On 09.04.2025, a conference entitled “Farm profitability in the context of the 20th anniversary of Polish agriculture in the EU” was held at the Pomeranian Agricultural Advisory Centre in Lubań – Branch in Stare Pole. The event brought together representatives of the agricultural sector, including farmers, advisors and representatives of institutions related to the agricultural sector, who together summed up two decades of Polish agriculture in the European Union.

The conference was also attended by IAFE – NRI employees, including, among others,  from the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department: Zbigniew Floriańczyk, Plenipotentiary of the Director for Polish FSDN and Head of the Department, and Renata Płonka, who presented papers on the income situation of farms over the last two decades.

An important part of the programme was the honouring with diplomas of gratitude farmers from the Pomeranian Voivodeship, whose farms has been keeping agricultural FADN accounting since 2004. Farmers, advisors and ARMA (Agriculture Restructurisation and Modernisation Agency) employees were also honoured with the “Meritorious for Agriculture” badge, which emphasised the importance of their contribution to the development of Polish agriculture.

On 10.04.2025, a seminar entitled “Changes in keeping accounting books according to the new rules in the FSDN system” was held in Gietrzwałd. The event was organized by the Warmia and Mazury Agricultural Advisory Center (W-MODR) based in Olsztyn. The meeting was attended by the director and employees of W-MODR, advisors for the Polish FSDN from the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and representatives of the Polish FSDN.

The meeting was aimed at discussing the transformation, which from 2025 changes the 20-year-old agricultural accounting system FADN (Farm Accountancy Data Network) into the Farm Sustainability Data Network  (FSDN).

The speakers during the seminar were employees of the Polish FSDN, from the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department at IAFE-NRI: Monika Juchniewicz, Deputy Head of the Department, discussed: obligations resulting from the EU implementing regulation, principles of the Polish FSDN operation in the light of the national law and changes in data collection forms for 2025. Rafał Tarasiuk presented the principles of data collection in the RDR system (Accounting Data Recording System), including planned changes and challenges related to the selection of farms for research in the context of changes in the FADN/FSDN field of observation.

On 09.04.2025, a conference entitled “Farm profitability in the context of the 20th anniversary of Polish agriculture in the EU” was held at the Pomeranian Agricultural Advisory Centre in Lubań – Branch in Stare Pole. The event brought together representatives of the agricultural sector, including farmers, advisors and representatives of institutions related to the agricultural sector, who together summed up two decades of Polish agriculture in the European Union.

The conference was also attended by IAFE – NRI employees, including, among others,  from the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department: Zbigniew Floriańczyk, Plenipotentiary of the Director for Polish FSDN and Head of the Department, and Renata Płonka, who presented papers on the income situation of farms over the last two decades.

An important part of the programme was the honouring with diplomas of gratitude farmers from the Pomeranian Voivodeship, whose farms has been keeping agricultural FADN accounting since 2004. Farmers, advisors and ARMA (Agriculture Restructurisation and Modernisation Agency) employees were also honoured with the “Meritorious for Agriculture” badge, which emphasised the importance of their contribution to the development of Polish agriculture.

On 9 April 2025, the FSDN Act, the EU’s Farm Sustainability Data Network, came into force (Journal of Laws 2025, item 368). The new legislation is a response to the revised EU law, which requires Member States to collect an extended range of farm data. The data will cover not only economic, but also environmental and social aspects, in order to provide a comprehensive assessment of the level of sustainability of European Union agriculture.

In Poland, the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – NRI is responsible for carrying out the task of the FSDN national network, acting as a Liaison Agency. Participation of farms in the survey will be voluntary, and all information will be collected anonymously and in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The implementation of the FSDN, which is a continuation of the FADN, aims, among other things, to provide reliable data from a representative sample of agricultural holdings in order to determine the level of farm income. Also to monitor the fulfilment of the requirements of the Common Agricultural Policy, including the assessment of its impact on the agricultural sector. And to enable analysis of the level of sustainability of agricultural holdings, i.e. of agriculture in the European Union, taking into account the economic, environmental and social dimensions.

More information about the project and the rules for participating in the FSDN survey can be found on our website.

The European Agricultural Forum – one of the most important events dedicated to the agri-food sector – took place on 26-27 March 2025 in Jasionka near Rzeszów. This year’s edition was also attended by representatives of IAFE-NRI: Marek Wigier – Director of the Institute, Joanna Pawłowska-Tyszko and Zbigniew Floriańczyk – Director’s Plenipotentiary  for FSDN, Head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department.

The aim of the Forum was to share experiences, promote innovative solutions and discuss current challenges in agriculture, including issues of sustainability, environmental protection and the future of the European Union’s agricultural policy. The European Agricultural Forum also included an exhibition section showcasing the latest technologies and tools to support efficiency and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

As in previous years, the event brought together about 3 000 participants – farmers, advisors, producers and processors, as well as representatives of administration and scientific institutions. The discussions held during the Forum provided much inspiration and valuable conclusions for the future of agriculture.

For more information on the European Agricultural Forum 2025, please visit: https://forum-jasionka.pl/en/

The European Agricultural Forum – one of the most important events dedicated to the agri-food sector – took place on 26-27 March 2025 in Jasionka near Rzeszów. This year’s edition was also attended by representatives of IAFE-NRI: Marek Wigier – Director of the Institute, Joanna Pawłowska-Tyszko and Zbigniew Floriańczyk – Director’s Plenipotentiary  for FSDN, Head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department.

The aim of the Forum was to share experiences, promote innovative solutions and discuss current challenges in agriculture, including issues of sustainability, environmental protection and the future of the European Union’s agricultural policy. The European Agricultural Forum also included an exhibition section showcasing the latest technologies and tools to support efficiency and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

As in previous years, the event brought together about 3 000 participants – farmers, advisors, producers and processors, as well as representatives of administration and scientific institutions. The discussions held during the Forum provided much inspiration and valuable conclusions for the future of agriculture.

For more information on the European Agricultural Forum 2025, please visit: https://forum-jasionka.pl/en/

On 20 March 2025, President Andrzej Duda signed the Act on the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN).

The aim of the Act is to align national legislation with the provisions in force in the European Union concerning the collection of accountancy data from agricultural holdings and, in particular, to introduce into the Polish legal order solutions for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009, establishing a data network on the Farm Sustainability Data Network.

In Poland, the implementation of FSDN related tasks will be the responsibility of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute, which acts as the FSDN Liaison Agency.

The new Act will come into force 14 days after its announcement that is 9.04.2025. At the same time, the Act of 29 November 2000 on the collection and use of accountancy data from agricultural holdings will be repealed.

What is the FSDN? What is its significance?
From 2025, the EU Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) has been transformed into the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN).
The Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) is an EU survey aimed at collecting data from farms on annual basis and closely follows the FADN, which for 60 years has been the only and unique source of microeconomic data collected annually from a sample of around 80 000 farms, representing 3.7 million farms and 90% of the agricultural production in the European Union. The FSDN, which is a continuation of the FADN, will allow both a detailed assessment of the production and economic situation of farms, as well as provide the necessary environmental and social data to monitor the level of sustainability of European Union agriculture and to address the challenges facing European Union agriculture.
The FSDN, like the FADN, will play a key role in the creation, monitoring and evaluation of the Common Agricultural Policy. At the same time, it will provide the data necessary for the analysis and development of the agricultural sectors in the Member States and the European Union as a whole in the economic, social and environmental terms.

The implementation of the FSDN opens up new possibilities for a broader analysis of the farm sustainability performance. We should also emphasize the importance of the FSDN in terms of developing methods of data collection based on already existing databases, e.g. public administration (interoperability of databases) and contributing to the development of a benchmarking system, i.e. the comparison of a particular farm’s performance with that of other farms.

What is the legal basis governing the FSDN?
Regulation (EU) 2023/2674 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 1217/2009 as regards the transformation of the Farm Accountancy Data Network into the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN Basic Act) contains, among other things, a list of topics that are the basis for the definition of the variables to be collected in the FSDN and included in the framework of the implementing act.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2746 of 25 October 2024 repealing the current Regulation (EU) 2015/220 contains, inter alia, a detailed definition of the variables, rules for the selection of holdings into the system, details on the farm return.

What data will be collected within the FSDN?
The scope of data collected so far within the FADN concerns production and economic issues (e.g. crop area, number of animals, value of assets, value of production, value of costs). From 2025, this range of data will be supplemented with environmental and social variables. Therefore, as part of the FSDN, from 2025 onwards, data will be collected on, among others farm management in terms of farming practices, natural fertilisers, water, energy, market integration. And in the subsequent years this will also include data on the use of plant protection products in the context of calculating the amount of active substance, as well as data on the use of antimicrobials.

What rules apply within the FSDN?
Participation in the FSDN system, as in the FADN, is voluntary, and data collected within the system cannot be used for any purpose other than for the analyzing of farm performance. The system applies strict data protection rules to prevent misuse or disclosure of personal data.

How important is database integration?
The premise of the FSDN is to simplify data collection by integrating databases according to the doctrine of “collect data once and use it many times”. This is intended to foster a reduced administrative burden for farmers and data collectors and the integration of data between existing systems/databases.

Who implements the FSDN in Poland?
The Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute will continue to act as the Liaison Agency responsible for the FSDN task in Poland. However, data from farms will be collected through provincial agricultural advisory centers.

What will the sample of farms participating in the Polish FSDN look like?
The change in the structure of farms in Poland in recent years has resulted in an increase in the economic size threshold for the field of observation from 4 000 to 8 000 euro of SO, and thus in a reduction of the Polish FSDN survey sample to 9 000 farms (from the 12 100 farms applicable to the Polish FADN).

A workshop on the Farm Sustainability Data Network, organized by the EU CAP Network and the European Commission (DG AGRI), was held on 12.02.2025 in Brussels. The workshop was aimed at FADN/FSDN Liaison Agencies, management institutions, FADN/FSDN data collectors, advisors, farmers, farmer organizations and other stakeholders in the transformation of FADN to FSDN.

The purpose of the workshop was to:

• provide an update on the purpose and key aspects of converting FADN into FSDN,
• increase understanding of the ideas and benefits of collecting expanded data with environmental and social dimensions,
• to share experiences and challenges in collecting data for evaluating agricultural holding sustainability.

Poland was represented by the Director Plenipotentiary for FADN/FSDN, Zbigniew Floriańczyk.

A meeting of the expert working group on the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) was held at the European Commission in Brussels on 11.02.2025. The meeting, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI.A.2), was held in a hybrid format. The meeting was attended by representatives of the FSDN Liaison Agencies from each Member State.

The meeting discussed, among other things, the status of the 2023 data, the revisions to the Typology Handbook (RI/CC 1500) and the issue related to the funds allocated to Member States for the transformation of FADN into FSDN. Proposed revisions to the Methodology Handbook, which precisely defines the scope of the farm return for 2025 (Draft Farm Return Definitions – RI/CC 1680), were also presented. Issues and incentives for farmers cooperating with the FSDN were also discussed. The information and promotion campaign conducted by the European Commission in connection with the transformation of FADN into FSDN was presented.

The Polish representative, Dr Z. Floriańczyk, presented the challenges facing Poland in connection with the conversion of the system and the tasks to be carried out in this respect, in particular with regard to incentives for farmers and advisers to participate in the FSDN system.

A workshop on the Farm Sustainability Data Network, organized by the EU CAP Network and the European Commission (DG AGRI), was held on 12.02.2025 in Brussels. The workshop was aimed at FADN/FSDN Liaison Agencies, management institutions, FADN/FSDN data collectors, advisors, farmers, farmer organizations and other stakeholders in the transformation of FADN to FSDN.

The purpose of the workshop was to:

• provide an update on the purpose and key aspects of converting FADN into FSDN,
• increase understanding of the ideas and benefits of collecting expanded data with environmental and social dimensions,
• to share experiences and challenges in collecting data for evaluating agricultural holding sustainability.

Poland was represented by the Director Plenipotentiary for FADN/FSDN, Zbigniew Floriańczyk.

A meeting of the expert working group on the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) was held at the European Commission in Brussels on 11.02.2025. The meeting, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI.A.2), was held in a hybrid format. The meeting was attended by representatives of the FSDN Liaison Agencies from each Member State.

The meeting discussed, among other things, the status of the 2023 data, the revisions to the Typology Handbook (RI/CC 1500) and the issue related to the funds allocated to Member States for the transformation of FADN into FSDN. Proposed revisions to the Methodology Handbook, which precisely defines the scope of the farm return for 2025 (Draft Farm Return Definitions – RI/CC 1680), were also presented. Issues and incentives for farmers cooperating with the FSDN were also discussed. The information and promotion campaign conducted by the European Commission in connection with the transformation of FADN into FSDN was presented.

