The Weeds in Sunflower Crops when Grown in Arid Conditions of The Steppe of Ukraine

In the arid conditions of the Steppe of Ukraine, the species composition of weeds characteristic of this soil-climatic zone develops. The correctly chosen method of basic soil tillage determines the effectiveness of weed suppression while simultaneously improving the growing conditions for sunflower varieties and hybrids. The purpose of the study was to identify the species composition of weeds in the steppe zone and establish the effectiveness the methods of basic tillage of soil in the technology of growing sunflower hybrids aimed at suppressing weeds and reducing the quantity of weeds in agrocenoses. Research has established that weeds of sunflower agrophytocenoses are represented by 78 species that belong to 2 classes, 18 orders, 27 families, 62 genera. In the agrophytocenosis of sunflower, the largest number of 93.5-96.3% is represented by dicotyledonous weeds (Magnoliopsida). The species composition is dominated by weeds of the Compositae family (Asteraceae) of the dicotyledonous class (Magnoliopsida), which leads to a significant decrease in the yield level. According to the species composition, 3 groups of weeds of the Asteraceae family (Asteraceae) were identified, of which 1 group of weeds is the most harmful and leads to the formation of a minimum yield of sunflower hybrids Yason and Daryi of 1.77-1.79 t/ha. The use of non-moldboard tillage leads to a percentage increase in the share of air dry mass of weeds of the Asteraceae family by 11.1-13.1%, while reducing the yield of sunflower hybrids by 0.13-0.21 t/ha. Thus, with the established species composition of weeds and the quantity of weeds, the use of plowing in sunflower cultivation technology makes it possible to form a maximum yield of 2.07-2.24 t/ha, providing more effective weed suppression in sunflower agrophytocenoses with a minimum percentage of air-dry mass of weeds of the Asteraceae family to the total number of weeds of 21.1-24.1%

Dissemination of the quarantine weeds of the genus Ambrosia in the steppe zone of Ukraine

The article presents the results of many years of research for the period 2003-2020, which were aimed at studying the dissemination and expansion of plant groups of quarantine species of Ambrosia weeds in the eastern steppe of Ukraine. It has been established that the intensive dissemination of the species of the quarantine ragweed weed occurs both naturally and anthropically. Monitoring of the dissemination and growth of ragweed species is noted in all types of phytocenoses of the steppe. The increase in the areas of dissemination of aggressive species of ragweed weeds poses a widespread threat to all plant populations. Studies show a tendency to increase the number of ragweed plants in such plant groups as agrophytocenoses, phytocenoses of planted forests, phytocenoses of urban areas, meadows and pastures. For the  period 2011-2002  the number of ragweed plants increased in meadows by 7.5 times, in pastures by 14.8 times, in agrophytocenoses by 2.95 times, in phytocenoses of urban areas by 1.68 times, in phytocenoses of planted forests by 1.28 times. Due to the lack of control over the dissemination and appropriate eradication measures, the largest increase in the number of ragweed plants over the past 10 years has been observed in meadows and pastures. It is recommended in phytocenoses of planted forests and urban areas in meadows and pastures, total mowing of ragweed plants before their flowering 5-7 times during the growing season in order to prevent replenishment of the seed stock of this weed in the soil during the growing season

Economics for Ecology

Матеріали XX Міжнародної наукової конференції (м. Суми) «Економіка для екології» присвячені проблемам довкілля та економічним методам їх вирішення. Проаналізовано можливі механізми досягнення стійкого розвитку. Для студентів, аспірантів, молодих учених економічних та екологічних спеціальностей вищих навчальних закладів освіти і широкого кола читачів. При цитуванні документа, використовуйте посилання http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/3481

Economics for Ecology

Матеріали XX Міжнародної наукової конференції (м. Суми) «Економіка для екології» присвячені проблемам довкілля та економічним методам їх вирішення. Проаналізовано можливі механізми досягнення стійкого розвитку. Для студентів, аспірантів, молодих учених економічних та екологічних спеціальностей вищих навчальних закладів освіти і широкого кола читачів. При цитуванні документа, використовуйте посилання http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/3481

