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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Felix H. ARION, Florina BARDEA, Diana C. CHIFOR, Lucian C. MAIER

A multifaceted and flexible partnership established to support the growth of the agro-industrial sector has produced the Value Chain of AgroTransilvania Cluster. Its goal is to aid in the growth of the association's and each member's competitiveness on both domestic and foreign markets. The aim of the article is to propose and set up an adequate strategy for assuring the common development of the AgroTransilvania Cluster. The analysis of internal and external ecosystem of the value chain of the AgroTransilvania Cluster – the material studied - was scrutinized using SWOT Analysis, used, aftercall, as groundwork for TOWS Matrix, completed by PESTEL analysis. The needs of the members of the cluster were identified using Delphi method, through questionnaires. The final result consists in a strategic planning document, so its implementation was assumed by the cluster’s members, assuring their involvement in joint, multi- and trans-disciplinary research, development, innovation, technology transfer, service provision, production, increasing visibility and not. The final aim of the strategy is to successfully generate the transition from an emerging cluster to an innovative one.

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ARION F.H., BARDEA F., CHIFOR D.C., MAIER L.C. 2023, THE ANALYSIS OF A COMPLEX COLLABORATIVE VALUE CHAIN. CASE OF AGROTRANSILVANIA CLUSTER . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 37-50.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Agatha POPESCU, Cristina TINDECHE, Alina MARCUTA, Liviu MARCUTA, Adelaida HONTUS, Mirela STANCIU

The paper analyzed the EU agri-food trade based on Eurostat data in the period 2013-2022 in order establish in what measure its commerce is efficient in terms of total trade, export, import, coverage ratio, trade-to GDP, export ratio, net export, share of groups of products in export and import value, growth rate and regression equations. The results highlighted an increase in agricultural output value by 33.77% which enhanced export. The total agri-food trade increased by +61.3% in the analyzed interval, accounting for Euro 424.6 Billion in 2022. Export value reached Euro 229.1 Billion in 2022, being by 58% higher, while import value raised by 65.53%, attaining Euro 195.5 Billion. Net exports were positive and varied between Euro 25.6 Billion in 2015 and Euro 46.9 Billion, the peak attained in 2021. Also, the coverage ratio was over 100% in the whole interval. The exported amounts were higher than the imported ones till 2016, but then imports exceeded exports, except the year 2021. The average export price was superior to the average import price every year. In the analyzed interval, the average export price increased by 37.13%, while import price by 25.71%. Export ratio was over 100 ranging between 119 in 2015, 131 in 2020 and 117 in 2022. The variations in export and import quantities and values produced changes in the share of the groups of products reflecting that in 2022, the hierarchy for export was: Foodstuffs, Animal products, Vegetal products, Fats and Oils, and for import: Vegetal products, Food stuffs, Animal products and Fats and oils. A positive trade balance and coverage ratio over 100 were found in case of Animal products and Food stuffs, and a negative trade balance and a coverage ratio below 100 was registered for Vegetal products and Fats and oils. Agri-food export accounted for 42.9% in agricultural output value in 2022, but the peak was 44.6% in 2018. The regression equation Y = 0.5259 X - 46.0376 shows that an increase by Euro 1 Billion in agricultural output value could raise export value by Euro 0.52 Billion. This research work highlighted the high efficiency in the agri-food trade of the EU in the period 2013-2022. To preserve its position of world leader in agri-food trade, the EU has to continue its CAP reforms oriented to a high performance from an economic, social, environment and food security point of view.

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POPESCU A., TINDECHE C., MARCUTA A., MARCUTA L., HONTUS A., STANCIU M. 2023, THE EFFICIENCY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AGRI-FOOD TRADE IN THE DECADE 2013-2022 . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 543-556.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Liliana STAVER, Lica ERHAN

Moldova faces substantial agri-food security challenges, including the availability, accessibility, and affordability of safe, nutritious food for its population. With high poverty rates and a large rural population relying on agriculture, Moldova's agricultural sector has small landholdings, low productivity, and insufficient investment in modern technologies. Climate change and extreme weather events have led to declines in agricultural production and increased dependence on imports for food needs. The recent COVID-19 pandemic and regional conflict in Ukraine have exacerbated food insecurity, causing rising food prices and reduced availability. This paper uses a SWOT framework to analyze Moldova's agri-food security, identifying areas for improvement and potential strategies for enhancing resilience and sustainability. Findings emphasize the importance of integrated, multi-sectoral approaches, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, investing in modern technologies, and fostering collaboration among the government, international organizations, and stakeholders. By addressing these challenges and leveraging opportunities, Moldova can improve the long-term resilience and competitiveness of its agri-food sector while ensuring food security for its population.

