EVOLUTIONS OF AREAS CULTIVATED WITH VINES AND OF THE GRAPE PRODUCTION IN ROMANIAania
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The paper analyzes the evolution of the areas cultivated with vines and grape production in Romania, during the period 1961–2023, based on statistical data from official sources. The study aims to identify the main stages of development of the wine sector and highlight the changes that occurred under the influence of economic and institutional transformations. The results highlight a period of significant expansion between 1960 and 1989, marked by the constant increase in cultivated areas and the intensification of production, followed by a sharp reduction after 1990, determined by the transition to a market economy, the fragmentation of property and the decline in investments. After Romania's accession to the European Union, reconversion and modernization programs contributed to the reorientation of the sector towards quality and economic efficiency, even if the areas continued to decrease. The analysis reveals a trend of stabilization of the average production per hectare, due to the application of modern technologies and the use of high-performance varieties. Overall, the paper provides a clear picture of the transformations of Romanian viticulture, highlighting the transition from an extensive, volume-based model to an intensive and sustainable one, oriented towards performance and competitiveness.
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