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AGRICULTURE The level of farms’ incomes and the share of particular categories in the total income vary, mainly depending on the area size and the type of production. Off-farming activities in agricultural holdings The General Agricultural Census conducted in 2002 showed that economic activities (farming and off-farming) in the form of self-employment were pursued by 2 281 600 agricultural holdings of an area of 10 ares and more, i.e. 77.8% of the total farms. There were 2 280 400 private farms and 1 200 public sector farms carrying on business. Holders of 651 600 farms (22.2%) were not involved in farming (their whole UAA was left idle and they did not have any farm animals), neither in off-farming activities, and the source of their incomes were, inter alia, social benefits and hired labour. Users of 363 400 agricultural holdings, i.e. 12.4% of all farm users against 8.1% in 1996, were engaged exclusively or additionally in off-farming activities. Compared to 1996, in 2002 the number of such farms went up by 46%, however, it is still too small. Out of the total number of farms involved in non-agricultural business, 104 000 or 28.6% temporarily suspended their agricultural activities, whereas 259 400 pursued farming and off-farming activities simultaneously. 28
AGRICULTURE Figure 19. Agricultural holdings involved in off-farming activities, by area, in 1996 and 2002 Agricultural holdings involved in off-farming activities (’000) 1996 - 249,0 2002 - 363,4 Up to 1 ha 1-5 ha 5-10 ha 10-20 ha 20-50 ha 50 ha and more Source: General Agricultural Census in 1996 and 2002.GUS. 12,0% 14,0% Agricultural holdings involved in one of the off-farming activity sections dominate (93.2%), while those engaged in two sections make up 6.2% and those in three or more sections only 0.6%. One of major businesses conducted by farms is agro-tourism, eco-tourism and rural tourism, whose development varies depending on the region. Of decisive importance is the region’s attractiveness. Agro-tourism and rural tourism are concentrated in the mountainous areas, at the seaside and in the vicinity of lakes, rivers and forests. At present holiday makers in rural areas take into account the criteria less appreciated so far, such as: – protected flora and fauna enabling the development of nature tourism individually, – nature reserves enabling nature observation combined with filming and photographing as well as areas characterised by historically formed distinct regional features with well-preserved artisan traditions, e.g. sculpture, pottery, smithery, bee-keeping, etc., – proximity to health resort communes (48 in Poland) – a possibility of benefiting from professional treatment while preserving anonymity and enjoying leisure time in a family atmosphere full of peace and quiet, – a significant element of rural cultural heritage – taking part in hunting, feasts organised in cottages in rural areas, – staying at an ecological farm where food is organic, as confirmed by the 29 37,4% 1996 7,0% 2,7%1,6% 8,0% 2002 3,2%1,5% 43,5% 39,3% 29,8%
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