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STAVER L., ERHAN L. 2023, THE EVOLVING STATE OF AGRI-FOOD SECURITY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA - A REVIEW . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 613-620.

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Written by Alexandru STRATAN, Viorica LOPOTENCO, Eugenia LUCAȘENCO

The main objective of this study is to analyze the food security resilience of the Republic of Moldova. For this reason, it is essential to establish the interconnections between food security and foreign trade of the Republic of Moldova in the actual circumstances on the external market. On the one hand, agricultural economic agents faced the loss of traditional export markets. The most vulnerable category in this regard is 08. Edible fruits and nuts; peels of citrus fruits or melons, which in 2021 constituted 7.40% of the total exports. About 52.15% of the export of this category was directed in 2021 in Russian Federation. On the other hand, the increase in the prices of agri-food products has intensified the risks of excessive growth of exports and their potential insufficiency for consumption on the domestic market. In conclusion, it is highlighted that the situation in the region of our country generates vulnerabilities with a substantial impact on food security.

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STRATAN A., LOPOTENCO V., LUCASENCO E. 2023, THE INTERCONNECTION MODEL BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA'S FOOD SECURITY AND ITS AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS EXPORT . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 681-690.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2
Written by Ecaterina Milica DOBROTA, Victor BUFTEAC, Silvius STANCIU

The purpose of this paper is to present the procedure of managing public procurement contracts for sustainable agricultural products from the public entities perspective (with reference to setting criteria for selecting the suppliers, contract management, etc), but also from the perspective of the selling companies (from drafting the tender to products being delivered). The research is based on data processed by Eurostat (2012-2021), but also on information taken from the Romanian Electronic Public Procurement System (2018-2022). The analyses in the paper concern indicators such as: the procurement of agricultural products from Romania, and at European level the organic production of animal products, the number of processors of sustainable agricultural products, etc. In conclusion, since the public institutions buy large quantities of agricultural products, but the market for sustainable agricultural products is restricted, a global strategy for rethinking the public procurement in this area is clearly required. The work is relevant both for the contracting authorities with respect to the management of public procurement for agricultural products, but also for the companies with respect to the business management of public contracts.

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DOBROTA E.M., BUFTEAC V., STANCIU S. 2023, THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 207-216.

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Written by Carina Andreea DOBRE, Paula STOICEA, Adina Magdalena IORGA

The pandemic has caused a contraction in hospitality business and sifted through Romanian tourism, creating a real chance for authentic rural tourism. The characteristic economic indicators for the period 2020-2021 are presented, highlighting the decreasing trend in the degree of occupancy especially in large hotels, according to INSSE statistics. The organizational specifics of a tourist unit - a guesthouse - in a Muntenia authentic household, were analyzed. This type of authentic peasant household organization, with accommodation units distributed within a large, spaced courtyard, provided the opportunity to carry out a tourism activity in a mandatory by low safe, sanitary conditions. This led to the continuation of this business and the development of the local tourism offer. It can thus be said that authentic Romanian tourism, organized in the typical way of a traditional household, offered a viable alternative for the continuation of hospitality in a critical period of the pandemic, characterized in general by a decrease in this activity.

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DOBRE C.A., STOICEA P., IORGA A.M. 2023, THE PANDEMIC, A CHANCE FOR AN AUTHENTIC ROMANIAN RURAL TOURISM . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 201-206.

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Written by Andra - Elena GURGU, Gina FÎNTÎNERU

Wine tourism in Romania is relatively a new concept that became a topic of interestin the last years. If countries such as France, Italy, Spain or Australia are already well known not only for their wine quality, but also for diverse wine tourism activities that are taking place in their most known wine regions, Romania is stillin progress with wine tourism development.The aim of this paper is to highlight the wine-growing and wine-making potential of Romania and the way it could leadto the growth of the wine tourism. From the quantitative analysis that was made in order to see where the country stands in terms of wine production, exports, imports and consumption compared with the main wine producing countries,it has been seen that Romania has a positive evolution trendandoverall, it ranks 13th worldwide in regard to wine production.Additionally, the second part of the analysis has shown the classification of Romanian wine regionsand the number of wineries per region, as well as the main wineries that offer wine tourism services. Considering the dimension of the wine sector, there is an orientation of Romanian wineries towards the growth of the wine tourism services, where currently Muntenia and Oltenia wine regions stand out.

