Naslov
Agroecology in the West Balkans: pathway of development and future perspectives

Autori
Seremesic, Srđan ; Jovović, Zoran ; Jug, Danijel ; Djikic, Mirha ; Dolijanović, Željko ; Bavec, Franci ; Jordanovska, Suzana ; Bavec, Martina ; Đurđević, Boris ; Jug, Irena

Izvornik
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (2168-3565) 45 (2021), 8; 1213-1245

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Sustainability ; organic agriculture ; food security ; environmental protection ; agronomy

Sažetak
Based on available literature, practices, and agricultural movements, this study analyzed the conceptualization of agroecology in the West Balkans (Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia). For decades, like Yugoslavia, they shared common agricultural development, and agroecology was viewed on a theoretical basis alone. Currently, cooperation exists between agroecology (scientific discipline) and organic agriculture (practical platform). All countries have committed to transition toward sustainable agriculture ; however, lower productivity and economical/structural impediments have resulted in variable acceptance of agroecology. Nevertheless, agroecology is recognized as an alternative approach to conventional agriculture, with the potential to meet future food demands.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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