Open AccessPerformance evaluation results of the organic dairy cooperative
Author(s) -
Virgilijus Skulskis,
Vilija Girgždienė,
Deiva Mikelionytė
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
management theory and studies for rural business and infrastructure development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2345-0355
pISSN - 1822-6760
DOI - 10.15544/mts.2014.037
Subject(s) - prestige , business , lithuanian , dairy industry , production (economics) , marketing , organic production , industrial organization , economics , organic farming , microeconomics , food science , geography , agriculture , philosophy , linguistics , chemistry , archaeology
The Lithuanian dairy sector is dominated by small and medium-sized milk producers. Cooperation is one of the means that could improve conditions and results of their activity. The purpose of the paper is to analyse the opinion of members of organic dairy cooperative on its performance and to propose recommendations for the development of organic cooperatives. A questionnairebased survey shows that the respondents positively evaluate cooperative performance, and the prestige of the cooperative is very important to all members. Investments and financial stability of the cooperative are important factors for the successful development of organic production. A significant share of the respondents would prefer a broader range of services provided by the cooperative.