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    Facilitating circular transition in agriculture: EU financial mechanisms for sustainable development
    (INCE, ASEM, 2025) Pop, Ruxandra-Eugenia
    The integration of circular economy (CE) principles into the agricultural sector and related industries is strengthening, yet financial aspects that could enable broader adoption remain insufficiently explored. This study synthesizes the main outcomes of a systematic analysis, revealing both opportunities and barriers, particularly the limited access to funds for farmers and small enterprises. To address this constraint, we propose a concise overview of the main European funding opportunities. Adopting CE strategies in agriculture can improve farmer wellbeing and enhance local community welfare by diversifying markets and creating value-added products, while also contributing to natural resource conservation. Striking a balance between farm revenues and environmental protection aligns with key EU policy objectives, including the Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, and the Zero Pollution Action Plan. Accordingly, this paper emphasises suitable European funding opportunities to support the transition from conventional agricultural models towards circular, sustainable systems.
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    Comparative analysis of the trend and perspective of agriculture in the Republic of Moldova in recent years
    (INCE, ASEM, 2025) Cojocaru, Olesea
    The article examines the evolution of key agricultural crops in the Republic of Moldova from 2015 to 2024, focusing on trends in productivity and cultivated areas. Using a combination of statistical data analysis, regression modeling and regional comparison, the research reveals contrasting trajectories for crops like wheat, maize, sunflower and sugar beet, influenced by climatic conditions and institutional shortcomings. The findings underline the vulnerability of the sector, the need for modernization of infrastructure and support systems, and call for strategic reforms to enhance resilience and sustainability.
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    Work performance analysis in bioeconomy: Romania versus the European Union
    (INCE, ASEM, 2025) Voicila, Daniela Nicoleta; Rodino, Steliana
    This paper aims to analyze the size and performance of the labor force in the bioeconomy sector, both at the level of the European Union and in Romania, with a focus on the evolution of labor productivity. The bioeconomy, as a strategic field of the green economy, integrates activities such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, the food industry, and biotechnology, occupying an important position in the ecological transition and efforts toward economic sustainability. At the European level, the bioeconomy sector contributes significantly to the EU's GDP, providing jobs for over 17 million people, with labor productivity showing an upward trend over the past two decades. Romania, on the other hand, faces major challenges: a constant decline in the active workforce employed in the bioeconomy, productivity levels below the EU average, and a dominant agricultural sector with low economic efficiency. The paper highlights these disparities and underlines the importance of structural reforms, investments in technology, education, and vocational training as necessary solutions for increasing the competitiveness of Romania's bioeconomy. The sustainable development of the bioeconomy sector is closely linked to Romania’s ability to efficiently harness its available human and natural resources.
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    Strengthening food security by developing association and cooperation in agriculture and optimizing the value chain in the Republic of Moldova
    (INCE, ASEM, 2025) Litvin, Aurelia; Caisin, Larisa; Railean, Ana; Ionescu, Aliona
    The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between food security and the current level of association and cooperation in agriculture, as well as how the functionality of the value chain influences the competitiveness and sustainability of the agri-food sector in the Republic of Moldova. The main findings show that the low degree of association and cooperation limits the access of agricultural producers to external markets, modern technologies and sources of financing, which affects the competitiveness and quality of products. At the same time, the lack of consolidated value chains reduces the ability to comply with international food safety standards. In contrast, where there are functional cooperatives and partnerships, there is a better integration of production with quality requirements, an increase in farmers' incomes and a direct contribution to food security.
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    Bibliometric study on the situation of proteic crops in Romania and the European Union
    (INCE, ASEM, 2025) Manolache, Alexandra Marina
    The main purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive perspective, both nationally and internationally, on the importance of the topic of protein plants. The research was structured in two complementary stages; in the first part, the focus was on a quantitative analysis based on the processing and interpretation of statistical data related to protein plants, information extracted from the WoS database. Subsequently, in the second stage, a qualitative analysis was carried out, focusing on the studies and articles identified in the same database.