The problem of excessive use of fossil fuels is a serious problem in many countries. The desire to obtain relatively cheap energy by burning mainly coal often wins over the need to maintain a good state of the environment. In recent years, Poland has been catching up with economic development in...

The mineral fertilizers market is one of the most important markets for agricultural production. The purpose of this article is to present the financial condition of selected companies operating in the market of mineral fertilizers in Poland after the EU accession. It is worth noting that the...

Chemical plant protection is a basic element of modern agricultural production processes. The importance of chemical pesticides in agricultural production results from the fact that their use is a very effective crop protection factor. As a result of progress in the field of chemical plant...

W pracy zaprezentowano metodę oceny cyklu życia LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) służącą do oceny właściwości ekologicznych wyrobów, przedstawiono procedurę realizacji LCA wraz z omówieniem poszczególnych etapów. Ponadto wskazano zasadność wykorzystania tej metody w sektorze...

The paper presents an analysis of the development of the organic farming in Poland, in spatial terms, in the period 2004-2012. In the analysed period, the number of agricultural holdings in Poland engaged in organic production increased seven times, while the area on which organic production is...