EXPLORING INNOVATIVE EUROPEAN SOLUTIONS FOR PASTURE UTILIZATION AND THEIR APPLICABILITY IN ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES IN ROMANIA

Vlad Isarie, Adrian Gliga, Daniel Chiciudean, Mugurel Jitea, Felix Arion

Abstract


This study explores innovative European solutions for pasture utilization and evaluates their applicability in enhancing sustainable agriculture practices in Romania. Grazing, a traditional ruminant feeding method, is central to this investigation due to its benefits for ecosystems, animal health, and societal preferences [8, 19]. Challenges such as land fragmentation, rural depopulation, and the presence of large carnivores influence grazing practices across Europe, making it difficult for farmers to maintain traditional grazing methods and sustain livestock protection [13]. This paper advocates for agroecology as a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture, emphasizing the integration of animals into agroecosystems for ecological and socio-economic sustainability. By examining innovative grazing management practices from the most representative European countries, the study identifies best practices that can be adapted to Romanian conditions. Implementing these practices can address food security and climate change challenges, enhance product quality certification, and support the economic sustainability of Romanian agriculture.

Keywords


sustainable grazing innovation; farm efficiency; romanian pasture management; rural development in Romania; livestock management

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