Agricultural Economics, 2004 (vol. 50), issue 9
Multifunctionality of agriculture and joint production
L. Grega
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):381-387 | DOI: 10.17221/5222-AGRICECON 
There is growing the importance of the concept of multifunctionality of agriculture both in the Czech Republic and in the whole European Union. Multifunctionality reflects the fact, that agriculture produces many food and non-food commodities, while some of them have the character of externalities and public goods. The methodological framework for analysis of extra-production benefits of agriculture must include both production relationships between commodity and non-commodity products and the view on multifunctional agriculture from the demand side, e.g. it must consider the solution of externalities and public goods. This article is dealing with...
Non-market evaluation of landscape function of agriculture in the PLA White Carpathians
S. Kubíčková
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):388-393 | DOI: 10.17221/5223-AGRICECON
This paper describes research to quantify, in monetary terms, the landscape amenity benefits of agriculture in the Protected Landscape Area White Carpathians. Within the case study of the PLA, we measured benefits to three groups: local residents, visitors, and the general public. The benefit measurement technique used in the main part of the study was the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM). This allowed the estimation of both use and non-use (existence and bequest value). The emphasis in this paper is the derivation of information, which is essential for the design, and evaluation of compensation programs targeted to landscape amenity protection. Primarily,...
The influence of state subsidies on the development of organic agriculture in the Czech Republic and in the EU
J. Jánský, I. Živělová, P. Novák
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):394-399 | DOI: 10.17221/5224-AGRICECON
The paper presents selected results of the research project NAZV QF 3278 focused on objectification of supply and demand development for organic products. The evaluation of state subsidies' influence on the development of organic agriculture in the Czech Republic and in selected countries of the EU is also included.
Czech wine-production industry and recent movement forces
P. Žufan
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):400-404 | DOI: 10.17221/5225-AGRICECON
The paper focuses on identification of the current key movement forces in wine-production industry in the Czech Republic, and its goal is to analyse these key influences, and to identify the most important ones (long term industry growth-rate, technological changes, regulation influences and changes of government policy, and changes of societal priorities and life style). Based on the identified key factors influencing future development and changes in this industry, recommendations for firms are formulated.
Wine-trade in the Czech Republic in 2000-2003
O. Tvrdoň, P. Povolný, R. Presová
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):405-416 | DOI: 10.17221/5226-AGRICECON
The paper focuses on wine imports into the Czech Republic in the period of 2000-2003 with a special attention paid to the imports from the European Union countries. It describes the results of trade balance in its value and natural expression, as an important impulse for producers, mediators, and traders for increasing their participation in the sales in foreign markets. For the the evaluation of profitability of trade transactions, unit kilogram prices are used. Imports of the particular wines are structured according to the nomenclature of harmonised codes of customs statistics. For mutual comparison, the indicators of unit kilogram prices are used....
The analysis of contemporary markets with selected organic products in the Czech Republic and in selected foreign countries
I. Živělová, J. Jánský, T. Koudelková
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):417-422 | DOI: 10.17221/5227-AGRICECON
The paper aims to analyse the contemporary situation on markets with selected organic products in the Czech Republic as well as in selected European countries. The attention is paid especially to the share of organic products´ consumption (cereals, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, milk, pork, poultry and eggs) in the total food consumption in the Czech Republic, in Spain, in Sweden, in the Netherlands and in Great Britain.
Analysis of using the Category Management in distribution process
M. Záboj
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):423-428 | DOI: 10.17221/5228-AGRICECON
The paper deals with the very actual sphere of new conceptions in frame of supplier-customer relations between trade firms and their suppliers. The common idea is management of the distribution channel by the method it would create consumer feeling that the retail shop satisfies his wants and gives him the greatest benefit with the most favourable price. Presumption for realisation of this goal becomes the implementation of a new phenomenon, so-called "Category Management" to current business processes using modern information technology.
Anniversary of Faculty of Business and Economics at Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno
P. Tomšík
Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(9):429-430 | DOI: 10.17221/5229-AGRICECON