scholarly journals Current Status of Advisory and Extension Services for Organic Agriculture in Europe and Turkey

10.5772/58541 ◽  
2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orhan zatalba
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Extension Services

Organic Agriculture: Principles, Current Status, and Significance

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-37
Author(s):  
Peer Saffeullah ◽  
Neelofer Nabi ◽  
Saima Liaqat ◽  
Naser Aziz Anjum ◽  
Tariq Omar Siddiqi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Current Status

Economics of organic and conventional hazelnut production in the Terme district of Samsun, Turkey

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 217-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kursat Demiryurek ◽  
Vedat Ceyhan
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Agricultural Activities ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Marketing Efficiency

AbstractUnderstanding the economics of organic agriculture is crucial to support of organic production by policy-makers and to facilitate producers converting their lands to organic production. The aim of this research was to compare organic and conventional hazelnut producers, in terms of their socio-economic characteristics, production systems and economic performance. The main data were gathered with surveys of 64 randomly selected conventional hazelnut producers and all the organic hazelnut producers (39) living in villages of the Terme district of Samsun, Turkey in 2005. Results revealed that, compared to conventional hazelnut producers, organic hazelnut producers were more educated, had larger hazelnut areas and spent more time on agricultural activities. The current research also used cluster analysis to define relatively similar farmers from both production systems and to compare variables. Organic producers needed more labor, especially hired workers, and used more lime, organic fertilizer and insect traps, while conventional producers used more synthetic inputs. Organic producers had lower costs of production and had higher income. It is recommended that the organic producers be supported financially, and assisted by research and extension services to produce and use their own inputs, rather than purchasing from outside. They should also be encouraged to establish associations to increase their marketing efficiency.

scholarly journals Current Status and Prospects for Organic Agriculture in Poland

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Jezierska-Thöle ◽  
Marta Gwiaździńska-Goraj ◽  
Łukasz Wiśniewski
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Organic Farms ◽  
Organic Farm ◽  
Fodder Plants ◽  
Conventional Farms ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Agriculture And Food

Abstract Organic farming is part of a sustainable development model; at the same time it is becoming a prerequisite for the multifunctional development of rural areas. The main aim of this study is to identify the state and analyse changes in the development of organic agriculture in Poland as well as to present the possibilities for its development. The time horizon of the study covers the years 2003 to 2015. The basis of the research was an analysis of the literature, the Report of the Chief Inspectorate of Trade Quality of Agriculture and Food (IJHARS), and national empirical research; it also includes an analysis of the results of surveys carried out on organic farms in the summer of 2016, as well as our own observations. The study showed that in the years 2003-2015 Poland saw a rapid increase in the number and area of organic farms due in part to the introduction of EU subsidies. Spatial analysis of the proportions of farms by voivodeship shows that in 2015 most were recorded in Warmia-Mazuria, Podlasie and West Pomerania. Similar to the increase in the number of organic farms, the years 2003-2015 saw an increased area of organic farmland. Poland is second in the world in terms of growth in the area of organic farms. In the years 2003-2014 the average size of an organic farm remained at about 25 ha and was higher than the average size of conventional farms (10 ha). In 2014 the crop structure was dominated by fodder plants (35.8%), and meadows and pastures (31.5%). In terms of livestock production, cattle and horses had the biggest share.

scholarly journals Perception of organic farmers towards organic agriculture and extension services

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bader Alhafi Alotaibi ◽  
Edgar Yoder ◽  
Mark A. Brennan ◽  
Hazem S. Kassem
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Organic Farmers

scholarly journals SURVEY ON SMALL RUMINANT PRODUCTION AGAINST PESTE DES PETITS RUMINANT IN MOYAMBA AND KAILAHUN DISTRICTS, SIERRA LEONE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-253
Author(s):  
AM. Conteh ◽  
NM. Kallon ◽  
DH. Jojo ◽  
Sesay AR. ◽  
Bundu WT
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Small Ruminant ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Sheep Production

