Nacka, Marina

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CAPTURING THE FARMLAND MARKET DATA IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
(Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food - Skopje, 2016)
Gjosevski, Dragan
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Pesevski, Mile
The capital farmland market in the Republic of Macedonia is underperforming and lacks of transparency. The limited availability for pricing information on farmland hinders the establishment of a functioning and transparent land market. Even though farmland markets typically exhibit a low rate of transactions, the land price may vary due to different factors. Hence, the prime aim is to detect initial records on the farmland prices, and to explain the influence of the factors that may affect the farmland price. The data collection is based on the desk and field research methods. The desk research was based on data reported in the Official Gazzetes of the RM during the period from January to December 2013, resulting in 1100 observations on the price of arable land and gardens. The field survey covered 244 respondents and was conducted by using the focus group approach during February 2014. The questionnaire included two points for discussion: 1) The lowest, mid and the highest price of the landmark i.e. the hypothetical property, and 2) The factors that influence the price. The results show that there are differences in the observed farmland prices resulting from the desk and field research. The average farmland price resulting from the desk research is 1 €/m2, while the one from the field survey is 1.53 €/m2. However, there are differences in the prices between regions as well, due to different factors affecting the farmland price. Density showed the strongest positive correlation with the farmland price, meaning that higher density increases the price, and vice versa. Other factors influence the farmland price as well. These initial results shall serve as a basis for future development of permanent records on the farmland price data, which are necessary to persuade timely information on the farmland market value and ease the farmland transactions.
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Determinants of farmers' choice to use irrigation systems: The case of northern Ethiopia
(Wiley, 2022-12-27)
Gebrekidan, Berhe Girmay
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Abbay, Aradom Gebrekidan
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Azadi, Hossein
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Viira, Ants‐Hannes
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Tanaskovik, Vjekoslav
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Climate change is thought to be having a negative impact on Africa's agricultural industry. Smallholder farmers who depend heavily on agriculture are more severely affected by climate change. Droughts and the depletion of water resources are two examples of how climate change affects production. Therefore, it is necessary to take steps to reduce the negative effects of climate change in Ethiopia on smallholder farmers in particular and agriculture in general. Therefore, the purpose of this analysis was to identify the factors that affect the increase in irrigation efficiency among farmers in northern Ethiopia. A total of 194 farmers were picked at random and questioned using semi‐structured questionnaires. Out of the 18 explanatory variables hypothesized to analyse the preference of farmers for using irrigation in the study area, only 13 were considered important. Of these 13 significant explanatory variables, 4 including health status, labour force members, availability of labour and perception of the advantage of using agricultural inputs were statistically significant with farmers' choice of irrigation.</jats:p>
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Farmers’ Participation in Modern Supply Chains: The Case of Mandarin Profitability in Punjab-Pakistan
(MDPI AG, 2022-11-07)
Mazhar, Rabia
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Xuehao, Bi
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Viira, Ants-Hannes
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Stamenkovska, Ivana Janeska
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<jats:p>In developing countries, supply chains are rapidly transforming. However, smallholder farmers, in particular, have experienced mixed impacts in inclusion and exclusion from modern supply chains (MSC). Therefore, by taking Pakistan’s mandarin industry as a case, this study aims to analyze the farmers’ efficiency and inclusiveness in modern supply chains and compare them across the farm size categories, i.e., small, medium, and large. For that purpose, cross-sectional data from 300 farmers were collected to test the posit objectives. The empirical investigation was made using the endogenous treatment effect model and the propensity score matching approach. Findings show that large farmers prefer to participate in MSC, driven by contractors, processors or exporters. Conversely, the smallholders are more inclined to participate in the traditional supply chains (TSCs), driven by village vendors, local retailers/consumers, middlemen, and traditional fruit and vegetable markets. The results also revealed a positive connection between efficiency and farmers’ inclusion in the MSC. Orchard size, education, off-farm income, and extension services positively impact profitability. In terms of an increase in farmers’ profitability, the efficiency improvement can benefit the resource-poor smallholders who make up 74% of the total farmers in the sample. Therefore, these results are noteworthy for devising policy actions to facilitate smallholder inclusion in the modern agri-food supply chains to alleviate rural poverty and ensure farmers’ wellbeing.</jats:p>
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MOTIVATING GENERATION Y: WHAT MILLENNIALS NEED FOR ENHANCING WORKPLACE SATISFACTION AND PRODUCTIVITY
(Journal Agriculture and Forestry, 2024-03-30)
Elenov, Riste
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The issues surrounding motivation within Generation Y have emerged as profoundly significant in contemporary society, presenting complex challenges that demand careful resolution. Constructing an effective motivation system has emerged as a paramount determinant of job performance. Moreover, the recognition of motivation as a critical factor influencing overall employee engagement has gained prominence; however, it frequently lacks appropriate attention and consideration. Motivation is not a delegable concept; it does not manifest implicitly and does not inherently form a part of an employee's professional competency portfolio. This article researches the intrinsic beliefs and preferences among Generation Y members relating to their motivation, which once met will most likely subsequently contribute to heightened job satisfaction and increased organizational productivity. It delves into the motivational drivers and employs empirical methodologies to substantiate the relationship and positive influence of motivation characteristics specific to this generation on their effectiveness and efficiency. The findings offer valuable recommendations for enterprises, managers, and human resources departments aiming to explore the dimensions of motivation, job satisfaction, and interpersonal relationships within their organizations.
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Cross-Game Learning In Preference Elicitation For An Upcycled Food Product
(2025)
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Andreas Drichoutis
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Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr.
