Model of knowledge system for organic agriculture in the Republic of Macedonia
Model of knowledge system for organic agriculture in the Republic of Macedonia

Summary/Abstract: Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing agricultural production systems in Macedonia, each year recruiting more producers and accumulating more knowledge. Its development stage enters a critical point where exchange of ideas, information and knowledge must take place. Therefore, main purpose of this paper is to research and explain the need for establishing organic agriculture knowledge system in Macedonia. An integral part of the paper is explanation of key processes within organic agriculture knowledge systems. At the beginning, the current situation in the Macedonian organic production will be presented and analyzed. Discussion on actors of the organic agriculture knowledge system and their possible implications, as well as the most important knowledge devices, will follow. The last part will describe a possible model for creation of organic agriculture knowledge system in Macedonia. Research methodology is based on literature review, as well as secondary statistical data and comparative analysis. Results will show that only systematic approach will enable easier access to information and will help farmers in implementing the complete organic product process.

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