THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY ON THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE OPINION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS

Abstract

Understanding and assessing the impact of agricultural production on the environment is an important issue. Many analyzes were carried out to assess awarenass of inhabitants of rural areas. This awarensees of agricultural producers is of the main importance because it is connected with applided agricultural practices which infuence the immediate surroundings of farms. This is important in the level of understanding and acceptance of agricultural activities by the local community. The aim of the research was to determine farmers’ awareness and perception of the impact of their agricultural production on the local environment, depending on their characteristics. In total, 310 farms from four voivodships with the greatest potential for agricultural production were surveyed using the interview questionnaire. The research was conducted in 2019 and 2020. Most of the questions were closed questions, with answers on a 5-point Likert scale. The chi-square test of independence was used to compile the results. It was found that there is a relationship between the income situation of farmers and their knowledge of the concept of sustainable agriculture and the perception of the impact of agriculture on the economy, natural environment, culture and local community.