Development of Organic Milk Production in Poland on the Background of the EU

Organic milk production is an environmentally friendly production system based on local forage and a ban on using chemical fertilizers and certain other rules. Organic milk is considered to be healthier and is gaining attention worldwide. The market for organic products is increasing. The aim of the paper was to analyze changes in the development of organic dairy production in Poland in the context of the EU. We analyzed the changes on the European Union (EU) level and the Poland level. To analyze the changes in organic milk production on European Union level, we used the autoregressive integrated moving average model (ARIMA). Our results show that both organic milk production and the farm area used for organic production will increase. Moreover, we analyzed the organic dairy farms running rural accountancy within the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) in Poland in the years 2007–2018. We used tabular and graphic methods to present the data. In the analysis the methods of correlation and regression were used. Germany, France, Austria, and Great Britain are the countries with the largest numbers of organic dairy cows. Our prognosis examined the development of organic milk production in the European Union (EU). The number of cows on dairy organic farms will increase in most countries in the EU. Then, we analyzed the impact of the chosen factors on three dependent variables: organic milk production, total production of organic dairy farms, and income from family farms. The most important independent variables were cow numbers, the value of fixed assets, the value of current assets, long-term debt, and short-term debt.

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Evaluation of Dairy Farms’ Competitiveness

Acta Agraria Debreceniensis ◽

10.34101/actaagrar/10/3503 ◽

2003 ◽

pp. 256-260

Author(s):

József Horváth

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Milk Production ◽

Dairy Farms ◽

Herd Size ◽

The European Union ◽

Forage Production ◽

The Eu

The volume of milk production in the European Union is limited by quotas, thus dairy farms in Hungary can expand their production mostly at the others’ expenses after joining. In this way issues of arrangements arise relating to defining competitiveness of the already existing farms and not to farming new ones. The aims of my research is to find answers for dairy farms in the County of Hajdu-Bihar, depending on their arrangement (herd size, keeping technology, arable for forage production, handling manure, mechanisation, technician state of equipment) what possibilities they will have among the EU farmers.

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Propolis in the control of bacterial bovine mastitis: a tool for the production of organic milk

Semina Ciências Agrárias ◽

10.5433/1679-0359.2022v43n2p869 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 869-882

Author(s):

Gabriel Michelutti do Nascimento ◽

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Marita Vedovelli Cardozo ◽

Mylena Karoline Valmorbida ◽

Natália Pereira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Streptococcus Agalactiae ◽

Bovine Mastitis ◽

Dairy Farms ◽

Economic Damage ◽

Glycerol Solution ◽

Bacterial Reduction ◽

Organic Milk ◽

Organic Dairy ◽

Organic Dairy Farms

Bovine mastitis is one of the main causes of economic damage in dairy farms. Therefore, the control and prevention of microorganisms involved in this disease, mainly Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus agalactiae, are essential. One of the most important steps for the prevention of the disease is the use of antiseptic products before and after the milking process to avoid bacteria from infecting the udder of the animal. Currently, the most used antiseptic product in dairy farms is iodine-based, and organic dairy farms, which follow several strict regulations, including the use of natural products whenever possible, are often forced to adopt non-natural antiseptic products, such as iodine-based ones, because of the lack of natural alternatives. Propolis, a natural substance produced by honeybees, has been extensively studied for its various properties, one of which is antimicrobial activity. Therefore, a new natural antiseptic product containing 1% propolis in 10% hydroalcoholic solution for the pre-dipping, and 10% glycerol solution added with 0.2% citronella oil for the post-dipping was analyzed for its capacity to reduce bacteria in vivo in order to prevent bovine mastitis, allowing its use on organic dairy farms. A total of 128 samples were analyzed in terms of bacterial growth for Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus spp. using the spreadplate technique. The reduction in the bacterial concentration after the application of the products was compared between two antiseptic solutions, an iodine-based solution as the control and a propolis-based one as the natural alternative. The results obtained show a similar efficiency for both products in terms of total bacterial reduction, indicating considerable antimicrobial activity against bacteria most commonly associated with bovine mastitis. Molecular analysis was carried out for the identification of Streptococcus agalactiae; the PCR results were negative for the presence of S. agalactiae in all samples, indicating that the animals most likely did not have any form of the disease. The efficiency of the natural antiseptic was satisfactory, indicating an important find facilitating organic milk production worldwide, showcasing a natural antiseptic solution with efficient antimicrobial activity.

