A Study Regarding the Elaboration of an Integrated Regional Cluster, as a Support for Agro-Industrial Business in the Romanian Rural Areas

Abstract

The clusters with agro-industrial profile were developed within this scientific paper, based on a new conception of the capitalization of agricultural production at a regional level. In this approach "the agricultural farms" are more than basic links of the agro-industrial chain, they are the "essential links" without which "the chain" cannot serve as economic and social organization. The consumer has become the basic link of the chain, and in order to meet its requirements and options, the agro-industrial enterprises must come in a more effective way. The cluster proposed by this study must produce "what is required" and "how much is required" on the market. This agroindustrial chain highlights the cluster size (type, dimension and production capacity of goods), its chain links and the value added by this cluster. The overall objective of the "network enterprises" which constitute this agro-industrial cluster is to help its members to achieve increased production capacity and to be more profitable. A cluster model for enhancing grain production, integrated at regional level is proposed within this study.

Methodology and criteria for assessing the financial efficiency of agricultural clusters

“…During the research process, analysis and synthesis, a systematic approach, comparison, classification, grouping, absolute and relative quantitative methods of statistical and financial analysis were used. Including [7][8][9][10][11]:…”

Issues of financing of agricultural complexes and their economic analysis

“…In 2023, farmers will have the opportunity to sell approximately half of their harvest (if they get a preferential loan) on the stock market, which means that clusters will no longer have the opportunity to accumulate cotton in excess of fiber, and now they will have to go to the free market and buy cotton. This affects prices [9]. It should also be mentioned that until today, foreign buyers were aware of the situation in our domestic market and, based on the situation, were forcing them to buy yarn spun from clusters at a lower price.…”