Characterization of Romanian agricultural holdings

Abstract

Agricultural holding constitute it self as a form of organization, existent and in operation of the production process from agriculture. Organization and operation of agricultural holdings can be realized under various forms, from the easiest way - family farms, to private companies, family businesses and even private agricultural societies in case of companies with state capital (public etc.). The changes that occurred in Romania postdecembrieste agriculture are based on Law 18/1991, law which determined mainly changes regarding the land ownership, meaning its transfer into private ownership and acquisition by the former owners of property rights on earth. Application of land reform from 1991 and re allotment of Romanian peasants has as effect the increased fragmentation of agricultural land. So, the existence and functioning of a land market involves, primarily, the establishment of some farms profitable, of larger size, with a high degree of profitability and witch to allow all at once obtaining some competitive agricultural products with those of European countries.