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Alternative farming systems – theoretical perspectives

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  • Elisabeta ROȘU

    (Institute of Agricultural Economics, Bucharest, Romania)

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Modern agricultural systems have succeeded to provide large quantities of food, but they are based on external support and intensive use of resources, generating increasing amounts of greenhouse gases that add to those already existing in the atmosphere, thus contributing to global warming. However, agriculture has a dual role, on the one hand it is a provider of greenhouse gases, on a smaller scale than other economic sectors, and on the other hand it provides solutions to climate change problems. The present study is an analysis of the theoretical framework of alternative agricultural systems, based on sustainable farming practices. The study aims to identify alternative farming systems that contribute to the protection of environment, soil and biodiversity, thus leading to the increase of agricultural systems stability, avoiding ecological imbalances and conserving resources for sustainable development.

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  • Elisabeta ROȘU, 2025. "Alternative farming systems – theoretical perspectives," Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Institute of Agricultural Economics, vol. 22(1), pages 39-47.
    • Handle: RePEc:iag:reviea:v:22:2025:i:1:p:39-47
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    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q10 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - General

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