Sustainable resilience for small farmers: the best way to protect food security

Dorneanu Mihai () and Petrariu Ioan-Radu ()
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Dorneanu Mihai: Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Petrariu Ioan-Radu: Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, 2021, vol. 15, issue 1, 564-569

Abstract: In the past years, the food industry has been challenged by several factors: increased natality, accelerated growth of urban areas, higher prices. All the above are turning into a growth vector which may seem like a great opportunity for farm owners. Despite the favorable context, the farmers are facing their own issues trying to cover a big demand, through eco-friendly ways. This paper explains the importance of ensuring resilience for small farmers. In general, farmers are adaptive entrepreneurs, but they need support through agricultural policies, a coherent legislative framework, and a substantial package of economic measures. The modern Romanian farmer will be able to streamline their supply once they learn how to optimize their sustainable business plans. The increased yields are determined by both technological processes and responsibility for the environment. Promoting small farmers and stimulating their access to the market is defining for the future of food security.

Keywords: food security; food safety; sustainable agriculture; small farmers; young farmers; smart regulations; resilience; entrepreneurship; Farm to Fork Strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.2478/picbe-2021-0052

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