Romanian agriculture has had an important role in structuring the national economy throughout the history and continues to be a factor on witch depend the formation of market economic system. The contribution of agriculture to the general process of development is comparable to the industry and in a lower measure with the services sector unlike the developed countries where those became motor factor. In Timis County, agriculture is an important economic sector, both in terms of employment and in terms of contribution to Gross Domestic Product of the County and West Region. The agricultural sector offers investment opportunities due to large areas of agricultural land available, 81% of the County surface as well as soil quality. Although in present it is currently subcapitalised, is expected in the future to become one of the most attractive offers of economic cooperation of West Region for foreign investors.

agriculture, production, human resources

Presentation: oral