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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Robert SAPUTRA, Tomáš HAVLÍČEK

Village autonomy aims to improve community welfare through independent and participatory governance. However, its implementation still faces challenges. This study analyzes the dynamics of village autonomy implementation, identifies gaps between ideal conceptual models and practices on the ground, and proposes systematic and culturally feasible changes. Using Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), this study collected data through observation, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). Results show that village planning lacks participation, implementation is constrained by bureaucracy, and monitoring and accountability are weak. Key recommendations include increasing community participation, digitizing reporting, strengthening the capacity of village officials, and diversifying funding sources for more effective and transparent governance.

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SAPUTRA R., HAVLICEK T. 2025, ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VILLAGE AUTONOMY: A SOFT SYSTEMS METHODOLOGY (SSM) APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES AND POLICY REFORM IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDONESIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 695-710.

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Written by Veselin KRUSTEV

European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) supports farm sustainability as a definition by its measures and tools, but the issue of its implementation efficiency differs despite of the common sense that European Commission (EC) stimulates the cohesion and coherence principles to all of the Member States (MS). This paper aims to reveal the efficiency of CAP implementation on field crop farms separated by economic sizes (6 classes) and compared to non-specialized average farm's sustainability levels. The technical efficiency (TE) scores are received by applying Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) using Benefit of Doubt (BoD) modelling modification on 15 indicators representing equal number of variables of the three main sustainability dimensions – economic, social and ecological. The received results clarify а huge difference of CAP implementation between the most advanced, largest holdings and the other five smaller economic size classes. Furthermore, it is exposed that payments per unit area benefit the most efficient farms that apply the best return of scale (and scale efficiency) at the expense of all others.

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KRUSTEV V. 2025, ESTIMATING EUROPEAN UNION FIELD CROPS FARM SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH MEASURING POLICY IMPLEMENTATION EFFICIENCY BY DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 421-432.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Georgi ALEKSIEV, Nadezhda PETROVA, Violetka ZHELEVA

The energy policy of the European Union (EU) aims to achieve a sustainable energy future by reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy efficiency and ensuring energy security. The EU’s main objectives in this context include reducing dependence on external energy sources, shifting to renewable energy sources and creating an internal energy market that ensures efficiency and fair access for all Member States. The EU aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which implies a significant reduction in carbon emissions, as well as a transition to cleaner and more sustainable technologies for energy production and consumption. Union policy has increasingly focused on transforming the energy production landscape of the continent towards a more sustainable future, with an ever-growing renewable energy sector. This process has also included the agricultural sector as it also has a high impact on the climate neutrality of the continent, with Green Deal policies focusing on reducing greenhouse gases produced by farms, the food supply chain and recourse producers (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) and improving the food security of the continent. In this context, the aim of this study is to analyse the impact of European green policies on food production in Bulgaria. To achieve this goal, the following tasks must be completed: to highlight the most impactful European eco-policies regarding Bulgarian food production; to analyse the impact of these policies on the development of organic production in Bulgaria, as environmentally responsible, and to assess the possibilities for adapting Bulgarian agricultural practices to the new European green framework. This research uses data supplied by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of the Republic of Bulgaria, though it’s Agrostatistics branch. In order to achieve the goal of the study a policy review method was used, with the goal of highlighting the most impactful European policies for the organic production sector in Bulgaria. The main conclusion for the development of Bulgarian agriculture is that the concentration and specialization in production allows these larger-scale producers to be better positioned to leverage institutional support mechanisms. This is not without its challenges, as European green policies that promote sustainability require a more nuanced approach to policy implementation to succeed. The implementation of European green policies in Bulgaria must focus more on the support and promotion of internal markets and the shortening of food supply chains, by strengthening regional food supply.

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ALEKSIEV G., PETROVA N., ZHELEVA V. 2025, EUROPEAN GREEN POLICIES’ IMPACT ON FOOD PRODUCTION IN BULGARIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 33-42.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Mariana I. LUNGU (IACOBUŢĂ), Adrian TUREK-RAHOVEANU

In the context of the dynamics of the agricultural land market in Romania, the right of pre-emption is a crucial instrument for protecting both the state's economic and social interests and those of the local communities. This article analyses the evolution of this right in national regulations, from the first post-1989 regulations to the recent amendments to the European and national laws. Materials, data sources, and research methods used encompassed legislative texts, government and institutional reports, statistical databases on real estate transactions, and official publications from national and European institutions. First of all, it discusses the purpose of the pre-emption right in preventing speculative acquisitions and in protecting agricultural resources,which are vital for national food security. The article also addresses the economic and social implications of these regulations, including the impact on potential investors, but also the possible effects on rural area development. Finally, it presents the current legislative challenges to ensure a balance between protecting agricultural resources and stimulating investments in the agricultural sector. Main results and conclusions show that the development of the pre-emption right in Romania has been gradual, with significant legislative changes. Despite this, land fragmentation remains high, transaction volumes and land prices continue to rise, and challenges such as incomplete cadastral registration, ageing rural populations, and limited access to financing persist.

