Intedrated orchards

The aim of the thesis is to describe the orchards in integrated production and practical experience to capture fruit growers, who are in this business long term business. The collected information was formulated recommendations for any aspiring individuals and corporations who want to deal with this industry. Monitored areas are located in the Šumava foothills of the Prachatice and Klatovy district. Methodically was chosen case study. There were three interviews with open-ended questions, each containing 9 interview questions focused on the establishment of orchards, their aftercare and economic viability. Visits to individual growers made in the months from April to November 2014. The information gathered was analyzed qualitatively. The obtained results revealed the following recommendations: market research focusing on a specific type of fruit, appropriate selection of land and planting, care orchards in compliance with relevant methodologies, skills and lifelong learning growers. Average costs associated with the management of the orchard growers for all 3 were in the amount of CZK 41 000 / ha, which is 60 %. Average earnings of production and subsidies for all three growers moved in the amount of CZK 27 000 / ha . i.e. 40%. Expenses exceeded revenues by 20 %. The grower was No.1 in the loss of 14 000 CZK / ha, the grower was No.2 in the loss of 11 500 CZK / ha and the grower was No.3 in the loss of 17 500 CZK / ha. Revenues from production and subsidies to cover their costs in 2014 only in part, which is very unprofitable