Ramina Mustafayeva, Asaf Gasimov, Raiba Cafarova and Rahil Muradov
Azerbaijan State Agricultural University, Faculty of Agricultural Economics, Ganja, Azerbaijan
Mustafayeva, R., Gasimov, A., Cafarova, R. & Muradov, R. (2026). Green agricultural model in Azerbaijan: Challenges and trends. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 32(1), 45–50
The article reveals the advantages of developing a green economy in agriculture, in the context of global climate change, population growth and pressure on natural resources. It is noted that the trend of economic growth based on the total exploitation of natural resources has led to irreversible consequences. Agricultural activity leads to the depletion of natural resources, in particular land degradation, water shortages, changes in agricultural landscapes, loss of biodiversity etc. Azerbaijan is a country that also suffers from the effects of climate change under anthropogenic influence. The paper analyzes the main problems of modern intensive agriculture. Only the transition to green agriculture, the use of green technologies and management methods can help preserve natural ecosystems, and ensure social well-being. Important features of a “green” economic model are the efficient use of natural resources, reduction of pollution, protection and improvement of ecosystems and biodiversity, low carbon emissions, as well as growth of income and employment.