CHALLENGES AND ISSUES FOR FARMERS IN THE MODERN ERA* PUBLISHED

M. COSTEA1, D. LEAH1, R. PAȘCALĂU1, Laura ȘMULEAC1, S. M. STANCIU1, P. MERGHEȘ1, Mărioara NICULA-NEAGU1,C. DUMITRESCU 1, Andreea FEHER1 1University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timișoara, Romania raul.pascalau@usvt.ro
The role of farmers in the modern era is both pivotal and complex, as they stand at the nexus of food production, environmental stewardship, and economic sustainability. This abstract delves into the multifaceted challenges and pressing issues that confront farmers in this dynamic landscape. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer demands, environmental concerns, and global market dynamics, the modern farmer faces a unique set of challenges. In the intricate web of our contemporary world, the role of farmers emerges as nothing short of pivotal, and yet their journey is one that traverses a landscape as intricate as the crops they cultivate. The modern farmer, often obscured beneath the broad brim of a sun-worn hat, is a figure who carries the aspirations of a global society—a society demanding sustenance, stewardship, and stability. Modern farmers find themselves at the confluence of diverse challenges that shape the dynamics of contemporary agriculture. This abstract provides a concise overview of the critical issues that weigh on the minds and shoulders of those who till the soil and tend to livestock. In an era marked by technological innovation, shifting consumer preferences, environmental concerns, and global market fluctuations, the challenges facing modern farmers are both intricate and pressing. In conclusion, modern farmers confront a complex web of challenges, including technological disparities, environmental sustainability, consumer-centric farming, economic uncertainties, rural depopulation, and policy advocacy. Their journey is one of adaptation and resilience as they navigate the evolving landscape of agriculture and its multifaceted challenges.
challenges, issues, farmers, technologies, modern
environmental engineering
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