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Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Paula STOICEA, Adina Magdalena IORGA, Livia DAVID, Cristina Georgiana BUCUR

Sorghum, a herbaceous species of the Poaceae family is the fifth most cultivated plant in the world, being the main bread grain in Africa, Southern Europe, Central America and South Asia. Sorghum competes with corn, being an important fodder plant for biogas production of alcohol, growing with its inherent tolerance to drought, short cultivation times and relatively low operating costs of corn has determined the interest in cultivation. The aim of the paper is to identify the major sorghum-growing nations worldwide, in Europe, and domestically, examines their production levels, and analyzes their potential regarding yield, land utilization, and climate compatibility. Statistical data from FAOSTAT, EUROSTAT, and NIS Romania constituted the primary materials for this analysis. The methodological framework involved the calculation of the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation as key statistical indicators. These results are presented in both graphical and tabular forms. Main results and conclusions show that sorghum is recommended for drought-prone areas due to its resilience, low costs, profitability, and simple cultivation. Globally, top producers are the USA, Nigeria, Mexico, India, and Ethiopia, while highest yields per hectare are in Oman, Jordan, Israel, Austria, and Italy. Within the EU, France is the main cultivator, with Romanian cultivation showing significant variability (41.6% between 2013-2023). The current changing pedoclimatic conditions are increasing sorghum's importance in Europe, with France, Hungary, and Italy being major EU cultivators. Despite its drought resistance and nutritional value, Romanian sorghum production is declining annually.

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STOICEA P., IORGA A.M., DAVID L., BUCUR C.G. 2025, SORGHUM, THE CROP OF THE FUTURE UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE CONDITIONS. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 789-804.

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Written by Agatha POPESCU, Toma Adrian DINU, Elena STOIAN, Valentin ŞERBAN, Adelaida HONTUS, Carmen ANGELESCU, Mirela STANCIU

The research investigated the trends in soybean crop cultivated area, production and yields in the EU and in its major producing countries: Italy, France and Romania in the period 2015-2024. The data were picked up from European Commission and USDA. Growth rate, trend line regressions, R square, comparisons and forecast, illustrative and tabular methods were used for processing data and commenting the results. The global context was presented first, showing that, in 2024, soybean was cultivated on 146.7 million ha (+22% versus 2015). In Brazil, USA and Argentina are sown the largest areas, accounting for 33.9%, 24.9% and 12.8% summing 71.6%. The world seeds harvest reached 420.8 million tonnes, (+33.12% vs. 2015) to whom Brazil, USA and Argentina contributed by 39.8%, 28.9%, 12.9%, totaling 81.6%. The yield reached 2.87 tonnes/ha (+9.5%) being higher in Brazil 3.4 tonnes/ha, USA 3.09 and Argentina 2.90. In 2024, the EU soybean harvested area was 1,115 thousand ha, (+26.56% vs 2015). The share of Italy, France and Romania in the EU area with this crop was: 30.2%, 13.7%, 13%, summing 56.9%. Production reached 2,992 tonnes (+27.76% ), to which Italy, France and Romania contributed with 36.1%, 13.3% and 9.9%, summing 59.3%. The EU yield attained 2,682 kg/ha (+0.9%). In 2024, the yields were: Italy 3,208 kg/ha (-11.29% ), France 2,594 kg/ha (- 5.3%), Romania 2,034 kg/ha (-0.64%). The worst year for soybean was 2022 when all the EU producers registered the lowest yield. In the EU, smaller surfaces are sown and productions are achieved in Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia and Germany. Climate change in terms of high temperatures and droughts was the main cause which led to a smaller performance in soybean culture in the Central and Eastern Europe and also in the Mediterranean region. Soybean area, gross output and yield will continue to grow in the EU and at the global level, as soybean plays has a crucial role in assuring high quality protein for human diets and animal feed, oil for biofuel and industrial purposes, Nitrogen capture into the soil, fertility improvement, reduction of chemical fertilizers, environment protection and biodiversity preservation. To diminish the negative effect of climate change, farmers must adopt adapted technologies regarding: early cultivation, high production potential and resistant to drought varieties, irrigation systems, plant protection etc Only in this way, they could sustain yield and also they could extend the cultivated area to increase seeds gross output.

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POPESCU A., DINU T.A., STOIAN E., SERBAN V., HONTUS A., ANGELESCU C., STANCIU M. 2025, SOYBEAN IN THE EUROPEAN UNION - AN UPWARD TREND FOR CULTIVATION AND PRODUCTION . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 633-646.

