AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE IN THE FUNCTION OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Agriculture and agricultural extension service are facing numerous problems in present times when good solutions are not easy to find. Providing of agricultural extension service is important foreign-political instrument of a state which has stimulates the development of agricultural production. Agricultural extension service must provide effective link between holdings-producers, agricultural research and other sources of information. Agricultural extension agents must be aware of psycho-social and social aspects of group action and individual counselling. Therefore, one of priorities in agricultural development of our country is rising of the level of extension operation and establishment of extension service based on modern principles. This is the reason why in this paper, some of the traits of the genesis of extension services were indicated, as well as types of extension services and models of the organization, financing and human resources at disposal and structuring of these resources according to main characteristics, for the purpose of modernization and agricultural and rural development.agricultural extension service, types, models, functioning, human resources, Agribusiness, Community/Rural/Urban Development, Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession,

INFLUENCE OF CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ON YIELD AND PROFITABILITY OF QUINCE BRANDY PRODUCTION

The aim of this study was to show how climatic conditions could affect the yield and profitability of quince brandy production. The study was conducted using various methods such as content analysis, analytical methods, interview and direct observation. In addition, hypothetical-deductive method, statistical methods and descriptive methods were also used. Data were obtained from different sources i.e. the internal documentation of agricultural holding where the quince, as a raw material for production of brandy was produced, the internal documentation of distillery, as well as professional literature and the internet. The analysis was done for the period 2013 - 2016. The study showed that climatic conditions can affect the yield and profitability of quince brandy production, and the production of quince brandy in analyzed years was profitable

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANY “CITY MARKETS”

The aim of this paper is to highlight the important aspects that determine entrepreneurship and its importance to the economic development, it is their effects on the development of City Markets Co. This study was conducted using various methods such as analytical methods, interview and direct observation. In addition, hypothetical-deductive method, statistical methods and descriptive methods were also used. Data were obtained from different sources - the internal and electronic documentation of Public Utility Company (PUC) - City Markets, professional literature and the internet. The Public Utility Company City - Markets follows the rhythm of technological development intensively and adapts to the changing needs of consumers. These changes were primarily influenced by the appearance of supermarkets and megamarkets, the expansion of cashless payment system, credit cards and sprecific changes in habits, desires and tastes of customers. The Law on Communal Activities will open the possibility for cooperation with the private sector and various subcontractors, which will greatly contribute to the development strategy for the future development of market activity

PRODUCTION OF PORK ON PIG FARMS WITH MINIMAL PRODUCTION COSTS

The study deals with the analysis in the development of pork production, as and the economic analysis of the farmer in the production conditions of the pig breeding farms in the Republic of Serbia. The survey included a cooperative farm "1. December "in Žitorađa in Toplič District. In 2016, technology was monitored production of farmer at the farm, and analyzed economic results in production. During the observed period, it was found that 35,442 heads were farmed at the farm. The price of a 100 kg per 100 kg cost was 132 euros, while pork meat in half-carcasses cost 1.84 euros / kg. The average weight of the hemisphere on the farm is equal to about 78.5 kg. The proportion of pig meat in the hemisphere varies from 79% to 78%

Dental Treatment for Special Needs Patients Under General Anaesthesia: A 14-year Experience from South Bosnia and Herzegovina

We conducted a retrospective analysis of records of special needs patients (SNPs) who received dental treatment under orotracheal-intubation general anaesthesia (OIGA) at Caritas Centre St. Family in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 14-year period from January 2005 to December 2018. Of the 7,085 SNPs who received dental treatment, 1,220 (17.2%) received dental treatment under OIGA: 829 (67.9%) males and 391 (32.1%) females. The patients’ mean age was 18.3±10.9 years (747 paediatric and 473 adult patients). Mental retardation and psychiatric problems were the most common medical conditions (81.22%). The most common indication for dental treatment under OIGA was behaviour management (87.21%), and 81% of the patients had an urgent need for treatment. Many of the patients had restorative treatment (3,833) and tooth extractions (3,681). From 2011 onwards, the number of tooth extractions decreased significantly. Annual trends revealed a rapid increase of patients every year. The mean dental treatment duration was 95.3±12.1 min; the mean time under OIGA was 98±8.5 min. No serious adverse effects occurred. There was increase of annual trend of SNP in OIGA. The number of extractions decreased while the number of preventive and restorative dental treatments increased

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE IN THE FUNCTION OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Agriculture and agricultural extension service are facing numerous problems in present times when good solutions are not easy to find. Providing of agricultural extension service is important foreign-political instrument of a state which has stimulates the development of agricultural production. Agricultural extension service must provide effective link between holdings-producers, agricultural research and other sources of information. Agricultural extension agents must be aware of psycho-social and social aspects of group action and individual counselling. Therefore, one of priorities in agricultural development of our country is rising of the level of extension operation and establishment of extension service based on modern principles. This is the reason why in this paper, some of the traits of the genesis of extension services were indicated, as well as types of extension services and models of the organization, financing and human resources at disposal and structuring of these resources according to main characteristics, for the purpose of modernization and agricultural and rural development

MANAGEMENT PRODUCTION OF ENTERPRISES INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE

The aim was to discuss organizational and economic issues of some major business indices of an enterprise. An overview of organizational and economic as well as technical and technological segments of an enterprise was given and links and relationships were described. The objective was to analyze positive business results in the enterprise focused on the purchase and processing of mushrooms, wild fruits and medicinal plants but also to mitigate or eliminate any adverse effects influencing business activitie

STRUCTURE CHANGES OF FRUIT PRODUCTION OF REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

The share of fruit area in total cultivable area of Serbia in the investigated period (1980-2003) is 5.58% showing the tendency of slight increasing. In 2002 the plum is the leading fruit species showing the decrease of its share in total fruit production of Serbia. Plums have the share of 56.0% in total number of trees of productive age and 45.85% in total realized fruit production. In the fruit production structure of Serbia the second and third place have apple and sour cherry

DEVELOPMENT OF FRUIT PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

Although Serbia is characterized by favourable natural conditions for growing most of the continental fruit species, the full potential of their exploitation has not been reached yet. The main indicators of this underutilisation are values of main parameters of fruit production during longer periods of time. Due to its mostly extensive feature, the fruit production in Serbia has been ground to a halt for a considerable period of time, and has even shown the signs of reduction. In the period from 1981 to 2011, orchard areas in Serbia covered 252,364 ha on average, with the annual reduction rate of -0.40%. During the analysed period (2001-2010), the highest production volume of processed fruit products (semi-processed and finished products) was recorded in fruit juices (155,012 t) and frozen fruits (24,602 t). Fruit juices and frozen fruits account for 93% of the total processed fruit products in Serbia. The processed fruit production during the analysed period increased at the average annual rate of change of 14.82%