Wydawnictwo
Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego w Poznaniu

This monograph is among the first papers entirely focused on economic and legal determinants of development of agri-food logistics. It emphasizes the specific nature of from-field-to-fork processes related to basic agricultural production, distribution, transportation and storage of food. Scientific and teaching needs make it a highly desired publication. In addition to addressing theoretical aspects, it attempts to take a practical look at problems faced by agri-food logistics professionals. It plays an important role in understanding, teaching and applying legal regulations and principles of agricultural economics.
This monograph adds value by smoothly combining legal and economic aspects while also closing a gap on the publishing market.

List of abbreviations

Introduction

I. Value chain formation in the agri-food sector
1. Value chain in the agri-food sector
2. Characteristics of the agri-food sector
3. Supply chain actors
4. Structure of the agri-food chain

II. Instruments used as production drivers in the agri-food sector
1. Production organization in the agri-food sector 
2. Vertical integration: role of the cultivation contract; supply of agri-food products 
3. Horizontal integration: agricultural producer groups 
4. Clustering activities in the supply chain 
5. Collaboration drivers in the agri-food sector as contemplated in the 2021–2027 Common Agricultural Policy

III. Aspects related to the organizational and ownership structure of agribusiness enterprises
1. Economic operators in the national agribusiness sector: introductory note 
2. Farms 
3. Cooperatives
4. Partnerships
5. Capital companies

IV. Economic, financial and institutional instruments supporting the activity of agribusiness enterprises
1. Solutions supporting the development of agribusiness enterprises
2. Legal certainty and stability as a factor in supporting entrepreneurship
3. New institutional safeguards for the protection of entrepreneurs’ rights
4. Selected aspects of how agri-entrepreneurship is supported at Union and national levels
5. Financial instruments used in supporting agribusiness enterprises during development stage and when facing economic difficulties

V.    Benefits and costs of a long-term rental contract in agri-food logistics 
1. Essence and characteristics of a long-term rental contract 
2. Parties to and subject matter of the contract 
3. Form and term of the contract 
4. Obligations of the owner and of the renter 
5. Determinants of the amount of rent specified in the contract 
6. Cancellation or early termination of the contract 
7. Termination of a long-term rental contract 
8. Settlement of long-term rental costs 

VI.    Practical aspects of a leasing contract in agri-food logistics
1. Legal characteristics and essence of a leasing contract
2. Parties to and subject matter of the agreement 
3. Obligations of the financing party and of the user
4. Term of the agreement 
5. Determinants of the remuneration and lease payment specified in the agreement 
6. Cancellation and expiry of the agreement 
7. Purchase option of the leased asset 

VII.    Case study: economic importance of agri-food logistics in the apiculture sector
1. Characteristics of the apiculture sector
2. Economic importance of beekeeping in the context of food supply chains 
3. Profitability of the apiculture sector 
4. Transhumance 

VIII.    Case study: organizational aspects of agri-food logistics in the apiculture sector 
1. Evolution of the apiculture sector in the European Union 
2. Trading of apiculture products 
3. Support for the EU’s apiculture sector
4. Transport and haulage of apiculture products 

Conclusions

Literature