Goats and sheep production which significantly contributes to improving nutritional status, economic growth and socio-cultural practices in the rural settings of Sierra Leone are faced with several challenges. The survey on Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV) was carried out to investigate the: current status of small ruminant production, and the presence of antibodies against PPRV. Information was obtained through Focus Group Discussion in the respondents’ local dialects from 150 participants. From the results obtained, 58.7% and 41.7% of the respondents were male and female while 77.3% and 22.7% were married and single respectively. 53.3% of the respondents never illiterate while 46.7% have some basic education. The main reasons for keeping goats and sheep were for traditional, economic, religious and food. Continuous disease outbreaks; high mortality; poor animal healthcare and extension services, lack of credit facility, theft, and poor marketing facility. Pestes des petits Ruminant, mange, Respiratory infection, and diarrhea were the main diseases affecting goats and sheep. A total of 356 serum samples from goats (264) and sheep (92) were collected in both districts and analyzed using the competitive ELISA kit for the detection of antibodies against PPRV. The result revealed an overall prevalence of 62.1% antibodies [goats, 73.1%, (193/264) and sheep, 30.4%, (28/92)]. Young goats (65.9%), and sheep (34.7%) showed the highest seropositivity of PPRV followed by adult males and females. There is a need to improve traditional practices of small ruminant production by designing disease control programs to ensure the full participation of the veterinary, animal husbandry and extension services for a good output.

scholarly journals Consumers’ Evaluation of Stockfree-Organic Agriculture—A Segmentation Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 4230
Author(s):  
Kristin Jürkenbeck ◽  
Achim Spiller
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cultivation Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Organic Farmers

Recently, more and more research has been conducted on what sustainable nutrition could look like. Stockfree-organic agriculture is one possible approach but a relatively new and unstudied cultivation method. In addition to organic agriculture, it excludes any animal by-products during the whole cultivation process. Among the consumers of organic food are especially many vegetarians and vegans. To attract this target group, first farms in Europe have started to follow the stockfree-organic agriculture principles. As it is important to know the consumers’ point of view on new developments in agriculture at an early stage of the diffusion process, this study deals with consumers’ evaluation of stockfree-organic agriculture to draw conclusions about a possible market potential. This is especially important for stockfree-organic farmers, as well as for organic farmers who are considering converting their cultivation method, and for retailers who wonder whether it is worthwhile to offer these products. The data was collected in 2019 by means of an online survey. The sample consisted of 500 German respondents. Principal component and cluster analyses were used to identify consumer segments according to their attitudes towards the acceptance, advantages, and disadvantages of stockfree-organic agriculture. Additionally, the different segments were compared with each other according to various attitudes and eating behaviours. Overall, animal welfare considerations and environmental aspects were of particular importance to consumers. Animal usage was clearly rejected by one segment, which contained 24% of the sample. Nearly all vegetarians and all vegans supported stockfree-organic agriculture, whereas heavy meat consumers tended to refuse the support of stockfree-organic agriculture. The supporting group valuing high animal welfare and health concerns was much larger than the current status of this niche segment would suggest. This could be a major challenge for the agricultural sector in the long term, but could also include opportunities for greater sustainability.

scholarly journals Extension Agents’ Perceptions of the Role of Extension Services in Organic Agriculture: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4880
Author(s):  
Bader Alhafi Alotaibi ◽  
Edgar Yoder ◽  
Hazem S. Kassem
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Organic Farmers

Extension services (ES) play a crucial role in addressing the various needs of organic farmers and little is known about the extension agents’ (EA’s) perceptions of organic agriculture and the role of ES in organic agriculture. This study investigated EA’s perceptions of the role of ES in organic agriculture. Data were collected via a questionnaire, which was sent electronically to all enlisted extension agents in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. In total, 69 extension agents completed the questionnaire, representing a 54% response rate. Overall, extension agents had slightly positive attitudes toward organic farming but were unsure about their role and participation in this. Furthermore, their perceptions of the role of ES in organic agriculture significantly varied according to their age, work experience in organic agriculture, and education level. These findings have implications for the design of future training programs for the professional development of extension agents and will enable planners, policy makers, and related ministries to devise viable and workable policies and plans that truly reflect the concerns and challenges of extension agents and consider the skills of extension agents that need to be improved. This research will also have positive implications for the national organic agriculture policy, as it provides research-based information on the actual players in the farming systems of Saudi Arabia.

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