Tuna, Emelj
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Tuna, Emelj
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Tuna, Emelj
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emelj.tuna@fznh.ukim.edu.mk
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Item type:Publication, CAPTURING THE FARMLAND MARKET DATA IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA(Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food - Skopje, 2016); ; ; Pesevski, MileThe 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. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Exploring the Links Between Farmers’ Intention to Apply for Rural Development Program and Networks(Springer International Publishing, 2020); ; The rural areas in North Macedonia encompass around half of the territory and population in the country, where agriculture is core activity and source of income, with lack of other employment opportunities. The rural development program (RDP) budget is not fully utilized. Informal networks among rural population are still the most valuable source of social capital and information exchange, whereas formal networks, such as associations or cooperatives, are still lacking to ensure their sustainable and functional role. This paper explores the factors influencing farmers’ intention to apply for RDP, with an emphasis on network membership. The Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Capital Theory are used as framework. A direct survey on 296 family farms was carried out in 2014. The study is conducted using multivariate statistics, structural equation modelling and social network analysis. The model explains farmers’ mid-term intention to use RDP. Farmers’ attitudes and perceived behavioral controls, as well as network activity and participation, significantly influence the intention to apply for RDP funds. Network participation, as well as education levels and investment tendency are positively related to the intention to use RDP. These findings could be reflected in appropriate measures to encourage farmers’ participation in institutionalized networks, thus in addition to their primary aim, to increase the RDP effectiveness as means of providing better opportunities and quality of life in rural areas. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, COOPERATION ATTITUDES OF FARMERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA IN THE PROCESS OF RDP GRANT APPLICATION(Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food - Skopje, 2016); ; ; Martinovska Stojceska, AleksandraThe dispersion of information at local level, social capital and cooperation between farmers are very important aspects for institutional growth and development. With the recognized importance of cooperative action and the benefits of the rural development programs for the rural areas and population in transition countries, there is a need for deeper insight into the factors that affect the (dis)incentives for cooperation among the farmers in Macedonia. The study was designed as an exploratory research by employing descriptive statistical analysis and hypotheses testing in order to open potential issues for further research. The results indicate that farmers recognize the benefits of cooperatives and cooperation. The underdeveloped social capital and lack of trust and information are the main factors that influence the cooperation attitudes of farmers in the country. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Agricultural cooperatives as social capital hubs – A case in a post-socialist country(Elsevier BV, 2021-06); Karantininis, KostasAgricultural cooperatives in post-socialistic countries often fail to justify their purpose. Lack of trust and social capital are plausible reasons. In this paper we map the relationship structure of farmers that seek information about rural development programs, in a region where cooperatives operate. The Social network analysis demonstrates low levels of social capital, however, the cooperative acts as valuable information provider for its members, serving as information mediator to the rural development program’s resources, required for farmers’ investment initiatives. This is a positive evidence of small-scale farmers' attitudes towards cooperatives and a step forward towards cooperation and re-establishment of agricultural cooperatives in post-socialist countries. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Is It Possible to Tackle Youth Needs with Agricultural and Rural Development Policies?(MDPI AG, 2021-07-28); - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Disrupted market relations in agriculture in North Macedonia: the COVID-19 crisis(Journal Eastern European Countryside, 2021-12-29); ; The COVID-19 crisis has stressed the importance of, and need for, a stable and functional food system, able to provide consumers with a continuous supply of quality food at affordable prices. The pandemic has also highlighted the role of agricultural producers in the food supply chain, with small farmers being the most vulnerable category. This global crisis has actually deepened the problems faced by farmers, especially those on the verge of sustainability. The purpose of this analysis was to provide an overview of the disrupted links in agriculture, as a result of the initial COVID-19 crisis. A survey was carried out with 91 farmers in North Macedonia. Moreover, in-depth interviews were conducted with selected traders and processors. In general, farmers assessed that the crisis negatively affected their economic operations. The critical parts of the supply chain derive from the disrupted link between farmers and traders/processors, lack of field technical support resulting from the mobility restrictions, uncertainty in cooperation, lower production quantities, and varying quality of the agricultural products. Availability and cost of seasonal workforce was also pronounced as an issue. The dominant family farms small-scale structure and lack of aggregation in the sector challenged the resilience and effective response to the crisis. From buyers’ and processors’ perspective, the crisis effect was marked through the disrupted communication with farmers, low awareness of the need for change, and drastic decline in the HORECA channel sales. The agricultural and rural policy is designed to address measures adjusted to the needs of the key actors in the sector. The priority set of measures should support the food supply chain, enhancing farmers’ networking and aggregation, and on-farm and off-farm diversification, along with improved communication, information systems and digitalization. Improving productivity and competitiveness remains an effective strategy for sustainable operations, greater resilience and risk adaptation in crises such as the pandemic.