Abstract
Land grabbing has become a priority topic in academic research and a political concern, due to interests in the dynamics of the phenomenon and its negative impact on the sustainable development of agriculture in rural areas. This phenomenon generates changes in production systems of agriculture with adverse environmental consequences, adversely affects socio-economic and cultural conditions and leads to lower overall efficiency in agriculture. This article analyses the links between land concentration, land grabbing and sustainable development of agriculture in Romania compared to other old and new EU-28 countries. The results of the research show that the land grabbing in Romania has a significant dimension compared to the other countries analyzed, which has led to an inadequate agrarian structure and adverse effects on the sustainable performance of agricultural holdings and the sustainable development of rural areas.
Highlights
Agriculture is an essential branch of the economy due to its role in food security, employment in rural areas and biodiversity insurance, as well as in the preservation and protection of the natural environment
The purpose of our research is to evaluate the link between land concentration, land grabbing and the sustainable development of Romanian agricultural holdings in comparison with other EU member states
Our research presents disparities in the sustainable development of agriculture between Romania and the other EU Member States based on indicators that characterize performance, economic growth and environmental impact (European Commission)
Summary
Agriculture is an essential branch of the economy due to its role in food security, employment in rural areas and biodiversity insurance, as well as in the preservation and protection of the natural environment. The agricultural sector must provide safe and high-quality food to over 500 million consumers, contribute to the dynamic and sustainable development of rural areas and respond to citizens’ expectations regarding quality of life, state of health, the environment and climate. The unique European agricultural model implemented through legislative measures regarding the CAP has focused on increasing the economic viability of farms, improving environmental and weather conditions and strengthening the socio-economic fabric of rural areas. The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2021–2027 pursues nine specific objectives through the Common Agricultural Policy: (i) providing a fair income to farmers, (ii) increasing competitiveness, (iii) rebalancing power in the food chain, (iv) determining actions to fight climate change, (v) caring for the environment, (vi) preserving landscapes and biodiversity, (vii) supporting generational renewal, (viii) establishing vibrant rural areas and (ix) protecting food and health quality
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