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LUNGU (IACOBUTA) M.I., TUREK-RAHOVEANU A. 2025, EVOLUTION OF THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHT IN THE PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND IN ROMANIA: IMPLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 433-440.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Silvia CHIOREAN, Tudor SĂLĂGEAN, Ioana Delia POP, Florica MATEI, Jutka-Eva DEAK, Mircea-Emil NAP, Camelia Raluca COTU

This paper examines Romania's agricultural land market by creating a comprehensive database of land sale offers. The database aggregates essential information, including location, pricing, and land characteristics, collected from Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for diverse regions of the country, providing a foundation to analyze land market in the year 2024. The study applies statistical methods such as: descriptive statistics, including histogram and scatterplot representation, as well as correlation exploration, to uncover the main aspects in pricing, regional disparities, and market behaviors. These insights illuminate both the challenges and opportunities within Romania's agricultural land sector. To complement the statistical analysis, Geographic Information System (GIS) tools are employed to provide a spatial perspective on land sale distributions. GIS mapping visually represents geographic trends, identifying regions of high and low activity and enhancing the understanding of spatial patterns in land transactions. By integrating statistical and GIS analyses, the paper offers a comprehensive view of the market, delivering valuable insights for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders interested in navigating and optimizing the agricultural land market in Romania. The analysis of Romania’s agricultural land market reveals notable regional disparities in both parcel sizes and offer prices. While there is a moderately strong positive correlation between parcel size and total offer price, the results indicate that other factors—such as location, accessibility, and land use—have a greater influence on land value. Spatial and statistical findings emphasize the importance of these factors in shaping market dynamics and highlight the need for region-specific investment strategies and land management policies to support sustainable market development.

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CHIOREAN S., SALAGEAN T., POP I.D., MATEI F., DEAK J.E., NAP M.E., COTU C.R. 2025, EXPLORING THE SPATIAL, TECHNICAL AND ECONOMICAL FEATURES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND MARKET IN ROMANIA IN THE YEAR 2024 . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 151-164.

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Written by Todorka ATANASSOVA, Ivanka STOYCHEVA, Zlatina DIMOVA

The family farm is one of the leading organizational forms of agricultural production in the economies of many countries. It plays a crucial role in the production and satisfaction of market needs with agricultural products. Family business in the livestock sector of Bulgaria is represented by market-oriented farms (open systems), which through the production of animal products satisfy not only the needs of the owner and his family, but are mainly intended for market implementation. The purpose of the study is to analyze the features of the family livestock farm with a market orientation, specializing in the production of sheep products based on its own empirical study of typical Bulgarian family farms. Our own empirical research of 9 typical for Bulgaria sheep family farms is conducted through a survey method in the period 2021-2023. Their main problems and difficulties in development are identified. The possibilities of cooperation in solving the problems and overcoming the difficulties of family livestock farms are revealed. The benefits of cooperation of family farms are presented, which offer a new horizon for their development.

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ATANASSOVA T., STOYCHEVA I., DIMOVA Z. 2025, FAMILY LIVESTOCK FARMS IN BULGARIA: THEIR COOPERATION – A NEW DEVELOPMENT HORIZON . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 81-88.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Raluca I. BARBU, Diana E. DUMITRAȘ

This paper investigates the implementation of a food system approach in Romania, focusing on its potential to enhance the resilience and sustainability of the food system, particularly for small producers. Drawing on existing literature, the study identifies key actors and themes within the Romanian food system. The findings highlight the crucial role of collaborative partnerships—as emphasized in the EU's Food 2030 strategy—in achieving inclusive growth and building a resilient agricultural framework. The research concludes that aligning with European directives necessitates fostering partnerships and implementing systemic changes through well-funded research and inclusive strategies to overcome challenges faced by small producers and build a more robust and equitable food system in Romania. The study emphasizes the interconnectedness of food processes for security and sustainability, underscoring the need for a holistic approach to address the specific challenges faced by small-scale producers.

