Territorial Disparities and the Dynamics of Agricultural Investment Implementation in Romania: Analysis of Measures DR-15 and DR-20 in the 2023–2027 National Strategic Plan

This study examines the regional disparities and implementation status of Measures DR-15 and DR-20 under Romania's National Strategic Plan 2023-2027. The main objective of the study is to analyze regional differences in participation, funding allocation, and development orientation associated with these two measures. The methodology is based on data provided by the Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments (AFIR), covering the implementation status as of August 2025. Key indicators for Measures DR-15 and DR-20 were processed and analyzed using Tableau software to identify spatial patterns and regional specializations. The results reveal a clear differentiation in development trajectories across regions: the North-West and South regions emerge as core areas of relatively balanced growth, combining new orchard establishment, restructuring processes, and substantial contract volumes. The West and South-East regions are primarily oriented toward modernization through restructuring and mechanization and the Centre region plays a specialized role as the main supplier of planting material. In contrast, the Bucharest-Ilfov region and parts of the North-East remain marginal, characterized by limited participation or delayed implementation.