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<p>Organic agriculture, as a holistic system, aims to maximize the productivity of agricultural sector by integrating tradition, innovation and science, helping to improve the quality of agrifood products reaching the market. One of the most rapidly evolving sectors in the EU is the organic manufacturing industry. Due to the increased interest of consumers it has had a significant increase in the last decade. This paper offers a detailed perspective on organic agriculture in Romania in the context of current European development. We present essential information about the organic sector, current legislation and market data, at national and European level. Official data show that organic agriculture has registered an increase in plant and animal production in recent years in Romania. Although it represents a small part of the cultivated area and total production, organic agriculture is attracting attention due to the principles of sustainable development and the associated economic opportunities.</p>
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Organic agriculture, as a holistic system, aims to maximize the productivity of agricultural sector by integrating tradition, innovation and science, helping to improve the quality of agrifood products reaching the market. One of the most rapidly evolving sectors in the EU is the organic manufacturing industry. Due to the increased interest of consumers it has had a significant increase in the last decade. This paper offers a detailed perspective on organic agriculture in Romania in the context of current European development. We present essential information about the organic sector, current legislation and market data, at national and European level. Official data show that organic agriculture has registered an increase in plant and animal production in recent years in Romania. Although it represents a small part of the cultivated area and total production, organic agriculture is attracting attention due to the principles of sustainable development and the associated economic opportunities.

Organic Agriculture as a Future Strategy for Sustainable Farming

Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Doctoral school Economy

Research Institute of Agriculture Economy and Rural Development

National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence

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Organic agriculture, as a holistic system, aims to maximize the productivity of agricultural sector by integrating tradition, innovation and science, helping...

Organic Agriculture as a Future Strategy for Sustainable Farming

Pubblicato online: 03 lug 2024

Pagine: 1506 - 1517

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0124

Parole chiave
organic production, organic agriculture logo, regulatory framework

Organic Agriculture as a Future Strategy for Sustainable Farming

Pubblicato online: 03 lug 2024

Pagine: 1506 - 1517

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2024-0124

Parole chiaveorganic production, organic agriculture logo, regulatory framework

Parole chiave
organic production, organic agriculture logo, regulatory framework