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Organic Agriculture in the Context of 2030 Agenda Implementation in European Union Countries

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  • Radu Lucian Pânzaru

    (Department of Land Measurements, Management, Mechanization, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Daniela Firoiu

    (Department of Commerce, Economic Integration and Business Administration, Romanian-American University, 012101 Bucharest, Romania)

  • George H. Ionescu

    (Department of Finance, Credit and Accounting, Romanian-American University, 012101 Bucharest, Romania)

  • Andi Ciobanu

    (Department of Agricultural and Forestry Technology, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Dragoș Mihai Medelete

    (Department of Land Measurements, Management, Mechanization, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Ramona Pîrvu

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and International Affairs, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

Abstract

Organic agriculture is considered an important component of sustainable development because it promotes environmental sustainability and social responsibility, involving the use of practices that minimize the negative impact of agriculture on the environment and human health. Through this research, we aim to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of and perspectives on specific indicators of organic agriculture from the perspective of the SDGs assumed by EU member countries in the context of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Based on Eurostat data covering the timeframe from 2008 to 2021, an ARIMA model was used to analyze the data and forecast trends in the selected indicators until 2030. The results of this unique study provide relevant information on the indicators and countries for which positive developments are expected up to 2030, as opposed to those indicators for which mixed or negative developments are forecast. The findings of this research empower policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders to identify possible negative developments and take appropriate corrective action, with the aim of achieving the goals proposed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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  • Radu Lucian Pânzaru & Daniela Firoiu & George H. Ionescu & Andi Ciobanu & Dragoș Mihai Medelete & Ramona Pîrvu, 2023. "Organic Agriculture in the Context of 2030 Agenda Implementation in European Union Countries," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-31, July.
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