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Factors affecting farmers' decisions to realize organic farming
Voráčková, Michaela ; Slavík, Jan (advisor) ; Louda, Jiří (referee)
This diploma thesis aims to identify the main factors that affect farmers' decisions to convert from conventional farming to organic farming. Currently, organic farming and organic products are highly popularized because they represent one of the ways of achieving a sustainable development of human society and environment. Thus, many developed countries, including the Czech Republic, support the development of organic farming. On the demand side, this is achieved by information and promotional campaigns. On the supply side, developed countries create conditions for certified organic farming systems. Organic farming subsidies are used as a compensation of the increased expenditure resulting from organic farming as compared to conventional farming. In the Czech Republic, the numbers of organic farms are still increasing. However, many questions remain to be answered. What are the incentives influencing the farmers' choices for organic farming? Are organic farmers propelled by the desire to produce healthy food and to contribute to the protection of the environment? Or are they predominantly motivated by economic factors, namely by the subsidies? In order to answer these questions, the author of the diploma thesis conducted a questionnaire survey among Czech organic farmers. The analysis of the survey provided a number of interesting findings. In particular, it can be concluded that the subsidies as an economic motivation factor influenced the farmers' choices for the organic farming. Yet, the noneconomic factors played even more significant role in the farmers' motivations than the subsidies. The most indicated noneconomic factor are an effort to live more in harmony with nature, to personally contribute to the protection of the environment, to avoid the use of chemicals or to produce healthy and quality food.
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The topic of possibilities of marketing orientation on the organic market
Bulová, Jitka ; Koudelka, Jan (advisor) ; Maňáková, Martina (referee)
Diploma thesis on the topic of possibilities of marketing orientation on the organic market deals with organic farming and organic food. The first part is to get familiar with this issue. There are characterized differences between organic and conventional farming, the advantages and disadvantages of organic farming, animal and plant specifications of production, conditions that must be met if the transition from conventional to organic farming, the follow-up compliance with the conditions laid down by law. Another section is devoted to organic food and their characterization, organic certification and marketing. The practical part includes its own investigation with an awareness of consumers about organic food. The conclusion gives the specifics of organic farming and organic food, and based on the analysis and possible recommendations on marketing orientation.
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Conversion of farm from conventional to organic farming in submountain areas
MRÁČKOVÁ, Jana
The aim of the Dissertation was to assess conditions and suitability of the specific agricultural farm for conversion. The farm analysed is situated in the highest parts of the Novohradské Hory mountain region, District of Český Krumlov. The altitude of anthropogenic non-stocked forest land oscillates about 850 m above sea level, and covers an area which was included in the border zone of the state border with Austria until recently. The main production programme of the farm is animal production, namely cattle breeding without a market milk production. The SWOT analysis method was used to analyse subjective as well as objective presumptions of suitability of the farm for conversion purposes. It was used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The results achieved were used for assessment and comparison with information processed in bibliography. The facts revealed indicated that the current state of conventional farming already fully corresponds to the principles and requirements applied in the organic farming systems.At the end it was stated that the farm has the best presumptions for a successful conversion.
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Efficiency of production of selected conventional and organic enterprises in west Bohemia region
KECSEIOVÁ, Klára
The aim of the work is to analyse the production efficiency of conventional and organic farms in the Western Bohemia. Based on the data of questionnaire investigation in 2009 I selected four farms from the Pilsen Region. Evaluative criteria were as follows: the total area under cultivation, farming system (conventional or organic), type of arable crops (especially wheat, oat, potatoes). The data were extracted from terrain investigation, telephone conversations, interview with farmers, yearbook of organic farming, situational review and forecast balance of Czech Statistical Office and Ministry of Agriculture. Supporting data were extracted from ÚZEI database. Crop yields, the costs of crops and selling price in recent 10 years were investigated. From the results it can be concluded, that crop yields in organic farming are lower than crop yields in conventional farming. The yields of wheat growing in organic farming are 40 % lower than in conventional farming. The yields of potatoes growing in organic farming are 40 % lower than in conventional farming and the yields of oat growing in organic farming are 30 % lower than in conventional farming. Production efficiency of chosen crops in organic farming is comparable to conventional farming due to higher redemption price and lower costs. In some organic farms the growing of chosen crops is even more profitable than in conventional farms. Structure of costs in organic farming is the most differential component comparable to conventional farming. It is because of different spending of fertilization and crop management practice.
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Organic farming as a way towards sustainable development
Fontánová, Barbora ; Šaroch, Stanislav (advisor) ; Vondrušková, Barbora (referee)
The aim of the thesis "Organic farming as a way towards sustainable development" is to consider whether the organic farming is a feasible mean to obtain sustainability, eventually under what conditions. In the initiatory chapters, the terms of sustainable development, its evolution, different approaches and methods of measurement, sustainable agriculture and organic farming and its principles will be defined. The core analysis will examine the organic farming from three views corresponding with the three pillars of sustainable development. Ecological aspects involve impacts of organic farming on nature; economic aspects deal with the viability of organic farm and efficiency of organic farming as a governmental tool; social viewpoint cover the ability to feed the present and future population and be a benefit in general.
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Organic farming
Radoušová, Lucie ; Remtová, Květa (advisor) ; Hadrabová, Alena (referee)
The aim of this bachelor parer is to clarify the concept of organic farming and its comparison with conventional agriculture. There are described the principles and objectives of this farming, the benefits that come with it and also the development of organic farming in Europe, in our country (the Czech Republic), including its current status. Furthermore, the work introduces us to the process of requesting for registration of organic farming on the farm, with legislation, the control system or with the support provided by the State. The practical part of the work deals with classification of the current status of organic farming in the Czech Republic from the perspective of farmers who participated in the questionnaire. And deals with the major problems which farmers often solve.
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Ekologické zemědělství
Vilímová, Dana ; Dvořák, Antonín (advisor) ; Hadrabová, Alena (referee)
Práce seznamuje s pojmem ekologického zemědělství a s jeho vývojem v České republice. Na základě srovnavací metody ukazuje přednosti ekologického zemědělství před klasickým zemědělstvím. Popisuje certifikační metody výrobků, kontrolní systém ekologického zemědělství, legislativu a postup žadatele při registraci pro ekologické zemědělství na ekofarmě. Práce poskytuje srovnání nákladů a výnosů konvenčního a ekologického zemědělství z hlediska rostlinné a živočišné výroby. Dále práce seznamuje s hodnocením ekonomické situace podniku, s českým trhem s biopotravinami a agroturistikou. Nedilnou soucasti jsou údaje o vyvoji a stavu ekologického zemědělství v různých státech Evropy.
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