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Written by Ivanka STOYCHEVA

In the present study, the comparative analysis of the state and changes in the sectoral economic structure of the "Agricultural" sector for some countries of South-Eastern Europe is of interest. This research aims to bring to the fore the structural differences in the agricultural sector that distinguish the development of the countries of South-Eastern Europe. By analyzing changes in agriculture using key macroeconomic indicators, the study identifies existing differences in this sector between these countries. On this basis, an assessment is given to what extent these changes are identical to the changes in the member states of the European Union. The results of the research show that the large relative number of those employed in the "Agricultural" sector in some South-Eastern European countries can be seen as an indication of existing opportunities for the restructuring of resources and their reallocation to other sectors of the economy. The change in the relative share of the Gross Added Value in the direction of reduction for the "Agricultural" sector is a process that leads to the improvement of the economic situation of a given country and the effect of this should be reflected in the direction of cohesion between these countries.

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STOYCHEVA I. 2025, STRUCTURAL DIFFERENCES OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN THE SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 825-834.

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Written by Carina Andreia DOBRE, Gina FINTINERU, Iuliana ZAHARIA, Adina Magdalena IORGA

The socio-cultural heritage in rural tourism highlights the unique traditional lifestyles of local communities, offering both diversity and genuinely authentic experiences. Vernacular culture, characterized by enduring traditional principles, norms, values, knowledge, habits, practices and material things, encompasses, among others, rural architecture, interior decor, customs, traditions, and local gastronomy - these compounds being facets of authenticity concept in rural tourism. This paper presents the results of a questionnaire on the specific facets mentioned above, applied to tourists from an authentic Romanian guesthouse to assess the impact of vernacular cultural elements on perceptions of authenticity in rural tourism. The results indicate that the vernacular concept is not well recognized by tourists, underscoring the need for greater emphasis on its impact and relevance to agritourism activities. Given the criteria for local authenticity, customers play a crucial role in selecting guesthouses to further support and promote vernacular tradition and local specificity in rural tourism.

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DOBRE C.A., FINTINERU G., ZAHARIA I., IORGA A.M. 2025, STUDY ON ROMANIAN RURAL TOURISM BASED ON AUTHENTICITY CRITERIA FOR VERNACULAR HERITAGE. Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 223-234.

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Written by Claudiu-Ovidiu AILIOAEI, Geta-Mirela ISPAS, Oana COCA, Gavril ȘTEFAN

This paper proposes a detailed analysis of the performance of the Romanian vegetable agricultural sector, compared to the EU average, for the period 2018-2022. The aim of the paper is to highlight the relative position of Romania within the vegetable agricultural sector, by assessing some indicators that reflect the economic performance and competitive capacity of the sector. The research method was based on the analysis of certain technical-economic indicators such as: average farm size, agricultural area in relation to population, average production per hectare, income from the agricultural sector and productivity. The analysis was based on official statistical data provided by national and European reference institutions such as Eurostat, the National Statistical Institute and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The results obtained show that Romania consistently ranks among the top six EU Member States in terms of crop production. From the point of view of economic performance, the values recorded by the Romanian agricultural crop sector are comparable with the EU average.

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AILIOAEI C.O., ISPAS G.M., COCA O., E˜TEFAN G. 2025, STUDY ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEGETAL AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN ROMANIA COMPARED TO OTHER EU COUNTRIES . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 23-32.

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Written by Geta-Mirela ISPAS, Claudiu - Ovidiu AILIOAEI, Oana COCA, Ștefan GAVRIL

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) constitutes a key element of the European Union's agricultural framework, providing financial support and regulatory measures aimed at improving the economic efficiency and sustainability of farms, including those in Romania. This research investigates the implications of the CAP on the profitability and economic performance of farms in Romania, considering their diversity It examines the distribution of CAP subsidies and how farmers can influence their value by meeting certain regulations and criteria. The methodology combines quantitative and qualitative methods, such as: analysis of official farm financial data and information on subsidies received, complemented by interviews and questionnaires with farmers to assess the impact of CAP regulations on farmers. The results show to what extent CAP regulations contribute to increasing subsidies and improving farm profitability, depending on how they are implemented. The conclusions highlight the significance of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for Romanian farms and propose strategies to improve its implementation, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.

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ISPAS G.M., AILIOAEI C.O., COCA O., GAVRIL S. 2025, STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL POLICIES ON THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF FARMS IN ROMANIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 385-392.

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Written by Bianca Eugenia SOARE, Marius Mihai MICU

The study presents the main trends on Romanian garlic market from 2010 to 2023. The indicators analyzed were collected from domestic and international databases and they are: the cultivated area, total garlic production, average production per hectare, basic price, average growth rate of indicators and the trade balance also (import, export). Based on these data, the average of the period, standard deviation and coefficient of variation were calculated. The analysis highlighted that the area cultivated with garlic has continuously decreased, the decrease being -31.6% in 2023 compared to 2010. Also, total production of garlic decreased with 31.8% in 2023 compared to 2010. The annual growth rate was negative for all indicators, the reasons being both economic (price fluctuations, high costs with the inputs, etc) and technological (lack of planting material, temperature fluctuations, diseases and pest attack). Regarding the average price of garlic in Romania, in 2023 it reached the value of 18.8 lei/kg, registering an increase of 48.38% compared to 2010. The trade balance was negative for the entire period both in value and quantity. The results obtained from the research can contribute to the consolidation of the production and marketing strategies for the crop of garlic in Romania.

