Poziom i zakres wsparcia upowszechniania postępu biologicznego w produkcji roślinnej w ramach działań Agencji Rynku Rolnego

It is generally accepted that the increase in plant productivity is mainly achieved through the varietal progress. For this reason, the use of certified seed is very important, and the program is expected to lead to a higher level of use of certified seeds in Polish agriculture. The aim of the study is to evaluate the level and scope of support for the dissemination of certified seed use in Poland within the measure of Agricultural Market Agency and to define its spatial differentiation. The analysis covered years 2007-2016, i.e. whole period of this measure realization. It was found that support was indirectly provided for the whole sale of certified seed in Poland and covered around 1 million ha per year. It covered 14% of cereal production area and 1% of potato production area. The use of the program was strongly differentiated regionally. In regions with a high level of agriculture, more than 10% of farmers applied for support under the program and over 20% of the production area were supported. In regions with fragmented agriculture, it was only 1% of farmers and about 4% of sown area. Interest of the biological progress implementation in the conditions of fragmented agriculture was low and the support offered has not been effective for small farms.