The Polish representative, Dr Z. Floriańczyk, presented the challenges facing Poland in connection with the conversion of the system and the tasks to be carried out in this respect, in particular with regard to incentives for farmers and advisers to participate in the FSDN system.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2023 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2025

We wish You a Merry Christmas and very happy New Year 2025

– Polish FADN Team

On the 11th of December 2024 Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department transferred set of 11 160 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

A conference on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Polish FADN was held in Wisła on 05-06.12.2024, organized by the Silesian Agricultural Advisory Center (ŚODR) in Częstochowa. The conference was attended by the representatives of, among others: The Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture, Marshal’s Office of the Silesian Voivodeship and employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department (IAFE-NRI). The conference included a panel discussion with representatives of local governments and public institutions working for the development of agriculture and rural areas. During the meeting, Zbigniew Floriańczyk, Head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department, presented the history of the FADN system in Poland over the past 20 years, in which Agricultural Advisory Centers play a crucial role, as well as discussed changes in connection with the transformation of FADN into FSDN. Karol Sołek, Polish FADN Auditor, referred on the specifics of inspections in the Polish FADN system.

A conference on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Polish FADN was held in Wisła on 05-06.12.2024, organized by the Silesian Agricultural Advisory Center (ŚODR) in Częstochowa. The conference was attended by the representatives of, among others: The Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture, Marshal’s Office of the Silesian Voivodeship and employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department (IAFE-NRI). The conference included a panel discussion with representatives of local governments and public institutions working for the development of agriculture and rural areas. During the meeting, Zbigniew Floriańczyk, Head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department, presented the history of the FADN system in Poland over the past 20 years, in which Agricultural Advisory Centers play a crucial role, as well as discussed changes in connection with the transformation of FADN into FSDN. Karol Sołek, Polish FADN Auditor, referred on the specifics of inspections in the Polish FADN system.

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On 07.11.2024, a conference on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Polish FADN was held in Fojutowo, which was organized by the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Agricultural Advisory Centre. The conference was attended by the representatives of: the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Agricultural Advisory Centre in Minikowo, the Institute of Economic Sciences at the Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz and employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department (IAFE-NRI). During the meeting, Zbigniew Floriańczyk, Head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department, presented the history of the FADN system in Poland and discussed the challenges and accomplishments over the past 20 years, in which Agricultural Advisory Centers play a crucial role.

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On 07.11.2024, a conference on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Polish FADN was held in Fojutowo, which was organized by the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Agricultural Advisory Centre. The conference was attended by the representatives of: the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Agricultural Advisory Centre in Minikowo, the Institute of Economic Sciences at the Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz and employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department (IAFE-NRI). During the meeting, Zbigniew Floriańczyk, Head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department, presented the history of the FADN system in Poland and discussed the challenges and accomplishments over the past 20 years, in which Agricultural Advisory Centers play a crucial role.

On the 5^th September 2024, 22. Polish FADN national organizational and training workshop combined with the celebration of the 20^th anniversary of the Polish FADN took place. The workshop was organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency and was held at the Holiday Park Hotel in Warsaw. The workshop was attended by representatives of the 16 Agricultural Advisory Centres, the management and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – NRI (IAFE-NRI) and invited guests from the European Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, The Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture (ARMA), Statistics Poland, farmers and representatives of institutions cooperating with the Polish FADN.  The presented papers cover various issues related to practical aspects of the functioning of the Polish FADN and the Polish FSDN in the future.

This year’s workshop had a special character due to the celebration of the 20^th anniversary of the Polish FADN. The conference wrapped up 20 years of operation of The Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) Moreover, a discussion panel on the future of FADN and FSDN from the perspective of a farmer to the European Commission was held. The history of the Polish FADN was also mentioned and the role and merits of the leader of the late PhD Lech Goraj in particular his activities in creating and developing the FADN in Poland were emphasized. The panel was followed by ceremonial unveiling of a plaque commemorating the late PhD Lech Goraj. The plaque was ultimately placed in the conference room of the Polish FADN in its headquarters. During the workshop, gratitude was expressed to the co-creators and stakeholders of the Polish FADN and special thanks to the people, who funded the above-mentioned commemorative plaque (cast in bronze).

On the 5^th September 2024, 22. Polish FADN national organizational and training workshop combined with the celebration of the 20^th anniversary of the Polish FADN took place. The workshop was organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency and was held at the Holiday Park Hotel in Warsaw. The workshop was attended by representatives of the 16 Agricultural Advisory Centres, the management and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – NRI (IAFE-NRI) and invited guests from the European Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, The Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture (ARMA), Statistics Poland, farmers and representatives of institutions cooperating with the Polish FADN.  The presented papers cover various issues related to practical aspects of the functioning of the Polish FADN and the Polish FSDN in the future.

This year’s workshop had a special character due to the celebration of the 20^th anniversary of the Polish FADN. The conference wrapped up 20 years of operation of The Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) Moreover, a discussion panel on the future of FADN and FSDN from the perspective of a farmer to the European Commission was held. The history of the Polish FADN was also mentioned and the role and merits of the leader of the late PhD Lech Goraj in particular his activities in creating and developing the FADN in Poland were emphasized. The panel was followed by ceremonial unveiling of a plaque commemorating the late PhD Lech Goraj. The plaque was ultimately placed in the conference room of the Polish FADN in its headquarters. During the workshop, gratitude was expressed to the co-creators and stakeholders of the Polish FADN and special thanks to the people, who funded the above-mentioned commemorative plaque (cast in bronze).

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On 4^th September 2024, employees of the Polish FADN participated in a consensus conference at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the draft implementing regulation on the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN). The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Polish FADN among other representatives of: the Government Legislation Centre, the Ministry of Finance, The Ministry of Digital Affairs, The Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture, Statistics Poland and the Green REV Institute. During the meeting, the comments submitted by the government institutions to the proposed Act were discussed.

On 4^th September 2024, employees of the Polish FADN participated in a consensus conference at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the draft implementing regulation on the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN). The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Polish FADN among other representatives of: the Government Legislation Centre, the Ministry of Finance, The Ministry of Digital Affairs, The Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture, Statistics Poland and the Green REV Institute. During the meeting, the comments submitted by the government institutions to the proposed Act were discussed.

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On 19.06.2024, on the initiative of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – NRI (IAFE-NRI), acting as the FADN Liaison Agency in Poland, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Warsaw. The meeting was attended by the delegates from the European Commission (DG AGRI), as well as by the staff of the Polish FADN, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics Poland, the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture and the Farm Advisory Centres.

During the meeting, the process of transforming Farm Accountance Data Network (FADN) into Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) from the Polish perspective was discussed. The meeting was an opportunity to present the challenges faced by the participants of the Polish FADN in the face of the conversion of FADN into FSDN.

On 19.06.2024, on the initiative of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI), acting as the FADN Liaison Agency in Poland, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Warsaw. The meeting was attended by the delegates from the European Commission (DG AGRI), as well as by the staff of the Polish FADN, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics Poland, the Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture and the Farm Advisory Centres.

During the meeting, the process of transforming Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) into Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) from the Polish perspective was discussed. The meeting was an opportunity to present the challenges faced by the participants of the Polish FADN in the face of the conversion of FADN into FSDN.

On 14-16.06.2024, the 5th National Field Days took place in Boguchwala near Rzeszów, organized by the Podkarpackie Agricultural Advisory Center and the Agricultural Advisory Center in Brwinów. The event, held under the slogan “Modern agriculture”, was attended by representatives of IAFE-NRI, including, inter alia employees of Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department (Polish FADN) Dariusz Osuch and Renata Płonka.

During the event, i.a. the principles and possibilities of using the results of the Polish FADN were presented. At the promotional stand it was also possible to learn about the publications and activities of the Polish FADN and the Institute. Experts provided information on the agricultural accounting of the Polish FADN and the possibilities of using the data.

On 14-16.06.2024, the 5th National Field Days took place in Boguchwala near Rzeszów, organized by the Podkarpackie Agricultural Advisory Center and the Agricultural Advisory Center in Brwinów.

The event, held under the slogan “Modern agriculture”, was attended by representatives of IAFE-NRI, including, inter alia employees of Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department (ZRGR Polish FADN) Dariusz Osuch and Renata Płonka.

During the event, i.a. the principles and possibilities of using the results of the Polish FADN were presented. At the promotional stand it was also possible to learn about the publications and activities of the Polish FADN and the Institute. Experts provided information on the agricultural accounting of the Polish FADN and the possibilities of using the data.

On 24.05.2024, a scientific seminar entitled “Income situation in agriculture in Poland in 2023 compared to previous years” was held at the IAFE-NRI headquarters. The papers were delivered by the employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department: Zbigniew Floriańczyk (Head of the Department) and Renata Płonka.

On 24.05.2024, a scientific seminar entitled “Income situation in agriculture in Poland in 2023 compared to previous years” was held at the IAFE-NRI headquarters. The papers were delivered by the employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department: Zbigniew Floriańczyk (Head of the Department) and Renata Płonka.

On 23.04.2024, at the headquarters of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute in Warsaw, annual training and organizational workshops were held, organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency. The participants of the workshop were directors and chief accountants of 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers and coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices. The meeting was also attended by a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Deputy Director Aleksandra Szelągowska, Director of Institute – IAFE–NRI Professor PhD Marek Wigier as well as auditors and employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department.

During the workshop, papers on, among other things, financing of agriculture in 2024 yr and the economic results of Polish FADN farms were presented. The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss the macroeconomic conditions of agricultural development and challenges related to the implementation of the Polish FSDN system.

On 23.04.2024, at the headquarters of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute in Warsaw, annual training and organizational workshops were held, organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency. The participants of the workshop were directors and chief accountants of 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers and coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices. The meeting was also attended by a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Deputy Director Aleksandra Szelągowska, Director of Institute – IAFE–NRI Professor PhD Marek Wigier as well as auditors and employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department.

During the workshop, papers on, among other things, financing of agriculture in 2024 yr and the economic results of Polish FADN farms were presented. The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss the macroeconomic conditions of agricultural development and challenges related to the implementation of the Polish FSDN system.

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Let this joyful and beautiful season
fill your heart with
a special kind of happiness.
Have a wonderful Easter!
Polish FADN Team

On 01.03.2024, at the headquarters of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) in Warsaw, a meeting was held to present the assumptions for the transformation of the FADN system into the FSDN (Farm Sustainability Data Network). The meeting was attended by coordinators and deputy coordinators for FADN from 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department and the Director of IAFE-NRI. During the meeting, important issues were raised, such as: the size of the sample of agricultural holdings for the FADN field of observation in Poland, the economic size threshold and new variables that will be collected under the FSDN system.

On 01.03.2024, at the headquarters of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) in Warsaw, a meeting was held to present the assumptions for the transformation of the FADN system into the FSDN (Farm Sustainability Data Network). The meeting was attended by coordinators and deputy coordinators for FADN from 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department and the Director of IAFE-NRI. During the meeting, important issues were raised, such as: the size of the sample of agricultural holdings for the FADN field of observation in Poland, the economic size threshold and new variables that will be collected under the FSDN system.

On 30 January 2024 PhD Joanna Pawłowska-Tyszko has finished work at the position of head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department. From February 2024 the responsibilities of the head of the Department and the IAFE-NRI Director’s Plenipotentiary of the Polish FADN have been delegated to PhD Zbigniew Floriańczyk.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2022 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2024

On the 13th of December 2023 Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department transferred set of 11 182 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

On October 4-6, 2023, the 21st national training and organizational workshop of the Polish FADN took place in Skarbimierz Osiedle (Opolskie Voivodeship).

The workshops were attended by representatives of: 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department’s team as well as the Director and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) and the Deputy Director of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

As part of the workshops, the employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department IAFE-NRI and invited guests presented papers devoted to substantive issues and the implementation for the Farm Accountancy Data Network in Poland. Issues related to farms’ incomes in Poland, the stages of FADN transformation into FSDN, changes in the economic size of agricultural holdings based on different sets of Standard Production coefficients (SO) and the needs of accounting in agriculture were discussed. Conclusions and recommendations for the MEF4CAP project were also presented. At the end of the workshop the challenges for the Polish FADN were presented from the perspective of regional coordinators.

On October 4-6, 2023, the 21st national training and organizational workshop of the Polish FADN took place in Skarbimierz Osiedle (Opolskie Voivodeship).

The workshops were attended by representatives of: 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department’s team as well as the Director and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) and the Deputy Director of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

As part of the workshops, the employees of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department IAFE-NRI and invited guests presented papers devoted to substantive issues and the implementation for the Farm Accountancy Data Network in Poland. Issues related to farms’ incomes in Poland, the stages of FADN transformation into FSDN, changes in the economic size of agricultural holdings based on different sets of Standard Production coefficients (SO) and the needs of accounting in agriculture were discussed. Conclusions and recommendations for the MEF4CAP project were also presented. At the end of the workshop the challenges for the Polish FADN were presented from the perspective of regional coordinators.

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On 19.04.2023 annual training and organizational workshop of the Polish FADN was held, in the hybrid formula – on-line and in person. The workshop was organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency.

