Climate changes and ecological sustainability in agriculture and food production in Serbia, the region and Southeastern Europe : proceedings, (pp. 361-369)
AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Vesna Gantner1, Krunoslav Zmaic1, Dragan Solić2, Milivoje Ćosić3, Zvonimir Steiner1, Krešimir Kuterovac4
1Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences, Osijek, Croatia; 2Croatian Agency for Agriculture and Food, Osijek, Croatia; 3Bijeljina University, Faculty of Agriculture, Bijeljina, Bosnia and Hercegovina; 4Agroporc d.o.o., Petrinja, Croatia
DOI: 10.46793/MAK2025.361G
ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:
The European Union’s agricultural sector is undergoing transformative changes driven by sustainability policies and climate objectives. While these measures position the EU as a global leader in environmental stewardship, they also expose the sector to significant vulnerabilities. Declining production, coupled with increased reliance on imports from regions with less stringent environmental standards, risks undermining EU environmental goals and competitiveness. These dynamics pose critical challenges to the resilience of EU food systems and rural economies.
KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:
European Union, Agricultural policy, Sustainability, Climate change, Food security
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