METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES IN AGRICULTURE UNDER GREEN ECONOMY CONDITIONS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17448104Keywords:
green economy, agriculture, resource efciency, sustainability, efciency assessment.Abstract
The transition toward a green economy requires agriculture to adopt sustainable practices that maximize resourceefciency while minimizing environmental impacts. This study evaluates methodological approaches for assessing
the efcient use of land, water, energy, and labor in agriculture under green economy conditions. Using comparative,
econometric, and efciency analysis techniques, the research identifes key indicators for measuring resource productivity
and sustainability. Results demonstrate that integrated approaches combining economic, ecological, and technological
criteria provide the most accurate assessment. The fndings contribute to the development of sustainable agricultural
policies and practical tools for farmers.
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