Andreja Borec

The content of this paper presents the research results of a three-year research project in which a multi-criteria evaluation model (according to the DEX methodology) was developed for the evaluation of three different food sectors (represented by a cattle breeding chain, a pig farming chain, and a milk production chain) with added value in Sloveni...

Namen te knjige je ponazoriti, kako temeljna načela agroekologije delujejo v različnih kmetijskih okoljih in kako jih je mogoče uporabiti pri reševanju praktičnih primerov. Prvi del knjige je namenjen bolj teoretičnemu razumevanju razvoja agrekoloških pristopov, prikazu temeljnih načel in različnih agroekoloških praks na nivoju pridelovalnih sistem...

Namen te knjige je ponazoriti, kako temeljna načela agroekologije delujejo v različnih kmetijskih okoljih in kako jih je mogoče uporabiti pri reševanju praktičnih primerov. Prvi del knjige je namenjen bolj teoretičnemu razumevanju razvoja agrekoloških pristopov, prikazu temeljnih načel in različnih agroekoloških praks na nivoju pridelovalnih sistem...

Namen te knjige je ponazoriti, kako temeljna načela agroekologije delujejo v različnih kmetijskih okoljih in kako jih je mogoče uporabiti pri reševanju praktičnih primerov. Prvi del knjige je namenjen bolj teoretičnemu razumevanju razvoja agrekoloških pristopov, prikazu temeljnih načel in različnih agroekoloških praks na nivoju pridelovalnih sistem...

V publikaciji so predstavljena znanstvena izhodišča in pomen vzpostavljanja teritorialnih kolektivnih blagovnih znamk po modelu Izvorno slovensko za razvoj slovenskega podeželja ter gradnje gastronomskega turizma, ki temelji na kratkih dobavnih poteh od njive do krožnika in vzpostavlja sistem kakovosti in izvora živil ter gradiv tudi za vse spremlj...

The paper present a multi-criteria decision DEXi model for assessment of less favoured areas (LFAs). The tool enables easier assessment of farming in different areas of Slovene LFAs with respect to criteria of sustainability. Analysis of LFAs and final integration of the assessment of LFAs depend upon various criteria. In this paper we analyze indi...

The process of globalization had a large impact on the market of agricultural and food products by making it saturated with new products that compete with each other in price and quality. In such global circumstances, the indigenous products cannot cope with the fierce competition, and the buyers cannot be sure of the quality of what they are buyin...

The attention of this paper is drawn to analyze the economic potential of involvement of farmers into the small-medium sized value-based food chain (VBFC). The survey represents a solid data basis from which econometric modelling approach was further developed. Empirical results reveal the positive economic viability on a general level; this means...

In the literature the value based food chains express two main characteristics: business relationships among strategic partners interacting in the supply chain are based on a written set of values and food products are differentiated from similar food products (Stevenson, 2009). To verify the first part of the definition the analysis of two organic...

Their specific potentials and opportunities of mountain areas need to be considered as much as their challenges. Mountain areas are too diverse to elaborate an integrated European strategy. However, a framework for development strategies in mountain areas can be developed, taking into account the specific challenges and importance of mountain farmi...

The aim of this paper is to employ the use of multi-criteria analysis in quantification of the multifunctional agriculture (MFA). For this purpose, two methodological approaches are used and compared: Analytical-Hierarchical Process (AHP) for group decision making and multi-attribute utility theory (MAU T), under the assumption that MFA in Slovenia...

The aim of this paper is to present the basic characteristics of linear programing (LP) and weighted goal programming (WGP) to optimize processes on farms. Characteristics of both mathematical techniques are presented through the development of the crop planning model for solving some objective problems: maximizing financial results and minimizing...

An optimisation model for crop choice decision making with the aims to optimise several economic and environmental goals has been developed by applying a linear programming approach. The model developed was based on an average Slovenian farm. The results give the complete chosen crop structure based upon calculation of mechanical labor, manual labo...

The objective of this study was to develop a model to assess economical and balanced feed rations for sport horses. It was based on nonparametric modelling with a combination of linear programming and a multiobjective optimization technique: weighted goal programming. The method incorporates multiple goals into optimization. The technical data pres...

ABSTRACT In mountain regions of Slovenia local food supply chains have a central role in encouraging food production on small farms, in supporting local food networks and in contributing to healthy local economies. Local food supply chains are closely linked with high quality and traditional food products especially in mountain regions. As the...

The paper presents the integrated technological-economic deterministic simulation system for decision-making support in agric-food production. An emphasis was made on the use of standard financial indicator net present value (NPVt) by incorporating the real options approach for potato processing as a supplementary activity on a mixed farm. The appl...

An important condition for the efficient production and marketing of local food products in mountainous regions is broadly recognised in cooperation between different partners along the food supply chain. Cooperation between different actors, organisational forms and sectors is especially important in mountains and less favoured areas characterised...

A multi-criteria model for a qualitative assessment of the production and marketing of local food products (LFP) from mountain areas has been developed by applying the DEX method. The development of the model was carried out and finally applied to ten local food products. The results were given in the form of a qualitative final assessment of both...

The aim of the paper is to present a newly developed model for the optimization of feed rations for active/trained sport horses. The model is structured on two different sub-models, the first of which is based on the linear programming (LP) technique and the second on weighted-goal programming (WGP). The model was tested under two different WGP sce...