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Determinants of milk production in FADN dairy farms in the regions of the European Union with predominance of intensive production in 2011

Management ◽

10.1515/manment-2015-0076 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 473-486

Author(s):

Marta Guth

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Cluster Analysis ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Milk Production ◽

Dairy Farms ◽

The European Union ◽

Intensive Production ◽

Ward Method

Summary The main aim of the considerations was to determine the factors determining the variability of milk production in selected macroregions of the European Union. The regions were selected on the basis of the analysis of the diversity of dairy farms FADN in the regions of the European Union, which was determined by the agglomeration cluster analysis using Ward method. In order to highlight the determinants of production there was factor analysis made. On the basis of the results of factor analysis there were factors that have a decisive impact on milk production in dairy farms from areas with a predominance of intensive production identified, and there was a possibility to find out which macro-regions of the European Union reached a relatively best and worst performance in terms of the distinguished factors.

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Organic dairy farms in the EU: Production systems, economics and future development

Livestock Production Science ◽

10.1016/s0301-6226(02)00308-1 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 80 (1-2) ◽

pp. 89-97 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Anna Maria Häring

Keyword(s):

Future Development ◽

Production Systems ◽

Dairy Farms ◽

Organic Dairy ◽

Organic Dairy Farms ◽

The Eu

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Study on the Work Organization at Dairy Farms

Acta Agraria Debreceniensis ◽

10.34101/actaagrar/10/3508 ◽

2003 ◽

pp. 293-296

Author(s):

András Vántus

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Milk Production ◽

Work Organization ◽

Work Productivity ◽

Work Force ◽

Dairy Farms ◽

Milk Quality ◽

The European Union ◽

Family Farms ◽

General Feeling

Joining the European Union Hungarian producers have advantages but they need to solve some problems too. Only those producers can compete who will be able to produce extra quality milk. However the circumstances of milk production are not up to the task.The author examined the work organization of 7 dairy farms in Hajdú-Bihar County. Data were collected about the situation of farms, equipment of barns, objets of production, work force, qualification of workers, and productivity of work. He examined the applied motivation methods at farms. He concluded that as the number of cows per farm increases work productivity increases too. From the examination it appeared that family farms applied different motivation system from bigger producer organizations. The author put forward proposals for motivation possibilities to improve milk quality, atmosphere, and general feeling of workers.

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MILK PRICES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION BY 2025 AND PROJECTION OF THE PROFITABILITY OF MILK PRODUCTION IN POLAND IN 2020

AGROFOR ◽

10.7251/agreng1603052s ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Aldona SKARŻYNSKA ◽

Konrad JABŁOŃSKI

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Milk Production ◽

Milk Yield ◽

Rate Of Change ◽

The European Union ◽

Percentage Points ◽

The Cost ◽

The Eu

In Europe, more than 70% of milk production falls on the European Unioncountries. Among the largest milk producers in the EU, Poland ranks fourth. Theabolition of quotas for milk production and increase in supply to the marketcontributed to the decline in milk prices. The aim of the study is to determine theimpact of the rate of change in prices of agricultural inputs and changes in milkyield of cows and milk prices on the profitability of milk production in Polandprojected for 2020. The sample consisted of 169 farms which in 2014-2015 kept anaverage of 27 cows. In 2015, the index of the profitability of milk productionamounted to 130.7%, and in comparison to 2014 it decreased by 18.4 percentagepoint. The results projection for 2020 show an improvement in milk yield of cows(by 12.4%) and milk prices (by 15.4%). Stronger growth in the revenues (by29.1%) than the cost of keeping cows (by 15.5%) will stimulate the improvementof economic results. The index of the profitability of milk production will increaseby 15.4 percentage points, and income per cow by 73.3%. This means that it willbe at a level similar to 2014. Research shows that fluctuations in selling prices ofmilk are possible (+/-8.7%). Despite this, the milk production will continue to beprofitable. Results of this study are consistent with the projection of the EuropeanCommission, which provides for an increase in milk prices and milk production inthe EU.

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES APPLICATION AS A FACTOR IN INCREASING ORGANIC MILK PRODUCTION COMPETITIVENESS

Molochnoe i miasnoe skotovodstvo ◽

10.33943/mms.2021.69.43.001 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 3-8

Author(s):

В.Н. Суровцев ◽

Е.Н. Паюрова ◽

Ю.Н. Никулина ◽

И.К. Шульгин ◽

В.Д. Лужняк ◽

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Keyword(s):

