scholarly journals SUPPORT TOOLS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC PRODUCE IN LATVIA

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lasma ALEKSEJEVA ◽  
Modrite PELS
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Support Tools ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Organic Produce ◽  
The Eu

Organic farming is part of the national economy where renewable natural resources are used in a sustainable and prudent way in the production process, and therefore the production of primary products is environmentally friendly. Latvia has high potential for growth on the basis of the EU as a whole – in 2016, the area of organically certified territories totalled 270.73 thousand hectares, or about 11% of the total agricultural land area, which was the fifth highest indicator among the EU Member States. The aim of the research is to analyse the availability of support tools for the organic farming sector and ways to improve their use efficiency. The available support tools contribute to increase in the number of organic farms and in the organic agricultural area as well as increase in productivity and a higher level of mechanisation. The development of organic processing and the provision of a complex production cycle are less important. Financial support for organic farming partially compensates for the loss of profits, but it does not include support measures directly addressing the problems faced by farmers – the availability of organic seed, certification fees, the availability of animal breeds and public awareness.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES OF ORGANIC FARMING IN LATVIA

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Ligita Melece
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Agriculture Development ◽  
The Eu

Nowadays the organic farming as method and organic food takes important role for the sustainable and environmental friendly agricultural and food production. The paper analyzes the development and issues of future perspectives of organic farming in the Latvia. Some findings of organic agriculture development are given, estimating the primary information on organic farming in Latvia regarding the trends of the organic farms’ number, utilized organic agricultural and share of organic land in the total agricultural land. Besides, the state policy and support for organic farming have analyzed and compared with European Union (EU) and it’s Member States. The influence of Latvia’s accession to the EU on the organic farming development is assessed. Some issues of further perspectives of development of Latvian organic agriculture are evaluated.

FINACIAL FUNDS FROM EUROPEAN UNION FUNDS AS A CHANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECTOR OF ORGANIC FARMS IN POLAND

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (2) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Jezierska-Thöle ◽  
Mirosław Biczkowski
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Rural Development Program ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The aim of the work was to present and describe the development of organic farms in Poland and the impact of EU funds on the development of this sector. The possibilities of financing their development from the Rural Development Program funds in the period 2007-2013 functioning within the framework of the Union‘s Common Agricultural Policy were pointed out. The theoretical foundations and assumptions related to the functioning of the organic farming sector were also approximated. The results show that in the years 2002-2013 there was an increase in the number and area of organic farms. The greatest impact on the increase of the number and area of organic farms is the functioning of the RDPs in the years 2004-2006 and 2007-2013 and within it the subsidies for organic production. This confirms the very strong correlation between the number of farms and the amounts of subsidies paid to farms producing organic farming. It can be assumed that in the next few years the share of the area of ecological agricultural land may exceed 4-5%.

scholarly journals Nutritional Quality of Organically Grown Food Crops

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayalakshmi Mitnala
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Organic Cultivation ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
Organically Grown ◽  
Organic Produce

In India, with less than 42,000 ha under certified organic farming during 2003-04, the area under organic farming grew by almost 25 fold, during the next 5 years, to 1.2 million ha during 2008-09. Later, however, the area under certified organic farming has fluctuated between 0.78-1.1 million ha. Presently, about 0.7 million ha area is under certified organic cultivation and India ranks 4th in terms of largest areas of organic agricultural land (Willer and Julia, 2016). During 2014-15, India had the largest number of organic producers of about 0.65 million and accounted for 1.35 million tons of certified organic produce. India exported 135 products during 2014-15 with the total volume of 263687 MT. The organic food export realization was around 298 million USD.

scholarly journals Intervention on the agricultural land market in relation to the end of the transitional period for purchasing agricultural land by foreigners

Equilibrium ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiesława Lizińska ◽  
Renata Marks-Bielska ◽  
Karolina Babuchowska
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Value Added ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Land Market ◽  
European Economic ◽  
Traditional Form ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Local Traditions ◽  
The Eu

Research background: A traditional form of state intervention in agriculture comprised regulating the rights to ownership. One of the often discussed aspects of regulations refers to those binding for foreigners. Purpose of the article: The objective of the article was to analyse the position (of the European Economic and Social Committee and the Polish legislator) regarding the phenomenon of purchasing agricultural property by foreigners as well as the opinions of farmers on the consequences for the agricultural land market resulting from ending the transitional period in Poland for purchasing agricultural property by foreigners as on 1 May 2016. Methods: Direct studies were conducted in 2015 among 86 farmers in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Findings and Value added: The main reason for such a discussion conducted globally and in Europe is the phenomenon of excessive concentration and the use of land for non-agricultural purposes. Whereas, the European Economic and Social Committee indicates that in order to limit unfavourable practices in the EU member states, activities directed at preventing speculation, preserving local traditions and ensuring a proper usufruct of land should be permitted. The majority of farmers were afraid of the changes in the agricultural land market after the end of the transitional period in purchasing agricultural property by foreigners.  They emphasised the above by expressing opinions on regulations binding in the transitional period and their effectiveness. With regard to the provisions of the Act of 5 August 2015, farmers were afraid of an increase in prices of agricultural land and the capital advantage of foreigners.

