economy
February 21, 2026
Faculty of Economics Dean: Closure of agricultural family farms leads to serious social problems
Faculty of Economics Dean Žaklina Stojanović told N1 that agriculture is a strategic sector that cannot be viewed solely as an economic category, but also as a social and political issue. She assessed that domestic farmers, especially family farms, are in a serious crisis due to low purchase prices and rising costs, and that long-term, systemic solutions are needed to stabilize the food market instead of ad hoc measures.
TL;DR
- Agriculture is a strategic sector with economic, social, and political importance.
- Domestic farmers, especially family farms, are in a serious crisis due to low purchase prices and rising costs.
- Ad hoc solutions are insufficient; long-term, systemic measures are needed to stabilize the food market.
- The closure of family farms leads to significant social problems in rural areas.
- Serbia's obligation under the Stabilization and Association Agreement prevents simple import bans.
- Systemic support includes stabilizing market conditions and utilizing available mechanisms.
- Over-reliance on measures like importing powdered milk does not solve the core problem for primary producers.
- All agricultural associations are called upon to participate in finding systemic solutions.
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