Agricultural Cooperatives in Serbia

Abstract

Agricultural cooperative has a long tradition in the Republic of Serbia. In the past period, agricultural cooperative passed through various stages of development and operation, with ups and downs, both in its organization, and in material development. The goal of this study is to determine the state of cooperatives in Serbia. In this regard, following indicators and parameters were analyzed: the number, structure and main activity of agricultural cooperatives, types of services that cooperatives provide to their members, participation of agricultural cooperatives in the purchase of products, cooperative property, financial results, cooperative audits, and cooperative staff training. The sources of data were obtained using the methods of interviewing some 30 % of active cooperatives in RS, through interviews and participatory methods of participation through workshops and groups of practicing students