Farming Practices Correctness Indicator For Family Farms In Poland

The aim of the paper is to examine the state of affairs in farming practices in the sector of commercial farms in Polish Agriculture. Analysis of farming practices and farmers opinions on their appropriateness was based on the results of the survey in the sample of 721 farms from different regions of the country. Farming practices related to crop production, animal husbandry, farm management and environment were measured against the ideal model drawn from the Integrated Farming System guidelines. Keywords: farming practices, Integrated Farming System, Farming Practices Correctness Indicator.