Radu Magdin, global analyst and consultant, former prime ministerial advisor in Romania and Moldova, shares insights on the profitability of agriculture.
I recently had the opportunity to publish a new report titled Agricultural Superclans and review the best practices of owners of large agricultural holders, why agriculture may be a profitable industry for years to come and the pact of technology
Contemporary farming involves substantial fixed costs, including machinery purchases, irrigation systems, storage infrastructure, seed, fertilizer inventories, and advanced digital platforms for precision agriculture. According to economic logic, large-scale operations are more efficient due to the need to spread these fixed costs over a larger output base, optimize labor deployment, leverage economies of scale, and improve the return on both financial and human capital.
Author's summary: Agricultural superclans offer valuable lessons for Romanian farmers.