The participants of the workshop were directors and chief accountants of the 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers and coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices. Among the workshop participants there were also the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Deputy Director Aleksandra Szelągowska, Director of IAFE NRI – PhD Eng Sylwia Łaba as well as auditors and employees of IAFE NRI (Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics National Research Institute).

During the workshop, papers on food waste in the context of food security and environmental impact and the CAP Strategic Plan beneficiaries’  obligation in the field of ‘accounting’ were presented. Other issues were also discussed: agricultural holdings incomes in 2021, financing of agriculture in 2023 and the organization of work in the implementation of the Polish FADN tasks.

On 19.04.2023 annual training and organizational workshop of the Polish FADN was held, in the hybrid formula – on-line and in person. The workshop was organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency. The participants of the workshop were directors and chief accountants of the 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers and coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices. Among the workshop participants there were also the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Deputy Director Aleksandra Szelągowska, Director of IAFE NRI – PhD Eng Sylwia Łaba as well as auditors and employees of IAFE NRI.

During the workshop, papers on food waste in the context of food security and environmental impact and the CAP Strategic Plan beneficiaries’  obligation in the field of ‘accounting’ were presented. Other issues were also discussed: agricultural holdings incomes in 2021, financing of agriculture in 2023 and the organization of work in the implementation of the Polish FADN tasks.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2021 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2023

On the 28st of October 2022 Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department transferred set of 11 204 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

On September 21-23, 2022, the 20th workshop of the Polish FADN took place in Jesionka (Lubuskie Voivodeship). The workshops were held in a hybrid form and the participants represented several institutions such as: 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, staff of the Department of Agricultural Holdings Accountancy of IAFE-NRI as well as the director of the Institute and the Deputy Director of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The participants of the workshop discussed ongoing issues related to the substance and implementation for the Farm Accountancy Data Network in Poland and ways to improve it. The lively discussions touched upon several topics mainly related to farms’ incomes in Poland, financing of agricultural sector in 2023, food losses in agricultural production or possible ways of accessing the Polish FADN data as well as new features of RDR System for data collection. Part of discussions concerned future challenges related to running the network faced by regional coordinators of FADN.

On September 21-23, 2022, the 20th workshop of the Polish FADN took place in Jesionka (Lubuskie Voivodeship). The workshops were held in a hybrid form and the participants represented several institutions such as: 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, staff of the Department of Agricultural Holdings Accountancy of IAFE-NRI as well as the director of the Institute and the Deputy Director of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The participants of the workshop discussed ongoing issues related to the substance and implementation for the Farm Accountancy Data Network in Poland and ways to improve it. The lively discussions touched upon several topics mainly related to farms’ incomes in Poland, financing of agricultural sector in 2023, food losses in agricultural production or possible ways of accessing the Polish FADN data as well as new features of RDR System for data collection. Part of discussions concerned future challenges related to running the network faced by regional coordinators of FADN.

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Standard Output „2017″ coefficients for the purposes of the Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings

On 07.04.2022 annual training and organizational workshop was held in on-line form. The workshop was organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency. The workshop was attended by directors and chief accountants of the 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers as well as the coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices. Among the workshop participants there were also the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Deputy Director Aleksandra Szelągowska, Director of IAFE NRI – D. Eng. Sylwia Łaba as well as auditors and employees of IAFE NRI.

During the workshop, papers concerning the market of mineral fertilizers in Poland and farm incomes in 2020 were presented. Other issues were also discussed: financing of agriculture in 2022, recording of economic events in farms and work organization in the implementation of the Polish FADN task.

On 07.04.2022 annual training and organizational workshop was held in on-line form. The workshop was organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency. The workshop was attended by directors and chief accountants of the 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers as well as the coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices. Among the workshop participants there were also the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Deputy Director Aleksandra Szelągowska, Director of IAFE NRI – D. Eng. Sylwia Łaba as well as auditors and employees of IAFE NRI.

During the workshop, papers concerning the market of mineral fertilizers in Poland and farm incomes in 2020 were presented. Other issues were also discussed: financing of agriculture in 2022, recording of economic events in farms and work organization in the implementation of the Polish FADN task.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2020 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

On the 29st of October 2021 Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 12 292 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

We are saddened to inform about passing of Lech Goraj on 5th July 2021. Dr. Eng. Lech Goraj was a long-standing and distinguished employee of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) in Warsaw, the head of the Agricultural Accountancy Department, the founder of the Polish FADN. He will be remembered as an outstanding and appreciated expert in the field of agricultural economics in Poland and Europe. Countryside and agriculture have always lied at his heart.

We say goodbye to a wonderful scientist, kind teacher and, above all, a cordial friend who will live on in our memories forever.

Expressions of sadness and deep sympathy to the family and friends.

The Polish FADN team, colleagues and associates of the IAFE-NRI.

—–

Memory of Lech Goraj

Let this joyful and beautiful season fill your heart with a special kind of happiness. Have a wonderful Easter!
Polish FADN Team

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2019 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2021

On the 29st of October 2020 Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 12 244 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2018 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2020

From January 1, 2020, the head of the Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department is Dr. Eng. Joanna Pawłowska-Tyszko.

Dr. Eng. Zbigniew Floriańczyk has finished work at the Agricultural Accountancy Department.

Thank you very much for your cooperation with the Agricultural Accountancy Department, which I had the honor of managing for almost 7 years. I treated the duties of the head of the Department and the Plenipotentiary of the Polish FADN from Dr. Lech Goraj as an obligation to continue the path of agricultural accounting development in Poland through the integration of national and European experiences. It is certain that all successes, starting from providing information on the results of farms for everyone interested in agricultural development in Poland, would not be possible without the smooth cooperation of farmers, advisors, a team of experts at the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute and a number of institutions headed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. I am convinced that the constantly improving organizational solutions of the Polish FADN and the unit cost research team are part of the timeless mission to promote agricultural accounting in Poland.

Happy New Year 2020!
Dr. Eng. Zbigniew Floriańczyk

Please be advised that from January 1, 2020, the Agricultural Accountancy Department in connection with the reorganization at the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – NRI received a new name – Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department.

On the 29st of October 2019 Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 12 270 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

On September 24-27, 2019, in the town of Serwy (Podlasie Voivodeship), 17 national Polish FADN organizational and training workshops were held, combined with the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Polish FADN.

The workshops were attended by representatives of 16 agricultural advisory centers, employees of Agricultural Accounting of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) and invited guests, among others the founders of the Polish FADN system, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Head of the Department of Farm Economics of the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission (DG AGRI).

As part of the workshops, the employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department IAFE-NRI and invited guests presented papers on substantive issues and the implementation of the Polish FADN task.

Presented, among others economic results for individual plant production activities in the AGROKOSZTY system, economic situation of farms from the Polish FADN field of observation, methods of financing the development of the agricultural sector, examples of European Commission analyzes were discussed on the example of FADN data. Finally, challenges for the Polish FADN were discussed from the perspective of coordinators in individual regions.

During the workshops, the issue of possible evolution of the System for Collection and Use of Accounting Data from Agricultural Farms in the light of future analytical needs and organizational challenges was discussed, while the coordinators shared their experience in the field of agricultural accounting in the light of the 15th anniversary of the existence of the FADN system in Poland.

On September 24-27, 2019, in the town of Serwy (Podlasie Voivodeship), 17 national Polish FADN organizational and training workshops were held, combined with the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Polish FADN.

The workshops were attended by representatives of 16 agricultural advisory centers, employees of Agricultural Accounting of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) and invited guests, among others the founders of the Polish FADN system, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Head of the Department of Farm Economics of the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission (DG AGRI).

As part of the workshops, the employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department IAFE-NRI and invited guests presented papers on substantive issues and the implementation of the Polish FADN task.

Presented, among others economic results for individual plant production activities in the AGROKOSZTY system, economic situation of farms from the Polish FADN field of observation, methods of financing the development of the agricultural sector, examples of European Commission analyzes were discussed on the example of FADN data. Finally, challenges for the Polish FADN were discussed from the perspective of coordinators in individual regions.

During the workshops, the issue of possible evolution of the System for Collection and Use of Accounting Data from Agricultural Farms in the light of future analytical needs and organizational challenges was discussed, while the coordinators shared their experience in the field of agricultural accounting in the light of the 15th anniversary of the existence of the FADN system in Poland.
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On the 9-13 September 2019, in the Agricultural Accountancy department of IAFE-NRI, a study visit of a delegation from Macedonia took place as part of the Twinning Project to support candidate countries for EU membership.

The delegates spent the first two days visiting the Mazowiecki Agricultural Advisory Center in Warsaw and farms of various types of production: horticulture, dairying, pig farming, and organic production, where issues of cooperation advisors with farmers as well as data collection, data quality check, and data recording within FADN were covered.

The delegated have spent the following days at the Institute, where the employees of the Institute and of The Agricultural Accountancy Department, as well as guests from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics Poland, and European Commission presented the structure and organization of the Polish FADN, typology, and farm selection plan, use and presentation of accountancy data, funding and support dedicated to agriculture in Poland, as well as the use of data at the level of European Commission.
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On the 9-13 September 2019 in the Agricultural Accountancy department of IAFE-NRI, a study visit of a delegation from Macedonia took place as part of the Twinning Project to support candidate countries for EU membership.

The delegates spent the first two days visiting the Mazowiecki Agricultural Advisory Center in Warsaw and farms of various types of production: horticulture, dairying, pig farming and organic production, where issues of cooperation advisors with farmers as well as data collection, data quality check and data recording within FADN were covered.

The next days delegates spent at the Institute, where the employees of the Institute and of the Agricultural Accountancy Department, as well as guests from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Statistics Poland and European Commission presented the structure and organization of the Polish FADN, typology and farm selection plan, use and presentation of accountancy data, funding and support dedicated to agriculture in Poland, as well as the use of data at the level of European Commission.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2017 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

On 29.03.2019, at the headquarters of the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Food Economy – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) in Warsaw, annual organizational workshop was organized by the Polish Liaison Agency FADN. Among the workshop participants were the undersecretary of state of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Ryszard Zarudzki, chairman of the Committee for the Polish FADN; Deputy Director of the Finance Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Aleksandra Szelągowska; directors and chief accountants of the 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers; coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices; director of IAFE-NRI – Professor Andrzej Kowalski and representatives of the Polish FADN.

During the workshop papers on the processes of agreeing the CAP rules for 2020-2027 were presented, the estimates of agricultural incomes of the Polish FADN for 2018 were presented, the issue of agricultural financing in 2019 was over talked, the selection of farms and work organization in the implementation of the Polish FADN task in 2019 were discussed.

On 29.03.2019, at the headquarters of the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Food Economy – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI) in Warsaw, annual organizational workshop was organized by the Polish Liaison Agency FADN. Among the workshop participants were the undersecretary of state of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Ryszard Zarudzki, chairman of the Committee for the Polish FADN; Deputy Director of the Finance Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Aleksandra Szelągowska; directors and chief accountants of the 16 voivodeship Agricultural Advisory Centers; coordinators of Polish FADN Accounting Offices; director of IAFE-NRI – Professor Andrzej Kowalski and representatives of the Polish FADN.

During the workshop papers on the processes of agreeing the CAP rules for 2020-2027 were presented, the estimates of agricultural incomes of the Polish FADN for 2018 were presented, the issue of agricultural financing in 2019 was over talked, the selection of farms and work organization in the implementation of the Polish FADN task in 2019 were discussed.

Warsaw 2019

On the 21st of November 2018 Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 12 298 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

Having regained the independence in 1918 initiated an intensive process of rebuilding the administration of the Polish state and the national economy. Undoubtedly, the need to integrate and modernize agriculture was one of the main economic challenges. Conducting an effective agricultural policy required the creation of a system in order to observe the results of strongly diversified farms. To that end, in 1926 an agricultural accountancy system was implemented, the main purpose of which was to provide a situation about the results of individual farms for the purposes of agricultural policy and scientific research. At the same time, the collected information was used to improve the production and the economic results of agricultural holdings as well as to promote accountancy in the farmers’ environment. In the first period of the system’s functioning, data obtained from farms were developed in the National Research Institute of Life Sciences in Puławy. During the Second World War, the data collected within the system served the disinformation of the occupant, and a few farms secretly kept reliable accountancy records. After the end of the Second World War, the system coordinator was taken over by the Institute of Agricultural Economics with its headquarters in Warsaw. Despite the pressure to collectivize agriculture within the centrally-planned economy, the analyses based on data collected from farms constantly pointed to the efficiency of individual farming. In this period, agricultural accountancy, along with stimulating the economic development, also served to protect the basic rights of farmers in Poland. Socio-economic changes initiated at the end of the 20th century forced the reorganization of the agricultural accountancy network. Although methodological solutions developed by decades did not deviate from global standards in the conditions of economic transformation, it was necessary to limit the number of the kept accountancy books. Nevertheless, the demand for information about the results of farms has increased, especially with the negotiation of the terms of EU accession. Accountancy data has become the main source of information on the results of farms in Poland with the possibility of comparison with the corresponding farms of other Member States. The high quality of data collected in the farm accountancy system has often played a decisive role in argumentation for development programs for agriculture in Poland. Nearly 100 years of agricultural accountancy experience in supporting the agricultural development processes in Poland have been integrated with the European Farm Accountancy Data Network. Thus, the idea of ​​a network of farms aimed at supporting development processes of agriculture, including the interests of farmers in Poland, has also become part of the network for the developme European agriculture.

