ORGANIC AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AP VOJVODINA

The authors discuss the link between the concept of organic food production and the concept of rural development. They are discussing the limiting factors and problems of implementation these concepts in the Republic of Serbia and Vojvodina. The problems of rural areas in Serbia are primarily reflected in the fact that in most villages the population is mainly elderly people and the young are trying to achieve employment in large urban centres. As a possibility of reviving the village, the authors propose the concept of rural development which develops not only agriculture but also activities related to agriculture. The authors are especially considering organic farming and its role in this concept of development.