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International Scientific-Practical Conference. June 19-20, 2014. Book of Abstracts.

Scientific journal. Journal is published Aleksandras Stulginskis University with the Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics.

The assessment of the competitiveness of the agriculture became particularly relevant after Lithuania joined the EU. Summarizing the research of the Lithuanian authors on the assessment of the competitiveness of sectors of the economy or products, it was noticed that there was a lack of the specific assessment of the competitiveness of the agricultural sectors during a certain period of time. Generally the authors, using the indicators of foreign trade, assessed the competitiveness of the agriculture and food sector or agricultural and food products in the international trade.

This publication is an official product of project no. 2011-1-PL1-LEO05-19891 EU Lifelong Learning Programme, Transfer of Innovations under the title “Interactive Strategic Management (ISM) methodology for improvement of agricultural entrepreneurship in Central-Eastern Europe”. Here introduced the content of the project and members of the team from four countries. In this book, the set-up of interactive strategic management trainings is described. Selected dairy farmer and farmer-student cases from three countries are presented. Training results, strategic choices, critical success factors and the learning process are introduced. An analysis is presented of the effects of the ISM trainings on the participants and concluding remarks of the project are drawn by the project team.

Scentific journal. Journal is published Aleksandras Stulginskis University with the Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics.

The study aims at measuring and analyzing the productive efficiency of the Lithuanian family farms and identifying the related policy implications. The following tasks are, therefore, set: (i) to present the research methodology for efficiency analysis, (ii) to estimate the technical efficiency by the means of the non-parametric techniques, (iii) to estimate the technical efficiency by the means of the parametric techniques, and (iv) to quantify the impact of the efficiency effects. Baležentis, T.; Kriščiukaitienė, I. 2013. Efficiency in the Lithuanian Agricultural Sector: Applications of the Non-Parametric and Parametric Measures : Scientific Study. Vilnius: Lithuanian Institute of Agrarian Economics. - 68 p. (online) ISBN 978-9955-481-42-3.

Today there are an increasing number of people who are starting think about creating lifestyles that do not endanger the Earth and global populations. The ecovillage movement provides an alternative to mainstream way of living. Ecovillages of the new century try to live in a sustainable manner, taking into account ecological, economic and social aspects, through leading by example and being role models for the rest of society to follow. One of the biggest challenges for ecovillages has been to create jobs and sustainable sources of income within the ecovillage. This book offers a practical guide on how ecovillages can create business opportunities that adhere to the principles of truly green thinking. It gives an overview of the different aspects that should be considered by the aspiring ecovillage entrepreneur, and presents examples of successful business stories from various ecovillages around Europe. This book also strives to remedy the reluctance that many ecovillagers feel toward business. Furthermore, it demonstrates the ways in which ecovillages are ideally suited to run businesses that are compatible with the well-being of both people and planet, the businesses of the future.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people are starting to think about creating lifestyles that do not endanger their harmony with the Earth and other people. The ecovillage movement provides lots of answers to the questions that arise in this regard. This book presents the most interesting and effective practices to be found in the ecovillage movement in Europe, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. If you read the book from start to finish, you will feel as if you are participating in a virtual tour of European ecovillages. You will get to know the stages of the ecovillage life cycle: the formation of a vision and initial establishment of the village; settlement and the first years of living in a new community; developmental changes in the community and their management; and the ecovillage becoming a centre that actively spreads knowledge about the ecovillage movement. If you are looking for particular solutions, please feel free to treat the chapters of the book as Lego bricks: read the paragraphs covering specific topics you are interested in and select the solutions that best fit your needs and values.

This book presents a selection of inspiring stories about solutions for ecological living, told by the inhabitants of ecovillages around the Baltic Sea region. The stories present solutions to issues concerning planning, construction, energy solutions, waste and waste water management, composting and recycling, food production, and transport and commuting. We hope to provide inspiration to readers already familiar with ecovillages and anyone willing to learn more about a variety of ecological living solutions.

Statistical publications “FADN survey results” are annually published since 1996. The publication of 2012 is based on accountancy data from 1302 family farms and 49 agricultural companies. Selected farms cover all districts, natural zones and reflect different farming conditions.