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The aim is to identify and characterize social sustainability in the Dutch agricultural sector through mixed methods.

Identifying and characterising social sustainability in the Dutch agricultural sector

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The aim is to identify and characterize social sustainability in the Dutch agricultural sector through mixed methods.
Conducted a scoping literature review to identify components of social sustainability.
Performed a survey among Dutch inhabitants to rank these components.
Carried out interviews with stakeholders using visual mapping to understand agriculture's societal contributions.
Identified seven key themes for social sustainability: Aesthetic value, Cultural identity, Labour, Local food production, Perception of farmers, Social cohesion, and Wellbeing.
Survey results revealed the importance of nature conservation and local food production among participants.
Interviews underscored a desire for farms to integrate more into Dutch social systems, challenging historical land-sparing policies.

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This mixed methods study explores social sustainability components in agriculture, indicating their societal contributions.

Nooij et al. (2026) studied this question.

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