Between 18-21 September 2018, in the town of Stawiszcze (Łódź voivodship) 16 national organizational and training workshop of the Polish FADN took place as well as the research task “Analysis of changes in the profitability of production of selected agricultural products” Multiannual Program 2015-2019, organized by the Polish Liaison Agency for FADN. The workshop was attended by representatives of 16 agricultural advisory centers and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IERiGŻ-PIB).

As part of organizational and training workshops, presentations were given by employees of the Agricultural Accounting Department of IERiGŻ-PIB and invited guests.

Issues related to substantive issues and the implementation of the Polish FADN task, the subject and organization of research conducted in the AGROKOSZTY system were discussed, selected agricultural markets in Poland related to poultry, pork, milk, fruit and vegetables were characterized, and the farms were balanced in the light of FADN data. Finally, the challenges for the Polish FADN are presented from the perspective of regional coordinators.

Between 18-21 September 2018, in the town of Stawiszcze (Łódź voivodship) 16 national organizational and training workshops of the Polish FADN took place as well as the research task “Analysis of changes in the profitability of production of selected agricultural products” Multiannual Program 2015-2019, organized by the Polish Liaison Agency for FADN. The workshop was attended by representatives of 16 agricultural advisory centers and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IERiGŻ-PIB).

As part of organizational and training workshops, presentations were given by employees of the Agricultural Accounting Department of IERiGŻ-PIB and invited guests.

Issues related to substantive issues and the implementation of the Polish FADN task, the subject and organization of research conducted in the AGROKOSZTY system were discussed, selected agricultural markets in Poland related to poultry, pork, milk, fruit and vegetables were characterized, and the farms were balanced in the light of FADN data. Finally, the challenges for the Polish FADN are presented from the perspective of regional coordinators.
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On 25-29.06.2018, a study visit of a delegation from Kosovo took place at the Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI. Among the participants were five delegates from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development of Kosovo and an IT consultant. Employees of the Institute and  of the Agricultural Accountancy Department have introduced delegates to the specificity of agriculture in Poland, the methodology and organization of the work of the Polish FADN at the level of the Liaison Agency. Agrokoszty team presented their research in the framework of Agricultural Products Data Collection System. The topics discussed included: organization of data collection, Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings and selection of farms, use of the IT system for data processing and data validation, data management system, multi-level data quality control methods, their processing and preparation of reports, as well as the e-Learning in Polish FADN. Kosovo representatives presented at what stage is and how the FADN system works in their country and what the current assistance of EU experts looks like. Delegates also had the opportunity to visit the Mazovian Agricultural Advisory Center and visit the farm.

On 25-29.06.2018, a study visit of a delegation from Kosovo took place at the Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI. Among the participants were five delegates from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development of Kosovo and an IT consultant. Employees of the Institute and of the Agricultural Accountancy Department have introduced delegates to the specificity of agriculture in Poland, the methodology and organization of the work of the Polish FADN at the level of the Liaison Agency. Agrokoszty team presented their research in the framework of Agricultural Products Data Collection System. The topics discussed included: organization of data collection, Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings and selection of farms, use of the IT system for data processing and data validation, data management system, multi-level data quality control methods, their processing and preparation of reports, as well as the e-Learning in Polish FADN. Kosovo representatives presented at what stage is and how the FADN system works in their country and what the current assistance of EU experts looks like. Delegates also had the opportunity to visit the Mazovian Agricultural Advisory Center and visit the farm.
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Warsaw 2018

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2016 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Standard Output „2013″ coefficients for the purposes of the Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings

Between 26th – 29th September 2017 in Wisła (Silesian voivodship) was held the 15. national organizational and training workshop of Polish FADN and of the research task „Analysis of changes in the profitability of the production of selected agricultural products” of the Multi-Year Programme 2015-2019, organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency.

The workshop was attended by representatives of 16 agricultural advisory centres and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI).

During the workshop papers on content-related topics and realization of Polish FADN task were presented by the employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI and by the guests invited. The following issues were also touched up: organization of surveys within AGROKOSZTY system, FADN data use to evaluate the results of Rural Development Programme implementation as well as examples of analyses conducted by the European Commission on the basis of Polish FADN data. During the workshops, interactive training was also provided to support the building of an effective and cooperative team based on the diversity of resources and competencies. Finally, the challenges for Polish FADN from the perspective of coordinators in particular voivodships were discussed.

Between 26th – 29th September, 2017 in Wisła (Silesian voivodship) was held the 15. national organizational and training workshop of Polish FADN and of the research task „Analysis of changes in the profitability of the production of selected agricultural products” of the Multi-Year Programme 2015-2019, organized by the Polish FADN Liaison Agency.

The workshop was attended by representatives of 16 agricultural advisory centres and employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI).

During the workshop papers on content-related topics and realization of Polish FADN task were presented by the employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI and by the guests invited. The following issues were also touched upon: organization of surveys within AGROKOSZTY system, FADN data use to evaluate the results of Rural Development Programme implementation as well as examples of analyses conducted by the European Commission on the basis of Polish FADN data. During the workshops, interactive training was also provided to support the building of an effective and cooperative team based on the diversity of resources and competencies. Finally, the challenges for Polish FADN from the perspective of coordinators in particular voivodeships were discussed.

Let this joyful and beautiful season
fill your heart with
a special kind of happiness.
Have a wonderful Easter!
Polish FADN Team

Warsaw 2017

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2015 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Auditor

On the 29th of November 2016 Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 12311 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

Between 21^st – 23^rd September 2016 year in the conference centre Windsor in  Jachranka was held the 14. Annual workshop of Polish FADN and of the research task “Analysis of changes in the profitability of the production of selected agricultural products” Multi-Year Programme 2015-2019. The workshop was organised by the Polish Liaison Agency for FADN.

The workshop was also an opportunity to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the farm accountancy in Poland. On the 22^nd September 2016, a special session dedicated to this event took place. The session was attended by various guests such as representatives of the European Commission, FADN Liaison Agencies from Hungary and Finland, National Statistical Office, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-National Research Institute, Agricultural Advisory Centres, IAFE-NRI, universities, and other institutions dealing with agricultural issues and agricultural accountancy. To the conference invited were also retired employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department.

During the workshop presented were various issues on implementation of Polish FADN tasks. Employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI and invited guests gave speeches on, including substantive and practical aspects of the development of agriculture and agricultural accounting.

There were three panel discussions during the session dedicated to the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the agricultural accounting in Poland. During panel discussions various topics concerning the development of agricultural accounting in Poland from the perspective of representatives of its stakeholders were addressed, such as beginnings of agricultural accounting in Poland and possibility of adjusting the accounting for current challenges and future challenges for Polish FADN. At the end of the workshop the challenges for the Polish FADN from the perspective of regional coordinators were briefly discussed.

Between 21^st – 23^rd September, 2016 at the conference centre Windsor in Jachranka was held the 14. Annual workshop of Polish FADN and of the research task “Analysis of changes in the profitability of the production of selected agricultural products” Multi-Year Programme 2015-2019. The workshop was organised by the Polish Liaison Agency for FADN.

The workshop was also an opportunity to celebrate the 90^th anniversary of the farm accountancy in Poland. On the 22^nd September 2016 r, a special session dedicated to this event took place. The session was attended by various guests such as representatives of the European Commission, FADN Liaison Agencies from Hungary and Finland, Statistics Poland, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation-National Research Institute, Agricultural Advisory Centres, IAFE-NRI, universities, and other institutions dealing with agricultural issues and agricultural accountancy. To the conference invited were also retired employees of The Agricultural Accountancy Department.

During the workshop presented were various issues on implementation of Polish FADN tasks. Employees of The Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI and invited guests gave speeches on, including substantive and practical aspects of the development of agriculture and agricultural accounting.

There were three-panel discussions during the session dedicated to the celebration of the 90^th anniversary of the agricultural accounting in Poland. During panel discussions various topics concerning the development of agricultural accounting in Poland from the perspective of representatives of its stakeholders were addressed, such as the beginnings of agricultural accounting in Poland and the possibility of adjusting the accounting for current challenges and future challenges for Polish FADN. At the end of the workshop, the challenges for the Polish FADN from the perspective of regional coordinators were briefly discussed.
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In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2014 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2016

On April 8, 2016 in the headquarter of IAFE-NRI the annual training and organizational workshop took place. The workshop was organized by Liaison Agency of Polish FADN. Among the participants of the workshop were: Directors and Chief Accountants of all the Agricultural Advisory Centres, Polish FADN regional coordinators, delegates from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Director and staff of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI).

The workshop addressed the challenges for the agri-food sector in the light of the new financial perspective, the results of Polish FADN farms in the years 2014-2015, and raised issues regarding the implementation of agricultural financing in 2016. Moreover, ICT systems of Polish FADN were presented as well as schedule of works for 2016 accounting year.
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On April 8, 2016 in the headquarter of IAFE-NRI the annual training and organizational workshop took place. The workshop was organized by Liaison Agency of Polish FADN. Among the participants of the workshop were: Directors and Chief Accountants of all the Agricultural Advisory Centres, Polish FADN regional coordinators, delegates from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Director and staff of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI).

The workshop addressed the challenges for the agri-food sector in the light of the new financial perspective, the results of Polish FADN farms in the years 2014-2015, and raised issues regarding the implementation of agricultural financing in 2016. Moreover, ICT systems of Polish FADN were presented as well as schedule of works for 2016 accounting year.

On the 27th of December Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 12 318 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

On the 25^th of November 2015 at  the Agriculture Accounting Department of IAFE-NRI a delegation of 6 representatives from the National Statistical Office of Moldova accompanied by 3 employees of Agricultural Department of Central Statistical Office (CSO) in Poland were hosted. A key topic of the meeting was the typology of agricultural holdings according to the EU standards, with particular reference to the rules on calculation and transmission of classification coefficients – Standard Output (SO). This issue is one of the subjects of close long-term co-operation between the IAFE-NRI and CSO. In addition, the guests became acquainted with the functioning of Polish FADN on the level of Liaison Agency.

Employees from the Agriculture Accounting Department presented the participants the scope of previous co-operation between Poland and Moldova in the framework of FADN. They illustrated the structure of co-operation between different institutions and their role on the way to the implementation of particular tasks concerning the typology of agricultural holdings according to EU standards. Moreover, they provided information on the breakdown of Polish territory into FADN regions, methodology and procedures on the calculation of SO coefficients and principles on classification of the holdings in accordance with EU guidelines. Participants of the meeting also exchanged the experiences regarding the type and methods of data collection in both countries for the purposes of SO calculations.

On the 25^th of November 2015 at  the Agriculture Accounting Department of IAFE-NRI a delegation of 6 representatives from the National Statistical Office of Moldova accompanied by 3 employees of Agricultural Department of Central Statistical Office (CSO) in Poland were hosted. A key topic of the meeting was the typology of agricultural holdings according to the EU standards, with particular reference to the rules on calculation and transmission of classification coefficients – Standard Output (SO). This issue is one of the subjects of close long-term co-operation between the IAFE-NRI and CSO. In addition, the guests became acquainted with the functioning of Polish FADN on the level of Liaison Agency.

Employees from the Agriculture Accounting Department presented the participants the scope of previous co-operation between Poland and Moldova in the framework of FADN. They illustrated the structure of co-operation between different institutions and their role on the way to the implementation of particular tasks concerning the typology of agricultural holdings according to EU standards. Moreover, they provided information on the breakdown of Polish territory into FADN regions, methodology and procedures on the calculation of SO coefficients and principles on classification of the holdings in accordance with EU guidelines. Participants of the meeting also exchanged the experiences regarding the type and methods of data collection in both countries for the purposes of SO calculations.
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The meeting with FADN 5 FADN experts from Lithuania was held at Agricultural Accountancy Department (AAD) of IAFE-NRI on 6^th October 2015.  AAD employees presented to the Lithuanian delegation the specificity of functioning of Polish FADN on the level of Liaison Agency, in particular: the organization of data collection from farms, data quality control methods, methods of computing of Standard Output coefficients. Moreover, information on Polish FADN data dissemination and use was discussed. During the meeting FADN colleagues from both countries shared experience on data collection and submission to EU.

