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Serbian agricultural development and food security
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The Serbian government has adopted a new Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy for 2026–2034. This plan seeks 2026–2034, aiming to reform the incentive system by prioritizing prioritize modernization, mechanization, and innovation over the maintenance of the status quo. To address climate instability, the strategy introduces ‘climate-smart agriculture’ and dedicated irrigation and drainage programs. It also aims to strengthen producer market positions and ensure long-term sustainability through scholarships for agronomy and veterinary students. address climate instability. However, academic experts have raised concerns regarding the nation’s food independence. sector faces significant structural challenges. Vladan Bogdanović, dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, has warned that Serbia is losing its food independence due to a shrinking livestock population and rural depopulation are threatening food security. population. He noted that while this decline has been a trend for approximately 35 years, it has become significantly more pronounced over the last 14 years. Bogdanović criticized current agricultural subsidies for serving a “social rather than a developmental purpose,” arguing that they fail to foster growth. He specifically noted highlighted a significant drop 50 percent decrease in milk production, with raw milk prices decreasing by approximately 50 percent over the last two years. years and warned that a high economic standard is unattainable without a robust agricultural sector. Additionally, producers are struggling with acute seasonal labor shortages during peak summer months. Despite a 2019 electronic registration system that reduced administrative burdens and has processed over 100,000 workers, physical labor and high temperatures continue to deter applicants. Some informal employment persists as workers opt for unregistered roles. To mitigate these pressures and changing climate patterns, producers are increasingly adopting sustainable practices, such as minimal tillage and direct seeding, to preserve soil moisture and structure.
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