Testimonials The 3RO project, initiated by PENNY Romania, aligns with Romania’s strategic priorities and contributes to increasing our economic competitiveness and resilience, as well as to the growing demand among Romanians for products made entirely within the country. This study highlights one of the most important industries, pig farming, which in Romania has been significantly impacted by the spread of African Swine Fever, causing adverse effects across the entire value chain. We have analyzed the economic, social, and budgetary impact of the pig farming sector in Romania and Conf. Univ. Dr. Mihai Dinu Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest assessed how current practices in this sector affect air, soil, and water quality. The conclusions presented in the study provide a solid foundation for Romanian authorities and institutions in the agricultural sector, as well as for producers and retailers. The study on the evaluation of the economic, social, and environmental impact of the pig farming sector in Romania highlights, through a multifactorial analysis, the importance of this agricultural branch, which is vital for the country’s economy. Both from an economic, social, and environmental perspective, we can observe the challenges as well as the opportunities that entrepreneurs in this field face, regardless of their position in the agri-food value chain. However, I believe that the most important aspect for the development of the competitiveness of the pig farming sector is the constant application of current measures regarding the surveillance, prevention, and control of African Swine Lect. Univ. Dr. Bogdan Chiripuci Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest Fever (ASF) – an aspect that forms the basis of predictability for entrepreneurs in the field. I make this statement because even after five years of the presence of this epidemic in our country, we are still talking about new outbreaks that generate operational and functional problems for the economic agents involved. This project exemplifies the collaborative potential between the academic environment and the private sector in generating applied knowledge, with direct relevance for the economy and society. By combining analytical expertise with the practical perspective of industry actors, we managed to develop an integrated approach capable of capturing the real complexity of the pig farming sector. Beyond Prof.univ.dr. Raluca Ignat Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest its scientific value, this initiative reflects a mature vision of the shared responsibility to build sustainable policies and strategies, grounded in current realities but oriented towards the future.
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