DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-082-5-0386

Strategies for Enhancing Employment in Agricultural Sector in Slovakia

Eva Žuffová ORCID...¹, Monika Gubáňová ORCID...¹, Denisa Hanáčková ORCID...¹

¹ Department of European policies and public administration, Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development, Slovak University of Agriculture, Trieda Andreja Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia

In Slovakia, land is predominantly used for agricultural purposes, highlighting its essential role in the economy and rural development. Agriculture is not only a fundamental pillar of food production but also an important source of employment, particularly in rural regions. However, a long-term decline in interest in agricultural work has led to a gradual reduction in the number of jobs in the sector. As part of the paper, we also examine the development of agricultural land area over the years and its connection with employment in this sector. The main objective of the paper is to analyse initiatives aimed at increasing employment in agriculture through several partial goals that complement the central research question. These include examining employment trends in Slovak agriculture, analysing the structure of the labour force, assessing wage conditions, identifying the main causes of employment decline, and presenting European initiatives and opportunities for financial support for farmers. The applied method of analysis and deduction provided a comprehensive view of the researched issue. The findings suggest that the future of agriculture requires not only improvements in working conditions and stronger support for young people, but also the effective integration of traditional practices with modern technologies, which is crucial for ensuring food security, economic stability, and sustainable rural development.

Klíčová slova: Agricultural Land, Agriculture, Employment in Agriculture, Employment Policy

stránky: 386-393, online: 2026