ln many regions of the world farming can be characterised as small-scale land use systems. Huge time consumption, relatively high production costs and Iarge portians of headland reduce agricultural productivity. Virtual land consolidation may be an effective alternative with the possibility to start rapidly. By the application of information technology both economic and ecological management targets can be implemented. The first results analysed in a model calculation are encouraging. They were al ready realised in some pilot projects in Germany.     «

ln many regions of the world farming can be characterised as small-scale land use systems. Huge time consumption, relatively high production costs and Iarge portians of headland reduce agricultural productivity. Virtual land consolidation may be an effective alternative with the possibility to start rapidly. By the application of information technology both economic and ecological management targets can be implemented. The first results analysed in a model calculation are encouraging. They were...     »