Auswertung des agro-industriellen Komplexes der Ukraine: Umfangreiche Bewertung der Steigerung der Nachhaltigkeit sowie der europäischen Integration

Being one of Ukraine’s major sources of economic revenue, the country’s agro-industrial sector proved, at the same time, to be perhaps the most vulnerable branch of economy in the times of political and social turbulence. While the state is searching for the ways of strengthening its positions at the global market, its agricultural potential to a considerable extent remains both under- and misused. Based on comprehensive historic analysis, this research establishes the origins of the current situation and assesses the possibilities of positive change. Utilizing the experience of other European countries’ with regards to making agriculture more sustainable and competitive in the modern world, the author describes the ways of applying these practices against the background of Ukrainian socio-political system. Drawing knowledge from the experience of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) worldwide, this research aims at harmonizing their methods with evaluation demands in Ukrainian agriculture. It discusses and criticizes the existing assessment approach and suggests measures necessary for making it more comprehensive. The author offers profound analysis of Ukrainian agricultural policies to date, reviews national regulating directives and outlines country-specific challenges as to improving agricultural sustainability. In order to provide Ukrainian decision-makers with a clear and all-round tool for assessing the advances and failures of the acting state policies in the AIS, a set of reliable indices for evaluating agricultural performance has been developed by the author, which is largely based on the widely-acknowledged Driving Force – State – Response framework offered by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Human Development Index (HDI) from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) methodology. At the same time, the newly developed set takes into consideration the peculiarities of Ukrainian socio-political setting. Three major categories of indicators were chosen as a backbone for further elaboration, namely economic, social and political. Therefrom results a list of twelve relevant indices. At the concluding stage of the research, they were processed and transformed to three top-level indices: Economic Development Index, Environmental Situation Index and Social Development Index. These three indices are intended for clear and illustrative presentation of the current situation for high level decision-makers and governmental bodies. Methodology utilized for the purposes of this research with necessary adaptation and fine tuning can also be used with other set of initial data, indicators and indices. Application field can also be downscaled from the highest (national) to the lowest (regional) level by adapting the indicator-indices system to the initial input data. This will considerably simplify the compilation and presentation of regional reports and will provide transparency for interregional comparison within the country.Als eine der staatlichen Haupteinnahmequellen der Ukraine, hat sich der landwirtschaftlich-industrielle Sektor vermutlich gleichzeitig auch als verletzlichster Wirtschaftssektor in politisch und sozial unruhigen Zeiten herausgestellt. Während der Staat nach Wegen zur Stärkung der eigenen Stellung auf dem Weltmarkt sucht, bleibt das eigene landwirtschaftliche Potential leider zu einem bemerkenswerten Teil unter- und gar mißbewirtschaftet. Auf Grundlage einer ausführlichen historischen Analyse ermittelt diese Forschungsarbeit die Ursprünge der aktuellen Lage und eruiert die Möglichkeiten für einen positiven Wandel. Unter Nutzung der Erfahrungen anderer europäischer Länder bei ihrer Gestaltung einer nachhaltigeren und konkurrenzfähigen Landwirtschaft in der modernen Welt, beschreibt die vorgelegte Dissertation, vor dem Hintergrund des sozio-politischen Systems in der Ukraine, Wege diese Verfahren praktisch anzuwenden. Mithilfe des Wissens aus weltweiten Erfahrungen mit der strategischen Umweltprüfung (SEA) zielt diese Forschungsarbeit auf eine Harmonisierung jener Methoden mit dem Bewertungsbedarf der ukrainischen Landwirtschaft ab. Sie diskutiert und kritisiert die vorhandenen Bewertungsmethoden und empfiehlt Maßnahmen diese aussagekräftiger zu machen. Die Arbeit bietet eine tiefgreifende Analyse der aktuellen ukrainischen Landwirtschaftspolitik, bewertet die nationalen Regulierungen und umreißt landesspezifische Herausforderungen bei der Verbesserung der Nachhaltigkeit in der Landwirtschaft. Um die ukrainischen Entscheidungsträger mit einem klaren und allumfassenden Werkzeug für die Bewertung der Fortschritte und Fehlschläge auszustatten, wurde eine Reihe zuverlässiger Indizes zur Bewertung der landwirtschaftlichen Leistungsfähigkeit durch den Autor entwickelt, welche weitgehend auf dem anerkannten "Driving Force – State – Response" – Ansatz der Organization für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD) sowie HDI Methode von UNDP basiert. Gleichzeitig berücksichtigt diese Reihe von Indizes die Besonderheiten der ukrainischen sozio-politischen Situation. Drei Hauptgruppen, die wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und politischen Indizes, wurden für die ausführliche Darstellung ausgewählt. Daraus ergab sich eine Liste von zwölf Kennzahlen. In der Abschlußphase der Forschungsarbeit wurde diese Liste zu drei Hauptkennziffern verarbeitet: wirtschaftliche Entwicklung (Economic Development Index), Lage im Bereich Umwelt (Environmental Situation Index) sowie soziale Entwicklung (Social Development Index). Diese drei Kennzahlen sind als klare und anschauliche Darlegung der aktuellen Situation für hohe Entscheidungsträger und Regierungsbehörden gedacht. Die Methodik welche für diese Forschungsarbeit eingesetzt wurde, kann ebenfalls mit anderen Ausgangsdaten, Indikatoren oder Kennzahlen angewandt werden. Das Anwendungsgebiet kann dabei durch Anpassung des Kennzahlsystems an die Ausgangsdaten von der höchsten (nationalen) Ebene auf die niedrigste (regionale) Ebene herunterskaliert werden. Dies wird die Erstellung und Präsentation von regionalen Berichten deutlich vereinfachen und für Transparenz beim Vergleich zwischen den Regionen im Land sorgen

