Sustainable Agricultural Management: The Case of Amorphous Dolomitegrom Delnița, România

Abstract

Sustainable agriculture is becoming a strategic priority given the high dependence on chemical fertilizers and the pressures arising from ESG policies. This paper examines the potential for integrating natural alternatives by studying the case of amorphous dolomite from Delnița, Romania. The research is based on a qualitative approach, combining a review of the literature with an exploratory case study of the amorphous dolomite from Delnița, Romania. The results highlight the existence of economic and environmental pressures driving the transition toward natural inputs, as well as a supportive framework shaped by European policies such as the Green Deal, the "Farm to Fork" initiative, and ESG standards, along with the demand for sustainable solutions. At the same time, the analysis confirms that the amorphous dolomite from Delnița, Romania, represents a strategic resource due to its potential for conversion into fertilizer for agricultural use, its low costs, and the significant size of the deposit, despite certain limitations related to infrastructure and investment. The study concludes that, by adopting appropriate management strategies, external pressures can be turned into opportunities, thereby supporting the integration of natural resources into agriculture, and proposes a conceptual model for sustainable agricultural transition.