DAIRY BUSINESS: THE CASE OF BULGARIAN DAIRY CATTLE FARMERS
Journal: Scientific Papers Series ?Management, Economic Engineering and Rural Development” (Vol.14, No. 3)Publication Date: 2015-04-01
Authors : Tsvetana HARIZANOVA-METODIEVA;
Page : 95-102
Keywords : age; case study research; farmers; education; ROI;
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to explore differences between dairy cattle farmers in Bulgaria, according to certain factors. Information about the social characteristics of the farmers (educational level, gender, and age), and about the farm characteristics (number of cows in the main herd, average milk yield, and the rate of return on investment) was collected. Sixty percent of the farmers were up to 50 years of age. Fifty percent of the farmers had had a secondary education and the rest had gained a university degree. The study found that only one of the 20 farmers was a woman. It was found that the group of farmers with a university degree had lower average age than the group of farmers with secondary school. There was no significant difference in the rate of return between the two groups of farms in terms of the effectiveness of the farm. The difference in the number of cows in the main herd was not significant too. The research identified a need for additional training for farmers in order to reduce their dependence on hired workers. It was found that farmers attend basic courses in the field of agriculture and livestock breeding in order to fill the gap between the existing levels of knowledge of farmers and the necessary skills for the effective management of dairy farms.
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