The meeting with 5 FADN experts from Lithuania was held at The Agricultural Accountancy Department (AAD) of IAFE-NRI on 6^th October 2015.  AAD employees presented to the Lithuanian delegation the specificity of the functioning of Polish FADN on the level of Liaison Agency, in particular: the organization of data collection from farms, data quality control methods, methods of computing of Standard Output coefficients. Moreover, information on Polish FADN data dissemination and use was discussed. During the meeting FADN colleagues from both countries shared experience on data collection and submission to EU.
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As verification of Polish FADN 2013 data has officially been finalized by DG AGRI, European Commission published Farm economy focus containing most important data for 2013 year.

On 10^th September 2015 Marek Sawicki (Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development) during the Third Congress of Agricultural Sciences awarded the merit badge “Merited for Agriculture” to Zbigniew Floriańczyk – Head of Agricultural Accountancy Department IAFE-NRI and Director Plenipotentiary for FADN. The merit is a recognition of the effort of the whole IAFE-NRI for the support of development of agriculture and rural development as well as for dissemination of agricultural accountancy in Poland.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2013 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2015

On June 11^th, 2015 DG AGRI in Brussels organized and hosted the Conference on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the European FADN. The conference was attended by the FADN representatives from the European Commission and delegates from all the Liaison Agencies from 28 EU Member States including four employees of The Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI.

The main objective of the conference was to present the functioning of The Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) over its 50 years and to indicate its possible directions for development in the future.

During the meeting various topics were addressed such as topics related to the monitoring of farm income, possible directions of FADN evolution as a tool to monitor farms results, and the ways of using FADN data for various institutions related to agriculture.

During the conference special attention was paid to how to encourage farmers to participate in the FADN and for the exchange of experiences in this field. In the plenary session, Dr. Lech Goraj (IAFE-NRI) presented the evolution of Polish farmers income after accession to the EU in comparison with EU farms and prospects for the future with the possible directions of income development in Polish agriculture towards 2020. On the other hand, Dr. Zbigniew Floriańczyk (Head the Polish FADN) pointed out the problems related to the farms recruitment to the FADN system and made a comment on how FADN is perceived by farmers in Poland.

On  the 8th of June 2015, at  the Agriculture Accounting Department was held the meeting with representatives from the French Parliament and agricultural advisory from the French Embassy in Warsaw. The key point of the meeting was the discussion concerning the revision of the European regulation on organic production and labelling of organic products. Participants drew attention to the need for change and clarification of legal acts regulating organic production. Several topics were brought up during the meeting, such as: situation and performance of organic farms keeping accounts for the Polish FADN and the future of organic farms in Europe.

On  the 8th of June 2015, at  the Agriculture Accounting Department was held the meeting with representatives from the French Parliament and agricultural advisory from the French Embassy in Warsaw. The key point of the meeting was the discussion concerning the revision of the European regulation on organic production and labelling of organic products. Participants drew attention to the need for change and clarification of legal acts regulating organic production. Several topics were brought up during the meeting, such as: situation and performance of organic farms keeping accounts for the Polish FADN and the future of organic farms in Europe.

On our website in Methodology/Reports/Dynamic Report was published a new template of the Farm Dynamic Report, which as of 2014 accounting year is generated through RDR – internet accessible system.

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On March 17th 2015 at the IAFE-NRI headquarters in Warsaw was held the annual organizational workshop of the Polish FADN (IAFE-NRI is the Liaison Agency for FADN in Poland). Among the participants of the workshop were: Directors and Chief Accountants from 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, FADN coordinators from all the accounting offices, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and IAFE-NRI staff.
During the workshop presented were: performance of the Polish agriculture in 2013 based on FADN and EAA data, information systems, organization of the survey in 2015, issues related to financing and development of the Polish agriculture in 2015, principles and scope of data to be collected from FADN farms within the FLINT project.
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On March 17th 2015 at the IAFE-NRI headquarters in Warsaw was held the annual organizational workshop of the Polish FADN (IAFE-NRI is the Liaison Agency for FADN in Poland). Among the participants of the workshop were: Directors and Chief Accountants from 16 Agricultural Advisory Centers, FADN coordinators from all the accounting offices, representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and IAFE-NRI staff.
During the workshop presented were: performance of the Polish agriculture in 2013 based on FADN and EAA data, information systems, organization of the survey in 2015, issues related to financing and development of the Polish agriculture in 2015, principles and scope of data to be collected from FADN farms within the FLINT project.

Standard Output „2010″ coefficients for the purposes of the Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings

Between 8^th and 10^th of December 2014 year a study visit of the delegation from Slovenia was held at Agricultural Accountancy Department (IAFE-NRI). Among the participants were five delegates from the agricultural advisory centers and one representative from the Institute of Agriculture. Our employees have presented to Slovenians some specifics on functioning of Polish FADN at the level of a Liaison Agency. In particular, the organization of data collection from farms, multilevel methods of data quality control, data processing methods, reports, as well as FADN data dissemination and use, trainings and Community Typology of Agricultural Holdings were discussed during the workshop.

Between the 8^th and 10^th December 2014, a study visit of the delegation from Slovenia was held at The Agricultural Accountancy Department (IAFE-NRI). Among the participants were five delegates from the agricultural advisory centers and one representative from the Institute of Agriculture. Our employees have presented to Slovenians some specifics on the functioning of Polish FADN at the level of a Liaison Agency. In particular, the organization of data collection from farms, multilevel methods of data quality control, data processing methods, reports, as well as FADN data dissemination and use, training, and Community Typology of Agricultural Holdings were discussed during the workshop.

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On 3-5.12.2014 Polish FADN experts took part in the expert seminar: “Polish pre-accession experience in the field of agriculture” in the Ministry of Agriculture in the Republic of Macedonia.
The organizer of the meeting was the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Polish Embassy in the Republic of Macedonia. The seminar was conducted within the framework of the project Dissemination of Polish position on the Common Agricultural Policy – seminar for representatives of the government of the countries interested in the EU integration of the Western Balkans, funded by Counterpaunds Funds ( CPF) .
Among the seminar experts were employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute and the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Warsaw.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Republic of Macedonia Ministry of Agriculture, Central Statistical Office, agricultural advisory services and the scientific community.
Polish FADN experts discussed two issues, namely : “Implementation of a new FADN regulation – Polish experience ” and ” Dissemination of Polish FADN data (reports, analyzes, etc.)”.

On 3-5.12.2014 Polish FADN experts took part in the expert seminar: “Polish pre-accession experience in the field of agriculture” in the Ministry of Agriculture in the Republic of Macedonia.
The organizer of the meeting was the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Polish Embassy in the Republic of Macedonia. The seminar was conducted within the framework of the project Dissemination of Polish position on the Common Agricultural Policy – seminar for representatives of the government of the countries interested in the EU integration of the Western Balkans, funded by Counterpaunds Funds ( CPF) .
Among the seminar experts were employees of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute and the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Warsaw.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Republic of Macedonia Ministry of Agriculture, Central Statistical Office, agricultural advisory services and the scientific community.
Polish FADN experts discussed two issues, namely : “Implementation of a new FADN regulation – Polish experience ” and ” Dissemination of Polish FADN data (reports, analyzes, etc.)”.
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On the 27th of November Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 12 322 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server.

As regard with the implementation of the EU project “Establishment of the Serbian Farm Accountancy Data Network,” from 27th to 31st of October 2014 IAFE-NRI hosted 14 delegates from the Republic of Serbia involved in the implementation of the above mentioned project. The project is implemented by a consortium led by Polish limited liability company NIRAS IC. The main objective of the project is to establish a well-functioning structures of FADN in Serbia in compliance with EU standards and Serbian legislation. Moreover, the project aims to strengthen the skills of administrative bodies in Serbia to perform tasks of FADN.

Among the delegates were representatives from the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection, Paying Agency, Central Statistical Office, agricultural advisory centers and other institutions involved in the creation of FADN.

Number of different topics were brought up during the Serbian visit i.e. organization and data collection from agricultural holdings, multi-level data quality control, data processing, farm return, reports provided by Polish FADN to farmers, data dissemination and trainings.

The visit in Polish FADN allowed the delegates from Serbia to familiarize with the organization of the FADN system in Poland at different levels of its operation. In particular, delegates from Serbia had the opportunity to get familiar with the operation of the FADN at Liaison Agency (which is IAFE-NRI, Agricultural Accountancy Department) and one of the accounting offices which is Agricultural Advisory Centre Szepietowo (Podlaskie). In Szepietowo our guests got a chance to meet with advisors as well as farmers keeping accountancy for Polish FADN.

As regard with the implementation of the EU project “Establishment of the Serbian Farm Accountancy Data Network,” from 27th to 31st of October 2014 IAFE-NRI hosted 14 delegates from the Republic of Serbia involved in the implementation of the above mentioned project. The project is implemented by a consortium led by Polish limited liability company NIRAS IC. The main objective of the project is to establish a well-functioning structures of FADN in Serbia in compliance with EU standards and Serbian legislation. Moreover, the project aims to strengthen the skills of administrative bodies in Serbia to perform tasks of FADN.

Among the delegates were representatives from the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection, Paying Agency, Central Statistical Office, agricultural advisory centers and other institutions involved in the creation of FADN.

Number of different topics were brought up during the Serbian visit at IAFE-NRI  i.e. organization and data collection from agricultural holdings, multi-level data quality control, data processing, farm return, reports provided by Polish FADN to farmers, data dissemination and trainings.

The visit in Polish FADN allowed the delegates from Serbia to familiarize with the organization of the FADN system in Poland at different levels of its operation. In particular, delegates from Serbia had the opportunity to get familiar with the operation of the FADN at Liaison Agency (which is IAFE-NRI, Agricultural Accountancy Department) and one of the accounting offices which is Agricultural Advisory Centre Szepietowo (Podlaskie). In Szepietowo our guests got a chance to meet with advisors as well as farmers keeping accountancy for Polish FADN.

 
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On the 28 th of October, at the Agricultural Accountancy Department, a meeting of Polish FADN National Committee was held. Preliminary results on farm incomes of 2013 according to Polish FADN accounting data were presented as well as selection plan for 2015 accounting year. Selection plan for 2015 has been approved for implementation by unanimous decision of the National Committee members.

On the 20 th of October, at the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute, the methodical seminar entitled “Standard Output 2010 coefficients – method and results” was held. The speakers were employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department: Monika Bocian, Izabela Cholewa and Rafał Tarasiuk. The methodology of calculating the coefficients as well as methods for their use were presented. The differences between the current set of SO 2010 coefficients and the set of SO 2007 coefficients calculated in the previous years were underlined and explained. The discussion on the achievements and the development of the Agricultural Accountancy Department in the context of the 10th anniversary of the Polish FADN concluded the seminar.

On the 20 th of October, at the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute, the methodical seminar entitled “Standard Output 2010 coefficients – method and results” was held. The speakers were employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department: Monika Bocian, Izabela Cholewa and Rafał Tarasiuk. The methodology of calculating the coefficients as well as methods for their use were presented. The differences between the current set of SO 2010 coefficients and the set of SO 2007 coefficients calculated in the previous years were underlined and explained. The discussion on the achievements and the development of the Agricultural Accountancy Department in the context of the 10th anniversary of the Polish FADN concluded the seminar.

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On the 1st of October 2014, at the Agricultural Accountancy Department a meeting with representative of the Department of Sectoral Policies in the Ministry of European Integration in Kosovo Mr. Hysni Nura was held.
During the meeting topics connected with organizasion of Polish FADN system were raised. Participants drew attention to the use of FADN data at EU and national level, as well as the role of the FADN in the dissemination of accountancy among Polish farmers. The products of Polish FADN were presented, particular attention was put on the Reports supporting the farm management. During the visit issues relating to the structure of agricultural holdings, selection plan of FADN sample were also introduced as well as topics connected with e-learning.
Due to the fact, that Republic of Kosovo is planning to implement FADN system, it is expected that cooperation with Polish FADN team will be developed to make best use of Polish experiences in this field.

On the 1st of October 2014, at the Agricultural Accountancy Department a meeting with representative of the Department of Sectoral Policies in the Ministry of European Integration in Kosovo Mr. Hysni Nura was held.
During the meeting topics connected with organizasion of Polish FADN system were raised. Participants drew attention to the use of FADN data at EU and national level, as well as the role of the FADN in the dissemination of accountancy among Polish farmers. The products of Polish FADN were presented, particular attention was put on the Reports supporting the farm management. During the visit issues relating to the structure of agricultural holdings, selection plan of FADN sample were also introduced as well as topics connected with e-learning.
Due to the fact, that Republic of Kosovo is planning to implement FADN system, it is expected that cooperation with Polish FADN team will be developed to make best use of Polish experiences in this field.

From the 15th to 18th of September 2014, conference on the occasion of 10th anniversary of Polish FADN combined with the 12. annual workshops and research task within Multiannual Programme 2011-2014 took place in Paprotnia (Mazowieckie voivodship).
The participants of the workshops were FADN representatives of 16 accounting offices (advisory centers), IAFE-NRI staff from Agricultural Accountancy Department and invited guests.