scholarly journals Comparison of selected indicators of farms in the EU member states

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 71-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Bašek ◽  
J. Kraus
Keyword(s):  
Member State ◽  
International Comparison ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Member States ◽  
Data Network ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Farm Accountancy Data Network ◽  
The Eu

The following international comparison of selected indicators of farms stems from the official results of investigations on holdings incorporated in the "Farm Accountancy Data Network" (FADN) and it is based on the standard outputs recalculated for the average agricultural holding in each Member State. The paper accepts the mandatory concept that defines the basic indicators serving to illustrate the creation and division of income from farming in the FADN system. The presentation of the results develops from the indicators assessing the overall agricultural production divided into its basic components. Production and cost indicators, operational subsidies, gross and net added value per one hectare of agricultural land, or per one AWU and other derived indicators are analysed.

scholarly journals The relationship between GHG emissions and agricultural land productivity in the EU member states and Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Faichuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent ◽  
The Eu

The article is devoted to the quantitative relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and agricultural land productivity in EU member states and Ukraine (a country that continues to integrate into the EU). The author made a comparative analysis of the productivity of agricultural land in EU member states, other leading players in the world agricultural market, Ukraine and the world average. The method of statistical grouping to determine the reason for the different productivity of agricultural land (the value of gross output per 1 hectare of agricultural land) in the EU member states and in Ukraine was used. The author identified the cause of high levels of greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide equivalent) per hectare of agricultural land in the most developed EU countries by using the graphical method. Based on the calculated target level of greenhouse gas emissions per hectare of agricultural land in the EU until 2030, required by the European Green Deal, the probable threat to EU member states and Ukraine in terms of possible decline in agricultural production has been identified. By using the econometric method and the method of regression analysis, the author identified the existence of a positive and strong quantitative relationship between emissions of carbon dioxide equivalent and value of agricultural production per hectare of land in EU member states and Ukraine. The magnitude of the increasing of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions under condition of increasing the value of gross output per hectare of agricultural land by one euro is calculated. Based on the results of the study, the author concluded that there is a high probability of reducing the productivity of agricultural land in developed EU countries, if greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to the level of the target value. The author also substantiated the practical lack of opportunity for less developed countries of the EU and Ukraine to increase the economic productivity of land, according to realize the requirements of the European Green Deal. Recommendations for avoiding a possible threat in agricultural production of the studied countries are summarized.

scholarly journals Komposisi Komunitas Cacing Tanah Pada Lahan Pertanian Organik Dan Anorganik Di Desa Raya Kecamatan Berastagi Kabupaten Karo

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sri Jayanthi ◽  
Retno Widhiastuti ◽  
Erni Jumilawaty
Keyword(s):  
Least Squares ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Community Composition ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Sorting Method ◽  
Biology Department ◽  
Hand Sorting ◽  
Inorganic And Organic

Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Raya, Kecamatan Berastagi, Kabupaten Karo, Sumatera Utara dan di Laboratorium Sistematika Hewan Depatermen Biologi, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan pada bulan januari - februari 2013. Penelitian dilakukan secara purposive random sampling dengan menggunakan metode kuadrat dan hand sorting. Hasil penelitian ditemukan 1 spesies famili Glocossicidae (P. corethrurus) dan 3 spesies famili Megascolidae (Amynthas sp., Megascolex sp. dan Pheretima sp.). Kepadatan cacing tanah pada pertanian organik (128,000 ind/m2) dan anorganik (73,600 ind/m2). Ada perbedaan komposisi komunitas cacing tanah pada lahan pertanian organik (Pheretima sp. 50,833%, P. corethrurus 40,000%, Amynthas sp. 7,500%, Megascolex sp. 1,667%) dan anorganik (P. corethrurus 49,275%, Pheretima sp. 46,377%, Amynthas sp. 4,384%). P. corethrurus dan Pheretima sp. merupakan jenis cacing tanah yang karakteristik pada lahan pertanian organik dan anorganik. Kata Kunci: Anorganik, Cacing Tanah, Kabupaten Karo, Komunitas dan Organik ABSTRACT This study had been done in Raya subdistrict, Berastagi district, Karo, Sumatera Utara in Animal Systematics Laboratory of Biology Department University of Sumatera Utara on January to February 2013. The sample for this study taken by purposive random sampling using the least squares and hand sorting method. The results of the research found that there were one family of Glocossicidae (namely species P. corethrurus) and 3 species of family Megascolidae (namely: Amynthas sp., Megascolex sp., and Pheretima sp.). The density of eartworm in organic farming was 128,000 ind/m2 and in inorganic one was 73,600 ind/m2. There were differences in community composition of earthworms on organic farms, they were Pheretima sp. 50,833%, P. corethrurus 40,000%, Amynthas sp. 7,500%, Megascolex sp. 1,667%, meanwhile, in inorganic farms were P. corethrurus 49,275%, Pheretima sp. 46,377%, Amynthas sp. 4,348%. P. corethrurus and Pheretima sp. were the characteristic of earthworms species in organic and inorganic agricultural land. Keywords: Community, Earthworms, Inorganic and Organic

