scholarly journals CAP support as a source of capital and labour productivity – analytical considerations

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Bezat- Jarzębowska ◽  
Włodzimierz Rembisz
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Model ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Agricultural Producer ◽  
Internal Generation

The level of internal generation of financial funds, i.e. savings, is limited by the achieved productivity and profitability of production. As aside not, it appears easier to overcome the income problem as the basis for that generation of savings by means of interventionism and the underlying transfer of funds from other fields of operation through the national and EU budget to the agricultural holdings. This is a supplementation of the internally generated funds. In the paper, the authors will signal the basic relations between the savings (and external subsidies), investments and increase in production capital of an agricultural producer and an increase of its labour productivity as a basis of growth of income. The goal is to demonstrate the following relations in this respect that form an intrinsic circuitous movement with mutual interdependencies. For the proof of legitimacy, an analytical model with empirical illustrations will be used. Keywords: agricultural producers, income, efficiency, transfers, subsidies and support for agriculture

scholarly journals REMUNERATIONS AND LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN AGRICULTURE AGAINST A BACKGROUND OF OTHER ECONOMY SECTORS

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Góral ◽  
Włodzimierz Rembisz
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Optimal Allocation ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Allocation Of Resources ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Growth Model

The optimal allocation of resources in various sectors results in the sustainable development of the whole economy (the theory of optimum allocation of resources by Kantonowicz and Koopmans). According to Tinbergen’s studies, the excessive labour force in one of them gives rise to all types of social and economic problems. The objective of theoretical considerations and empirical studies of this publication is to analyse the ratio of the remuneration for labour to its productivity in various economy sectors with particular attention paid to the agricultural sector. The authors also refer to the theory by Lewis and Schultz, who had analysed the problems of agriculture in developing countries, as well as to the Solow economic growth model with the Cobb–Douglas production function. In the light of the empirical data presented in the paper, we can conclude that in section A of Statistical Classification of Economic Activities this ratio is seriously disturbed and distorted. The remuneration is overvalued in relation to the labour productivity. Such a ratio is not a positive testimony to the reasonableness of management in the sense of agricultural producers’ equilibria.

scholarly journals Developing and Implementing Farm Stress Training to Address Agricultural Producer Mental Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483992093184
Author(s):  
Courtney Cuthbertson ◽  
Alison Brennan ◽  
John Shutske ◽  
Lori Zierl ◽  
Andrea Bjornestad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Resources Evaluation ◽  
Agricultural Producer ◽  
Farm Service Agency ◽  
Practice Skills

Farmers and ranchers (agricultural producers) have higher psychological distress and suicide rates than the general population. Poorer mental health status and outcomes among producers are often attributed to the continuously challenging economic, social, and climate-related changes to agriculture as an occupation and industry. This article describes the development of a training program for agribusiness professionals from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (N = 500) who work with producers, as they regularly interact with producers and thus are in a position to readily offer helpful mental health resources. The goal of the program was for agribusiness professionals to build skills and confidence to identify and respond to distressed producers. The educational program was offered primarily online and included a 1-day in-person training to practice skills to communicate with distressed producers and refer them to appropriate mental health resources. Evaluation of the program demonstrated participants experienced gains in knowledge and skills related to identifying and helping distressed producers.

scholarly journals Insurance Protection of Agricultural Producers of Ukraine: A Review of Insurance Companies and Products

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (519) ◽  
pp. 249-256
Author(s):  
N. M. Rubtsova ◽  
◽  
N. H. Radchenko ◽  
N. V. Trusova ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Current System ◽  
Insurance Market ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Domestic Sphere ◽  
Agricultural Insurance ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Agricultural Producer ◽  
Insurance Mechanism ◽  
Entire Amount ◽  
Limited Choice

