“DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES IN MODERN VITICULTURE AND WINE PRODUCTION IN THE ERA OF SMART TECHNOLOGIES”
The monograph is authored by Dr. Zoran Simonović from the Institute of Agricultural Economics in Belgrade and Dr. Nikola Ćurčić from the Tamish Research and Development Institute in Pančevo..
The monograph has been reviewed by distinguished university professors and prominent scientists in the field, including Prof. Dr. Slavica Tomić, Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Novi Sad; Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Grubor, Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Novi Sad; Prof. Dr. Bojan Krstić, Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Niš; Dr. Svetlana Roljević Nikolić, Senior Research Associate at the Tamish Research and Development Institute in Pančevo; and Dr. Biljana Grujić Vučkovski, Senior Research Associate at the same institute.
The monograph provides a brief overview of the current state of viticulture and winemaking in Serbia. In preparing this work, the authors applied several methodological approaches in their research related to viticulture and wine production. Quantitative methods of economic analysis dominated studies concerning production, subsidies (incentives), small and medium-sized enterprises, and wine sales. Primarily, these included statistical data and literature sources related to viticulture and winemaking in Serbia and beyond. Content analysis of secondary data sources was also employed. Secondary data mainly consisted of information related to statistical research on viticulture and winemaking. It should be noted that numerous and significant online sources were also used.
The contribution of this monograph is reflected, first, in its scientific contribution to the lacking literature in this field; second, in its contribution to the scientific literature of the Southeast European region; and third, in its practical contribution to management and decision-makers, particularly in developing a modern ecosystem for the advancement of key activities such as technology availability, incentive mechanisms, methodologies, human resource development, continuous education, and skills.
The study of grape cultivation and wine production is an inexhaustible topic and remains a story yet to be fully told. There will always be interest in grapes and wine, and in the years ahead, engagement in this field is expected to grow even further.
The monograph is part of research funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia.