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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Leomarich F. CASINILLO, Karen Luz P. YAP

This paper aimed to investigate the small-scale abaca farmers' engagement level towards the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, and capture its significant predictors. Primary data was gathered from a cross-sectional survey of 263 abaca farmers using random sampling. The survey is in the form of face-to-face interviews to gather useful information with the aid of a developed semi-structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ordinal regression analysis. Results depicted that, on average, abaca farmers have no engagement (M=1.44; SD=0.85; Md=1) with PhilFIDA. This implies that small-scale farmers are not collaborating with PhilFIDA in terms of their extension delivery system and project implementations for the development of the abaca fiber industry. The ordinal regression model revealed that being an owner (p-value=0.072) and the number of years in farming (p-value=0.088) are both significant predictors of farmers' level of engagement towards PhilFIDA. This means that a farmer who owns the land and has more experience is more likely to collaborate with PhilFIDA's agricultural projects and development programs. Moreover, the regression model showed that PhilFIDA's visit (p-value<0.001) and interaction with the Local Government Unit (LGU) (p-value<0.001) can increase the farmers' engagement towards PhilFIDA. This implies that communication and campaign to the PhilFIDA's development program can increase the abaca farmers' participation. Hence, the PhilFIDA and LGU must work together to reach out to small-scale farmers, especially in remote areas.

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CASINILLO L.F., YAP K.L.P. 2025, ORDINAL LOGISTIC MODEL FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF SMALL-SCALE ABACA FARMERS WITH PHILIPPINE FIBER INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PhilFIDA) . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 149-156.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Dobri DUNCHEV, Rositsa BELUHOVA-UZUNOVA

Climate change is a global challenge, reshaping and transforming production and consumption patterns. In order to meet the EU Green Pact's ambitious objectives, agriculture has to reduce energy consumption and improve resource efficiency. Organic farming is a sustainable approach with a significant role in climate adaptation strategies, offering possible pathways for resilience and mitigation of climate change effects. The paper focuses on exploring the potential of organic farming in the context of climate change efforts. Given the complex influences, the study emphasizes the need to assess the benefits and challenges of organic farming while identifying opportunities for mitigating climate change. The survey is based on data from EUROSTAT and European Environment Agency methodogy. It conducts a systematic literature review on the prospects of organic farming in addressing climate change through resilience and mitigation. The results show that organic farming provides prospects for greenhouse gas emissions reduction, an adaptation of the farming system, soil fertility improvement and biodiversity maintenance. On the other hand, there are some challenges related to organic practices, such as lower productivity, market access and economic barriers, certification requirements and costs, and knowledge and research issues. The EU makes efforts to achieve climate neutrality, and agriculture is at the centre of the policies and regulations, which presents its essential role in green transformation.

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DUNCHEV D., BELUHOVA-UZUNOVA R. 2025, ORGANIC FARMING POTENTIAL FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE AND ADAPTATION IN BULGARIA. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 321-332.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Tarek FOUDA , Mohamed El DIDAMONY, Hager HAGAG

In this study, we conducted a comprehensive analysis and comparison of the physical and colour properties of sugar beet and beetroot seeds. The research involved measuring key parameters alongside evaluating colour characteristics. By employing frequency distribution curves, we visualized the variations in these properties, providing insights into the differences and similarities between the two types of seeds. The findings revealed distinct patterns in the physical dimensions and colour attributes, contributing valuable information for agricultural practices, and seed selection. From the results, it is clear that the little differences in the average of length, volume, geometric mean diameter, surface area, elongation, roundness, shape index, browning index, and yellowness index were 6.29mm, 79mm3, 5.2mm, 87mm2, 0.85, 1.27, 1.2, 174, and 28 for beetroot, and for sugar beet the results for same indices were 6.4mm, 74.5mm3, 5.06mm, 83mm2, 0.9, 1.19, 1.3, 213.4, and 35.73 respectively.

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FOUDA T., DIDAMONY M.E., HAGAG H. 2025, PHYSICAL AND COLOUR PROPERTIES OF SUGAR BEET AND BEETROOT SEEDS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 347-356.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Dobri DUNCHEV, Veselin ALEKSOV

The management of agriculture in recent times is enabling entirely new approaches to keep up with the times and to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time, namely the climate change we are witnessing, with average temperatures rising much faster than in the last century. Nanotechnology, the Internet of Things, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and other technologies are making steady inroads by farmers so that they can plan more accurately for fertilisation, irrigation, yield forecasting, disease management, and risk management. These innovations, the data they collect and the solutions they present, combine to promote a variety of positive effects - economic, social and environmental. In recent decades, with the improvement and implementation of these agricultural technologies, they have contributed to environmental protection by reducing soil, water and atmospheric gas pollution, and economically enabled farmers to achieve better sustainability and financial results. The aim of this study is to assess the potential of these technologies to contribute to positive environmental impacts, food security and sustainability. The methodology of this study is to review and summarize literature, articles, reports, etc. and to compare different methods and analyze the results. The results clearly show that digital technologies will play a major role in combating climate change, but also reveal serious challenges for their mass integration due to high costs and limited access, especially observed in developing countries.

