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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Tayyba RIAZ, Arif ALAM, Adeel Jalal MALIK, FARIDULLAH

The agriculture sector of Pakistan is characterized by unsustainable traditional practices and inefficiency in farming. Appropriate ways to increase productivity and efficiency are therefore, essential for individual households' welfare and the country's economy. Thus, this study aims to analyze and estimate the factors affecting the technical efficiency and to identify the level of satisfaction of farmers on their cultivation experiences in District Mansehra, Pakistan. An aggregate sample of 96 farmers and four government officials were interviewed, using the purposive sampling technique. A stochastic frontier production function was used to evaluate the technical efficiency, using Frontier 4.1 for its utility in inefficiency estimations. While, average technical efficiency of the selected crops i.e potato, onion and tomato was estimated79%, 74%, and 69%, respectively, indicating space for improvement in efficiency by 21%, 26%, and 31% by effective usage of available resources. This indicates that using proper amounts of fertilizer, agrochemicals, seeds, labor, and machinery could increase the production of crops and the efficiency, of farmers that are intervening near to the frontier level of efficiency.

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RIAZ T., ALAM A., MALIK A.J., FARIDULLAH 2025, ANALYZING THE TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF FARMERS GROWING DIFFERENT CROPS IN DISTRICT MANSEHRA, PAKISTAN. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 803-812.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Liliana CIMPOIEȘ, Maria GRUBLEAC

Drought, hail, floods and heavy rains are and will represent the biggest problems that the agricultural sector will have to face due to climate change. Moldova is experiencing significant climatic variability, affecting agricultural productivity. Main agricultural crops are vulnerable to climate change. In this research, the vulnerability of main agricultural crops as wheat, maize and sunflower will be assessed to changes in factors as precipitation (drought), temperature fluctuations, and sown area. A polynomial regression model was applied. The dataset for 2007–2023 included annual yield, average temperature, precipitation level, and sown area for selected crops in the Republic of Moldova. To assess the impact of drought on the yield of particular crops, various scenarios with decreased precipitation level (20, 40 and 60%) were applied. Combined effects of drought, temperature and area was applied to simulate changes in yield for selected crops. The polynomial regression model was used to forecast the corresponding yields of wheat, maize, and sunflower after adjusting for precipitation, temperature, and area for each scenario. A heatmap was used to visualize the predicted yields of selected crops across different combinations of drought levels and temperature changes. The results show that while temperature and precipitation effects differ by crop type, sown area is a major positive determinant of crop yields. Higher temperatures and drought conditions worsen yield declines, especially for wheat and maize, but under certain circumstances, cooler temperatures and mild drought might increase sunflower yields.

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CIMPOIES L., GRUBLEAC M. 2025, ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MOLDOVA’S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: QUANTIFYING DROUGHT AND TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON SELECTED CROPS YIELD . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 185-192.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Viorela Gabriela CIOBOTEA (PETRESCU), Elena TOMA (DIACONU)

The document focuses on the transformation and dynamics of the restaurant and food service market in Romania ranging from 2015 to 2022 with a special attention to the 2023 financial information. The research is based upon on particular information obtained from the National Statistics Institute and certain other financial related data bases in order to single out and address the major trends occurring in the sector. Analysis focuses on the economic variations, shifts in the consumption patterns of people, as well as the consequential effects on revenue and operational expenditures in the food service business. Furthermore, the analysis presents with national and regional dimensions of the sector development, the spatial imbalances, and the main determinants of the growth and the viability of the companies in this industry. The obtained results give important insights into the functioning of the restaurant and food service market place and explain in details the general state of the industry in the mentioned economic situation.

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CIOBOTEA (PETRESCU) V.G., TOMA (DIACONU) E. 2025, ASSESSMENT OF RESTAURANTS AND OTHER FOOD SERVICE SECTOR: TRENDS AND ANALYSIS IN ROMANIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 213-218.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Jenica CÄ‚LINA, Aurel CÄ‚LINA

The case study started from the premise of presenting a real and viable possibility of practicing a profitable and sustainable family economic activity, by implementing and developing a rural tourism or agrotourism activity in the area. The first part presents the rich natural tourist heritage of the area bordering Turcinești commune, which can constitute an essential advantage in the implementation and development of such activities specific to the authentic rural space of Gorj County, Romania. As can be seen from the results obtained, the activity of agrotourism and rural tourism can be viable solutions for reconversion and revitalization of the workforce and economic activities in the Gorj area, which has been particularly hard-pressed in recent decades, due to the closure of most economic activities. In addition to the exceptional natural tourist potential, the study demonstrated that the area also has a series of rich and valuable anthropic tourist attractions that can constitute a real magnet in attracting tourists. From the analysis of the situation of agritourism activity in the area, we came to the conclusion that it developed more strongly especially after 2000, primarily focusing on qualitative aspects, but also neglecting aspects regarding the promotion and popularization on a wider scale of the rich and original tourist offer that this area has.

