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Abstract
Agricultural production in Serbia is one the most important segments of the
national economy. Serbia is exporting more agricultural product than importing. Food
processors who are responding to the wholesale and retail demand are looking for
commodities with specific attributes. Industrialised agriculture grows and makes the
rules on the market. In contrast, it has been recognised for some time that small
agricultural producers in Serbia have been under huge economic pressure. As a
result of impressive changes in market demand and in agricultural policy small
agricultural produces in Serbia need to adjust their production structure. Market
developments provide niche opportunities for small producers that are able to
differentiate production and respond promptly. To capture these opportunity small
farmers could use appropriate supply chains and supply chain strategies as well as
decision making strategies for the development of partnership, especially planning
for successful marketing. The aim of this paper is to analyse the supply chain models
for the small Serbian farmers. The results show that small producers in Serbia face
increased competition by big player in the market. The wholesale and retail
permanently increase criteria for suppliers. Small producers have possibility to use
niche opportunities in approaching consumers.