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Abstract
The aim of the research was to show the issue of introducing advance on individual farms by
employees of Mazowiecki Agricultural Advisory Centre. Based on the results of a survey conducted in
Łosice county it was noticed that cooperation with advisers declares 25.8% of the farmers. The respondents
claimed that 31.7% of advisors have an appropriate knowledge and skills to introduce the advance in rural
areas. More than 82% of respondents are interested in receiving detailed information about the benefits
associated with Polish accession to the European Union. A lot of farmers’ attention is also focused on new
technologies and technical equipment provided for farms (50.9% of responses). In the opinion of more than
93% of the respondents crucial features deciding about dissemination of progress in agriculture by advisors
is the effectiveness of their advice and practical knowledge (more than 80% of responses).