CIRCULAR FARMING MODEL

A circular farming model is a regenerative agricultural approach that mimics natural ecosystems to minimize waste resource eficiency. The goal is to transition from a waste-generating agricultural system to one that recycles and reuses organic materials, nutrients, and water, thereby reducing the need for external inputs and lowering the environmental impact. Circular agriculture integrates practices that mimic natural ecosystems, where every element has a role in sustaining the system. Circular agriculture offers several environmental, economic, and social benefits that contribute to more sustainable food systems. Furthermore, its potential to mitigate climate change, combat food insecurity, underscoring its relevance in future agricultural practices.

KEYWORDS / KLJUČNE REČI: 

Circular farming, regenerative agriculture, environmental protection

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / PROJEKAT:

This research was partially conducted as a result of the Erasmus+ mobility of Condruz Io-nut-Alexandru, Ciobanu Alexandra-Elena and Unturica Stefan-Florin at the Institute of Ag-ricultural Economics, Belgrade, Serbia. The mobility took place from April 6, 2025, to April 12, 2025.

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