THE STATE AND PROBLEMS OF SERBIAN AGRICULTURE

Authors

  • Semir Vehapi1, PhD State University of Novi Pazar, Department of Economic Science, Novi Pazar
  • Zenaida Šaboti?, PhD State University of Novi Pazar, Department of Economic Science, Novi Pazar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ekoPolj1501245V

Keywords:

agriculture, ownership structure, agricultural policy, privatization, Republic of Serbia.

Abstract

Modern agriculture includes the process of building a new economic activity based on efficiency, competitiveness, intensity and marketability. The process of transition of Serbian agriculture to market conditions is long and difficult. In this study the authors identify the most important problems of this process: unfavorable ownership structure and low productivity, the ineffectiveness of the agrarian and economic policy, the slow development of support institutions and legislative framework, and unsuccessful privatization in agriculture. We are dealing with a number of chronic problems that seriously threaten the development of agriculture and hinder the implementation of transition reforms. The authors propose measures and activities for achieving a transition shift in this strategically important economic branch for Serbia.

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Published

2015-01-31

How to Cite

Vehapi1, S., & Šabotić, Z. (2015). THE STATE AND PROBLEMS OF SERBIAN AGRICULTURE. Ekonomika Poljoprivrede, 62(1), 245–257. https://doi.org/10.5937/ekoPolj1501245V