Agricultural Economics-Zemedelska Ekonomika
Scope & Guideline
Connecting research and policy for agricultural advancement.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Agricultural Efficiency and Productivity:
The journal explores various factors influencing the efficiency and productivity of agricultural operations, including farm size, management practices, and technological advancements. - Sustainable Agricultural Practices:
There is a strong emphasis on sustainability, addressing how agricultural practices can be adapted to meet environmental challenges while maintaining economic viability. - Economic Policy and Agricultural Markets:
The impact of economic policies on agricultural markets, trade, and price fluctuations is a core theme, with studies focusing on the implications for food security and rural development. - Technological Innovation in Agriculture:
Research on the role of technological innovations, such as digitalization and precision agriculture, is prevalent, highlighting their potential to enhance efficiency and sustainability. - Socioeconomic Factors in Agriculture:
The journal examines the socioeconomic determinants affecting agricultural practices, including consumer behavior, rural development, and the role of cooperatives. - Environmental Impact and Resource Management:
Studies often investigate the environmental impacts of agricultural practices, aiming to develop frameworks for resource management that support both productivity and ecological balance.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate-Smart Agriculture:
Research on climate-smart agriculture practices is gaining momentum as the agricultural sector seeks solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change while enhancing productivity. - Digitalization and Technology in Agriculture:
There is a growing trend towards exploring the implications of digital tools and technologies in agriculture, including precision farming and data analytics, to improve efficiency and decision-making. - Circular Economy in Agriculture:
The concept of a circular bioeconomy is emerging, focusing on sustainable resource use and waste reduction within agricultural systems, aligning economic growth with environmental stewardship. - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Agriculture:
The integration of CSR practices within the agricultural sector is increasingly being examined, highlighting the importance of ethical considerations in agricultural business operations. - Food Security and Supply Chain Resilience:
Studies addressing food security and the resilience of supply chains in light of global crises, such as pandemics and geopolitical tensions, have become particularly relevant and frequent. - Innovative Financing and Investment Models:
Emerging themes include the exploration of innovative financing mechanisms for agricultural projects, such as crowdfunding and impact investing, indicating a shift towards new economic models.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Farming Practices:
There seems to be a decline in research focused specifically on traditional farming practices, as the emphasis shifts towards modern and sustainable approaches to agriculture. - Commodity Price Analysis:
Although commodity price analysis remains important, the frequency of studies solely dedicated to historical price trends without a broader context of market dynamics or policy implications appears to be decreasing. - Impact of Geopolitical Factors on Agriculture:
Research specifically examining the geopolitical effects on agricultural practices or markets has become less prominent, possibly overshadowed by more pressing issues related to climate change and sustainability. - Local Agricultural Production Models:
There is a waning interest in localized agricultural production models, as globalized approaches and broader economic frameworks gain traction in the discourse. - Economic History of Agriculture:
The analysis of historical economic trends in agriculture has declined, with more focus being placed on contemporary issues and future projections.
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