Vine-growing for the production of wine constitutes one of the major areas of agriculture of Czechia, and in recent years it has been qualitatively improved. The purpose of this study is to express ...the effects of climate change on the structure of wine production and consumption in the Czech Republic in connection with the growing local popularity of white wine consumption. The current consumer preferences of wine consumers in the Czech Republic (characterized by the growing popularity of white wines) are not in line with the effects of future climate change associated with the assumption of growing vine varieties suitable for the production of red wines. The methodology of the following study is based especially on the evaluation of statistical data about vine growing and wine production of Czechia and a research investigation about consumers’ preferences in the consumption of wines in Czechia. The effect of long-term climate change in the region are likely to lead to an increase in growing areas, especially in favour of vine varieties suitable for the production of red or rosé wines. The harvest of wine grapes, the hectare yield of grapes and the production of wine in Czechia do not show a significant development trend in the long-term time series of 2000–2019. Thus, in the future, the development of viticulture in Czechia will be influenced mainly by the location of the planted area of vineyards or the development of consumer habits and preferences.
Research background:
The role of knowledge and information in today's globalized world is growing. In today's globalized world, moreover, under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial ...management is crucial.
Purpose of the article:
The aim of the presented article is to evaluate financial literacy with a focus on saving part of income as a reserve amongst the young university students.
Methods:
Primary data were obtained by a quantitative research using a questionnaire survey (n = 1 437) in 2018 amongst full time bachelor and master degree students at three selected universities. Selected universities are focus on economy and agriculture and each of them is from another region of the Czech Republic. In the analytical part of article was used testing of statistical hypotheses.
Findings & Value added:
The attitude of the respondents was examined by asking whether they store a part of their income as a reserve in case of an unforeseen situation, i.e., whether they form a kind of financial reserve. Of the total number of respondents, 76.83% (1,104) declared that they saved part of their income for unforeseen situations or for other needs. Other respondents, 23.17% (333), stated that they do not create such a reserve. Statistical evaluation proved a dependence between the sex of respondents and the responses mentioned above (the structure of the responses in relation to the gender of the respondents shows that more than half of those who answered that they save part of their income as a reserve are women).
Research background:
The role of knowledge and information in today’s globalized world is growing. Individual approach and investment preferences play a significant role on a global scale, especially ...for young adults, who can make full use of investment tools.
Purpose of the article:
The aim of this paper is to assess the attitude to investment amongst young university students with a focus on risk, availability, and profitability.
Methods:
Primary data were obtained by quantitative research using a questionnaire survey (n = 1 437) in 2018 amongst full time bachelor’s and master’s degree students at three selected universities. The universities focus on economy and agriculture and each of them is based in a different region of the Czech Republic. In the analytical part of the article, testing of statistical hypotheses was applied.
Findings & Value added:
The results show that, in terms of risk, 79.19% of respondents prefer the least risky approach. Subsequently, the question whether an investment is available when needed also plays an important role and it is preferred by 70.70% of respondents. Profitability of an investment plays the least important role and it is important for 66.59% of respondents. Statistical evaluation proved a dependence between the gender of respondents and the responses mentioned above (women prefer less risky investments as well as those immediately available to them; on the other hand, men prefer more profitable investments than women).
Research background:
Today, society faces many challenges such as biodiversity loss, water and soil pollution, deforestation and unsustainable production. Responsible waste production and waste ...management can be instrumental in improving the overall sustainability of the planet. Thus, unpackaged goods are one of the tools available, especially for the young generation, which can be used. The use of the circular economy will be a necessity to maintain a high standard of living especially for the current college age generation.
Purpose of the article:
The main purpose of this paper is to find out the attitude and opinion of the college age generation towards unpackaged goods, zero waste and general awareness of waste and environment. Unpackaged food is becoming, more and more a sought after standard and especially for young people. Unfortunately, the current COVID 19 crisis has significantly affected alternative ways of selling, led by the concept of unpackaged food
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Methods:
The contingency tables and χ2 test was used.
Findings & Value added:
The results show more than 83% of respondents sort waste, with plastics, paper and glass being the most frequently sorted waste. Awareness of the concept of Zero Waste was declared by 90.7% of college age youth. Females demonstrated higher awareness of this issue than males (93.3% vs. 84.1%). The concept of zero packaging in retail was noted by 85.3% of people. Respondents had encountered some forms of zero packaging sales.