The article is aimed at analyzing the work of insurance companies in the agricultural insurance market, evaluating their services for insurance protection of agricultural producers and studying the State’s efforts in supporting farmers in the sphere of agricultural insurance. In the course of the study, it is defined that the current system of agricultural insurance is unsatisfactory, and every year regressive processes are observed in the agricultural insurance market. The low demand for agricultural insurance in Ukraine is associated with the high cost of the service, limited choice of counter-parties, complexity of the insurance mechanism. The carried out analysis of the work of insurers in the agricultural insurance market indicates their partial participation in this type of insurance: for example, out of 64 insurers licensed for agricultural insurance, only less than a third provide services in this direction. As a result of the study of the line of insurance products for agricultural insurance, it is determined that complex and index insurance and insurance of animals and poultry are in great demand. It is found out that the extanrt system of agricultural insurance with the State support, even under the conditions of its functioning, would not have gained much popularity. The main reasons are a complex insurance mechanism, a one-time payment of 100% insurance premiums and the insecurity of the agricultural producer in obtaining the entire amount of subsidies belonging to him further on. In the future, in order to improve the situation in this industry, it is necessary to make certain amendments to the current legislation, which will revitalize the domestic sphere of agricultural insurance while providing confidence to agricultural producers in the continuity and reproduction of their output.

Agriculture's mission: Finding a partner

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.L. Zimdahl ◽  
R.L. Speer
Keyword(s):  
Mission Statements ◽  
Land Grant ◽  
Environmental Groups ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Land Grant Universities ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
Common Interests ◽  
Agricultural Producer ◽  
Shared Goals ◽  
Clear Information

AbstractWhat is the mission of agriculture and what techniques are used to accomplish the mission? This paper examines mission statements of agribusiness companies, agricultural producers, and environmental groups. One hypothesis is that agricultural producer groups share missions and objectives with environmental groups and their mission statements should demonstrate shared goals. A second hypothesis is that agricultural producer groups do not share missions or objectives with agribusiness companies and their respective mission statements should demonstrate their lack of common interests. The paper also asks which of these three groups will be the best sources of intellectual and other support as land-grant universities strive to fulfill their respective missions. It is not obvious from the mission statements that the three groups studied share missions or objectives. The mission statements neither reveal clear information on the second hypothesis, that agricultural producers do not share missions or operational objectives with agribusiness companies, nor do the mission statements demonstrate their lack of common interests. Analysis of mission statements is one place to learn which groups have common goals and should work together. But this is only a beginning.

scholarly journals Improving the technical potential of agrarian enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Oksana Mamai ◽  
Anna Volkonskaya ◽  
Velta Parsova
Keyword(s):  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Production Equipment ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Maintenance And Repair ◽  
Functional Capabilities ◽  
Agricultural Enterprise ◽  
Technological Potential

The technological potential of agricultural enterprise is complex system consisting of various elements with different functional capabilities and features, which are characterized by the characteristics of complex systems. The complexity of technological potential lies in the presence in structure of its several elements - technological preparation of production, equipment and technology. There is no doubt that the basis of technological potential is an active part of main production assets, namely the equipment park. Working machines and equipment, instrumentation, transmission devices and tooling - this is exactly what primarily determines the level of labour productivity. The aim of the study is to develop recommendations for efficient use of machinery of agrarian enterprises as part of their technological potential, to solve important task of developing them and improving quality and competitiveness of their products. In methodological basis of this research various methods were used: an analytical method, abstract and logical method, system approach, statistical and economic analysis, method of analogies, and method of comparative and expert estimates. The study showed that in order to increase the efficiency of use of technical equipment and more fully satisfy agricultural producers in technical services, it is necessary to create the technical centre for maintenance and repair of agricultural machines. As result, implementation of preventive strategy of technical maintenance and repair of equipment will reduce the number of machine failures by 2 - 2.5 times, increase the use of resource of their components and mechanisms by 30%, and significantly reduce the loss of agricultural products due to long downtime of mechanization equipment and crop shortages while increasing agro-technical timelines for field work.

scholarly journals SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF GROUPS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS IN POLAND

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna ZIELIŃSKA-SZCZEPKOWSKA ◽  
Izabela ZABIELSKA ◽  
Roman KISIEL
Keyword(s):  
Financial Aid ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
The Social ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Agricultural Producer ◽  
Past Experiences

