Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 22 ISSUE 1
Written by Daniela DANA, Irina-Adriana CHIURCIU, Valentina VOICU, Aurelia-Ioana CHEREJI, Ioan Jr. CHEREJI, Andreea-Roxana FIRATOIU

Although the cultivation of fruit trees is a traditional activity in Romania and our country has natural potential in this regard, both the cultivated area and the fruit production have decreased lately. That is why the NRDP 2014- 2020 included a sub-programme for this sector, with sub-measures to redress the field and successfully respond to current challenges, including the impact on the environment. Today, growing concerns about the negative impact that agriculture has on the environment have led to the adoption of agricultural systems aimed at achieving sustainable yields. In this context, Expert System CROM ensures the sustainable development and the conservation of natural resources existing in tree plantations. The following study focuses on some research carried on the management of natural resources, using the CROM Expert System, in the field of apple orchards and lands. Apple orchards and farmlands were graded with additional points starting from 36 to 100 by implementing the Expert System CROM and were classified into three classes: unrestricted, with some restrictions and unsuitable for apple cultivation.

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