Abstract
1) Multifunctionality
2) Pluri-activity
3) Extensive low input and low output farming systems
4) A generally high environmental compatibility
5) A high product quality
6) Closely inter-related to other economic sectors, such as agro-food industry and tourism
7) Work productivity is on average lower by 28% in mountain areascompared to less favoured areas and by 40% compared to low lands
8) Small-structured agriculture and forestry