The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
Časopis "Poljoprivreda i šumarstvo"
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Year 2013, Volume 59 Issue 2
| Year : | 2013 |
| Volume : | 59 |
| Issue : | 2 |
| Authors : | Vesna KLIKOVAC-KATANIĆ, Nada KOSANOVIĆ |
| Title : | NEW PROGRAMS IN AGRI-FOOD SECTOR IN FUNCTION OF SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL REGIONS IN SERBIA |
| Abstract : | The concept of food quality is now expanded to production and all other aspects of processing, storage and marketing. On the other hand, in order to ensure sustainability of agriculture and rural areas, the current approach, as sources of cheap food, is changing to them. The company is increasingly focusing on the concept of rural development, based on demographic, natural, socio-economic and cultural basis. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to review the potential and opportunities for the development of new production-food program in order to revitalization of rural regions, economic development at the local level and thus increase the competitiveness of agriculture in Serbia. As an example, reviewing the situation at the local level, we would use data obtained in Sremska Mitrovica. Based on data collected on the potential of Sremska Mitrovica, a SWOT analysis of the economy of this municipality would be done, and on the basis of the results of that analysis, new programs would be defined in the agro-food sector in this area. These programs will be focused on higher use of modern technology, advanced knowledge and qualified labor. An integral part of these activities should be technical assistance in establishing companies, in start-up businesses, as well as the information on the use of stimulation funds and possibilities of products placement in the global market. By creating such programs, there will be provided opportunity for new investment projects, higher employment, revitalization of rural regions, agricultural development, and other related activities, therefore the economic sustainability of the local area. |
| For citation : | Vesna KLIKOVAC-KATANIĆ, Nada KOSANOVIĆ (2013): NEW PROGRAMS IN AGRI-FOOD SECTOR IN FUNCTION OF SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL REGIONS IN SERBIA. Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 59. Issue 2: 63-71, 2013, Podgorica. ISSN 0554-5579 (Printed), ISSN 1800-9492 (Online). |
| Keywords : | agri-food sector, development programs, sustainability. |
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