Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2025, 71(12):680-690 | DOI: 10.17221/36/2025-AGRICECON

Closed-circle bioeconomy: Applied aspects of agricultural implementationReview

Yelizaveta Chernysh1,2, Viktoriia Chubur1, Miroslav Hájek1, Hynek Roubík1
1 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
2 Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine

In the face of global challenges, innovative methods of production and consumption are vital, and the bioeconomy signifies a transformational shift based on biological processes, minimal energy use and full integration of resources into ecosystems. This study focused on a sectoral analysis of bioeconomy opportunities with a focus on bioenergy and waste management in an agriculture sustainable approach. Literature-based analysis was used to approach the research objectives of the roadmap design methods. A comprehensive sectoral analysis of the bioeconomy was conducted with a special emphasis on bioenergy and food security. A conditional roadmap of bioeconomy implementation clusters was presented, which is in line with global trends.  Agriculture, being an integral part of the bioeconomy, faces challenges due to ecosystem degradation, water scarcity, and poverty. The global trend of biotechnology adoption in agriculture offers benefits for sustainable bio-economic development, including soil conservation, cost reduction, job creation and improved food quality. Thus, the bioeconomy has significant potential to address global challenges and achieve sustainable development, which requires innovation, regional adaptation and a commitment to harmonise economic growth with environmental conservation. Further research into the involvement of the rural areas in the development of bioeconomy is required.

Keywords: sustainability; bioresources; biomass; recycling; innovation

Received: January 24, 2025; Revised: September 25, 2025; Accepted: October 17, 2025; Prepublished online: December 15, 2025; Published: December 22, 2025  Show citation

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Chernysh Y, Chubur V, Hájek M, Roubík H. Closed-circle bioeconomy: Applied aspects of agricultural implementation. Agric. Econ. - Czech. 2025;71(12):680-690. doi: 10.17221/36/2025-AGRICECON.
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