In this episode of the Business de familie podcast, former Minister of Agriculture Adrian Oros spoke about the importance of these businesses, the challenges farmers face, and the role consumers play in supporting local producers.
According to him, over 90% of farms in Romania are family farms, a model that actually dominates agriculture across Europe. Beyond food production, these farms contribute to maintaining life in rural areas, preserving traditions, and supporting the development of local economies.
In Romania, two types of agriculture coexist:
large industrial farms that cultivate thousands or tens of thousands of hectares
small and medium family farms, which represent over 90% of farmers and are especially widespread in Transylvania, Bucovina, and hill or mountain areas.