Among the invited guests the following persons took part: initiators of Polish FADN, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Poznań University of Life Sciences, The Institute of Rural and Agricultural Development PAS, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, director and staff of IAFE-NRI as well as farmers keeping accountancy within Polish FADN. Present at the conference foreign guests represented FADN Liaison Agencies from Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland and the Netherlands. In their presentations emphasized the current and future challenges for agricultural accountancy.

During the conference, the initiators of Polish FADN discussed the origins and evolution of the System on the Collection and Use of Accountancy Data from Agricultural Holdings, and invited farmers and coordinators shared their experiences in the field of agricultural accountancy. Also the changes in agriculture after accession to the EU were discussed.
During the workshop achievements of Polish FADN since 2004 were presented, as well as issues concerning the realization of Polish FADN tasks in 2014 and 2015. Within the workshops staff of IAFE-NRI and guests presented the papers on substantive issues.

From the 15th to 18th of September 2014, conference on the occasion of 10th anniversary of Polish FADN combined with the 12. annual workshops and research task within Multiannual Programme 2011-2014 took place in Paprotnia (Mazowieckie voivodship).
The participants of the workshops were FADN representatives of 16 accounting offices (advisory centers), IAFE-NRI staff from Agricultural Accountancy Department and invited guests.

Among the invited guests the following persons took part: initiators of Polish FADN, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Poznań University of Life Sciences, The Institute of Rural and Agricultural Development PAS, Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, director and staff of IAFE-NRI as well as farmers keeping accountancy within Polish FADN. Present at the conference foreign guests represented FADN Liaison Agencies from Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland and the Netherlands. In their presentations emphasized the current and future challenges for agricultural accountancy.

During the conference, the initiators of Polish FADN discussed the origins and evolution of the System on the Collection and Use of Accountancy Data from Agricultural Holdings, and invited farmers and coordinators shared their experiences in the field of agricultural accountancy. Also the changes in agriculture after accession to the EU were discussed.
During the workshop achievements of Polish FADN since 2004 were presented, as well as issues concerning the realization of Polish FADN tasks in 2014 and 2015. Within the workshops staff of IAFE-NRI and guests presented the papers on substantive issues.

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On the 19th of September 2014, at the Agricultural Accountancy Department a meeting with representatives of the Agricultural Research and Extension Services of South Chungcheong Province in South Korea was held. The purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with the broad research on economic position of farms, including agricultural accountancy. Visitors got familiar with the organization of research in Poland. Rules on the selection of statistical sample were introduced, as well as documents to collect data and products of Polish FADN supporting the farm management (Individual Farm Report, Farm Comparative Report, Dynamic Farm Report). The key point of discussion was the data quality control and method how to eliminate errors in accountancy data. Due to the fact, that the plan is to implement monitoring system of farms economic results in South Korea, it is expected to establish the long-term cooperation in order to use, among others, the Polish experiences in this field.

On the 19th of September 2014, at the Agricultural Accountancy Department a meeting with representatives of the Agricultural Research and Extension Services of South Chungcheong Province in South Korea was held. The purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with the broad research on economic position of farms, including agricultural accountancy. Visitors got familiar with the organization of research in Poland. Rules on the selection of statistical sample were introduced, as well as documents to collect data and products of Polish FADN supporting the farm management (Individual Farm Report, Farm Comparative Report, Dynamic Farm Report). The key point of discussion was the data quality control and method how to eliminate errors in accountancy data. Due to the fact, that the plan is to implement monitoring system of farms economic results in South Korea, it is expected to establish the long-term cooperation in order to use, among others, the Polish experiences in this field.

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The data quality check process of 2012 accounting data for Poland was finalised by the European Commission. Therefore the accounting data transferred by Polish Liaison Agency to the European Commission were included in the european information resources. Moreover on the European Commission website the synthetic information Farm Economy Focus of 2012 for Poland was published.

On the European Commission website reports and publications related to the economic situation of agricultural holdings in EU Member States and candidate countries are published including the newest report regarding overview of the 2013 accounting year. 

On 26 of June 2014 Director of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics National Research Institute, Professor Andrzej Kowalski, was honored with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by President of the Republic of Poland Bronisław Komorowski. Professor Andrzej Kowalski was decorated in recognition of achievements in research and teaching for the development of agriculture and rural areas in Poland.

Awards ceremony took place during the meeting of Public Debate Forum “The potential of rural areas as opportunity of development”.

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In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2012 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Warsaw 2014

On 21 March, 2014 at the headquarters of IAFE -NRI in Warsaw was held annual workshop regarding Polish FADN organisation and training. The workshop was organised by the Liaison Agency for FADN in Poland (IAE-NRI). The workshop participants were Directors and Chief Accountants from 16 Agricultural Advisory Centres, Regional coordinators from accounting offices, representatives of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as well as Warsaw University of Life Sciences and employees of IAFE-NRI.

During the first session of the conference presented were achievements of Polish food sector after the accession to the EU, the results of Polish agriculture based on the Polish FADN data and the aspects of financing of the development of Polish agriculture in 2014.

The second session concerned problems relating to challenges of the Polish FADN as well as financial aspects of running the system in Poland.

On 21 March, 2014 at the headquarters of IAFE -NRI in Warsaw was held annual workshop regarding Polish FADN organisation and training. The workshop was organised by the Liaison Agency for FADN in Poland (IAFE-NRI). The workshop participants were Directors and Chief Accountants from 16 Agricultural Advisory Centres, Regional coordinators from accounting offices, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as well as Warsaw University of Life Sciences and employees of IAFE-NRI.
During the first session of the conference presented were achievements of the Polish food sector after the accession to the EU, the results of Polish agriculture based on the Polish FADN data and the aspects of the financing of the development of Polish agriculture in 2014.

The second session concerned problems relating to challenges of the Polish FADN as well as financial aspects of running the system in Poland.

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During the celebration of the Day of Polish Statistics, on 11 of March, 2014, at the Central Statistical Office (CSO) a ceremony of handing merit badges “For contribution to statistics of the Republic of Poland” took place. The merit badges were conferred by the President of the CSO. IAFE-NRI was distinguished as one of the institutions whose long-term cooperation with CSO has contributed to the development of statistics in Poland. Two employees of Agricultural Accountancy Department (IAFE-NRI) i.e. dr Zbigniew Florianczyk and dr Dariusz Osuch were honored with a merit badge.
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On 23.12.2013 Polish Liaison Agency, according to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1242/2008 (amended by Regulation (EC) 867/2009), transmitted Standard Output ″2010″ (SO ″2010″) coefficients to EUROSTAT. SO ″2010″ coefficients were calculated as average values over the years 2008-2012.

Currently SO ″2010″ coefficients are verified by the European Commission.

On the 3rd of December Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 11 114 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server. In 2012 accounting year Polish sample was reduced from 12 100 returning holdings defined in the 1291/2009 Commission Regulation. Reason for declining in number of returning holdings were budget limitations.

Annual workshops organised by the Polish FADN took place at “Pegaz” hotel in Krynica-Zdrój (Małopolskie voivodship) between 30 September and 4 October this year.
The participants of the workshops were all the FADN coordinators from 16 accounting offices in Poland and their deputies, advisory officers dealing with data collection from agricultural holdings as well as IAFE-NRI staff from Agricultural Accountancy Department. Moreover, Director Deputy from Małopolskie Advisory Center, IAFE-NRI Director’s delegate, representatives from Market Research Department of IAFE-NRI, representatives of Polish Academy of Science, Wroclaw University and University of Agriculture in Krakow took part in the workshops.
The main objective of the workshops was to work out the optimal way of completing tasks by the Polish FADN so that it serves for the national and European agricultural policy as well as strategic objectives of the development of Polish agriculture.
During the workshops the team building activities for the participants were also provided. The main objective of the exercise was to develop the skills to distinguish and analyse business activities of agricultural holdings for the purpose of their registration in FADN accounts.
 

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Annual workshops organised by the Polish FADN took place at “Pegaz” hotel in Krynica-Zdrój (Małopolskie voivodship) between 30 September and 4 October this year.

The participants of the workshops were all the FADN coordinators from 16 accounting offices in Poland and their deputies, advisory officers dealing with data collection from agricultural holdings as well as IAFE-NRI staff from Agricultural Accountancy Department. Moreover, Director Deputy from Małopolskie Advisory Center, IAFE-NRI Director’s delegate, representatives from Market Research Department of IAFE-NRI, representatives of Polish Academy of Science, Wroclaw University and University of Agriculture in Krakow took part in the workshops.

The main objective of the workshops was to work out the optimal way of completing tasks by the Polish FADN so that it serves for the national and European agricultural policy as well as strategic objectives of the development of Polish agriculture.

During the workshops the team building activities for the participants were also provided. The main objective of the exercise was to develop the skills to distinguish and analyse business activities of agricultural holdings for the purpose of their registration in FADN accounts.

Standard Output in the context of Community typology for agricultural holdings 

Article in „Problems of Agricultural Economics”, No. 3, Warsaw 2013.
The file is available on the web-site of IAFE-NRI.

The new version of Polish FADN website was published on 25 July 2013. The website has been technologically upgraded according to the current EU requirements as well as it has been adapted to the WAI standards (Web Accessibility Initiative). The Polish FADN website provides also access to the e-Learning platform of Polish FADN. We hope all users will enjoy it.

This course is available to the public only in the Polish language.
Course reveals the nature, objectives and rules of the FADN, both in the European Union, as well as in Poland. The course gives an opportunity to deepen knowledge about the Polish FADN source documents, which are used to collect accountancy data from farms and the products produced annually under the Polish FADN. The course allows also to get familiar with the basic principles and criteria for classification of farms in accordance with the Community Typology of Agricultural Holdings. Additionally, the course explains the key concepts related to agricultural accounting. Knowledge gained in this course, you can test and strengthen through interesting, interactive exercises.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of the contents of the Individual Report tables and the correct interpretation of the data and results obtained on farms at the same time. The course includes numerous examples of correct data analysis, as well as guidance on which elements to pay attention to when interpreting the results. Upon completion of the course, each participant will be prepared to read the farm economic results independently and correctly.

This course focuses on the proper recording of receipts and expenditure in farm accounting books and shows thematic links of receipts and expenditure with other events on the farm.

This course is dedicated to the recording of assets and liabilities of the farm. It teaches how to record particular resources and liabilities of the agricultural holding in the tables. It also realizes the need for accurate and complete recording of the assets of the farm at the beginning and the end of the year.

This course provides with knowledge on how to create selection plan and how to select farms for the sample of farms in Polish FADN. You can also partake in the simulated conversation with a farmer whose farm is going to be selected for the FADN.

In this course you will learn the objectives and rules, as well as basic notions operating within CTAH according to the latest modifications introduced from 2021. You will also get instructions on the calculations of Standard Output coefficients for crop and livestock activities, as well as how to determine the economic size and the type of farming of agricultural holding using them.

Thanks to this course you get to know and strengthen the basic knowledge on how to use computer, operating systems, network protocols as well as other terms related to IT. Moreover you obtain practical knowledge on MS Windows and some other software by the means of video tutorials step by step.

The course prepares for the correct and self-fulfillment of the Book of Events in Agricultural Holding (BEAH). Explains the basic rules for recording of a non-financial events that take place at a farm during the accounting year. In particular, indicates the accuracy and scope of data required in BEAH. After completing the course each participant will know both, the logical relationships between tables of BEAH, as well as between the different log books to collect source data from individual farms.

The course is designed for both advisors and farmers. It presents basic information on the Individual Report: the purpose of its creation, its structure, contents of tables. In addition, explains the main terms used in the report, and provides several examples explaining the most complicated issues. There are exercises on top of everything which are designed to test and strengthen acquired knowledge.

The course is addressed to both advisors and farmers. It contains important information about the Farm Comparison Report: its characteristics, how to create it description of particular tables. The course contains a series of exercises designed to test knowledge and strengthen skills.

This course is designed for advisors supervising the Polish FADN and advising farmers in financial analysis and for farmers keeping accounting books for Polish FADN. By participation in this course, you can acquire practical skills: assessment of changes that have occurred in farm activities (resources of means of production, inputs, quantitative results, financial (income) results) in the course of 5 years of participation in FADN and rapid assessment of changes in the economic situation of the agricultural holdings.

