This scientific paper is based on the results of the research focused on the growing and processing of selected medicinal plants. Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) was included in the research because it is currently one of the most sought-after superfoods in Europe and throughout the world. Based on authentic data and literary sources, the model of economic efficiency was developed for assessment of the establishment and operation of the black chokeberry plantation in the Slovak Republic. The modelled plantation shall be spread over 10 hectares with an intensive method of cultivation (high soil quality, deep plowing, drip irrigation, fertilization with organic and inorganic fertilizer and mechanized fruit harvesting). This intensive cultivation method is characterized by higher yields in t/ha compared to an extensive cultivation method. The model is reviewed over a 12-year period. In this paper are presented three alternatives for processing total production. “Alternative A” represents the sale of the harvest to either the final consumer or the processor for further processing (fresh fruit). “Alternative B” represents the finalization of production in the form of apple–aronia juice (ratio 25% aronia–75% apple). “Alternative C” represents the finalization of production in the form of apple–aronia juice (ratio 50% aronia–50% apple).

The dominant agricultural sector in Slovakia is crop production, with the majority of arable land dedicated to cultivating cereals (57%), followed by fodder crops (20%) and industrial crops (19%). Slovakia has technical and biophysical potenti...

The article describes the construction and structure of a web application that allows optimizing plant fertilization and also creates documentation of the implemented treatments. To create the application, Microsoft Visual Studio and ASP.NET technology were used, and VB.NET programming language with HTML code elements. The structure was developed and the functionality of the system was designed, creating an environment for programming individual modules of the application. The created modules are connected to IS AgroCont, whether through created databases or through full administration and modification of created records. The application, thanks to its intuitive interface, can be used by a wide range of farmers and its mobility allows access from a cell phone. It is possible to record the consumption of fertilizers, seeds, chemical preparations and other important information and duties mentioned in good agricultural practice. In addition, the connection to IS AgroCont, allows you to edit the created records in electronic form, so that they meet all the requirements for keeping the recommended documentation for EU control authorities.

Lovakia is a small country in terms of area, but from the point of view of tourism, it has a lot to offer both domestic and foreign visitors. It has a good geographical location, also from the point of view of combining the vis­it with other European neighboring states. The country is divided into 21 tour­ist regions. Like many industries, the tourism industry was most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The year 2019 was the most successful from the point of view of tourism in terms of all indicators related to tourism. In the contribu­tion, we focused on the development of selected indicators related to tourism in Slovakia and in individual regions for the period 2012-2022. During this pe­riod, there were an average of 3,950 accommodation facilities in Slovakia. The largest number of accommodation facilities were in the Žilina region. During this period, an average of 4,461,381 visitors visited Slovakia, with domestic and foreign visitors predominating. The average number of overnight stays of visi­tors for the analyzed period was 2.9. The average revenue for accommodation services reached the value of €345,065,476 during this period. The average ac­commodation price was at the level of €27.32, while the highest price was in the Bratislava region (average at the level of €35.05). The largest number of visitors from abroad was from the Czech Republic every year.