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Zgromadzone informacje dotyczące poziomu wykształcenia rolników, rozwoju indywidualnych gospodarstw rolnych, stopnia zadowolenia rolników z dochodów oraz planów rozwojowych. Przedstawiono wyniki analizy, która dotyczyła zależności pomiędzy poziomem wykształcenia rolników, nowoczesnością stosowanych technologii, fazą rozwoju gospodarstwa, a stopniem zadowolenia z efektów pracy, z poziomu uzyskiwanych dochodów oraz planami na przyszłość.
EN
The aim of the research was to gather the information concerning the education level of farmers, development of farms, their income satisfaction as well as development plans. The article presents result of an analysis of interdependence between the level of education, up-to-dateness of applied technology, the phase of farm’s development and satisfaction level of work results, income satisfaction and plans for the future. The direct questioning method was employed within the research process, using a standardized questionnaire form among 80 farm owners from Łomżyńska region. The results of the study indicate that people with higher qualifications are more satisfied with the effects of their work. Not only do they achieve better production or financial results but also are capable of adapting their farms to the conditions of constantly changing environment. Owing to those skills many farmers are eager to take risks and carry out essential modernization as well as adaptational activities that enhance their competitiveness.