https://prs.sggw.edu.pl/ <p>W Zeszytach Naukowych Szkoły Głównej Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego publikowane są oryginalne, twórcze prace naukowe zgodne z profilem czasopisma. Czasopismo poświęcone jest problematyce ekonomicznej i społecznej gospodarki rolno-żywnościowej i obszarów wiejskich z naciskiem na aspekty międzynarodowe.</p> Wydawnictwo Szkoły Głównej Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie pl-PL Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 2081-6960 https://prs.sggw.edu.pl/article/view/10141 The economic development of countries is largely determined by their foreign trade. Poland’s trade with Ukraine is facilitated by many years of experience, proximity and the influence of international economic integration. Both countries are large producers and exporters of agri-food products, and there is a prospect of deepening relations in the context of developing integration processes. The importance of this study stems from Ukraine’s aspirations for European integration, Poland’s membership in the EU and the development of trade relations with Ukraine over the years. At the same time, the main issues remain: access to EU markets, harmonisation of product quality standards, trade liberalisation in the context of deepening integration, non-discrimination of countries and so forth. The purpose of the study is to determine the prospects for the development of trade in agricultural products between Poland and Ukraine in the context of international economic integration, identify the most promising areas of integration, assess the importance of agricultural products in foreign trade and analyse the trends in their foreign trade. The study utilises the scientific works of researchers, statistical data from international trade statistics for 2003-2022 and general scientific and specific research methods, including methods of analysis and synthesis, statistical analysis, abstract-logical and system analysis, generalisation and others. Exports from Poland and Ukraine are increasing, with Poland’s exports rising more significantly. The share of agri-food products, especially those from Ukraine, is growing. Ukrainian exports of agri-food products to Poland have increased more than total exports. The influence of international economic integration on foreign trade is evident; following the agreement between Ukraine and the EU, Poland’s trade with Ukraine has increased. A similar trend is observable in the trade between these countries and the EU. Foreign trade between the countries is growing; the trade balance between Poland and Ukraine for all products is positive, but for agri-food products it has become negative. The EU is the main importer for Poland. The commodity structure of Poland is more diversified than that of Ukraine. The types of products for which it is desirable to establish common production and mutual trade have been identified in order to provide the population with quality products at an affordable price and expand their position in the world market. Product groups with the greatest prospects for integration, particularly in trade, between Poland and Ukraine have been identified. According to calculations based on dynamic series, it is assumed that the trend in the development of trade in agricultural products between the countries will continue in the future, which could contribute to effective integration between them. Thus, international economic integration aids the development of foreign trade between Poland and Ukraine, as well as between Ukraine and the EU. Ukraine needs to promote export diversification as it significantly lags behind Poland – which should contribute to an increase in exports. It is necessary to stimulate the overall production and export of selected types of agricultural and food products, which should help enhance product competitiveness, improve quality, increase the income of producers and enable both countries to expand their positions in the EU and global markets. This is particularly important in the context of developing international economic integration, the availability of natural resources in Poland and Ukraine, the increase in global demand for food and the deepening climate crisis. The issue is even more pressing since Ukraine is in a difficult situation under martial law, yet it remains an important trading partner in the global market. Nadiia Kryvenko Prawa autorskie (c) 2024 SGGW https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2024-09-30 2024-09-30 24 3 4 25 10.22630/PRS.2024.24.3.9 https://prs.sggw.edu.pl/article/view/10142 The paper deals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of 2015 and their relation to agricultural and rural activities. Over the years, many strategic documents have been created, especially within the European Union. The aim of this paper is to analyse the most important ones, to highlight the outlined objectives related to agriculture and rural areas and to compare them with the SDGs. A review of major EU CAP documents published in recent years, as well as the EU economic, agricultural and environmental strategies, has been undertaken. The analysis is set against the background of the UN declarations and agendas. Research shows that of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations, 16 are directly or indirectly linked to agriculture and are implemented through the activities of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It could also be said that the SDGs served as a kind of starting point for many important documents, shaping, among other things, the future of the CAP. Julian T. Krzyżanowski Prawa autorskie (c) 2024 SGGW https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2024-09-30 2024-09-30 24 3 26 36 10.22630/PRS.2024.24.3.10 https://prs.sggw.edu.pl/article/view/10143 This study examined the effects of information providers, channels and types on the adoption of climate-resilient practices in Lesotho, deviating from the usual separate analysis of the relationships between information provider, channels and types. Previous studies have generated only partial insights into the influence of different information variables on adoption behaviour, neglecting a holistic representation of the interactive effects of all dimensions of information and adoption. Using a sample of 1,659 farmers from the Bureau of Statistics (BOS) database on the 2019/2020 agricultural production survey, the data was analysed using frequency counts, percentages and Probit regression. The results show that the majority of the farmers are male (53%), less than 30 years of age (59%), possess an education level between High School form 1 to 5 (59%), have between 5 and 10 persons per household (50%) and rely on subsistence farming as their main source of income (36%). The extension services provided, as indicated by at least 90% of the farmers, include information on farm management, crop selection, input use, credit, farm machinery, livestock, crop protection, conservation, marketing, irrigation and nutrition. In contrast, the information received is more focused on marketing, livestock production, agronomic practices, irrigation and fisheries production. The major extension service providers and sources of information are public service providers and radio. Agricultural extension information providers, channels and types influence the adoption of climate-resilient practices. The study recommends that extension information providers, channels and types be matched to specific contexts for improved effectiveness. Oladimeji Oladele Nthapeliseng Nthama Prawa autorskie (c) 2024 SGGW https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2024-09-30 2024-09-30 24 3 37 53 10.22630/PRS.2024.24.3.11 https://prs.sggw.edu.pl/article/view/10144 Poland is among the top five largest producers of horticultural products in the European Union. A characteristic feature of Polish horticultural production is the great diversity in terms of scale and scope of activity. In Ukraine, the agricultural sector is also one of the key pillars of the economy; in 2021, about 14% of the country’s population found employment in agricultural production. The analyses carried out indicate that Poland and Ukraine have different directions of change in the fruit and vegetable sector; namely, Poland shows a tendency to reduce the area of crops, while Ukraine, despite some declines, maintains a more stable production structure. The results of this research indicate significant variability in the import of selected fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables from Ukraine and the export from Poland in 2022. The most noticeable increase in imports in 2022 was recorded in the case of frozen blackcurrants and frozen raspberries. In terms of exports of Polish agricultural products to Ukraine, 2022 was characterised by significant increases in almost all analysed categories. Wioleta Sobczak-Malitka Emilia Sobczak Prawa autorskie (c) 2024 SGGW https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2024-09-30 2024-09-30 24 3 54 65 10.22630/PRS.2024.24.3.12