Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Adrian Petre LIPTAC, Mihaela PILA, Silvius STANCIU
The paper proposes an analysis of producer associations within Romania's zootechnical sector. The research focuses on the structure, distribution, and activities of producer associations, highlighting their importance in rural development and identifying key challenges and opportunities related to the use of European funds. Documentation included the use of open-access articles available on platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Clarivate. Information about producer associations in the livestock sector was sourced from the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, while data on economic agents active in NACE Code 014 - Animal Raising - were obtained from the TopFirme.com platform. Relevant information from the websites of industry-specific associations was also selected to complement the analysis. The collected data were statistically processed and interpreted. The market concentration was evaluated using the Gini-Struck index calculation method. The research results indicate a low number of associative entities at the national level and a low market concentration, thereby highlighting the untapped potential of the zootechnical sector. The development of associative forms in Romania's zootechnical sector must be supported and promoted through public policies and measures for fiscal and administrative assistance.
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