This study investigates consumer willingness to pay (WTP) for an upcycled food product— hazelnut chips made from bio-waste—elicited via experimental auctions. The research design aims in exploring the effect of storytelling as a branding strategy on WTP and consumer purchasing behavior. The experiment is structured into six treatments, incorporating variations in information provision and auction mechanisms. The findings will contribute to understanding consumer preference elicitation and the effectiveness of branding strategies in promoting sustainability in the food industry. Moreover, we examine whether cross-game learning (Giebe et al., 2024) in homegrown value auctions has the potential to mitigate misbidding behavior.
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IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AGRIBUSINESS SME’S E-MARKETING STRATEGIES: THE CASE OF COMPANY AGRO JUNIKOM
(University Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, 2022)
Stojoska, Sanja
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The aim of this study is to compare differences that occur in SMEs E-marketing and E business approach in the digital era since the advent of Covid-19. The events associated with the pandemic have forced more consumers to meet their needs online, and many businesses to adjust to this new reality. SMEs became most vulnerable, considering their dependency on the velocity of money from merchandise sales. The decreased demand disturbed companies’ cash flow. The same applies for agribusiness SMEs in North Macedonia. This paper is based on a case study for Agro Junikom, a medium-sized, agribusiness enterprise in North Macedonia. It shows the results of analytical and comparative analysis of the changes of company’s perception and approach regarding the digital space since the onset of the pandemic. The first interview was conducted in 2018, and the second one in 2022, after the Covid-19 forced digitalisation. The results are graphically displayed using a Business Model Canvas, and present the transition of a business model, from traditional to digital marketing approach. Results show that by increasing the online presence, with already existing technological infrastructure and staff readiness, the enterprise introduces an additional sales channel and targets an additional customer segment. By doing so, additional value is created. The positive response to this change is evident in terms of cost and income structure, where the cost structure remains unchanged, while an additional source of income is introduced. Therefore, the addition of e-marketing tools to the already established marketing strategy, was a necessary movement to maintain, and even improve enterprise’s performance and market presence, in an unexpected, critical occurrence had a significant influence on business operations.
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Influence of extrinsic factors on consumers' choice at segmented wine events
(Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES), 2019)
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Popova, Kristina
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Elenov, Riste
Many wine attributes make consumer’s choice difficult and confusing. By focusing on consumers from higher-segmented comparing wine events and comparing lower-segmented and higher-segmented wine events, we determinate the more influential attributes in consumers’ choice, and identify what is important cue on the bottle’s label. ANOVA, cluster analysis and Pearson chi-square test were used to determinate the consumers’ segments and their differences, difference between attributes, influence of some of the attributes over behavioral variables. We find that recommendation influences has stronger influence over the choice of consumers at the higher-segmented event, compared to awards or information on the label. Price and design defined cluster in the lower segmented sample while vintage, region and brand defined the high-segmented cluster.
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Assessing Youth Employment Opportunities in Agribusiness: A Case Study from the Pelagonia Region
(Journal of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, 2024-06-15)
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The agri-food sector in the Pelagonia region of North Macedonia, despite its importance to the local economy, struggles to attract young people to employment opportunities. This study surveyed 15 companies of different sizes and an academic institution to understand the skills and competencies employers need and to explore the factors behind youth unemployment in this sector. The findings point to a mismatch between the skills taught in formal education and those demanded by the industry, as well as certain gender disparities in job opportunities in agri-food sector. Employers emphasized the need for both soft skills, such as teamwork and flexibility, and hard skills, including practical agricultural expertise. A major barrier identified is the gap between formal education and the practical needs of the workplace, along with a lack of motivation and awareness among youth about the potential careers in the agri-business sector. The study recommends enhanced collaboration between academia and industry, increased internship opportunities, and efforts to make the agri-food sector more appealing to young people. By addressing these issues could help build a more skilled and inclusive workforce, supporting the sustainable growth of Pelagonia region's agri-food sector.
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Analysis of the possibilities for establishing inter-branch organisations - Republic of North Macedonia case study
(Agrociencia, 2020)
VOICILAS Dan-Marius
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The Inter-branch organisations (IBO) are the highest forms of organisations for agricultural producers, together with other actors involved in the chain of the product. At European Union (EU) level, there are strict regulations as regards IBO and the member states are in different stages of implementation. Also, there are non-member states of EU that wish to establish IBO according to EU rules, because they want to sell their products on EU market and the present regulations do not accept them. This is the case of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM). The paper presents the analysis of the current state of the process for establishing of IBO for apples in RNM having in view the initiative of producers and the possible scenarios. Data were collected from the available literature, through field surveys and in-depth interviews with stakeholders, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, based on the EU funded project “Introduction and Implementation of CMO measures”, EuropeAid/139105/DH/SER/MK. The results show the main opportunities and constraints for the actors involved in this process, based on SWOT analysis and the directions that the producers and the authorities must follow to establish IBO, also the best scenario accessible for implementation.
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Women’s Empowerment and Intra-Household Bargaining Power
(2024-02-08)
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Drichoutis, Andreas
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Nayga J. Rodolfo
We assess the effectiveness of the Abbreviated Women’s Empowerment in Agri culture Index (A-WEAI) in predicting intra-household bargaining power. We con ducted a lab-in-the-field experiment with 464 agricultural households, where spouses made decisions about money allocations. The experiment tested whether they would choose efficient overall household gains or favor individual monetary ben efits. Our findings demonstrate that women’s empowerment levels, as measured by the A-WEAI, are predictive of decisions in the allocation task. This supports the A-WEAI’s utility in representing and predicting intra-household dynamics.

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