scholarly journals Prospects of organic agriculture development on the territory of Vinnitsia region in the conditions of climate change

2021 ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
M. Franchuk ◽  
H. Khaietskyi ◽  
V. Shevchuk
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Organic System

The article considers the concept of organic farming, the state and prospects of its development in the trends of climate change. The main problems of organic production on the territory of Ukraine are investigated. It was revealed that for the introduction of organic farming it is necessary to improve the regulatory framework, improve the level of public awareness, take into account the difficulties in growing organic products. The stages of transition of the agrarian enterprise from traditional to organic system of managing are considered. The ecological and toxicological condition of arable lands of Vinnytsia region was also analyzed. The main requirements for the quality of land intended for organic farming, the main among which is the absence of pollution by pesticides, heavy metals, radionuclides and others. It is established that the lands of Vinnytsia region can be divided into two groups of suitability for organic production: suitable and unsuitable. The negative tendency to reduce the application of organic and mineral fertilizers, as well as the active growth of sunflower sown areas due to changes in climatic and agrometeorological conditions of the region, more and more farms use heat-loving crops, displacing traditional grain and technical, which increases the load on agricultural land. There are several features of the implementation of agronomic techniques in the transition period to organic farming in the context of climate change for the territory of Vinnytsia region. It was found that the territory of Vinnytsia region has all the ecological prerequisites for the introduction and conduct of organic farming. However, due to the irrational use of land resources of the region, there is a phenomenon of their degradation: reduced fertility, deteriorating quality, complete withdrawal from economic use. The introduction of organic farming in Vinnytsia will preserve and significantly improve the quality of land resources.

scholarly journals The Support of Agricultural Land Through the “Central European Initiative on Agricultural Land Protection”

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-26
Author(s):  
Lucia Palšová
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Food Policy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Member States ◽  
Land Protection ◽  
Central European ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
The Eu

AbstractThe protection of the qualitative aspects of agricultural land is in the interests of both Slovakia and the European Union. Several policy documents have emerged in the European Union over the last few years, however, they have not been legally binding, as the EU Member States refuse all binding legal acts in this area. Therefore, solving the problem of agricultural land protection is left to the exclusive competence of the EU Member States. On the other hand, problems related to agricultural land cross the borders of states and that is why the Department of Law, Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra submitted an international research project under the Erasmus + program, Key Action 3: Jean Monnet entitled “Central European Initiative on Agricultural Land Protection”. The aim is to strengthen the dialogue between key stakeholders in the protection of agricultural land in Central Europe what will have a positive impact on the achievement of the EU agri-environmental and food policy objectives.

scholarly journals The Status of Agricultural Land as a Natural Resource and the Process of Serbia’s Accession to the EU

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bozo Draskovic ◽  
Mihajlo Djukic ◽  
Malisa Djukic
Keyword(s):  
Property Rights ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Free Market ◽  
World Trade Organisation ◽  
Specific Aspect ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
The Status ◽  
Liberal Approach ◽  
The Eu

This article discusses one specific aspect of the process of Serbia’s EU Accession which refers to liberalisation of the transfer of economic property rights over natural resources, particularly agricultural land. The underlying principles of the free market economy assume free movement of goods, capital and labour. However, there are two existing approaches when analysing transfer of property rights over agricultural land as a natural resource. The first one insists on full liberalisation of the transfer of ownership rights in this area, while the second approach assumes limiting or imposing certain restrictions through national legislation on the free transfer of property rights over agricultural land as a limited national resource and national wealth. Experiences of applying these two approaches within EU member states differ from full liberalisation to significant restrictions on the freedom of agricultural land ownership transfer. In the process of accession negotiations with the EU and in line with a proclaimed interest to join the World Trade Organisation, Serbia has to deal with the issues of liberalisation of trade of agricultural products as well as other national resources including agricultural land. Since the EU regulations do not have any specific requirement in terms of the adoption of a completely liberal approach, it is up to Serbia to decide which model is the most appropriate, considering its own interests. The article defines and discusses arguments which strongly speak in favour of imposing limitations to the full liberalisation of the transfer of property rights over agricultural land as a natural resource in Serbia.

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