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Implementation of the Principles of Sustainable Development by Agricultural Producers in Poland

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  • Barbara Golebiewska
  • Anna Grontkowska
  • Agnieszka Brelik
  • Monika Gebska

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Purpose: The aim of the research is to identify and assess the opportunities and processes of implementing sustainable development in agricultural activities. It is also to assess farmers’ awareness and knowledge of the principles of sustainable development in agriculture. Design/Methodology/Approach: Research on the application of the principles of sustainable development in agricultural production was carried out in 2019. Data was collected in four voivodships using the interview questionnaire. The research area was chosen deliberately. They were voivodships with the largest share of sown crops. The collected material was analyzed in terms of farmers’ knowledge of the principles of sustainable development in agricultural production and the level of their application on the farm. Findings: Based on the collected information, it was found that the respondents had a high level of knowledge about the sustainable development of agriculture. The results show significant differences in the application of sustainable development principles. It was also found that there is a relationship between the level of education and age of farmers and the application of sustainable development principles among them. Knowing the principles of sustainable development has not always coincided with the application. Practical Implications: The results obtained may be used for development of the agricultural policy, aimed at agricultural farms, as well as in programming agricultural development and shaping farmers’ income. Originality/Value: The results are original because they can be used to develop future agricultural policy scenarios in terms of compensation for conducting agricultural production in a sustainable way.

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  • Barbara Golebiewska & Anna Grontkowska & Agnieszka Brelik & Monika Gebska, 2020. "Implementation of the Principles of Sustainable Development by Agricultural Producers in Poland," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(2), pages 121-133.
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    1. Gołębiewska, Barbara & Grontkowska, Anna & Gębska, Monika, 2020. "Education As The Differentiating Factor In Applying Sustainable Development Principles On Farms," Roczniki (Annals), Polish Association of Agricultural Economists and Agribusiness - Stowarzyszenie Ekonomistow Rolnictwa e Agrobiznesu (SERiA), vol. 2020(3).
    2. Magdalena Smiglak-Krajewska & Julia Wojciechowska-Solis, 2021. "Environmental Awareness of Farmers vs. Agricultural Sustainability," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(1), pages 161-172.

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    Farms; sustainable agriculture; agricultural income; farmers’ income.;
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    • Q5 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics

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