the actual situation and transitional
process in the spatial-temporal utilization of agricultural land. 2) to analyze the major
factors affecting utilization of land, 3) to find out to what extent thes...
The objectives of this study are; 1) to observe the actual situation and transitional
process in the spatial-temporal utilization of agricultural land. 2) to analyze the major
factors affecting utilization of land, 3) to find out to what extent these factors are
affecting the land utiliztion, and 4) to suggest a policy recommendations that farmers
could improve their farm income and self-sufficiency in food supply.
Both secondary time-series data and cross-sectional raw data collected from direct
survey in Chonnam province were pooled together. Then. a method of comparative
analysis was employed in order to analyze the patterns of agricultural land use.
The results of this study are summarized as follows;
First, despite the numerous socio-econmic changes, there have been no significant
change in agricultural land use in the past-two decades, either individually or farmers
as a whole.
Second, the consistency in the pattern of agricultural land use is thought to be due
to the fact that agricultural production is performed mainly by small farmers, and
that policy of self-sufficiency in food supply has been pursued. which is not necessarily
contributing to improvements in farm income.
Finally, in order to make full utilization of a limited agricultural land, a balanced
land policy should be implemented in such a way that both improvements in farm
income and self-sufficiency of food supply could be possible simultaneously.
In summary. the efficiency in utilization of the extremely limited agricultural land
Can be improved only when the farmers can make decisions based on the spirit of
capitalism. Without the farmers interests counted on, a policy of agricultural land
use may not be able to achieve the dual goal, i. e., improvement in self-sufficiency
of food supply and in. farm income.