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The agricultural sector is an important source of economic resources for the Slovak Republic. In 2014, the contribution of the value added generated, in the primary sector, to their domestic production was 4.4% and people who lived in rural areas as percentage of the total population was 46% that year. The objective was to make a characterization of the agriculture and rural development of the Slovak Republic (1993-2014). Methodology. The economic indicators used by the World Bank in the section on agriculture and rural development were used for the characterization. Results. In the analyzed period, the value added by Slovakian worker to farming, fertilizer use and yields in cereal production were increasing over time trend; lands for agriculture, irrigated areas, the use of tractors, agricultural production, animal production and food production were decreasing over time trend. The rural population of Slovakia increased over time. The total population employed in agricultural activities was 4% in 2014. Limitations. Topics such as participation of young people in agricultural activities, migration, educational level in rural areas and actions being taken to protect the environment were lacking. Conclusions. The contribution of added value generated by Slovak agriculture will continue declining, but the added value per Slovak worker to agricultural activity will increase. The rural population will continue having a marginal rising trend and the population engaged in agricultural activities will continue declining over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: a study is carried out on the type of consumption practiced in the Metropolitan Area of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. In order to know if this is done in such a way those individuals may be considering their impact on the environment. Methodology: to do so, a survey of 613 citizens was carried out and the results were analyzed using statistical methods. Results: it is found that although people point out know concepts related to sustainability, they give little importance to the harm that their demand for goods and services causes to the environment. Limitations: for budgetary reasons, it has realized a representative sampling but it was not random. Conclusions: although people in their majority point out to know concepts related to sustainability, we can warn that more than reasoned these are intuitive and, overall, taught from the media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. The objective was to analyze the game and strategies, established by social actors for the dispute of economic capital. This had been fundamental for the social reproduction of Unidades de Producción Familiar (UPF) (Family Production Units), and those who are part of the social field of broccoli in the localities of Los Reyes of Juarez and Palmarito Tochapa of the valley of Tepeaca, Puebla, Mexico. Methodology. The research technique of "Case Studies" was used, interviewing small producers, marketers, technicians and officials of public and private institutions. Results. Results indicate that the family production units decide to enter the game, by the struggle of economic capital, under their own risks, in which the price determined their temporary exit. About 73% of its investments are destined to the purchase of agrochemicals, causing with this high costs of production. Limitations. In the social field of broccoli the family production units are not, only limited in the sphere of export; its limitations are reflected from technical assistance, lack of economic resources for technical technological innovation and access to financial resources. Conclusion. In the social field of broccoli, the agents and the family production units operate within a territory and social space built in which establish social relations of production, coupled with the possession of a lasting network of institutional relations, which allows them to enter and leave Of the game as well as fight for economic capital. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. In order to analyze the importance of Absorption Capacity (CapAb) as a fundamental strategic variable on the competitiveness of companies belonging to the food production of the aquaculture subsector. Methodology. The CapAb, the relationships of its dimensions and the competitiveness of the shrimp aquaculture companies at northern region of Sinaloa were evaluated. For that we applied a questionnaire at 71 companies, designed to obtain information about: company profile, acquisition capacity, assimilation, transformation and exploitation of knowledge, and competitiveness. Results. Our findings indicate that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between the acquisition capacity, assimilation, transformation and exploitation of knowledge and the competitiveness of the companies studied. Limitations. The main limitation of this work was the limited size studied. Another problem related to this was the fact that research was carried out in a very specific geographical and sectorial context; it is not possible to assume any scope for the generalization of the results found here. Conclusions. We reported the empirical importance with a strong theoretical support that allows us to highlight the role played by the CapAb in relation to the performance of the studied organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this work was to analyze the main effects of migration and urban influence on the forms of acquisition and consumption of food products in two Mayan communities of Yucatan. The methodology was based on a survey by statistical sampling to heads of families following the procedure by clusters. In the results it was found that the percentage and motives of the migration were different. The type of food in the diet and its form of acquisition depend on the availability, physical access and economy of families. In addition, the milpa and backyard production systems influenced the composition of the usual diet. The main limitation is the lack of capacity of traditional agricultural systems to meet food needs, which is deepened by the gradual abandonment of primary production. It is concluded that migration, associated with urban influence, modified the family dynamics and the production of self-consumption, aspects that influenced the acquisition of food and diversity of the family diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The status of some Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) initiatives in Panama was studied. The aims are to identify some strengths and weaknesses and to contribute with practical lessons that will help to identify ways in which producers, consumers and the public sector can act (and interact) to promote these SFSC. The methodology consisted in the bibliographic review of cases of interest and conducted interviews. As a result, the strengths and weaknesses of the Panamanian cases studied are identified and recommendations are made. The limitations were the scarce scientific literature on this topic in Panama and the lack of records of the participants in the initiatives. In conclusion, community involvement is the main strength, while lack of adequate training is the main weakness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]