The contribution of agriculture to the realization of the concept of sustainable development

Abstract

The concept of sustainable development represents a globally accepted development model in all segments of the economy and society, including agriculture. The aim of the paper is to show, by systematizing past experiences, the contribution that agriculture makes in the realm of realizing the concept of sustainable development, with a special emphasis on food security in developing countries. The paper specifically analyzes the impact of agriculture on the ecological, economic and social dimensions of sustainable development. The main contribution of agriculture in the field of ecological sustainability is minimizing the harmful impact on natural resources and ensuring the production of a sufficient amount of healthy and safe food. One of the factors that contributes to the economic sustainability of agricultural farms, and thus of rural areas, is the diversification of the economic activities of the rural population with adequate measures of financial support for agriculture. Ensuring the economic motivation of the rural population to earn money and live in rural areas, with respect for human rights, is the basis for achieving long-term social and demographic sustainability.