Economic Performance of Dairy Sheep Farms in Less-Favoured Areas of Greece: A Comparative Analysis Based on Flock Size and Farming System

Dairy sheep farming is a significant agricultural sector in Mediterranean countries, providing income and employment opportunities less-favoured areas (LFAs). The economic performance of dairy farms interest to LFAs. However, relevant literature scarce. objectives here were evaluate the LFAs Greece perform comparative analysis based on flock size system. In total, 19 26 for two production periods used. Farm technical (flock size, production, grazing nutritional management) (income variable costs) data collected. was estimated using Happy Goats, decision support tool small ruminant farming. Estimated parameters analysed by (≤150 ewes vs. >150 ewes) system (intensive/semi-intensive semi-extensive). Results showed that 37% 31% operating with losses each period, respectively. Based management, produced about 50 kg less milk per milking period. Smaller semi-extensive had significantly (p < 0.05) lower incomes costs. A average gross margin reported smaller compared larger farms. suggest better perspective sizes.