The aim of the paper is to represent the developed model CRPM (Crop-Rotation Planning Model) for solving several multi-objective problems: maximization financial results and minimization production costs on agricultural holdings. The model is structured from two sub-models which are based on two different mathematical approaches (linear programming...

A combination of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and SWOT analysis was developed by applying the DEX method for the identification of shortcomings of the production and marketing of local food products in Slovenia. Additionally, a plus-minus 1 analysis was introduced and the influences of different attributes on the final assessment of the...

Family farm succession is a complex process in which the farm family plans the transfer of knowledge, labour, skills, management and ownership of the farm business from the parental to the next generation. By developing a multi-attribute decision model, 40 family farms from the Mediterranean region of Slovenia were evaluated regarding their success...

In mountain regions of Slovenia short food supply chains (further: SFSC) have a central role in encouraging food production on small farms, in supporting local food networks and in contributing to healthy local economies. In last decades also demand for diverse local food products among consumers increased significantly. Parallel to that alternativ...

The paper explores the role and different forms of partnership by marketing of mountain food in Slovenia. According to that, first the different forms of partnership where determinate, afterwards we try to indentify the role of different partnership forms in marketing of mountain food. Final results showed the positive link in cases where cooperati...

To assure long term survival of family farms, well regulated farm succession is of vital importance. This is a complex process where many factors influence the final event, the ultimate transfer of family farm from older to younger generation. In addition, organic agriculture is also becoming an increasingly important factor for the future existenc...

Mountain regions are important producers of organic food. For them, reliable decision making regarding business planning necessitates different critical support methods. KARSIM 1.0 (DSM) is a methodology based on an integrated deterministic simulation system application for decision-making support, consisting of 74 deterministic production simulati...

Results of the European 6th framework project EUROpean Mountain Agrofood products, Retailing and Consumers (EuroMARC) suggest that most consumers expect mountain products to be from small scale farms produced under extensive farming conditions, but buy them in general in supermarket stores as part of their daily shopping routine. The paper assesses...

Farm tourism is a significant means of supplementing farmers' incomes. This paper presents a methodology for ranking tourist farms by using a multi-criteria model based on the qualitative multi-criteria modeling methodology, DEX, to assess service quality. The software tool DEXi was used to achieve this end. The model was then applied to seven tour...

Our aim was to estimate the perspectiveness of family farms on the basis of succession analysis of 38 farms in some municipalities of North-East Slovenia, and to find out if the differences between farms with and without successor regarding some farm characteristics exist. The standardized questionnaire was used. Results show statistically signific...

The group of indicators to establish the impact of land management measures on natural resources in the agricultural landscapes in Slovenia is discussed and identifi ed. Each chosen natural resource indicator is defi ned regarding indicator status, quality parameters of an indicator and indicator costs. The indicators are divided into two subgroups...

In the utilisation of permanent grassland in compliance with modern ecological and biological trends in grassland management, we constantly seek ways of utilisation that would in the long-term lead to stable forage yields of suitable quantity and quality. In addition, we have to ensure the conservation of natural and diverse grassland. On the basis...

Multifunctionality as a feature of agriculture is subject to different interpretations, depending on the state and context. However, there is no comprehensive definition of this concept. Multifunctionality originates in the supposition that agriculture, apart from the production of food also has other broader social functions and aspects, such as m...

Multifunctionalily as a feature of agriculture is subject to different interpretations, depending on the state and context. However, there is no comprehensive definition of this concept. Multifunctionality originates in the supposition that agriculture, apart from the production of food also has other broader social functions and aspects, such as m...

Tourism on organic farms is one of possible forms of rural tourism. As the methodological tool for analyzing the tourism activity the SWOT analysis was used in the paper. For the successful performance of the tourism on organic farms, the ongoing information about the market behavior, specialized offer, educations process, searching for comparative...

When Slovenia gained its independence, its agriculture also began to go its own way, generating a new agricultural policy. The first step in this direction was to develop a strategy for Slovenian agriculture. This was passed by Parliament in 1993 and confirmed. The major items in this document are the goals of agricultural development, which embrac...

This work presents the types of the peasant homes in the Eastern part of Slovenske Gorice. Two types appeared during historical development, and the third one is appearing today. The historical or traditional types of the peasant homes have been considered with regard to the relief influence and from the aspect of their architecture, environment an...

Tourism on organic farms in Slovene rural areas Tourism on organic farms is one of possible forms of rural tourism. As the methodological tool for analyz- ing the tourism activity the SWOT analysis was used in the paper. For the successful performance of the tourism on organic farms, the ongoing information about the market behavior, specialized of...

Recently, several studies on Mountain quality food products (further referred to as MQFP) emerged EU wide, especially after the EU charter of MQFP was established. In Slovenia, the first studies on MQFP where implemented in the frame of the EU FP6 EuroMarc project, started in 2007. After the project scope, the importance of MQFP is much more extens...

Slovenia is predominantly a mountainous country, where farming conditions can be considered as unfavourable. Slovene mountain agriculture can hardly compete with agricultural practice of more productive areas. A solution could be to develop the concept of ―mountain food products‖ in order to promote and protect mountain agriculture. This paper aris...