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DUNCHEV D., ALEKSOV V. 2025, PRECISION FARMING TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR POSITIVE EFFECT ON CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 309-320.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Andra-Sabina NECULAI-VALEANU, Catalina SANDULEANU, Gabriela AMARITII, Ioan Sebastian BRUMA

Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) has emerged to help animal husbandry to become more efficient and sustainable. In this context, the goal of this research study is to describe "Connected Cow" as a groundbreaking evolution moment in cattle management, because PLF technologies are destined to revolutionize traditional practices. For setting up this work, a large range of research studies, technical reports, and industry case studies published between 2010 and 2023 have been used, been carefully selected, logically structured and assessed in a critical manner. The results proved that by utilizing IoT devices, sensors, and data analytics, the connected cow framework enables real-time monitoring of health, behavior, feeding patterns, reproduction, and production. This approach allows for data-driven management decisions, enhancing productivity, improving animal welfare, and reducing environmental impact. This paper delves into the connected cow’s role in shifting cattle management paradigms, offering insights into its operational benefits and challenges, including data integration, cost barriers, and technology adoption. Future advancements in AI and machine learning are also discussed as enablers of predictive and adaptive management solutions. By emphasizing the integration of connectivity and management, the connected cow highlights a transformative path toward sustainable, efficient, and welfare-focused livestock farming.

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NECULAI-VALEANU A.S., SANDULEANU C., AMARITII G., BRUMA I.S. 2025, PRECISION LIVESTOCK FARMING AND ITS ROLE FOR ASSURING A SUSTAINABLE CATTLE MANAGEMENT- A STUDY CASE ON CONNECTED COW . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 689-696.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Raisa VOZHEHOVA, Liudmyla HRANOVSKA, Anatolii TOMNYTSKYI, Pavlo LYKHOVYD, Iryna BIDNYNA

Tillage systems have significant impact not only on soil properties, but also on general productivity of cultivated crops and, consequently, on the economic efficiency of agriculture. This study's primary goal was to assess the effects of various tillage techniques used in short-grain crop rotation“grain corn – winter rapeseed – winter wheat – soybeans”, on the resulting yields and profitability of crop production. The study was conducted at the Institute of Climate-Smart Agricultureon the irrigated trial fields in Ukraine between 2021 and 2023. Tillage systems, embraced in the study, were represented by differentiated moldboard plowing, differentiated chiseling and differentiated disking with soil slitting. Crop yields were accounted after harvesting at technical ripeness of grain. Economic efficiency was assessed by calculating the figures of gross product value, expenditures, profits, production costs, profitability and recompensating terms. As a result, it was established that the best economic output is provided by differentiated disking with soil slitting, where general profitability reached 73.5% owing to the highest average yields of the crops studied and general yields of grain (7.66 t/ha) and forage (8.31 t/ha) units. The shortest recompensating term of 1.4years was also recorded for the disc tillage system.

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VOZHEHOVA R., HRANOVSKA L., TOMNYTSKYI A., LYKHOVYD P., BIDNYNA I. 2025, PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY OF SHORT GRAIN CROP ROTATION DEPENDING ON TILLAGE SYSTEMS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 997-1002.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Silviu-Ionuț BEIA, Dana TĂPĂLOAGĂ, Cosmin ȘONEA, Lucian-Ionel ILIE, Paul-Rodian TĂPĂLOAGĂ, Cosmina Andreea SMEDESCU, Violeta Elena BEIA, Dragoș SMEDESCU, Raluca-Aniela GHEORGHE-IRIMIA

Romania and the European Union (EU) have encountered significant declines in recent decades, driven by changing consumer tastes, economic limitations, and changed attitudes towards rabbit meat. This study aims to forecast production trends in Romania and the EU until 2035 by utilizing historical data from FAOSTAT, employing exponential smoothing methods, and assessing model accuracy through statistical error metrics such as Mean Absolute Scaled Error (MASE), Symmetric Mean Absolute Percentage Error (SMAPE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The findings reveal an ongoing decline in production, with Romania anticipated to sustain near-zero levels, while the EU is forecasted to encounter additional output losses. The study indicates that economic challenges, evolving dietary preferences, and heightened competition from other protein sources are factors contributing to the sector's collapse. Opportunities for revival are there through the development of value-added goods, enhanced marketing strategies, sustainable agricultural techniques, and advancements in genetics and nutrition. The findings highlight the need for regulatory interventions and industry adjustments to conform to changing market demands and guarantee the long-term sustainability of rabbit and hare meat production in Romania and the EU.

