Year 2025, Volume 10, Issue 1
| Year : | 2025 |
| Volume : | 10 |
| Issue : | 1 |
| Authors : | Andreea Roxana FIRĂȚOIU, Liviu MĂRCUȚĂ, Elena SOARE, Irina-Adriana CHIURCIU |
| Title : | EVOLUTION OF ANIMAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN ILFOV COUNTY, ROMANIA: CASE STUDY FOR BUFTEA AREA |
| Abstract : | The paper analyzes trends in livestock populations and animal agricultural production in Ilfov County, with a case study focused on the Buftea area during the period 2017-2022. The findings reveal significant changes and challenges in this sector. By 2022, notable decreases were observed across nearly all livestock categories, with the exception of bee families, which recorded a 6.25% increase in numbers. The most dramatic decline was in pig herds, which fell by an alarming 81.59%, reflecting broader issues such as disease outbreaks (e.g., African swine fever), economic pressures, or changes in agricultural practices. Other livestock categories, including cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and poultry raised for meat or eggs, also experienced significant reductions, highlighting a major contraction in livestock farming activities. Animal agricultural production followed a similar downward trend. Meat, milk, and egg production all decreased over the studied period, corresponding to the reduced livestock numbers. However, one notable exception was honey production, which increased by 17.37%, suggesting a growing interest in or resilience within the beekeeping sector in the region. This increase also highlights Ilfov County's potential for expanding apiculture, supported by favorable environmental conditions and market demand. The statistical data available on the website of the National Institute of Statistics and the data provided by Buftea City Hall were used for the elaboration of the article. |
| Keywords : | Buftea area, livestock, Ilfov County, animal agricultural production. |
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ISSN 2490-3442 (Online)
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