| Title |
Žemdirbių konsultavimas aplinkosaugos klausimais / |
| Translation of Title |
Consultations for farmers on environmental issues. |
| Authors |
Ališauskas, Kęstutis ; Remeika, Dainius ; Stravinskaitė, Jurgita |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Kaimo raidos kryptys žinių visuomenėje.. Šiauliai : Šiaulių universiteto leidykla. 2011, Nr. 2, p. 199-206.. ISSN 2029-8846 |
| Keywords [eng] |
environment ; integrated requirements ; farmers ; consulting |
| Abstract [eng] |
One of the biggest problems in the social and economic environment is contradictions between human activities and nature. Irrational use of natural resources as well as pollution of air, soil and water have caused the effects that emerge all over the planet. Compliance with integrated environmental requirements may help to protect and conserve nature. It also allows for the development of the material public welfare, because compliance with these requirements brings real material benefits. The aim of this study is to determine how the integrated environmental requirements are satisfied at farms. Based on examination of scientific literature and other sources of information, the role of compliance with environmental requirements at farms is presented and agriculture is related to sustainable development. It deals with the advantages of fulfilment of integrated environmental requirements. Šiauliai region farmers’ opinion about integrated environmental requirements satisfaction measures and their benefits is presented. Sustainable farming must be profitable, economically right to the public in the same generation and between generations as well, moreover, it must be environmentally friendly. Farmers, processors, traders, government representatives as well as consumers themselves are responsible for sustainable agricultural development. Agricultural consultants help to meet the integrated requirements. During consultations the farmers are supplied with information that may help to determine the real economic situation of the farm, understand the essence of problems, choose the right solution for economic development, investment and participation in support programs, and fulfilment of environmental protection, animal welfare and other obligations. Consulting develops the skills of the beneficiaries to pursue activities more efficiently. [...]. |
| Published |
Šiauliai : Šiaulių universiteto leidykla |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
Lithuanian |
| Publication date |
2011 |
