Table 1 Research questions from the questionnaire, based on which the indicator values are derived for assessing the capacity of agriculture and rural areas of RS for the transition to circularity

Knowledge on basic principles of circularity

Degree of education

You are familiar with the term “circular economy”

You are familiar with basic information about sustainable development

Do you think that organic and circular agriculture are the same?

E-agrar, to be introduced by the state, is good news for farmers

Attitude for changes in agriculture and rural areas

Does your household independently produce more than 50% of the food needed for the household members?

Are you actively involved in the work of the local community, group of citizens or associations that deal with the development of rural areas?

I am willing to invest in organic farming, even if it involves higher costs in the short term

You are familiar with basic information about sustainable development

Waste management in rural areas

Are you satisfied with the way in which waste is removed from the environment in which you live?

You are familiar with basic information about sustainable development

Is there waste recycling in the area where you live?

Do you recycle waste from your household?

Energy efficiency in rural areas

You are familiar with basic information about sustainable development

Does your household independently produce more than 50% of the energy it needs for heating (residues from agriculture, waste)?

Do you have a stable electricity supply?

Social position of woman in rural areas and key motivators for change

Gender

Age

In your opinion, what are the biggest problems that women in rural areas face?

What are the most important factors that make life difficult for women in rural areas?

Rural women participate equally in decision-making and financial distribution in the household

Social position of youth in rural areas and key motivators for change

Age

You believe that in rural areas life is healthier and better for families with children

The existing policies and programs of the state, which promote the stay of young people in rural areas, are effective

Young people in rural areas participate equally in decision-making in the households where they live

I believe that agriculture can be a profitable activity for youth in rural areas in the future

Acceptance of IT technologies in rural areas

You often use the Internet to obtain information that is important for your business and life in a rural environment

The use of the Internet or modern digital technologies can contribute to reducing the movement of people from rural areas

You have the possibility to sell your products online

Do you use the Internet and IT tools or technologies, and which ones?

What, in your opinion, are the main advantages of using the Internet and IT tools or technologies in agriculture in rural areas?