Crop Rotation Management in the Context of Sustainable Development of Agriculture in Ukraine

Lubov Moldavan, Olena Pimenowa (), Mirosław Wasilewski and Natalia Wasilewska
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Lubov Moldavan: Department of Forms and Methods of Management in Agri-Food Complex of SI, Institute of Economics and Forecasting of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, 01011 Kyiv, Ukraine
Olena Pimenowa: Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Al. Prof. S. Kaliskiego 7, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
Mirosław Wasilewski: Department of Economy and Finance, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
Natalia Wasilewska: Department of Economy and Finance, Jan Kochanowski University, 25-406 Kielce, Poland

Agriculture, 2024, vol. 14, issue 6, 1-16

Abstract: This study investigates the implications of implementing simplified, highly specialized, non-rotational farming practices in Ukraine within the framework of sustainable development goals. The background highlights the need to address soil preservation and food security concerns in agricultural practices. The hypothesis suggests that such practices may lead to adverse environmental and socioeconomic consequences, including soil degradation and heightened reliance on imported agricultural products. The methods involve a comprehensive review of existing research, analyzing crop diversity, soil degradation, climate variability and agricultural employment dynamics using agroeconomic analytical methods. The results indicate adverse environmental ramifications associated with non-rotational practices, including soil degradation and heightened reliance on imported agricultural products. Conversely, transitioning towards crop rotation systems was found to potentially mitigate these outcomes by restoring soil fertility and enhancing food security. This study concludes that tailored crop rotation approaches are necessary to address soil health and food security concerns in Ukraine, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural development. Overall, the findings underscore the critical importance of implementing diversified crop rotation systems to achieve sustainable food production and environmental conservation goals in Ukraine and beyond.

Keywords: sustainable development; monoculture; crop rotation; climate; soil health; biodiversity; nutritional health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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