ANALYSIS OF FARMERS' PERSPECTIVE ON THE USE OF BIOTECHNOLOGIES AND IMPACT ON NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY
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farmers, biotechnologies, agriculture, GMOAbstract
In an increasingly complex agricultural context, marked by climate change, declining soil fertility, economic pressures and uncertainties in markets, biotechnologies are emerging as a strategic option for sustainable productivity growth and strengthening food security at the national level. These modern technologies — including genetically modified organisms, biofertilizers, biopesticides and advanced genetic improvement techniques — can significantly contribute to reducing production losses, optimizing resources and adapting agricultural crops to abiotic stress. In this context, understanding how farmers perceive and relate to biotechnology becomes essential for the success of any innovation strategy in agriculture. The social acceptance of these technologies does not depend exclusively on their agronomic efficiency, but also on the level of trust, information and perception of the associated risks. Thus, this study proposes a detailed analysis of Romanian farmers' opinions on the adoption of agricultural biotechnologies, investigating three key dimensions: perceived benefits, obstacles encountered and the degree of knowledge of available technologies. Through this research, the aim is to identify the profile of the farmer open to innovation, as well as the factors that hinder the transition to modern agricultural practices. The results obtained can contribute to the foundation of public policies better adapted to the realities on the ground and to the development of effective information, training and support programs for the adoption of biotechnological technologies in rural areas. Cuvinte cheie: fermieri, biotehnologie, OMG, agricultură,Downloads
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