System Dynamics Model for Policy Scenarios of Organic Farming Development

Authors

  • Črtomir Rozman University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pivola 10, 2311 Hoče, Slovenia
  • Karmen Pažek University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pivola 10, 2311 Hoče, Slovenia
  • Jernej Prišenik University of Maribor, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pivola 10, 2311 Hoče, Slovenia
  • Andrej Škraba University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Kidričeva cesta 55a, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia
  • Miroljub Kljajić University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Kidričeva cesta 55a, 4000 Kranj

Abstract

This paper presents the system dynamics model of organic farming development in order to support decision making. The model seeks answers to strategic questions related to the level of organically utilized area, levels of production and crop selection in a long-term dynamic context. The model will be used for simulation of different policy scenarios for organic farming and their impact on economic and environmental parameters of organic production at an aggregate level. Using the model, several policy scenarios were performed.

Published

2012-10-01

Issue

Section

Research Papers