The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
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Year 2024, Volume 70 Issue 3 (30.09.2024)
| Year : | 2024 |
| Volume : | 70 |
| Issue : | 3 (30.09.2024) |
| Authors : | Marija MARKOČ and Jovo KRSTAJIĆ |
| Title : | MULTICRITERIAL ANALYSIS OF AGROECOLOGICAL VINEYARDS IN MONTENEGRO: HOW MOTIVATION AFFECTS VITICULTURE? |
| Abstract : | Viticulture in Montenegro relies on various traditional and extensive practices that promotes sustainability and resilience in winemaking industry. Even though agro-ecological management systems protect natural habitats and landscapes, there is an evident lack of connection between farmers and other stakeholders in Montenegrin pilot area. This is the first multi-criterial research within winemaking industry in Montenegro that have taken into consideration both natural and social context in order to propose innovative solutions that may enhance the agro-ecological transition in viticulture. Tailored research methodology enabled analysis of the Main Agro-ecological Structure (MAS) development of each farm, as well as the analysis regarding perception of favorable conditions for Territorial and Environmental Context to agro-ecological transition (TEC). The results of the research show that the pilot area is extremely favorable for agro-ecological transition due to the high degree of vulnerable environmental protection and presence of various ecosystem services. However, this study identified low degree of motivation among farmers due to complex administrative bureaucracy procedures connected to subsidy schemes, high production costs, complex terrain configuration followed by low infrastructure development, inadequate collaboration with HORECA sector leading to stock risks, social conflicts leading to negative competitiveness, lack of interest among youth to join the sector and insufficient networking with public authorities in joint development of territorial strategies and action plans. Introduction of innovative agro-ecological practices followed by raising the awareness among farmers about benefits of the studied management systems on their production performances will increase their internal motivation and thus create sustainable ambience in domain of viticulture that will act appealing for young farmers to initiate or improve their agri-business. |
| For citation : | Markoč, M., Krstajić, J. (2024). Multicriterial analysis of agroecological vineyards in Montenegro: How motivation affects viticulture? Agriculture and Forestry. 70 (3): 173-184. https://doi.org/10.17707/AgricultForest.70.3.12 |
| Keywords : | agroecology, viticulture, motivation |
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