| Abstract [eng] |
Lithuanian agricultural sector is dominated by small farms, who faces difficulties to operate under market conditions. So in order to gain competitive advantages in the management of agricultural products markets, improve product quality, to solve social and environmental issues, they need to connect to larger formations, such as cooperatives and producers’ organizations (PO). The research problem – what is broadening of PO in different countries of the EU and what measures necessary for their faster development in Lithuania? The aim of the research – to prepare measures for activation of farmers’ producer organizations establishment. The research methodology. The analysis of the economic literature and legal documentation of agricultural production and farmers’ markets, regulatory issues cooperatives analysis. In addition, A semi-standardized interview with Lithuania and Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Holland, France, Sweden and Germany cooperatives and POs leaders and experts was applied. A long-term strategy is necessary for activation of cooperatives and PO development. Producer organizations development directions and main tools, such as the realization of production, training and consultation of farmers and heads of cooperatives, simplification of receiving support and others. Measures must be provided in such strategy. |
