Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
13th International Conference on Agriculture and Food, 11-14 August 2025, BURGAS , Burgas, Bulgaristan, 11 - 14 Ağustos 2025, ss.1-4, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
In the context of changing climatic, economic, and social conditions, the sustainability of agricultural enterprises has become increasingly critical. Consequently, farm resilience has emerged as a key concern for agricultural sustainability. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of Saanen goat farming enterprises and their farmers that contribute to resilience, as perceived by the farmers themselves. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 38 Saanen goat farmers in Ayvacık, Çanakkle province, Turkey. Complemented by a Likert scale questionnaire designed to assess various farm and farmer attributes aligned with resilience principles. The findings revealed that resilience in intensive farming systems was predominantly associated with factors such as product diversification, preparedness for infectious diseases, and access to reliable labor. In contrast, resilience in extensive farming systems was shaped by farmers’ adaptive responses to challenges and their ability to overcome past difficulties. Furthermore, farmers’ perceptions of resilience were influenced by a combination of farm characteristics, including climatic and economic conditions, as well as personal traits and social environments, which varied by farm size. The study underscores the importance of tailoring resilience-enhancing strategies to the specific characteristics of different farming systems. For intensive systems, emphasis should be placed on managing production risks and resource availability, while extensive systems would benefit from strengthening adaptive capacities and fostering social support networks. These insights provide a foundation for developing targeted interventions to promote resilience and sustainability across diverse farming contexts.