Vine growing and production in global context Navrátilová, Miroslava; Brož, David; Beranová, Markéta
SHS Web of Conferences,
2021, Volume:
92
Journal Article, Conference Proceeding
Peer reviewed
Open access
Research background:
The global agri-food complex changed in last years. From global scale point of view agri-food complex must face new challenges in the field of changes of natural conditions and ...in the field of social and trade relations. Vine growing is due to the specific demands on its production is a suitable representative of these global changes.
Purpose of the article:
The aim of this paper is to investigate relationship between area of vineyards and its production in context of globalization.
Methods:
Secondary data were obtained from official information sources. From the point of view of the methodological apparatus, the analysis of time series were used. Based on the selection of a suitable trend function were forecasted following two period. Furthermore, modifications to the data matrix were made. For individual variables, which were compared using appropriate statistical methods. The growth coefficient was determined. The relationship between the variables was investigated.
Findings & Value added:
Based on the data, there is an obvious degressive trend in vineyards, which could be caused by the European Union standard for maximum planting up to 2 % per year. Wine production fluctuates significantly during monitoring and it is very difficult to determine its trend. In the last decade, there is possible to see an increasing of wine consumption. In future research, the relationship between consumption and production, or the production and overall performance of agriculture as a sector, may be examined.
The aim of the presented article is to evaluate the impact of climate change on the sugar content of grapes in the Czech Republic during the period 2000–2019 through selected indicators on the basis ...of available secondary sources. Attention is focused on the developments in both the main wine-growing regions of Moravia and Bohemia. In the field of viticulture and wine-growing, the sugar content of grapes, as a basic parameter for the classification of wines, plays an important role. In the Czech Republic, the average sugar content of grapes has had a constantly growing trend. This trend is evident both in the wine-growing region of Bohemia and in the wine-growing region of Moravia. The impact of climate change, especially the gradual increase of average temperatures in the growing season, cannot be overlooked. It greatly affects, among other things, the sugar content of grapes. Calculations according to the Huglin Index and the Winkler Index were used to determine the relationship between climate and sugar content. These indexes summarize the course of temperatures during the entire vegetation period into a single numerical value. The results show that both indexes describe the effect of air temperature on sugar content in both wine regions of the Czech Republic in a statistically significant way. The Huglin Index shows a higher correlation rate. The Winkler Index proved to be less suitable for both areas. Alternatively, the Winkler Index calculated for a shorter growing season was tested, which showed a higher degree of correlation with sugar content, approaching the significance of the Huglin Index.
The current globalized world requires individuals to take responsibility for their decisions. Therefore, it is necessary that the younger generation reach a certain level of knowledge, including ...knowledge of financial literacy. Financial literacy covers an important area security in old age. The aim of this paper is to assess the level of financial literacy amongst university students, with a focus on income security in old age. Primary data were obtained by quantitative research using a questionnaire survey (
n
= 1 437) in 2018 amongst full-time bachelors and masters degree students at three universities. The selected universities focus on economy and agriculture and each of them is located in a different region of the Czech Republic. The results show that 47.8% of respondents worry about their income security in old age. As a way of financing the retirement, most of the respondents chose the option “from the state pension and in another way”. Statistical evaluation proved dependence between the gender of respondents and the responses mentioned above. Women more often chose the “from state pension and in another way” option than men. On the other hand, men chose the “in another way” option more often. It follows that men do not want to be dependent on the state, but they want to secure themselves in another way.
The phenomenon of alternative food networks is becoming increasingly important, especially in the context of changes in consumer behavior and business sustainability. The distribution channels of ...some products place a disproportionate burden on the environment. In this context, the issue of local food production and the use of local distribution channels are becoming increasingly important as counterbalances of international trade processes in the context of globalization. New food-specific forms include alternative food networks. Sustainability is a topical issue, especially among young consumers, who are sensitive to environmental issues and like all new things. This consumer target group will shape the future of the current globalized world. The aim of the paper is to evaluate the general level of awareness among young people aged 20 34 in the Czech Republic about alternative forms of purchasing food and to identify knowledge of different forms of this sale. Primary research data was used to evaluate preferences in 2019. The total number of participants was 519 respondents. The results show that more than half of the respondents have ever encountered the concept of an alternative food network. Most often, respondents said they had personal experience of selling on farm markets and selling organic food.
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