Agricultural Economics, 2005 (vol. 51), issue 8

Some aspects of land market in Central and Eastern European countries: focus on Slovakia

P. Bielik, E. Horská, N. Turčeková

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):335-341 | DOI: 10.17221/5116-AGRICECON  

The presented research was done in two different regions in Slovakia, characterized by different soil and natural conditions and also production and economic results. The micro-economic analysis was aiming not only at private farmers but also at other legal entities using land for production of agricultural products. The first monitored group consisted of 412 private farmers, farming in average 43.2 ha of agricultural land. The second group consisted of 150 businesses, having 1 866 ha of agricultural land in average. The paper also shows different problems of restructuring land markets in some countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

The costs system like a part of the company managerial information system

M. Kučera, E. Škorecová, A. Látečková

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):342-347 | DOI: 10.17221/5117-AGRICECON  

The article is oriented towards justification of the necessity of company cost system administration in the environment of the software managerial information system. The competitiveness of Slovak agricultural companies within the EU and global markets need to extend the the content of company cost system, detailing its structure, new quality of the company cost analysis, their multidimensional monitoring and analysis. Providing current and relevant information about costs is considered to be an advantage of the company in the competitive environment. The application of managerial systems in the area of costs enables to achieve this advantage.

Economics of the cultivation of Salvia officinalis and Melissa officinalis

Ľ. Gurčík, R. Dúbravská, J. Miklovičová

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):348-356 | DOI: 10.17221/5118-AGRICECON  

The economic results show that the Melissa officinalis cultivation is economically effective and in comparison with the economic indicators of conventional crops planted on arable land, this herb achieves several times higher profit per hectare. The marginal costs of production are higher than its marginal revenues. Our research confirms that production of Salvia officinalis - sort Krajova and Comune is not profitable. The dominant factors that negatively affect the efficiency of growing this herb are low and unstable hectare yields on the one hand and high production costs on the other hand. Based on our research, it is possible...

Internationalization process and changes in Slovak milk industry

I. Ubrežiová

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):357-361 | DOI: 10.17221/5119-AGRICECON  

The Slovak milk industry has overcome substantial changes during last period and has achieved many criteria comparable with the Western Europe. From this viewpoint, we can state that the quality of milk and milk products, technological equipment and labour efficiency has been improved. Entering of the foreign capital into the Slovak milk processing enterprises increases the quality of products and the volume of processed raw material. The foreign investors choose Slovak enterprises for many reasons. These are: the limited assortment of milk products, cheap labour force in comparison with its value in the EU, cheaper material for production and the...

Consumer behavior at the Slovak dairy market

Z. Kapsdorferová, Ľ. Nagyová

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):362-368 | DOI: 10.17221/5120-AGRICECON  

The marketing concept in the Slovak dairy industry used to be production focused and the only task was to produce the cheap bulk commodities. Nowadays markets become more and more segmented. The number of foreign and domestic competitors has increased enormously. This new market approach requires: improved product quality, the sales management with good customer relations and effective marketing information system to collect data about customer needs and competition. The consumers represent the last but the most important component within the food chain. Therefore, they deserve a special attention. The study of consumers helps firms and organizations...

Internet as an important element of the information society and e-business development

K. Hennyeyová

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):369-372 | DOI: 10.17221/5121-AGRICECON  

The Internet is a main element of development of the information society, particularly in Europe, where it can help to remove national boundaries, and create a truly European economics and information society. The information society represents the most fundamental change in our life, with huge opportunities for all people. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) allow for new forms of partnership between companies, suppliers and consumers, improving the way they work and the products and services they offer. Electronic Commerce as a general concept covers any form of business transaction that is conducted electronically, using telecommunications...

Changes in the life situation of rural households

D. Moravčíková, M. Hanová

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):373-380 | DOI: 10.17221/5122-AGRICECON  

The paper deals with the characteristics of common life situation of rural households in comparison with the period before 1989. It compares the situation of rural households in three regions - districts of Slovakia, which are different from geographical, demographic, cultural and economic point of view. Moreover, the paper evaluates the changes in various levels of relationships, the changes in the life of a local society and the subsidy phenomenon. The sociological and empirical research was carried out in 18 rural municipalities of district Topoľčany, Senec and Sabinov. The techniques used in the research were as follows: a standardized interview...

Land market in the centre of interest of experts of Central and Eastern European countries

E. Horská

Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2005, 51(8):381-393 | DOI: 10.17221/5123-AGRICECON