Upravljanje rizikom konvencionalne i ekološke proizvodnje povrća

master's thesis

• Title (english): Risk management in conventional and organic vegetable production
• Author: Ana Marija Rožić
• Mentor: Tajana Čop (mentor)
• Committee member: Tajana Čop (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Mario Njavro (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Božidar Benko (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Agriculture; (Management and Rural Entrepreneurship); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-30, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOTECHNICAL SCIENCES; Agronomy

Abstract

Ekološka poljoprivreda, koja se oslanja na održive i ekološki prihvatljive prakse, doživljava porast potražnje za svojim proizvodima. Europska unija, a posebno Hrvatska kroz Nacionalni akcijski plan razvoja ekološke poljoprivrede 2023.-2030., pridaje značaj ovom sektoru. Europski zeleni plan nastoji odgovoriti na klimatske promjene i degradaciju okoliša, promovirajući održivije gospodarske i društvene modele te ciljajući na klimatsku neutralnost do 2050. godine. S obzirom na rastuću važnost ekološke poljoprivrede, ključno je analizirati razlike u upravljanju rizicima između konvencionalne i ekološke proizvodnje, kao i usporediti njihove proizvodno-ekonomske pokazatelje.
Cilj rada je analizirati rizike koji utječu na proizvodnju povrća i istražiti strategije koje primjenjuju konvencionalni i ekološki proizvođači. Također, rad će obuhvatiti izračun osnovnih ekonomskih pokazatelja proizvodnje povrća kako bi se usporedili rezultati između ovih dviju grupa proizvođača. Ova analiza pružit će uvid u izazove i prakse koje oblikuju sektor povrća.
Korištene su metode primarnog i sekundarnog istraživanja. Metodom studije slučaja prikupili su se podaci jednog konvencionalnog i jednog ekološkog proizvođača kupusnjača s područja Jadranske Hrvatske i jednog konvencionalnog i jednog ekološkog s područja Kontinentalne Hrvatske.
Istraživanje pokazuje da se poljoprivredni proizvođači suočavaju s umjerenim do velikim izazovima, kao što su napadi insekata, bolesti i rast cijena inputa, dok su rizici poput potresa i nedostatka zemljišta manji problem. Razlike među proizvođačima postoje ovisno o geografskom području i metodama proizvodnje. Ključne strategije uključuju korištenje otpornijih kultura i navodnjavanje, pri čemu konvencionalni proizvođači ističu važnost osiguranja. Iako sva gospodarstva ostvaruju pozitivne financijske rezultate, rentabilnost, osobito kod ekoloških proizvođača, ostaje niska, a Jadranska Hrvatska ima niže točke pokrića u odnosu na Kontinentalnu Hrvatsku.

Abstract (english)

Organic farming, which relies on sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices, is experiencing a growing demand for its products. The European Union, and particularly Croatia through the National Action Plan for the Development of Organic Farming 2023 2030, places significant importance on this sector. The European Green Deal aims to address climate change and environmental degradation by promoting more sustainable economic and social models, targeting climate neutrality by 2050. Given the increasing significance of organic farming, it is crucial to analyze the differences in risk management between conventional and organic production, as well as to compare their production-economic indicators.
The aim of this study is to analyze the risks affecting vegetable production and to explore the strategies employed by both conventional and ecological producers. Additionally, the study will include the calculation of basic economic indicators of vegetable production to compare the results between these two groups of producers. This analysis will provide insights into the challenges and practices shaping the vegetable sector.
Methods of primary and secondary research were used. Data was collected through a case study of one conventional and one organic cabbage producer from the Adriatic region of Croatia, as well as one conventional and one organic producer from the Continental region of Croatia.
The research shows that agricultural producers face moderate to significant challenges, such as insect attacks, diseases, and rising input prices, while risks like earthquakes and land scarcity are less of a concern. Differences among producers exist depending on the geographical area and production methods. Key strategies include the use of more resilient crops and irrigation, with conventional producers emphasizing the importance of insurance. Although all farms achieve positive financial results, profitability, particularly among organic producers, remains low, and the Adriatic region of Croatia has lower break-even points compared to the Continental region.

• Keywords: konvencionalno; ekološko; kupus; rizik; strategija
• Keywords (english): conventional; organic; cabbage; risk; strategy
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:204:438242
• Study programme: Title: Agribusiness and Rural Development; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/ magistra inženjer/inženjerka agrobiznisa i ruralnog razvitka (magistar/ magistra inženjer/inženjerka agrobiznisa i ruralnog razvitka)
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• Created on: 2024-11-06 10:30:11