dc.description.abstract | Flower production is one of the youngest branches of agricultural production. Historically,
the cultivation of flower crops is as old as the human race. However, the production of
flowers in the form we know today began in the middle of the 20th century. Flower
production is classified in horticultural production, as the most intensive agricultural activity,
which has a very important place in modern agricultural production and trade. In Serbia, the
production of flowers has been growing in recent years and occupies an increasingly
important place. The main regions of production are concentrated around large cities. The
volume of domestic production does not meet the needs, so the import of flowers is still
higher than the export. The reason for that is not the lack of expertise, but the obsolescence of
facilities and technical means, unsatisfactory product quality, underdeveloped market as well
as insufficient connection between science and practice. In the long run, the development of
flower production in Serbia, regardless of its potential, is not possible without further
development of infrastructure and human resources. In addition to good staff education and
full commitment, it is necessary to adapt to modern technologies in order to ensure high
profitability with good product quality, competitive in the market, as well as the involvement
of all supporting structures by the state, through subsidies and programs aimed at
encouraging and improvement of production. | sr |