The aim of the paper was the recognize the main chances and the barriers of functioning of producer groups, based on the example of the Lubawa cooperative pig breeders producer group ‘Lub- Tucz’, located in the Lubawa commune. A group of pig breeders was surveyed. The survey was conducted in...

The aim of the research was to analyze the level of profitability of pig farms characterized by different production systems: opened or closed. Analysis was made for all farms which produced 100 and more porkers per year and maintained accountancy within the Polish FADN in years 2004-2005. The...

As a part of the strategies identified during the Estates General of livestock farming, the Region of Piedmont has financed a project in order to verify the level of appreciation of medium heavy swine in the swine sector. The Region has involved the Department of Commodity Science of Turin...

This article is describing selected aspects of franchising and its implementation in the agricultural activity of farmers. A research showed that farmers belied in the possibility of success in agriculture, even though they do not know the specific form of cooperation such as franchising. The...

The paper deals with the problem of export refunds in the EU agricultural trade. While examining Polish exports of beef and veal, an answer to the question is sought, if the exports refunds are necessary. The answer is positive, despite the fact that most probably the export subsidies in the EU...

Pig market is the leading meat market in the world in terms of supply and demand and it has also a high share in foreign trade. In the coming years, the importance of the industry to the world economy will grow, due to the development of production in developing countries and increased demand...

The significance of bee families as pollinators for agriculture was presented on example of the Mazovia province. The changes in the needs of pollination of the main plants cultivated in this region in 2000-2009 were analyzed. The value of yields as a result of pollination and the losses of...

The article attempts to present the present situation and the basic information about the state and perspectives of the development of beekeeping in rural areas in Poland with regard to the regional honey varieties. It describes the past and future potential dangers resulting from the initial...

This article presents horse racing as a part of the world economy, forming a specific system of entities, including international organizations, state institutions and subcontractors. It generates various types of relationships and flows, with an increasing level of internationalization. It...