The aim of the article was to characterize the aspects of social and economic conditions and circumstances for the establishment and operation of groups of agricultural producers in Poland. The discussion is theoretical. In the article the monographic method was used. The following issues were subsequently examined: the nature and status of groups of producers in Poland, the social capital of farmers, advantages and obstacles in the cooperation of agricultural farmers and financial aid opportunities under the Rural Development Programmes for 2007–2013 and 2014–2020. As the example, the model of agricultural producer groups functioning in Poland was described. The results of the consideration has broad spectrum. It follows from the analysis conducted that the reasons for creating groups of producers are economic benefits related to production on a higher scale and to achievement of synergies through acting together. They also include EU financial aid opportunities. The benefits are also of a social character and are related, among others, to farmers learning how to act together as well as to increased trust in cooperation. In spite of numerous benefits that may arise from acting together, there are also certain obstacles related to the level of knowledge or educational background of farmers, typical responses to change or lack of trust between organisation members. This is often an effect of negative past experiences connected with overall socialisation that affects post-communist nations.

scholarly journals Education, scientific-research and consulting work in agriculture of Serbia

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Drago Cvijanović
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Scientific Research Work ◽  
Agricultural Producer ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Education Science

Serbia has small number of producers2 which have encircled production system (from primaryproduction to processing), which do business successful, introduce marketing strategy and production standards, registered their products' mark of origin, succeed to export on EU market, use internet or has its own internet domain, etc. For creation of such, competitive and modern agricultural producer, there is necessity for production specialization, any kind of cooperation and better organization. In same time, there is more space for bigger financial support of state, as expert and consultative support „created“ through strong partnership between public and private sector, i.e. tough and constructive cooperation of state and farmers sector, like as institutions of education, science, research and consultative work. In the paper was given review of number and territorial dispersion of educational institutions, current scientific-research work and consultative functions in agriculture in Serbia, than was pointed out main problems in their functioning and previous work and also proposed concrete suggestions for overcoming of existing limitations, as for modernization /reorganization of those institutions, in a way to be more useful for agricultural producers.

Relationship between labour productivity and its remuneration. The case of agriculture

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Włodzimierz Rembisz ◽  
Agata Sielska
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Network Data ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Fundamental Relationship ◽  
Factor Income ◽  
Farm Accountancy Data Network ◽  
Agricultural Producer

The article aims at presenting the fundamental relationship between remuneration and productivity of labor factor. This relationship is explored analytically and empirically. It is investigated at the level of the agricultural sector, derived from the microeconomic level, i.e. an agricultural producer. Based on an optimal solution of the income maximisation problem, we derive the determinants of remuneration of the labour factor, i.e. income in agriculture. We explore analytically the improvement of labour productivity. We also take into consideration the issue of the importance of subsidies which can be refered to as the second potential source of agricultural producer's income. The empirical evidence is based on the FADN (Farm Accountancy Data Network) data for 2004-2012 for Member States that joined the European Union in 2004. We examine the statistical relationship between the indicators of developments in the productivity of the labour factor, income and the level of subsidies in selected countries.Keywords: objective function of an agricultural producer, productivity of the labour factor, remuneration of the labour factor;

Men, Women, and Trade

1971 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidney W. Mintz
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Optimum Combination ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
The Other ◽  
Agricultural Producers ◽  
Agricultural Producer ◽  
Argument Proceeds ◽  
The Relationship

This paper considers one aspect of the relationship between social organization and certain sorts of economic activity, using a particular setting, the internal market system in peasant societies (Mintz, 1959), as a frame of reference. The argument proceeds from the well-known fact that, in many of these market systems, much or even most of the distributive activity is carried on by women, and these women often engage in commerce more or less independently of the economic undertakings of their husbands. In such cases, husband and wife participate in distinguishably different risk structures, an arrangement having particular relevance to the nature of family life and culturally determined sex-role differentiation. Furthermore, since husbands and wives in such cases may carry on not only independent but also different economic pursuits, it would not be surprising if some of the attitudes related to the kind of economic activity also differed along sexual lines. Productive and distributive undertakings require different skills; probably they evoke different temperamental responses as well. One might claim that the tests of success for the middleman are different in character from the tests of success for the agricultural producer; those successful in one pursuit are not necessarily those most likely to succeed in the other. Of course this contention does not preclude some optimum combination of skills; many producers alsoengage successfully in intermediary and distributive activities, and some of the so-called underdeveloped world's most skilled traders began as agricultural producers (Bauer, 1957: 71; Bauer and Yamey, 1957: 104–5).

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