WHICH ARE THE POSSIBILITIES TO PRODUCE AN AUTOCHTON OLIVE OIL IN ALBANIA?

Abstract. Olive orchard is considered as one of the main sectors of agriculture and an inseparable part of the nutrition regime in Albania. Actually the country is facing with a lot of problems with the quality of olive oil, which is related to the cultivation methods and agronomic techniques. In the other side olive genetic patrimony of the country is considered very ric

Characteristics of farming systems in Albania

This report is based on information collected from a face-to-face survey of more than 1 000 farmers from three regions of Albania (namely Berat, Elbasan and Lezhë To identify a representative sample of Albanian farming systems, a three-step sample design was used. A group of 11 variables dealing with the socio-economic characteristics of farms was selected to build up the farming system typology. Two typologies are used: one for the whole sample (three regions) and a second one for each region. The differences between the two typologies are considered to be a proxy indicator of different characteristics of farming systems in each region. The farm types identified are (1) poly-culture, mainly for the market; (2) leisure farms; (3) arable crops; (4) fruit trees; (5) self-sufficient; and (6) livestock. The farm typology is slightly different for the regions of Berat and Lezhë. The farm types’ strategies are constructed according to the land, infrastructure facilities and the investment availability of farms. Non-agricultural incomes (remittances, income from the construction, trade, pensions, etc.) appear to provide an important economic support for the farm household. Farming structures in rural areas are characterised by the use of more labour and lower inputs. The farm types that tend to specialise in one activity are not always those that make the best use of labour and land. Farming does not provide enough income to repay the work put in at the official minimum wage level. Non-agricultural work is better paid. Albanian farms provide at least a minimal income that is enough to keep the household members above the threshold of extreme poverty. The farm types that base their incomes on agricultural activities are poorer than those that base their income on non-agricultural activities. Income structures and the low incomes generated by work in agriculture suggests that rural migration towards urban areas and abroad is a phenomenon that will persist into the future.JRC.J.4-Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Econom

EFFECT OF PROHEXADIONE-CALCIUM (REGALIS) ON DIFFERENTIATION OF FLOWER BUDS AND FRUIT SET IN PEAR VAR. PASSE CRASSANE

Summer pruning and Prohexadione-Ca were the strategies that produced the next shortest shoot length; however, summer pruning registered the lowest return bloom and accumulated yield. Prohexadione-Ca did not have any significant negative effect on either return bloom or yield. Prohexadione-calcium (Regalis) as a shoot growth retardant that inhibits gibberellins biosynthesis has been used to improve the differentiation of flower buds and fruit set in Pear var. Passe Crassane. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of applying Regalis by foliar applications in Passé Crassane pear orchards to reduce tree vigor or shoot growth and to control the alternate fruit production. Three different dosages were tested: 50ppm, 100ppm 150ppm. Regalis treatments ranging from 50 to 150 ppm were compared with control, without treatments. The first treatment was applied 7days after petal fall and the others every 10 days after the first treatment. Three different dosages were tested: 50ppm, 100ppm 150ppm. Regalis treatments ranging from 50 to 150 ppm were compared with control, without treatments. The first treatment was applied 7days after petal fall and the others every 10 days after the first treatment. The data was collected at the full bloom time and two weeks, at the time of fruit set. The flower number and the fruit number was significantly difference after the treatment of 150 ppm and 100ppm than the application of 50ppm and without treatment. The average fruit weight was greater than other treatments and than non treated-trees. Variability in soluble solids concentration (SSC,0Brix) was not significantly different between different treatment (50ppm, 100ppm and 150ppm)

Farm typology and economic efficiency of agricultural farms in the Prizren region of the Republic of Kosovo

The agriculture sector faces a lack of studies across the fields starting from the types of the farm, size, structural, organizational forms and economic efficiency, etc. This phenomenon has brought and brings many problems in the development of agriculture throughout the food chain, such as production, food processing, planning and drafting of agricultural policies for the development of this sector. The purpose of this study was to analyze and identify typology of farms, to construct a typology of farms especially for commercial farms that have economic efficiency and higher competitiveness. For our case, the most appropriate method for identifying typology was considered Cluster method. The selection of farms surveyed relied on the Farm Accounting Network (FADN) method as an instrument for estimating income on farms. The research was conducted as sample for analysis only those farms that have an economic value. As a result of the research we have identified six types of farms that have higher effectiveness and positively affect the entire food chain

FACTORS INFLUENCING ALBANIAN CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR STANDARDIZED OLIVE OIL

Albania is considered one of the most important countries where olives are cultivated due to its geographical position and climate conditions. The country is facing many problems with the quality of olive oil which is related to cultivation methods and agronomic techniques. The economic value of the sector is calculated almost €20 million per year. For years the cultivation of olives and associated products have been considered an important sector within agriculture and are an integral part of the Albanian diet. The current study aims to analyze the factors influencing consumer preferences for a standardized olive oil. The data collection was conducted through a socio-economic survey. The survey was an important element which provided general and specific information linked to the study area. The interviewees were selected randomly. Descriptive and multinomial logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the survey data. As a result, we conclude that Albanian consumers prefer domestic olive oil because they are familiar with the taste and believe in its qualities. Usually, Albanian consumers choose the quality of olive oil at the purchase moment, due to their close relationship with the seller

Factors influencing Albanian consumer preferences for standardized olive oil

Albania is considered one of the most important countries where olives are cultivated due to its geographical position and climate conditions. The country is facing many problems with the quality of olive oil which is related to cultivation methods and agronomic techniques. The economic value of the sector is calculated almost €20 million per year. For years the cultivation of olives and associated products have been considered an important sector within agriculture and are an integral part of the Albanian diet. The current study aims to analyze the factors influencing consumer preferences for a standardized olive oil. The data collection was conducted through a socio-economic survey. The survey was an important element which provided general and specific information linked to the study area. The interviewees were selected randomly. Descriptive and multinomial logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the survey data. As a result, we conclude that Albanian consumers prefer domestic olive oil because they are familiar with the taste and believe in its qualities. Usually, Albanian consumers choose the quality of olive oil at the purchase moment, due to their close relationship with the seller. JEL CODE: D1

Characteristics of farming systems in Albania

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