Name of project: Duality in Czech agriculture: an advantage or a disadvantage for next-generation agriculture?
Researcher FEM: prof. Ing. Lukáš Čechura Ph.D.
Budget: 9.536 mil. CZK (from CZU 6.722 mil. CZK)
Project duration: 2019 – 2021
Grant: MZe – NAZV, QK - Applied research program from the Ministry of agriculture in the duration 2017-2025
Agency project number: QK1920398
Contact: prof. Ing. Lukáš Čechura Ph.D.
Partners: Institute of Agricultural Economics and Information
The project aim is to fill the gap in applied agricultural research by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the productivity and efficiency of Czech agriculture. It would also develop a model/methodological tool for assessing the impact of current and future policies. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) To prepare a detailed analysis of productivity, efficiency and their resources according to the size and production focus of companies. (ii) Identify the level of sustainability of natural resource management and the potential for sustainable agricultural growth. (iii) Evaluate the level of profitability according to size groups as well as production focus and identify its sources. (iv) Prepare an analysis of the relationship between productivity and foreign trade. (v) Develop a model/methodological tool for assessing the impact of current and future policies/measures.