10.22630/PRS.1711709407
1711709407
sggw
wwwwne@mail.sggw.pl
Tomasz Ruchniewicz
Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego
2081-6960
2544-0659
10.22630/PRS
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21(36)
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10.22630/PRS.2021.21.3
https://sj.wne.sggw.pl/prs/2021/vol21(36)/issue3
Assessment of Food Security in the East Kazakhstan Region
Aigerim
Duisenbekova
L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9167-8076
Alina
Daniłowska
Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4977-3210
The article assesses the food security of one region of Kazakhstan - the East Kazakhstan region. In the analyses, criteria such as the level of the region’s food independence, the degree of satisfaction of the population’s physiological needs in basic food, and the level of economic availability of food were applied. The research has shown that the food security in the East Kazakhstan region was at an acceptable level. However, some threats to food security were identified, including: a high level of income differentiation among the households of the East Kazakhstan region, an increase in the price index for food products, and a significant proportion of the population with incomes below the subsistence minimum. The results of the evaluation can be useful for creating agri-food policy measures that will ensure, maintain and improve the level of food security at both a regional and national level.
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10.22630/PRS.2021.21.3.9
https://sj.wne.sggw.pl/article-PRS_2021_T21(36)_n3_s4
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Participatory Development of Demand-Driven Curriculum for Career-Ready E-Extension Services in Nigeria
Olanike
Deji
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9316-8544
Solomon
Adesoji
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5286-7966
Banji
Adisa
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4285-2741
Abiodun
Agboola
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4601-9183
Adedayo
Ajayi
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8735-9731
Dorcas
Alabi
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9758-1475
Julius
Ayinde
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2699-1864
Olajide
Filusi
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1703-017X
Toyin
Ojo
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3778-4622
Oladimeji
Oladele
Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education, Addis Ababa
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6004-1419
Aanuoluwapo
Opayinka
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5251-9854
This paper described and contextualized participatory development of demand-driven curriculum for career-ready e-extension services in Nigeria as introduced by the Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education. The stages of participatory development were participatory need assessment, participatory stakeholders’ workshop and validation among 124 stakeholders selected as key informants in relation to agricultural extension training, delivery, end users and policy makers. The stakeholders were grouped as follows: community leaders and policy makers; extension agencies / organisations / institutions / employers; farmers; input suppliers / marketers / agro-based traders / other value actors; and potential candidate groups. Stakeholder meetings were held separately with different groups three times, and then a combined meeting took place. The aggregated major decisions/consensus were subjected to content analysis using ATLAS.ti. The validation process included reading of each agreed decision to all participants, then participants indicated their agreement or otherwise, which led to either rejection or acceptance of the decision. This paper concludes that participatory curriculum development has enhanced the stakeholders to identify areas of demand-driven training in response to community needs. The stakeholders preferred more online than face-to-face training. The major perceived advantages of e-extension were reduced risk, time and cost effectiveness while infrastructural and human challenges were the perceived challenges that could possibly hinder the smooth running of e extension.
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10.22630/PRS.2021.21.3.10
https://sj.wne.sggw.pl/article-PRS_2021_T21(36)_n3_s14
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Wdrażanie modelu gospodarczego opartego na obiegu zamkniętym w biogospodarce
Arkadiusz
Gralak
Instytut Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Żywnościowej – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2658-1750
Implementing circular bioeconomy solutions is a complex issue. It requires a good knowledge of the concepts, the different processes of the circular economy and their expected impacts on sectors and value chains. However, research on the circular economy appears to be fragmented across disciplines and there are often different perspectives on the interpretation of the concept and related aspects to be assessed. This article reviews the literature on bioeconomy and closed-loop economy to better understand the concept, as well as its different dimensions and expected impacts. The aim of the article is to outline the concept of a circular bioeconomy along with a presentation of the main considerations for its implementation. Selected policy initiatives for the implementation of the closed-loop bioeconomy concept in the bioeconomy sector and business models dedicated to bioeconomy solutions are presented.
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10.22630/PRS.2021.21.3.11
https://sj.wne.sggw.pl/article-PRS_2021_T21(36)_n3_s24
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Determinanty zróżnicowania regionalnego cen gruntów rolnych w Polsce
Elwira
Laskowska
Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4577-4283
Kamil
Stefański
The aim of the research presented in this article was an attempt to explain the regional differentiation of arable land prices in 2018 in terms of natural and economic conditions, resulting both from factors characterizing the size, structure and quality of land, as well as the level of economic development and agricultural potential of individual voivodeships. The research used qualitative and quantitative analysis of Polish Statistical Office data. The results of the analysis carried out confirmed the regional differentiation of natural and economic conditions as well as the level of prices and rents on the agricultural land market in Poland. The variables explaining the differentiation in land prices include indicators characterizing the quality of the agricultural land resource, its profitability and the agricultural potential of a given region.
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2021
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10.22630/PRS.2021.21.3.12
https://sj.wne.sggw.pl/article-PRS_2021_T21(36)_n3_s41
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Outlook of Present Organic Agriculture Policies and Future Needs in Sri Lanka
S.H. Pushpa
Malkanthi
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2438-9976
Many countries are formulating organic agriculture or organic farming policies aimed at sustainable agricultural development. Therefore, the objectives of this study were: to understand the present situation of organic agriculture policies in Sri Lanka and also in other countries where successful organic agriculture is operating; identify problems in the organic agriculture sector; and suggest potential policy measures to be implemented in Sri Lanka in future. The research was conducted in two stages. In the first stage, a thorough literature review was conducted to study the suitable policies available in other countries and also in Sri Lanka at present. In the second stage, two field surveys were carried out using pre-tested questionnaires, from December 2019 to May 2020, in order to gather farmers’ and extension officers’ information related to organic farming policy suggestions. According to the findings of the literature review, organic systems in some countries are more integrated with national strategic plans and visions. Those governments are more involved in new initiatives and farmers are encouraged to go organic through reliable and feasible policies. Although Sri Lanka has a high potential for organic agriculture, at present it is at an initial stage. While most organic products in Sri Lanka go to the export market, a small portion is kept at local markets. Demand for organic products in export as well as domestic markets is increasing. Even though there are seven international food certification agencies operating in the country as external inspection and certification bodies, a limited number of accredited certifications exist for products on the domestic market. Results of the farmers’ survey showed that even if farmers have a significant level of knowledge, few of them practice organic farming due to several existing problems. Moreover, extension officers have also identified similar types of problems that are faced by the farmers related to organic farming. Evaluation of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) related to organic agriculture in the country helped to identify key problems facing policy-makers when balancing the supply and demand sides of organic products. Also, in developing organic agriculture, an effective linkage and coordination among government and private participants is crucial. Therefore, in Sri Lanka in this context, strategic focus on policy support for organic agriculture is needed. Current organic farming programs need to be revised in order to formulate policies covering all areas related to production, handling, processing, certification, labeling and marketing, in order to bring the benefits of organic agriculture to farmers, marketers and consumers in a fair manner.
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10.22630/PRS.2021.21.3.13
https://sj.wne.sggw.pl/article-PRS_2021_T21(36)_n3_s55
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