ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF FARMS AND OPTIMAL CROP ROTATION

摘要

In the article growing interest in transformation of conventional agriculture toward sustainable is justified. Challenges related with environmental constraints on agriculture production growth are defined as critical. The authors suggest to consider farms applying Norfolk crop rotation system as environmentally sustainable. Comparison of main indicators characterising productivity of these farms with conventional ones proves their handicapped position in other spheres of sustainability. It is therefore justified to retarget agriculture policies to improve their productivity.