Milk Production ◽

Economies Of Scale ◽

Digital Technologies ◽

Dairy Farming ◽

Organic Production ◽

Government Support ◽

Residual Effects ◽

High Price ◽

Organic Milk ◽

Organic Milk Production

Рассмотрены перспективы развития органического молочного скотоводства в Российской Федерации, обусловленные вступлением в действие закона «Об органической продукции». Проанализированы факторы, способствующие развитию производства органического молока: возможность реализации эффекта масштаба, организация производства на необрабатываемых в течение ряда лет землях, свободных от остаточных проявлений интенсивной обработки, благоприятная конъюнктура внутреннего рынка, государственная поддержка экспорта. Определены основные сдерживающие факторы: отсутствие апробированных и адаптированных к региональным условиям технологий; усиление требований к качеству планирования и контроля; дефицит квалифицированных специалистов, имеющих опыт производства органической продукции; отсутствие узнаваемости бренда, негарантированность получения высокой ценовой премии. Исследованы возможности инновационных цифровых технологий в повышении производительности и результативности труда специалистов в кормопроизводстве и молочном скотоводстве, в обеспечении прослеживаемости и управляемости производственно-хозяйственного процесса в отрасли, контроля соответствия сырья и продукции требованиям к органическому производству. The article considers the prospects for the development of organic dairy farming in the Russian Federation, due to the entry into force of the law «On Organic Products». Factors contributing to the development of organic milk production were analyzed: the possibility of realizing economies of scale, the organization of production on uncultivated lands for several years, free from residual effects of intensive processing, favorable situation on the domestic market, government support for exports. Identified the main constraints: the lack of tested and adapted to regional conditions technologies; increased requirements for quality planning and monitoring; the shortage of qualified specialists with experience in organic production; lack of brand recognition, non-guaranteed high price premium. The article explores the possibilities of innovative digital technologies to improve the productivity of specialists in fodder production and dairy farming, provide traceability and manageability of production and economic process in the industry, control of compliance of raw materials and products with the requirements for organic production.

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EFFICIENCY OF POLISH DAIRY FARMS COMPARED TO SELECTED FARMS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPE AN UNION

Annals of the Polish Association of Agricultural and Agribusiness Economists ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0012.2929 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol XX (4) ◽

pp. 9-14

Author(s):

Marcin Adamski

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Technical Efficiency ◽

Milk Production ◽

Technical Progress ◽

Dairy Farms ◽

Productivity Index ◽

European Union Countries ◽

The Eu

The objective of the studies was to assess the efficiency of the functioning of Polish dairy farms (Type 45) against a background of similar farms from the selected European Union countries and to determine their ability to compete. The studies covered farms from the following countries: Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Austria, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and France. The analyzed data covered the 10-year period from 2006 to 2015. The source of research materials were data from farms from the European FADN . In order to measure effectiveness, the Malmquista productivity index was used. In the analyzed farms there was a slight decrease in productivity of the Malmquista index (by 0.3%). The decrease in the productivity value of dairy farms was caused by a drop in technical progress by 0.4% with an increase in technical efficiency by 0.2%. Slight changes in productivity were a consequence of the functioning of milk quotas in the EU. This mechanism effectively limited the increase in milk production, so the producers could only optimize the inputs.

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STRATEGIES FOR INTRODUCTION OF DOMESTIC ORGANIC PRODUCERS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Scientific Notes of Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University. Series: Economy and Management ◽

10.32838/2523-4803/71-4-12 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 71 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Iryna Novуtska

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

Foreign Market ◽

International Markets ◽

Organic Production ◽

Joint Production ◽

The European Union ◽

Export Strategy ◽

Organic Products ◽

The Eu

This article discusses the main strategies for companies to enter international markets, namely the strategy of joint production, export and intermediation. The advantages of the export strategy over the strategies of joint production and mediation in entering the foreign market are determined. Features of three derivative export strategies are outlined. The state of the market of organic products in Ukraine and prospects of its development are analyzed. As of December 31, 2020 in Ukraine, the total area of certified agricultural land used for organic production increased by 13.8% compared to 2016, and the number of operators in 2020 increased by 48.75% compared to 2016. These indicators indicate an increase in agricultural land in preparation for growing organic products. However, the growth rate of the number of operators of organic products is more rapid, only in 2020 their number increased by 17% compared to the previous year, and almost doubled compared to 2016. The export potential of domestic organic products is formed and the list of countries consuming organic products In the domestic market in 2020, 7,850 tons of organic products of domestic production worth $ 25.1 million were sold. USA. Prospects for export development are much higher. The fact is that demand in the "organic" sector in the world is growing faster than the increase in the area of land. For example, the European Union for this reason imports up to 50% of organic products, which in monetary terms is about 20 billion dollars. USA. In 2020, Ukraine sold 232.4 thousand tons of organic products worth about $ 204 million. USD, which is 147 million dollars. USA more than in 2016. Ukraine is among the top 5 importers of organic products in the European Union, with its share of 7.8%, while the main importers are the Netherlands – 31%, Germany – 18%, Belgium – 11% and France – 8%. Traditionally, grain (except wheat and rice), oilseeds, soybeans, honey and other organic products are the most exported from Ukraine to the EU countries, accounting for 73% of the total volume of exported organic products. Based on the analysis, it is proposed to use the strategy of joint export as an option to enter the foreign market for producers of organic products that have recently been engaged in the production and promotion of these products.

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