REGIONAL DYNAMICS OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE: INSIGHTS FROM SERBIA, HUNGARY, SLOVENIA, AND ALBANIA

Organic agriculture is increasingly recognized as a strategic response to environmental degradation, public health concerns, and the demand for sustainable food systems. Its potential extends beyond ecological benefits, offering opportunities for rural development, value-added production, and niche market access. This study explores the structural and institutional dynamics of organic agriculture in Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, and Albania. Through comparative analysis, it examines key indicators such as production growth, certification infrastructure, legislative alignment, and market orientation. A custom analytical framework Comparative Development Capacity was applied to assess each country’s readiness to expand its organic sector. The findings reveal diverse trajectories shaped by EU integration, regulatory maturity, and export potential, highlighting both environmental and economic relevance for future policy development.

KEYWORDS / KLJUČNE REČI: 

Organic agriculture, Development capacity, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Albania

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