This paper aims to address a significant gap in international literature by assessing the multifaceted impacts of agritourism at the local level, incorporating farmers’ attitudes and perceptions on various dimensions. The study focuses on the Khorezm region, drawing upon primary data collected through personal in‑depth interviews conducted with local farmers. A semi‑structured questionnaire was employed to ensure a comprehensive understanding of farmers’ perspectives. Using a cluster approach method, the farmers were categorized into three distinct clusters based on their operational characteristics: Cluster 1 consists of small‑ and medium‑sized animal husbandry farms, Cluster 2 includes large farms specialized in fish farming, and Cluster 3 comprises farms primarily engaged in growing commodity crops. The findings highlight that agritourism has the potential to diversify income sources and enhance rural livelihoods. However, significant gaps in knowledge and skills were identified among farmers, necessitating additional teaching and outreach initiatives. Enhanced dissemination of agritourism practices could equip farmers to effectively engage in this sector. Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of public funding and financial support—both from national governments and local communities—in fostering the development of agritourism. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of agritourism’s potential as a driver of rural development while emphasizing the importance of targeted educational and financial interventions to maximize its impact.

Farmers attitudes on agritourism activity development in Uzbekistan: Khorezm region case study

Pagliacci, Francesco;Defrancesco, Edi;
2025

Abstract

This paper aims to address a significant gap in international literature by assessing the multifaceted impacts of agritourism at the local level, incorporating farmers’ attitudes and perceptions on various dimensions. The study focuses on the Khorezm region, drawing upon primary data collected through personal in‑depth interviews conducted with local farmers. A semi‑structured questionnaire was employed to ensure a comprehensive understanding of farmers’ perspectives. Using a cluster approach method, the farmers were categorized into three distinct clusters based on their operational characteristics: Cluster 1 consists of small‑ and medium‑sized animal husbandry farms, Cluster 2 includes large farms specialized in fish farming, and Cluster 3 comprises farms primarily engaged in growing commodity crops. The findings highlight that agritourism has the potential to diversify income sources and enhance rural livelihoods. However, significant gaps in knowledge and skills were identified among farmers, necessitating additional teaching and outreach initiatives. Enhanced dissemination of agritourism practices could equip farmers to effectively engage in this sector. Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of public funding and financial support—both from national governments and local communities—in fostering the development of agritourism. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of agritourism’s potential as a driver of rural development while emphasizing the importance of targeted educational and financial interventions to maximize its impact.
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