Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 3
Written by Elena Adriana SIMA (MARIN), Dorina Nicoleta MOCUȚA

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in many areas of activity, and food has suffered in terms of quantity, quality, price and logistics. The article focused on the livestock population, generated by the relocation of the population to the rural area and the self-production of some of the food, as well as the quality of poultry products in Romania (chicken meat and eggs). According to the Romanian Institute of Statistics, the number of chickens sharply decreased in 2020, by 5.55% compared to 2019, only to suddenly increase by about 10% in 2021-2023, and afterwards it remained constant. For Romania, the number of egg-laying birds is what makes the difference, being directly proportionally correlated with egg consumption per capita. By comparing the statistical data to the responses received in a questionnaire-based survey from 877 inhabitants throughout Romania, it can be stated that the rapid recovery of the poultry sector was due to the population's agri-food changes and their decision to produce part of their own food.

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