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CA,LINA J., CA,LINA A. 2025, CASE STUDY ON THE ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL AND AGROTURISM ACTIVITY OF A GUESTHOUSE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TURCINEȘTI - GORJ, ROMANIA, IN THE PERIOD 2019-2024 . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 129-138.

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Written by Sargis GEVORGYAN

The topic of food waste management has become a global discussion in recent years, but it is still not widely addressed in Greek and Armenian societies. This can be attributed to the common cultural and historical backgrounds of these countries. This study explores waste management practices in both countries, with a specific focus on their respective national frameworks and initiatives. The study critically discusses Greece's National Waste Prevention Programme (NWPP) and extrapolates key policies and strategies pertinent to the Armenian context. Moreover, the current geopolitical changes and their potential influence on the food waste management system of Armenia have been discussed. Cultural and historical backgrounds necessitate a comparative examination between these two nations' policies. Employing a comprehensive document analysis using a deductive, concept-driven approach facilitated by docAnalyzer.ai, this study identifies substantial deficiencies within existing policy documents. It underscores the need for enhanced education, increased investments, and strengthened collaborative efforts as significant factors crucial for effecting systemic transformation. Addressing these gaps through informed policy interventions can enable both governments to implement successful models of food waste management and foster circular economies adjusted with respective socio-economic landscapes.

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GEVORGYAN S. 2025, COMPARISON OF FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICES BETWEEN GREECE AND ARMENIA: POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ARMENIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 409-418.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Desislava TOTEVA, Atanaska DZHODZOVA

The purpose of the present study is to determine the competitiveness of the fruits sector in the world market after the accession of Bulgaria to the European Union, what is the state of fruits production, what are the challenges facing the sector and the opportunities for the development of the sector in the future. The development of the sector is determined by the demand of fruits on the world market and the traditional demand of local fruits on the national market. The novelty in this study is that the competitiveness in a static aspect is determined by the ability of agriculture in Bulgaria to expand its market share and preserve and increase the added value of production on a national and global scale. In this way, a comprehensive assessment of competitiveness is made of the fruits sector, combining both the production side and the value side. The data regard the period 2007-2022 and they have been collected from Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture – Agro statistics, International Trade Center, FAOSTAT and National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria. In order to reveal the share of local fruits production in domestic and world consumption and the change in the gross value of Bulgarian production on a national and global scale, per capita in the article is used the total index of competitiveness. In this case, the assessment of competitiveness is expressed as a quantitative value and an index, taking into account the development of the sector through selected main fruit species, which occupy a dominant share not only in production, but also in the consumption of the population. In most years of the analysed period, the production component of competitiveness exceeded the value component, which is important from the point of view of making the country's market positions more sustainable. When the value component of competitiveness exceeds the production one, it means that the country achieves higher export prices of the production, which in a highly competitive market such as the agricultural one, can hardly be sustained in the long term. The expected variability of the environment in which fruit growing in Bulgaria will function under the changed conditions of the agrarian policy creates uncertainty among producers. In this aspect, the application of the general index of competitiveness is a means to develop and define appropriate policies and decisions applicable in the coming years.