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BEIA S.I., TAPALOAGA D., SONEA C., ILIE L.I., TAPALOAGA P.R., SMEDESCU C.A., BEIA V.E., SMEDESCU D., GHEORGHE-IRIMIA R.A. 2025, PROJECTED TRENDS IN FRESH OR CHILLED RABBIT AND HARE MEAT PRODUCTION IN ROMANIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION THROUGH 2035 . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 65-72.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Kristina TODOROVA

The purpose of this paper is to present an analysis of the motivating factors for the provision of agroecosystem services by farmers. Farmers are one of the main socio-economic actors on whom the provision or disruption of ecosystem services depends to a large extent. For this reason, a number of studies have focused on the motivating factors for promoting the provision of ecosystem services. In our study, we divided these factors into external and internal. We conducted interviews with 345 farmers in all Bulgarian districts. We observed that internal factors have a greater predominance for all three categories of ecosystem services, especially for the provisioning one. Among these, it appears that own beliefs are a prevailing factor among farmers. On the other hand, among the external factors, legal requirements and public subsidies predominate, while factors such as social pressure have a minor contribution.

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TODOROVA K. 2025, PROVISION OF AGROECOSYSTEM SERVICES FROM FARMERS - EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FACTORS. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 919-924.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Naoko OKA, Abdul-Ganiyu SHAIBU

In Sub-Saharan Africa, small reservoirs that collect unused surface water have a high potential to improve agricultural productivity if developed. However, since water from small reservoirs is used for multiple purposes, allocating water for domestic use is crucial and needs to be prioritized over irrigation water in irrigation planning from small reservoirs. Thus, this study quantifies the water used at home in some rural communities in northern Ghana to develop an estimation method of water availability for irrigation development in small reservoirs. The applied methods are questionnaire-based interviews and measuring containers installed with a sensor logger to obtain long-term data. The measurement period was two years and nine months, from June 2017 to March 2020. The results clarified the general water use situation and seasonal differences in household water use. Further, an equation to estimate the domestic water demand is proposed with a value of 30 L per person per day as a guideline for the amount to be secured as household water in irrigation planning from small reservoirs.

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OKA N., SHAIBU A.G. 2025, QUANTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC WATER USE FOR ESTIMATING IRRIGATION WATER AVAILABILITY OF SMALL RESERVOIRS IN NORTHERN GHANA. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 697-704.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Mykola POVOD, Vadym LYKHACH, Oleksandr MYKHALKO, Serhii VERBELCHUK, Valeriy BORSHCHENKO, Vira KOBERNIUK, Oksana LAVRYNIUK, Tetiana KOVALCHUK, Vita TROKHYMENKO, Iryna BALABANOVA, Svitlana SHNAIDER

The article studied the quality of pig carcasses of Danish and Canadian origin, fattened under industrial pig production conditions and slaughtered at pre-slaughter weights of 110 and 130 kg. It was found that animals slaughtered at a live weight of 110 kg had 4.2% higher weight loss during transportation in gilts compared to barrows, and 0.7% higher weight loss in Danish pigs compared to their Canadian counterparts. A significant advantage was found in Danish pigs, with a higher loin weight of 8.8% and 1.0% more meat yield in the carcass, although they experienced a 0.7% increase in weight loss during transportation and fasting. At the same time, Danish gilts significantly outperformed barrows of the same genotype in terms of slaughter yield by 2.4%, loin eye area by 4.3%, and loin weight by 7.3%, but showed 0.6% higher weight loss during transportation. In contrast, Canadian barrows had significantly lower transportation weight losses by 4.8%. When pre-slaughter weight increased to 130 kg, Danish pigs demonstrated significant advantages in bacon half length by 0.8%, loin eye area by 6.8%, loin weight by 4.4%, along with 1.6% higher live weight losses during transportation. When comparing gilts and barrows slaughtered at this live weight of 130 kg, Danish-origin gilts showed significant advantages over barrows in terms of chilled carcass weight by 2.3%, ham weight by 5.3%, and loin weight by 7.6%.

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POVOD M., LYKHACH V., MYKHALKO O., VERBELCHUK S., BORSHCHENKO V., KOBERNIUK V., LAVRYNIUK O., KOVALCHUK T., TROKHYMENKO V., BALABANOVA I., SHNAIDER S. 2025, QUANTITATIVE INDICATORS OF PIG CARCASSES OF DANISH AND CANADIAN ORIGIN WITH DIFFERENT PRE-SLAUGHTER LIVE WEIGHTS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 783-796.

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