Agriculture Branch of the Romanian Economy

Abstract

Agriculture is an integral part of contemporary Romanian economy and society. In terms ofindirect effects, any significant cut back in European farming activity would in turn generate losses inGDP and jobs in linked economic sectors - notably within the agro-food supply chain, which relies onthe Romanian primary agricultural sector for high quality, competitive and reliable raw materialinputs, as well as in non-food sectors. Rural activities, from tourism, transport, to local and publicservices would also be affected. Depopulation in rural areas would probably accelerate. There wouldtherefore be important environmental and social consequences.