3-я Міжнародна конференція зі сталого майбутнього: екологічні, технологічні, соціальні та економічні аспекти (ICSF 2022) 24-27 травня 2022 року, м. Кривий Ріг, Україна

Матеріали 3-ої Міжнародної конференції зі сталого майбутнього: екологічні, технологічні, соціальні та економічні аспекти (ICSF 2022) 24-27 травня 2022 року, м. Кривий Ріг, Україна.Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Futures: Environmental, Technological, Social and Economic Matters (ICSF 2022) 24-27 May 2022, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

Risk in the food economy - theory and practice

Seria: Monographs of Multi-Annual Programme, no 49.1The role of public policy in risk management: the case of the Hungarian Risk Management System. Price prediction tool for risk management and policy-making purposes in agriculture. Risk management practices of agricultural enterprises – evidence from Estonia. An index-based margin insurance for agriculture – the example of wheat production in Austria. Demand and supply in delivering public goods in agriculture: South Central Planning Region in Bulgaria case study. Analysis of the competitiveness of Serbia in terms of attracting investments in agriculture and rural development. An approach based on state-space models for the agricultural production risk assessment. Price transmission in dairy industry in Bulgaria. Measuring production risk in Lithuanian crop farming. Risk and uncertainty management in agricultural holding. Agricultural production risks and their solutions in Slovakia. Mitigating financial risk through agile balancing between market orientation and total quality management factors: evidence from B&H beverages industry. Methodology for integral estimation of Ukrainian agriculture efficiency. Entrepreneurial process and risks in small and medium-sized organic agricultural holdings in Serbia. Critical factors for risk reduction in the Serbian agri-food sector. Structural changes and agri-environmental assessment of agriculture in Bulgaria. Successful certification schemes as a tool for marketing risk mitigation: case study – organic and traditional labels in B&H. The risks of rural development in Ukraine

Друга міжнародна конференція зі сталого майбутнього: екологічні, технологічні, соціальні та економічні питання (ICSF 2021). Кривий Ріг, Україна, 19-21 травня 2021 року

Second International Conference on Sustainable Futures: Environmental, Technological, Social and Economic Matters (ICSF 2021). Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, May 19-21, 2021.Друга міжнародна конференція зі сталого майбутнього: екологічні, технологічні, соціальні та економічні питання (ICSF 2021). Кривий Ріг, Україна, 19-21 травня 2021 року