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BARBU R.I., DUMITRAS D.E. 2025, FOOD SYSTEM APPROACH IN ROMANIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 117-132.

Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Ramona Vasilica BACTER, Alina Emilia Maria GHERDAN, Felix ARION, Monica Angelica DODU, Anca Iulia DUDAȘ- GĂLĂȘEL, Codrin GAVRA, Mirela Salvia CASĂU CRAINIC, Alexandra UNGUREANU

The Romanian agri-food sector faces significant challenges related to economic resource allocation and policy formulation. The study aims to explore these issues through a comprehensive case study of Romania, highlighting the interplay between economic policies and agri-food market dynamics. Following a research approach centered on administering questionnaires to key stakeholders, our findings reveal persistent inefficiencies in resource allocation, influenced by historical legacies, market fragmentation, and inconsistent policy frameworks. In addition, there were identified critical deficiencies in infrastructure and technology adoption that are impeding market efficiency. Overall, the study emphasizes the need for integrated policy reforms to increase the efficiency of resource allocation, support sustainable agricultural practices, and improve farmers' market access. The findings suggest that addressing these challenges requires a coordinated effort between policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the farming community to promote a resilient and competitive agri-food sector in Romania. Moreover, the matrix of challenges and opportunities provides the basis for turning these obstacles into competitive advantages through strategic optimization of resources, improved market access, coherent policy frameworks, and technological advances.

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BACTER R.V., GHERDAN A.E.M., ARION F., DODU M.A., DUDAS-GALASEL A.I., GAVRA C., CASAU CRAINIC M.S., UNGUREANU A. 2025, FROM CHALLENGES TO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A MATRIX FOR RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION, MARKET ACCESS, POLICY COHERENCE AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN ROMANIAN AGRICULTURE . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 89-102.

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Written by Ioana Mihaela BALAN, Monica OCNEAN, Bogdan Petru RADOI, Roger GAISE, Aisha SIMBIAT HUSSAINI, Andreea Letitia CATAN, Gina FINTINERU, Teodor Ioan TRASCA

The study analyses the impact of recent global crises on the agri-food systems from Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), exploring vulnerabilities generated by globalization, and to adopt glocalization principles as solution to increase resilience and sustainability. Through a comparative approach, the research identifies the main challenges, such as high dependence on imports, poor agricultural infrastructure, and significant post-harvest losses, and highlights the potential of traditional crops, such as cassava and sorghum, in reducing food insecurity. The study proposes measures for crop diversification, infrastructure investments, and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, adapted to local conditions, as well as the need for regional collaboration and international partnerships to reduce structural vulnerabilities, concluding that a balanced integration of globalization and glocalization, adapted to local specificities, is a solution to strengthen food security. This analysis contributes to understanding the interdependence between global and local factors, providing insights to develop more resilient agri-food systems.

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BALAN I.M., OCNEAN M., RADOI B.P., GAISE R., SIMBIAT HUSSAINI A., CATAN A.L., FINTINERU G., TRASCA T.I. 2025, GLOBALIZATION OR GLOCALIZATION? A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA AND DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO AMID GLOBAL CRISES. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 103-116.

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Written by Iliyana KRASTEVA, Georgi ANGELOV

Agriculture has a significant impact on the environment. The implementation of inefficient agricultural practices can have severe consequences, both for natural ecosystems, the environment, soil and water quality, and for all humanity on the planet. Eurostat data for 2007-2023 were used to make a comparison between Bulgaria and Romania regarding the impact of agriculture on environment using specific indicators. The analysis found that in Bulgaria the areas occupied by organic crops continue to increase, and it is expected that by 2027 they will reach 6.98% of the UAA. In Romania, the areas are constantly increasing and reach 5.08% in 2022. The levels of pesticides and mineral fertilizers used in Bulgaria and Romania are relatively slowly decreasing, which will undoubtedly contribute to limiting pollution processes for the benefit of the environment. The recognized need for joint efforts of administrative structures to make adequate decisions regarding achieving a higher degree of sustainability in agriculture. The shift to sustainable models accelerates the transition to agricultural practices aimed at maintaining ecological balance in the system. The protection of the environment and natural resources is of priority importance for achieving a sustainable long-term vision for agricultural development.

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KRASTEVA I., ANGELOV G. 2025, IMPACT OF AGRICULTURE ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN BULGARIA AND ROMANIA. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 411-420.

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