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TOTEVA D., DZHODZOVA A. 2025, COMPETITIVENESS OF BULGARIAN FRUIT PRODUCTION IN THE WORLD MARKET. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 925-936.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Vanya GEORGIEVA, Nadezhda BLAGOEVA, Delyana DIMOVA

The present study analyses the relationship between asset structure and financial sustainability of agricultural holdings in Bulgaria, using data from the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) for the period 2014-2020. Through a combined approach of structural and correlation analysis, the study examines the connections between fixed and current assets, liquidity, and indebtedness in farms of different economic categories (from below 8 to above 500 thousand euros standard output). The results reveal a significant predominance of fixed over current assets across all categories, with a negative correlation observed between fixed assets and liquidity, particularly in small holdings. The study establishes that large farms demonstrate better ability to balance between long-term investments and maintaining liquidity, whilst small and medium-sized holdings show greater dependence on external financing for fixed asset acquisition. The analysis of subsidies reveals a differentiated role according to farm size - for small and medium-sized holdings, they are a primary source for financing fixed assets, whereas large farms use subsidies more flexibly, both for capital investments and maintaining short-term liquidity. The research identifies the need for differentiated asset management strategies according to the economic size of holdings, with small farms needing to focus on improving liquidity through more effective management of current assets. These findings provide valuable guidance for improving financial sustainability in the agricultural sector.

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GEORGIEVA V., BLAGOEVA N., DIMOVA D. 2025, COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF ASSETS IN AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS: STRUCTURE, IMPACT ON FINANCIAL CONDITION AND SUBSIDY EFFECTS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 399-408.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Hristo KOSTOV, Nadezhda BLAGOEVA, Vanya GEORGIEVA

This paper examines the dynamics and significance of lending in the agricultural sector of the Republic of Bulgaria and its connection with the sector's economic contribution. Using data from the Bulgarian National Bank and FAO for 2000-2023, the analysis focuses on the structure of loans by size and term and a comparative analysis of Bulgaria with EU-27 countries. The study includes the calculation of the Agricultural Orientation Index (AOI), which normalises credit support against the economic contribution of agriculture. The results show that Bulgarian agriculture faces more limited access to credit, which restricts its investment potential compared to other EU countries. The regression analysis reveals a positive correlation between lending and the gross value added of the agricultural sector, with lending explaining approximately 52% of the variation in the sector's economic contribution. The study emphasises the need to develop a more targeted credit policy that meets the specific needs of agricultural producers in Bulgaria and supports their competitiveness and sustainability.

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KOSTOV H., BLAGOEVA N., GEORGIEVA V. 2025, CREDIT SUPPORT FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN BULGARIA: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND ECONOMIC DIMENSIONS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 549-558.

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Written by Marian DUMITRU, Elena TOMA (DIACONU)

This study uses census data from the National Institute of Statistics to investigate the evolution and structure of the employed population in Giurgiu County and Romania. The dynamic and structural analysis was used to detect important trends in labour market participation, demographic transitions, and sectoral employment distribution. The findings for rural areas show a fall in the active population, with rural areas witnessing a greater reduction. Structural analysis of data from 2021 census reveals shifts in employment sectors, with agriculture declining while industry and services rising. In addition, we examine migratory trends and their effects on local economies. The findings shed light on the difficulties and opportunities in workforce development.

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DUMITRU M., TOMA (DIACONU) E. 2025, DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSFORMATIONS WITH EMPHASIS ON RURAL AREAS IN GIURGIU COUNTY, ROMANIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 303-308.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Ivan BRICEÑO-PINZON, Raquel Maria PIRES, Mayra Alejandra RINCÓN, Eliana Donizete ANDRADE, Flávia Barbosa BOTELHO, Julia Lima BAUTE, Geraldo Andrade CARVALHO

Radiographic analysis is a nondestructive technique used to analyze the quality of seed lots and has shown efficiency and precision by reducing subjectivity and time in the performance of laboratory tests. The objective of this study was detect the developmental stages of S. oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) using X-rays. Healthy seeds of the rice cultivar CMG-1590 were infested with S. oryzae adults and evaluated by X-ray analysis according to the times estimated for the development of the stages weevil, namely, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 days after infestation. Additionally, analysis of the infested seeds were performed to evaluate the different life stages of the S. oryzae present. Statistical differences were observed regarding the levels of infestation detected between treatments. The egg, larva and adult stages of development were detected, except for the pupal stage, which was not possible to observe. Damaged seeds and empty seeds were also detected as a result of the feeding habit and life cycle of the insect. In conclusion, the X-ray analysis allowed us to verify the infestation of S. oryzae in rice seeds, as well as characterize the development cycle of the weevil and identify its life stages.

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BRICENO-PINZON I., PIRES R.M., RINCON M.A., ANDRADE E.D., BOTELHO F.B., BAUTE J.L., CARVALHO G.A. 2025, DETECTION OF RICE WEEVIL LIFE STAGES IN RICE SEEDS USING RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 107-114.

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