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Green Jobs for Green Food: New Knowledge and Skills for Family Farms in Food Production in Croatia

Agriculture plays an important role in national economy and development of Croatia. Bearing in mind that the longterm development of the country is directed towards sustainable development, environmental protection, utilization of natural resources and effective management, we can conclude that in agriculture, and in all segments of economy, it is necessary to introduce changes. The objective of this paper is to analyze knowledge and needs of a farmer related production in accordance with current changes due to Croatian entrance of the European Union, and general knowledge and skills needed for competitive and sustainable business. A special emphasis was given on needs and capacities related to use of renewable energy sources in food production. The research showed that there is need for agricultural knowledge for farmers in order to achieve green development standards: improving the agricultural competitiveness, the quality of agricultural production and marketing of agricultural products, and conservation, protection and sustainable use of the environment. Those results can contribute in decisions on topics proposing the contents which can be expanded, thus enhance the existing high school curriculum, prepare a draft curriculum for adult training as well as for the farmers who have completed secondary vocational school.

Croatia ; green jobs ; green development ; renewable energy ; green food

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