INNOVATIVENESS OF DIFFERENT AGRICULTURAL TYPES OF FARMS IN FARMERS’ OPINION FROM REGIONS OF MAZOWSZE AND PODLASIE
Journal Title: Roczniki Naukowe Stowarzyszenia Ekonomistów Rolnictwa i Agrobiznesu - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
The objective of the study was to survey the opinion of the operators of different types agricultural of farms (cattle, pig, mixed, and crop farms) situated in the regions of Mazowsze and Podlasie regarding the issue of innovations in agriculture. The aim of the study was to learn about the sources of information on innovations in agriculture and about the demand for agricultural counseling. Purposeful selection of the sample was used and farmers’ opinions were surveyed by the query method. Pro-innovative attitudes were shown by the majority of the owners of cattle and crop farms. The owners of all types of farms usually drew upon the following sources of information: ODR (Agricultural Advisory Centres) extension officers, technical journals, training courses, internet and television. Livestock farms (cattle and pig farms) showed a greater demand for extension services that did mixed production farms. Of the extension services present, consulting by ODR’s workers and by agricultural agencies were in the greatest demand.<br/><br/>
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Adam Harasim, Andrzej Madej
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