Head of Polish FSDN:
Zbigniew Floriańczyk

Address:
Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – NRI
00-002 Warszawa, ul. Świętokrzyska 20

Address:
10-356 Olsztyn, ul. Jagiellońska 91

Number of farms (2025): 454
Number of advisors (2025): 77

Address:
73-134 Barzkowice, m. Barzkowice

Number of farms (2025): 272
Number of advisors (2025): 56

Address:
83-422 Nowy Barkoczyn
Lubań, ul. Tadeusza Maderskiego 3

Number of farms (2025): 398
Number of advisors (2025): 129

Address:
66-100 Sulechów, m. Kalsk 91

Number of farms (2025): 158
Number of advisors (2025): 56

Address:
89-122 Minikowo, m. Minikowo

Number of farms (2025): 927
Number of advisors (2025): 105

Address:
60-163 Poznań, ul. Sieradzka 29

Number of farms (2025): 1256
Number of advisors (2025): 213

Address:
53-033 Wrocław, ul. Zwycięska 8

Number of farms (2025): 382
Number of advisors (2025): 99

Address:
49-330 Łosiów, ul. Główna 1

Number of farms (2025): 299
Number of advisors (2025): 65

Address:
95-011 Bratoszewice, ul. Nowości 32

Number of farms (2025): 715
Number of advisors (2025): 179

Address:
02-456 Warszawa, ul. Czereśniowa 98

Number of farms (2025): 1329
Number of advisors (2025): 259

Address:
18-210 Szepietowo
Szepietowo-Wawrzyńce 64

Number of farms (2025): 686
Number of advisors (2025): 96

Address:
24-130 Końskowola, ul. Pożowska 8

Number of farms (2025): 844
Number of advisors (2025): 142

Address:
42-200 Częstochowa
ul. Ks. Kardynała Wyszyńskiego 70/126

Number of farms (2025): 193
Number of advisors (2025): 49

Address:
26-200 Końskie, Modliszewice
ul. Piotrkowska 30

Number of farms (2025): 366
Number of advisors (2025): 71

Address:
32-082 Karniowice, ul. Osiedlowa 9

Number of farms (2025): 295
Number of advisors (2025): 67

On 1 July 2013 PhD Zbigniew Floriańczyk was nominated as the head of Agricultural Accountancy Department by the director of the IAFE-NRI prof. Andrzej Kowalski. The nomination was preceded by the favorable opinion of the Scientific Council of IAFE-NRI. At the same time Mr Floriańczyk became Director’s Plenipotentiary for FADN.

Warsaw 2013

Address:
36-040 Boguchwała, ul. Suszyckich 9

Number of farms (2025): 226
Number of advisors (2025): 81

Renata Płonka

Monika Wójcik

Justyna Żurakowska

Beata Malanowska

Adam Smolik

Joanna Pawłowska-Tyszko

Head Zbigniew Floriańczyk

From 20 to 25 of May 2013 Study Tour of Polish FADN to Germany took place. The Study Tour was attended by a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, employees of Agricultural Advisory Centres involved in the works of Polish FADN and representatives of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute, which acts as Liaison Agency for FADN in Poland.

The main objective of the Study Tour was to familiarise with the functioning and organisation of the FADN in a Member State where agricultural income is subject to taxation. Moreover, attendees of the study tour acquired knowledge about the German agricultural tax system.

One of the Study Tour meetings was held by the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection in Berlin (BMLEV). The BMLEV coordinates the survey on “Network of Test Farms” (from German Testbetriebsnetz) which constitutes the basis for computing German FADN results. The study tour participants also learnt about organisation of FADN survey in two States: Brandenburg and Lower Saxony. Furthermore, while paying a visit to the von Thünen Institute in Braunschweig – acting as Liaison Agency for FADN in Germany – attendees of the study tour learnt how FADN data can be used to evaluate agricultural policy measures by the use of mathematical modelling. Afterwards, organisation of tax advisory service, Agricultural Chambers as well as IT companies supporting FADN in Germany was presented to participants of the Study Tour. The Study Tour was also an opportunity to visit farms and food industry companies managed by farmers.

From 20 to 25 of May 2013 Study Tour of Polish FADN to Germany took place. The Study Tour was attended by a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, employees of Agricultural Advisory Centres involved in the works of Polish FADN and representatives of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute, which acts as Liaison Agency for FADN in Poland. The main objective of the Study Tour was to familiarise with the functioning and organisation of the FADN in a Member State where agricultural income is subject to taxation. Moreover, attendees of the study tour acquired knowledge about German agricultural taxation system.
One of the Study Tour meetings was held by the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection in Berlin (BMLEV). The BMLEV coordinates the survey on “Network of Test Farms” (from German Testbetriebsnetz) which constitutes the basis for computing German FADN results. The study tour participants also learnt about organisation of FADN survey in two States: Brandenburg and Lower Saxony. Furthermore, while paying visit to the von Thünen Institute in Braunschweig – acting as Liaison Agency for FADN in Germany – attendees of the study tour learnt how FADN data can be used to evaluate agricultural policy measures by the use of mathematical modelling. Afterwards, organisation of tax advisory service, Agricultural Chambers as well as IT companies supporting FADN in Germany was presented to participants of the Study Tour. The Study Tour was also an opportunity to visit farms and food industry companies managed by farmers.

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Manager of Typology for Agricultural Holdings Section

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Manager of Analysis and publication of the results Section

Manager of Data Collection Section

Deputy Head of Department

Head of Agricultural Holdings Accountancy Department

On the 26th of April 2013 PhD Lech Goraj completed his duty as head of the department still having been a FADN expert at the Agricultural Accountancy Department. We would like to express our gratitude to PhD Lech Goraj for supervising our Department throughout twenty one years.

Polish FADN team

As of the 29th of April PhD Zbigniew Floriańczyk acts as Head of the Agricultural Accountancy Department.

In the section Publications -> Standard Results 2011 Standard Results of Polish FADN agricultural holdings have been published.

Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings after changes
in 2010
Article in „Problems of Agricultural Economics”, No. 1, Warsaw 2013.
The file is available on the web-site of IAFE-NRI. 

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On the 3rd of December Agricultural Accountancy Department transferred set of 11 077 FADN farm returns onto European Commissions’ RICA-1 server. In 2011 accounting year Polish sample was reduced from 12100 returning holdings defined in the 1291/2009 Commission Regulation. Reason for declining in number of returning holdings were budget limitations.

Within a framework of a study tour, a group of 8 representatives responsible for establishing FADN in Croatia visited Poland from 19^th to 23^rd of November 2012.

The group consisted of 3 representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and 5 representatives from the Croatian Agriculture Advisory Service.
The visit aimed at introducing the practical side of the functioning of Polish FADN on different organizational levels.

During the visit, Croatian representatives were familiarised with the organisation and functioning of the Liaison Agency of Polish FADN. The employees of The Agricultural Accounting Department prepared and delivered presentations about the scope, structure, and functioning of Polish FADN.

The Croatian Delegation also visited the Regional Accountancy Office of Polish FADN in Końskowola as well as 3 farms conducting FADN farm accountancy.

Within a framework of a study tour a group of 8 representatives responsible for establishing FADN in Croatia visited Poland from 19th to 23rd of November 2012. The group consisted of 3 representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and 5 representatives from Croatian Agriculture Advisory Service.
The aim of the visit was to introduce the practical side of functioning of Polish FADN on different organizational levels.
During the visit Croatian representatives were familiarised with the organisation and functioning of the Liaison Agency of Polish FADN. The employees of Agricultural Accounting Department prepared and delivered presentations about the scope, structure and functioning of Polish FADN.
The Croatian Delegation also visited the Regional Accountancy Office of Polish FADN in Końskowola as well as 3 farms conducting FADN farm accountancy.

On the 24th-28th of September 2012 took place a study visit for 16 representatives of the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock in Turkey involved with implementing the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) in Turkey. The group of visitors constituted the agricultural advisors from the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock in Turkey working in provinces of Turkey involved with i.a. farm accountancy data collection for Turkish FADN purposes, as well as employee occupied with agricultural statistics.
The main object of the study visit was familiarization with practical aspects of Polish FADN at various levels. Polish FADN team from IAFE-NRI was the organizational and substantial supervisor of the visit.
Within the study visit the representatives of Turkey were familiarized with organization and methods of work of FADN Liaison Agency in Poland. Employees of Agricultural Accountancy Department prepared and presented numerous presentations on the scope, structure and functioning of Polish FADN. Topics presented were related to i.a.: organization and data collection from farms within Polish FADN, trainings, data quality control at Liaison Agency level, data processing, Farm Return and Polish FADN data use. The software of Polish FADN was also presented during the meeting.
The study tour participants were also acquainted with work of Accountancy Office of Polish FADN in Poświętne, which constitutes the division of Mazovian Agricultural Advisory Center. The guests visited also 5 farms conducting farm accountancy within Polish FADN.

On the 24th- 28th September, 2012 a study visit of 16 representatives from the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock took place, involved with implementing the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) in Turkey.

The group of visitors constituted the agricultural advisors from the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock working in provinces of Turkey involved with i.a. farm accountancy data collection for Turkish FADN purposes, as well as employee occupied with agricultural statistics.

The main object of the study visit was familiarization with practical aspects of Polish FADN at various levels.
The Polish FADN team from IAFE-NRI was the organizational and substantial supervisor of the visit.

Within the study visit, the representatives of Turkey were familiarized with organization and methods of work of FADN Liaison Agency in Poland. Employees of The Agricultural Accountancy Department prepared and presented numerous presentations on the scope, structure and functioning of Polish FADN. Topics presented were related to i.a.: organization and data collection from farms within Polish FADN, training, data quality control at Liaison Agency level, data processing, Farm Return and Polish FADN data use. The software of Polish FADN was also presented during the meeting.

The study tour participants were also acquainted with work of Accountancy Office of Polish FADN in Poświętne, which constitutes the division of Mazovian Agricultural Advisory Center. The guests visited also 5 farms conducting farm accountancy within Polish FADN.

Standard Output „2007″ coefficients for the purposes of a Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings
Publication of Polish FADN, Warsaw 2012.
 

Warsaw 2012

In the section Publications / Standard Results Standard Results obtained by agricultural holdings in Poland regarding accounting year 2010 have been published.

On the 25th November 2011 the Agricultural Accountancy Department submitted to the European Commission set of 11 207 Farm Returns from agricultural holdings for the accounting year 2010. This year the sample of farms has been decreased from 12 100 returning holdings defined in the Commission Regulation (EC) 1291/2009 due to budget limitations.

1 July 2011, for the first time Poland took over the Presidency of the European Union. Preparations for this role have begun already in 2007. A year later Plenipotentiary for the Presidency was appointed. Along with that, the programme of preparation for the Polish presidency of the EU has been approved and logistics, and training preparation of Polish officials began.

Taking over the Presidency, Poland is obliged to coordinate all the meetings, both formal and informal, which will be held between 1 July to 31 December. It also involves the representation of the Council to other EU institutions such as the European Commission and the European Parliament.

Warsaw 2011

In the section Publications/Standard Results Standard Results obtained by agricultural holdings in Poland regarding accounting year 2009 have been published.

On the 18th-19th of October 2010 – within study visit – representatives of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republic of Macedonia, National Extension Agency, State Statistical Office and Megasoft IT company, involved in implementation of Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) in Macedonia, were present in IAFE-NRI. Visit was organized in the framework of the project MK-ASAP-C1-QCBS-CS7 – Technical Assistance for Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN)î carried out by the consortium between ASA Institut for Sektoranalyse und Politikberatung GmbH (Niemcy) and IAFE-NRI in favour of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republic of Macedonia.
Employees of the Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI presented plenty of topics concerning the functioning of Polish FADN on the level of Liaison Agency and Agricosts system. Second part of the visit took place in Accountancy Office located in Konskowola (lubelskie voivodship), where participants were familiarized with organization of accountancy office, rules of co-operation with farmers and process of farm data collection. At the time of stay in Konskowola guests from Macedonia got opportunity to visit farms participating in Polish FADN.

Impact of changes in a Community Typology for Agricultural Holdings
Publication of Polish FADN, Warsaw 2010.

On the 12th-13th of July 2010 in IAFE-NRI took place a study visit for representatives of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock in Turkey involved with implementing the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) in Turkey. The visit was organized within action AGR IND/STUD 41912 in co-operation with IAFE-NRI and DG Agri by the Technical Assistance Information Exchange Instrument of the European Commission (TAIEX).
Employees of Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI prepared and presented numerous presentations on Polish FADN – agenda of the meetings included community typology for agricultural holdings, farm selection plan, farm selection, data quality control on Liaison Agency level (log books, inspections ëon the fieldí, software tests), data processing, farm return, data quality check on DG Agri level (RICA testing), co-operation between Liaison Agency and DG Agri as well as Polish FADN data use. Guests from Turkey were also acquainted with practical issues connected with the software used for data collection and processing as well as RICA testing process.

On 8th-19th of March 2010 took place a training programme in Poland for representatives of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republic of Macedonia responsible for development of Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN). The training programme was financed by the project MK-ASAP-C1-QCBS-CS7.
Employees of Agricultural Accountancy Department of IAFE-NRI prepared and presented number of presentations on scope and methodology used in Polish FADN and Agrokoszty system (unit costs of selected agricultural products). Guests from Macedonia were also acquainted with practical issues connected with daily work on FADN, the software used for data collection and processing and ways of cooperation with European Commission.
During the training programme guests from Macedonia visited one of Accountancy Offices working for FADN in Poland (located in Końskowola, lubelskie voivodship). The main topics of the visit were the specific issues related to work of Accountancy Office, organization of data collection, rules of cooperation between advisor and farmer.
At the time of stay in Konskowola guests from Macedonia had a chance to meet and exchange ideas with farmers participating in FADN – the most important members of the whole system.