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GURGU A.E., FINTINERU G. 2023, THE POTENTIAL OF ROMANIAN WINERIES IN WINE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 281-290.

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Written by Dana Maria (OPREA) CONSTANTIN, Nicoleta IONAC, Elena GRIGORE, Giorgiana Daiana LÜFTNER, Raul Gabriel ILEA

The annual variability of the climatic factors is reflected in the variability of the agricultural yields from one year to another and the analysis of the impact of climate variability on agricultural crops can facilitate the adoption of measures to prevent, mitigate or combat the damage it causes to agriculture. The main objective of this study is to analyze the precipitation regime for the Extra-Carpathian area of the Meridional and Curvature Carpathians, in relation to the optimal water precipitation requirement of the winter wheat. The analysis of precipitation variability will be based on the monthly precipitation amounts from 19 meteorological stations (M.S.) belonging to the National Meteorological Administration, for the period 1991 – 2020. The methods used are logical, spatial and comparative analyses of the climate and production data, literature research and GIS techniques. The annual precipitation amounts, for the analyzed period, have recorded values ranging from 727.7 mm atRâmnicu Vâlcea M.S. to 240.5 mm at Sulina M.S.As it concerns the winter wheat crop productivity, the values of the yields varied from 1,429kg/ha to 4,888 kg/ha in the study area. The conditions closer to or further away from optimum requirements and thus, a variability of harvests from a year to another are provided by the great variability of precipitation along with other climatic factors which influence the growth and development of winter wheat. As a result, the precipitation regime is a determining factor for the entire plant physiology.

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(OPREA) CONSTANTIN D.M., IONAC N., GRIGORE E., LUFTNER G.D., ILEA R.G. 2023, THE VARIABILITY AND INFLUENCE OF PRECIPITATION ON THE WINTER WHEAT IN THE EXTRA-CARPATHIAN AREA OF THE MERIDIONAL AND CURVATURE CARPATHIANS (ROMANIA) . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 181-186.

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Written by Marianna VASILCHENKO, Elena DERUNOVA

Sustainable development of the production potential of the agro-food complex is inextricably linked with the introduction of innovative methods and approaches to production. The purpose of the article is to develop theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of sectoral features of the innovative development of production potential. The analysis carried out revealed significant differences in the level of innovative development of agricultural sectors. The study applied the method of normalizing resource intensity indicators in relation to threshold values, which made it possible to determine the degree of innovativeness of the components of the resource potential. The efficiency of costs for innovation activity is calculated, it is revealed that the lowest cost efficiency is typical for dairy cattle breeding and grain production. To identify trends in intersectoral innovative development, the article uses SWOT analysis tools. A matrix of innovative development of Russian regions has been developed on the example of the dairy cattle breeding industry, which reflects the degree of contribution of resources to the dynamics of the production of innovative products. This approach is aimed at determining the optimal values of resources to achieve sustainable innovative development of the sectors of the agro-food complex.

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VASILCHENKO M., DERUNOVA E. 2023, TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE PROCESSES IN THE INDUSTRY OF THE AGRO-FOOD COMPLEX OF RUSSIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 717-724.

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Written by Silviu Ionuț BEIA, Romeo CREȚU, Iulian ALECU, Violeta Elena BEIA, Silviu Viorel ANDREI

The difficulty of finding non-animal protein sources has determined scholars to explore the less researched plants in recent decades. Alternative protein sources, such as those derived from multicellular fungus, microalgae, and unconventional vegetables, have become a prominent focus in Western studies, particularly because urbanization and distance from metropolitan centres might limit access to food plant resources. Plant-based proteins are regarded an economical option and can be derived from industrial waste, which is abundant and has significant health benefits. The present article aims at exploring the potential of unconventional food plants, as although not much attention is dedicated to them throughout the public food chains, they have gained much academic interest in the last 10 years. Particularly, their potential in Europe, as well as in Romania is the focus of this paper. In Romania, while the current legislation recognizes their existence, their understanding is limited to that of genetically modified organisms. The implications of this lack of understanding are outlined in the final part of this paper.

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BEIA S.I., CRETU R., ALECU I., BEIA V.E., ANDREI S.V. 2023, UNCOVENTIONAL FOOD PLANTS: RICH NUTRIENTS SOURCES WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL - A LITERATURE REVIEW AND A CLOSE EXAMINATION OF THE ROMANIAN LEGISLATION IN THIS REGARD . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 69-74.

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