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Marigold (Tagetes) is of importance both as a decorative plant and plant used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, with recognized medicinal properties. This paper presents a scientific approach to the methods required for the analysis of the economic efficiency of marigold seed culture in conventional and organic farming system - forecast 2017/2018. Thus, theoretical and methodological measurement of technical - economic processes and phenomena needed for the determination of the costs of production, market price and the level of profitability per unit of product was achieved using a system of specific indicators. These indicators may be classified into specific indicators, result indicators and profitability indicators (profit, return rates, breakeven point, etc.). The results of scientific research can have positive influence over the decisions necessary for the future production cycle for cultivating marigold for seeds in conventional and organic farming system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the last years, the strategies and policies in the world have moved to bioeconomy concept. However we define the bioeconomy, the future of humanity will have to focus on this concept and what derives from it. For European countries, whether EU states or non-EU countries, the bioeconomy will play an important role in their national economy, by policies and strategies promoted. The goals of this paper are to present the bioeconomy concept, the EU bioeconomy strategic agenda, the state of the national bioeconomy strategies creation and implementation at EU level, and the main opportunities and challenges for CEE countries. To carry out this work, data available from different European bodies with responsibilities in this field were used. A text analysis of these documents, a comparative analysis of the implementation stages, as well as forecasts on the chances of approval and implementation of these strategies in the next period were performed. Part of the results of this study is based on the analyses carried out within the Horizon 2020 project "Advancing Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy in Central and Eastern European countries" (BIOEASTsUP). Through the results of this research we consider that, we can offer a broad perspective on the bioeconomy at the level of the EU, CEE countries, as well as Romania, with their own characteristics, opportunities and challenges for the near future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]