On 6-8th of September 2009 – International conference on the occasion of 5th anniversary of Polish FADN  took place in the Hotel “Dom Polonii” in Pultusk. The conference was organised by Agricultural Accountancy Department of Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (IAFE-NRI). The delegate from European Commision, Mrs. Sophie Helaine as well as delegates from the Member States such as Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovenia, Hungary actively participated in the conference.
Among national guests in the conference following persons took part: Mr. Kazimierz Plocke – Secretary of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development performing function of the Head of National Committee of Polish FADN as well, Mr. Wojciech Dębski – the mayor of Pultusk, Mr Klaus Grimmel – councilor in the German Embassy, Prof. Wojciech Józwiak, the chairman of Scientific Council IAFE-NRI, the members of the National Committee of Polish FADN, the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Poznań University of Life Sciences, The West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Pozna University of Economics, Institute of Rural Development of Polish Academy of Sciences, Central Statistical Office, Agricultural Property Agency, Agricultural Advisory Centers and the employees of IAFE-NRI.

Warsaw 2009

On 5th of March 2009 in IAFE-NRI was organized the meeting with Lela Tsirekidze who is a Professor, Scientific Secretary of the branch of Economy and Agronomy of the Georgian Academy of Agricultural Sciences. In this meeting participated representatives of Agricultural Accountancy Departament, Mr Marek Wigier, the scientific secretary of IAFE-NRI and
Mr Marek Grenda from Pomorski Advisory Center. Pomorski Advisory Center
in Stare Pole takes part in international cooperation projects, in example in Georgia. During this meeting topics concerning scientific researches of IAFE-NRI were discussed, mainly issues regarding Polish FADN and possibilities of cooperation with Georgian Young Agrarian-Scientifics Union.

On 26-27th of February 2009 in Division of Mazowiecki Advisory Center at the Training Center “Poświętne” in Płońsk annual conference took place on the Polish FADN. Directors and chief accountants of all 16 voivodship agricultural advisory centers the coordinators of Polish FADN as well as the Director of the Department of Finance of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – Aleksandra Szelągowska and Henryk Antosiak from the Head Office of BGŻ S.A. participated in the meeting. The main topics were following: evaluation of the implementation of task in 2008, scope of works and method of task financing in 2009, rules of including and finaly statement of the founds to carry out tasks,  content of agreements between the Institute and the agricultural advisory centers to carry out tasks for the Polish FADN, farm incomes estimations in 2008, made on the basis data of Polish FADN 2007.

Warsaw 2008

Standard Gross Margin “2004” coefficients for typology
of agricultural holdings in Poland
Report of Multi-Annual Programme, No. 88; Warsaw 2008.
The file is available on the web-site of IAFE-NRI.

From 25th May till 01st of June 2008 workshops in Portugal took place. In those workshops 29 people took part: representatives of Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute (Liaison Agency for FADN in Poland), Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, Central Statistical Office and 3 regional advisory centers: dolnośląskiego, łódzkiego and świętokrzyskiego. The main purpose of the workshops was to study institutional and functional organization of FADN in Portugal. Gained knowledge enables optimization and quality check of accountancy data for FADN and improvement of collecting data from agricultural holdings for calculations of SGM coefficients and a new parameter – standard output.
During the workshops the methods of collection and creation of database by the Liaison Agency for FADN in Portugal (which is the part of GPPAA – Gabinete de Planeamento e Politica Agro – Alimentar) were considered. The participants acquainted also with the work at GPPAA’s regional branches, which are responsible for collecting of accountancy data for FADN, visited individual agricultural holdings and met Portuguese farmers and agricultural advisors.

Programme

From 5th till 8th May, 2008 representatives of Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, who are responsible for implementation and coordination of FADN, were present in Poland. IAFE-NRI organized the seminar on 5th and 6th of May. The main aim of this seminar was to present to our guests the Polish FADN (detailed programme).On 7th and 8th of May 2008 the participants of this seminar visited regional advisory centres in Końskowola and in Płońsk. They also visited agricultural holdings which participate in Polish FADN.

Warsaw 2007

From 25th to 31st of May 2007 study tour in Ireland took place. There were 25 participants in total, among them 17 representatives of IAFE-NRI (FADN Liaison Agency in Poland). In tour took part: prof. A. Kowalski – Director of IAFE-NRI, PhD L. Goraj – head of Agricultural Accountancy Department and Polish representative in FADN Committee in Brussels, PhD M. Wigier – head of Multi-Annual Programme, employees of Agricultural Accountancy Department (responsible for FADN, SGM coefficients calculation and agricultural products research), directors and supervisors of FADN in three voivodship accountancy offices located in Gdańsk, Poznań and Końskowola. Main subjects of the workshop were:

• farm selection procedures,
• data collection issues, 
• FADN organisational scheme, process of collection and control of accountancy data,
• FADN database on country level, data control and transmitting of data to European Commission,
• organisation of data collection and range of collected data use for direct costs and SGM coefficient calculation,
• dissemination of data, for agricultural advisory purposes in particular.

During the workshops participants visited also TEAGASC trial farms and some individual holdings, where meetings with farmers and advisors took place.

From 6th till 10th of November 2006 representatives of Romanian Ministry of Agriculture, who are responsible for implementation and coordination of FADN, were present in Poland. IAFE-NRI organized the seminar on 6th and 7th of November. The main aim of this seminar was to present to our guests the Polish FADN. On 8th and 9th of November the participants of this study tour visited regional advisory centres in Płońsk and in Łowicz. They also visited agricultural holdings which participate in Polish FADN. The last day of the visit the Romanian guests met representatives of Central Statistical Office.

On the 8th of September  2006  the National Research Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics organized the international conference on the 80th anniversary of farm accountancy in Poland (Venue: Gromada Hotel, Warsaw).
Participants of the conference were representatives of the European Commission, foreign research institutes,  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture, Agricultural Market Agency, Agricultural Property Agency,  Central Statistical Office,  universities, Agricultural Advisory Centres,  National Research Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics, farmers and other guests.

Standard Gross Margin “2002” and EU standards of agricultural holdings classification

Article in „Problems of Agricultural Economics”, No. 1, Warsaw 2006.
The file is available on the web-site of IAFE-NRI. 

On 17th of March 2006, the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute held a seminar on the theme “Organisation of Accountancy Data at Polish FADN”. The seminar was devoted to the organisation of accountancy data within the Polish FADN; the speakers focused in particular on the issues related to the organisation of data in the accounting offices and at the Agricultural Accountancy Department. They also showed the possibilities of using and disclosing the accountancy data, and presented the resources available on the Internet portal of the Polish FADN. The speakers were: Dariusz Osuch, Elżbieta Juchnowska, Paweł Madej and Joanna Drzewiecka

On 20th of January 2006, the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics -National Research Institute held a seminar on the “Structure and Economic Performance of Agricultural Holdings in 2004 Broken Down by FADN Regions in Poland”. The lecture was given by Lech Goraj, Head of the Agricultural Accountancy Department of Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute. The seminar was attended by the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute, the Central Statistical Office, the University of Agriculture in Poznań, and press representatives, among others.

On 16th December of 2005, at the building of the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute there was a seminar for the teachers of secondary schools (above the gymnasium level) teaching agro-business and agricultural accountancy within the area of the Masovian Self – Governmental Teacher Excellence Centre, the Płock Branch.

On 21st and 22nd of November 2005, at the Provincial Agricultural Advisory Centre (WODR) in Modliszewice; on 24 and 25 November 2005 at WODR Poznań, Sielinko Branch, on 29 and 30 November 2005 in the Lublin Agricultural Advisory Centre in Grabanów and on 06 and 07 December 2005 at the Pomerania Centre of Agricultural Advisory in Gdańsk, there were workshops for the coordinators of Accounting Offices and a special seminar on the “Agricultural Accountancy for the needs of Polish FADN”.
The workshops were attended by the employees of the Agricultural Advisory Centres in the regions of: Małopolska and Pogórze, Wielkopolska and Płońsk, Mazowsze and Podlasie, as well as Pomorze and Mazury. The following subjects were discussed:

Session I:

• Methodological assumptions behind the process of collecting data related to agricultural products. The structure of data collection in 2006.
• Examination of costs of selected agricultural products produced by organic methods.
• “2002” Standard Gross Margin in specific regions.

Session II:

• Evaluation of the work of advisors involved in the accounting process for the purposes of Polish FADN based on the findings of audits made by the employees of the Agricultural Accounting Institute at the Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics – National Research Institute.
• Evaluation of accounting data from agricultural holdings for 2004.
• Educational portal of the Polish FADN

Methodology of SGM “2002” for typology of agricultural holdings in Poland
Report of Multi-Annual Programme, No. 4; Warsaw 2005.
The file is available on the web-site of IAFE-NRI.
 

Regional Standard Gross Margin “2002” coefficients for agricultural production activities in Poland
Article in „Problems of Agricultural Economics”, No. 4, Warsaw 2005.

On 6th–8th of June 2005 – 160th meeting of the Community Committee on FADN joined with the international seminar organized on the 40th anniversary of FADN existence in Europe.
Representatives of 25 Member States of the European Union and 2 Candidate States (Romania and Bulgaria), as well as representatives of the European Commission and Eurostat participated in the meeting of the Community Committee on FADN, organized in Białowieża, podlaskie voivodship.
Two draft regulations on FADN were voted, standard results for accounting year 2003 were presented and the agreements from the Luxembourg meeting (2nd June, 2005) on the agricultural statistics in the EU were discussed during the meeting. After the seating of the Community Committee on FADN the participants visited the oldest in Poland stud of pure Arab horses in Janów Podlaski, the most important Orthodox sanctuary in Poland – the Holy Mountain of Grabarka and listened to an Orthodox music concert in Hajnówka. The second day of the participants’ stay started with visiting Museum of Agriculture in Ciechanowiec, which was connected with the presentation of Podlasie Agricultural Consultancy Centre in Szepietowo. Afterwards the guests visited two agricultural holdings specializing in milk production. One of them keeps financial books, whereas the other one keeps books in the FADN system. The grand seminar celebrating the 40th anniversary of FADN Europe was held in the afternoon. The guests were welcomed by Keijo Hyvonen – Head of the Unit for Analysis of the Situation of Agricultural Holdings ‘AGRI G3’ of the European Commission, Lech Goraj – Head of the Farm Accountancy Department IERiGŻ-PIB and Andrzej Kowalski – Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The seminar was led by Marek Skarżyński – the director of Agricultural Consultancy Centre in Szepietowo.

Presentations were given by:

• Andrzej Kowalski “The Polish agriculture a year after the accession”,
• Yves Plees “From perforated bands to the Internet”,
• Keijo Hyvonen “40 years of FADN – achievements and challenges”,
• Roger Price “The point of view of a Committee member”,
• Lech Goraj “Adjusting bookkeeping to the FADN standards”,
• Aleksandra Szelągowska “Agriculture in the National Agriculture Development Programme from 2007 to 2012”,
• Barbara Domaszewicz “The scope of agricultural statistics”,
• Wacław Guzewicz “The transformation of state-owned agricultural enterprises”.

The seminar ended with a full-dress dinner, when a well-known local group “Małanka” performed Belarusian folk songs. On their last day of the stay in Poland the participants paid a visit to another agricultural holding whose owners keep books in the FADN system, and visited Museum of Nature and Forestry of the Białowieża National Park.

On 20th-21st of September 2004 – International conference „Tasks and organisation of Polish FADN”
The conference took place in Przysiek, the city near Toruń, because of finishing the PHARE 2001 project Pl 0104.09.01 “Implementation of Polish FADN – training”.
At the conference were present international guest who were presenting the experiences of other countries in doing FADN. The ways of use of data at European Union level were presented as well. Speakers were: Alain Blogowski, Rainer Mayer, Werner Kastner, Andrea Fais, Iraj Namdarian, Yves Plees.

Polish experiences and plans connected with FADN system were presented by experts from Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Director Aleksandra Szelgowska) and employees of Liaison Agency.

Warsaw 2004

On 13th of May 2004 – Conference „Polish FADN after 1st of May 2004”
Following the Poland’s accession to the European Union, Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics have organised the conference „Polish FADN after 1st of May 2004”.
The international guests who participated in the conference gave „warm welcome” to Poland and expressed appreciation to Polish preparation for implementation of the FADN system. Experiences of other European Countries were also presented.
Employees of Liaison Agency – IAFE presented Polish experiences in process of implementing the system: legal acts connected with FADN, co-operation with Ministry Of Agriculture and Rural Development, Central Statistical Office, co-operation with DG AGRI, classification of holdings,  sample drawing, accountancy data processing, trainings for participants of the system and plans for future.