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SOARE B.E., MICU M.M. 2025, STUDY ON THE ROMANIAN GARLIC MARKET FROM 2010 TO 2023 . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 733-742.

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Written by Dana Maria (OPREA) CONSTANTIN, Elena GRIGORE, Florina TATU, Nicoleta IONAC, Maria-Gabriela RADU, Giorgiana LÜFTNER, Raul Gabriel ILEA

The study aimed to analyze the production performance of sunflower in terms of yield in the Dobrogea Region, where climate change has a deep impact in Romania's agriculture. For this purpose, the data on sunflower yield were collected from the National Institute of Statistics and the data on air temperature and precipitation regime were provided by the National Meteorological Administration for the period 1991 – 2020. The results proved the influence of monthly average temperature and precipitations along the vegetation period which have had a deep impact on sunflower production per surface unit. The yield performance varied between 470 kg/ha in the year 2001 and 3,583 kg/ha in the year 2018. Under variability of thermal and hydric resources, it is recommended that farmers adapt sunflower technology to local climate conditions regarding: the use of the sunflower varieties resistant to drought, choosing the best moments for sowing, applying the fertilizers and treatments and also the use of the irrigations systems for meeting the water requirements of the croping order to enable it to reach the planned production whose sale to cover the production costs.

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(OPREA) CONSTANTIN D.M., GRIGORE E., TATU F., IONAC N., RADU M.G., LUFTNER G., ILEA R.G. 2025, SUNFLOWER PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE IN DOBROGEA REGION, ROMANIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 209-214.

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Written by Alina Emilia Maria GHERDAN, Ramona Vasilica BACTER, Cristina Maria MAERESCU, Monica DODU, Denis Paul BACTER, Alexandra UNGUREANU

Agritourism plays an important role in rural development, economic diversification, and sustainable tourism, yet research on its intersection with economics and marketing remains fragmented. This study employs a Boolean search-based scientometric analysis using the Web of Science database to systematically examine existing literature. Bibliometric techniques, including co-occurrence analysis, co-citation mapping, factorial analysis, and thematic mapping, were applied using Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny in RGui to identify key research trends, influential works, and thematic structures. The results highlight tourism, agritourism, and rural tourism as central themes, with increasing emphasis on visitor experience, sustainability, and policy frameworks. Findings also reveal the interdisciplinary nature of agritourism research, integrating economics, marketing, and environmental sustainability. The study identifies emerging research gaps, particularly in consumer behavior, digital marketing, and technological integration. By providing a structured overview of agritourism’s knowledge landscape, this research offers valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and practitioners, supporting evidence-based strategies for sustainable agritourism development and enhanced rural economies.

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GHERDAN A.E.M., BACTER R.V., MAERESCU C.M., DODU M., BACTER D.P., UNGUREANU A. 2025, SYNERGIES BETWEEN ECONOMICS AND MARKETING IN AGRITOURISM: A WEB OF SCIENCE BOOLEAN SEARCH-BASED SCIENTOMETRIC EXAMINATION OF AGROTOURISM POTENTIAL . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 333-344.

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Written by Marija GJOSHEVA KOVACHEVIKJ, Despina POPOVSKA STOJANOV, Lazo DIMITROV

Rural development in North Macedonia has traditionally been closely linked to agricultural growth, reflecting the sector’s vital role in the country’s economy. However, contemporary strategies increasingly recognize the role of non-farm rural activities in improving rural livelihoods. This research examines how rural households in the Polog and Pelagonia regions diversify their income streams. To assess the extent of diversification, the Shannon Equitability Index, which considers the variety and balance of income sources, was employed. Data were collected through field interviews with 140 rural households in 2018, categorizing income into five groups: plant production, livestock production, non-agricultural activities, off-household income and transfers. Monetary poverty status was assessed, distinguishing households above and below the poverty line. Findings reveal low-income diversification levels, with Shannon Index values of 32.9% for Pelagonia and 35.2% for Polog. Notably, poorer households (42.9%) tend to distribute their income sources more evenly as a strategy to mitigate risk, unlike wealthier households (32.3%), which are more dependent on specific income streams. These findings emphasize the critical role of income diversification in promoting rural development and alleviating poverty in North Macedonia.

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GJOSHEVA KOVACHEVIKJ M., POPOVSKA STOJANOV D., DIMITROV L. 2025, THE DEGREE OF INCOME DIVERSIFICATION AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN THE POLOG AND PELAGONIA REGIONS OF NORTHMACEDONIA . Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2, PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, 353-362.

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