Issue №: 2 (41)
This issue of the journal is dedicated to current issues in improving technological methods for crop cultivation. Significant attention is given to the specifics of growing vegetable, grain and leguminous crops, which play a vital role in ensuring the state's food security. The scientific publications present the results of experimental research on the production of organic leguminous products, the importance of adaptive breeding to increase the resilience of agrocenoses, plant protection against harmful objects and the application of fertilizers to increase crop yields. Certain papers are devoted to the implementation of innovative methods for stimulating the seed productivity of forest seed plantations.
THE ROLE OF ORGANIC SOYBEAN IN ENSURING EUROPE'S FOOD SECURITY
Jolanta Puczel, dr inż. International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża, Poland, jolanta.puczel@wp.pl, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1713-7058.
Bronisław Puczel, dr inż. International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża, Poland, bronekpuczel@gmail.com, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008- 5097-9639.
This article examines the issue of ensuring food security through the use of soybeans, the most widely grown legume crop. This question is increasingly being raised by EU farmers and policymakers: can organic soybeans realistically reduce the European Union’s dependence on imported protein? The article presents production trends for this crop from 2017 to 2022, specifically the expansion of organic soybean acreage from 60,000 to 155,000 hectares, a 94% increase in production, yet the EU’s self-sufficiency rate did not rise; on the contrary, it fell from 64% to 61%, while the demand grew more rapidly. Key agronomic constraints have been identified – lower yields under rainfed conditions (3.1 vs. 3.5 t/ha compared to North America), a shortage of specialized varieties, and vulnerability to droughts. In conclusion: organic soybeans are of strategic importance for Europe’s food security, but realizing this potential without targeted breeding, the development of supply chains, and effective support within the CAP is not possible. The EU regulatory framework is one of the most supportive in the world for the development of organic production. The “Farm to Fork” Strategy, the Organic Action Plan, the CAP 2023–2027, and the EUDR together form a powerful set of incentives and commitments. The question is whether farmers and processors will be able to translate these incentives into concrete production results by 2030. Agronomic challenges are real and will not disappear on their own. Lower yields under rain-fed conditions, the difficulty of weed control, climate instability, and a lack of the specialized varieties – all these problems require targeted scientific and practical solutions. Public funding for breeding programs focused on organic farming is of special attention. Market conditions remain attractive for those willing to invest in quality and supply chain transparency. The premium for organic and non-GM soybeans, coupled with the growth in the food market segment and the EUDR, collectively create a long-term demand capable of offsetting higher production costs.
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About journal
«AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY»
ISSN (print): 2707-5826
Publisher Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
EDRPOU code 00497236
https://ror.org/05m3ysc06
Founder of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
DOI: 10.37128/2707-5826
Founded in 2015
Frequency is quarterly
Publication languages (Ukrainian, English)
Media ID R30-05174.
Cluster Agricultural and veterinary sciences
The purpose of the scientific collection “Agriculture and Forestry” is to present the results of experimental research in the following specialities: H1 Agronomy, H2 Animal Science, H3 Landscape Gardening, H4 Forestry, H6 Veterinary Medicine, and H7 Agricultural Engineering.
This purpose determines the main objectives:
– to ensure open informational access to the results of relevant scientific research for lecturers of agricultural higher education institutions, PhD students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and specialists in agricultural production;
– to promote the development of young scientists in the fields of agricultural and veterinary sciences;
– to intensify communication between experienced researchers and young scientists in agronomy, animal science, landscape gardening, forestry, veterinary medicine, and agricultural engineering;
– to promote the expansion of cooperation between Vinnytsia National Agrarian University and domestic and international educational institutions, research organizations, and their academic communities.
Articles are accepted for publication under the following sections:
Crop Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Agrochemistry and Modern Directions in the Use of Fertilizers and Biologically Active Substances.
Forage Production: Current State and Development Prospects.
Plant Breeding, Seed Production, Seed Science, and Variety Studies.
Plant Protection.
Soil Science and Improvement of Soil Quality.
Forestry and Landscape Gardening.
Vegetable and Mushroom Production: Current State and Development Trends.
Theory and History of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry.
Modern Directions in the Development of Arable Farming and Forestry.
Innovative and Investment Activities in Agriculture and Forestry.
Directions and Efficiency of Crop Production.
Bioenergy Resources of Crop Production and Forestry.
Production of Renewable Energy from Biological Resources.
Organic Farming as a Key Direction in the Development and Production of Environmentally Friendly Products.
Agriculture and Modern Approaches to Crop Rotation Systems and Tillage Methods.
Fruit Growing, Berry Growing, and Viticulture.
Processing and Storage of Crop Products.
Modern Biological Research in Crop Production and Forestry.
Advanced Technologies in the Agricultural Sector.
Technology of Production and Processing of Livestock Products.
Veterinary Medicine.
Agricultural Engineering.
The young scientist opinion.
Journal History:
Scientific journal "AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY" was founded in 1995; it was entitled as Bulletin of Vinnytsya State Agricultural Institute.
In 2010-2014 was enritled as Collection of scientific works of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University.
It has been named as Agriculture and Forestry since 2015.
Listed in the updated list of scientific professional editions of Ukraine on agricultural sciences under the name Agriculture and Forestry (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine of May 16, 2016; No. 515).
Since 2015, "Agriculture and Forestry". (archive of previous issues for 2015-2019) at http://forestry.vsau.edu.ua/.
The journal “Agriculture and Forestry (ISSN: 2707-5826)” passed the evaluation process of Index Copernicus positively and is indexed in the database of ICI Journals Master List ICV for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 is presented in the full list of indexed journals in the Master List International List
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According to the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 17.03.2020 № 409. The journal Agriculture and Forestry is included in the List of scientific professional publications of Ukraine Category "B" in agricultural sciences (specialties) - 101, 201, 202, 203, 205, 206.
According to the decision of the National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine dated 25.04.2024 No. 1337 scientific journal “Agriculture and Forestry” has the ID of the Media R30-05174.
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