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Ecological Agriculture – Engine Of Sustainable Development In Romania

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  • Madalina Tocan

    (Ecological University of Bucharest)

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The development of ecological agriculture it is seen as an alternative for the third millennium, since agriculture is a determining economic activity in the national economy and its evolution have effects upon the economic development. The goal of ecological agriculture is to ensure sustainable development as this sector of the economy is based on long-term use of locally available resources. Ecological agriculture minimizes global environmental problems such as acid rain, global warming, reduction of biodiversity and desertification. Organic farming has a great contribution to a lasting economic development and plays an important role in the improvement of the environment, preservation of soil, improvement of water quality, biodiversity and protection of nature and may contribute to the expanding of economic activities with high added value and to generating new jobs in rural areas. This paper aims to present the actual situation of the ecological agriculture in Romania taking into consideration its ascendant evolution in the l.ast years, both in the plant and animal production sector.

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  • Madalina Tocan, 2013. "Ecological Agriculture – Engine Of Sustainable Development In Romania," Working papers 12, Ecological University of Bucharest, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:eub:wpaper:2013-12
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    Keywords

    ecological agriculture; ecological products; sustainable development;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q19 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Other
    • Q59 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Other

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