Agro-Economic Dynamics of Wheat Production in Prahova County (2003-2023)

Petruța-Simona Simion (Grosu)^1,2, Gabriel Popescu¹, Ioana Claudia Todirică¹,

Victor Petcu^1,3, Maria Joița-Păcureanu^1,3

¹Center for Study and Research for AgroForestry Biodiversity
“Acad. David Davidescu”, Bucharest
²University Economic Studies of Bucharest
³National Agricultural Research and Development Institute Fundulea

Keywords: wheat, agricultural productivity, Prahova, statistical analysis, sustainable agriculture.

Abstract: This study analyzes the evolution of wheat production in Prahova County during the period 2003-2023, emphasizing the relationship between agricultural and economic factors. Based on data provided by the National Institute of Statistic, the research examines trends in cultivated area, total production, and yield per hectare. The results highlight the gradual adaptation of local producers to climatic variability, agricultural policies, and cereal market dynamics. Overall, the analysis reveals an increase in productivity driven by technological modernization and the strengthening of the economic sustainability of the cereal sector. The study provides valuable insights for future rural development strategies.