RESEARCH REGARDING THE AGRICULTURAL POTENTIAL
                  OF THE ARIES-AREA

                               Prof. Univ. Dr. Vasile Burja
                              Prof. Univ. Dr. Nicolae Todea
                         “1Decembrie 1918” University, Alba Iulia


        Abstract: The University “1 DECEMBRIE 1918’’ ALBA IULIA carried on a research
study concerning the economic and social impact of ROSIA MONTANA mining project on the
specific area proposed by the Trading Company Gold Corporation S.A. The impact area of
the project is outlined by the fallowing communities: ROSIA MONTANA, ABRUD, BUCIUM,
CIURULEASA, CIMPENI, MOGOS, LUPSA and BISTRA .One of the options for developing
the ARIESENI area is stimulating the agriculture activities and in this context, the research
team has analyzed the agricultural potential of this area, the research results being presented
within the paper.

       Key words: agricultural potential, agriculture activity, economic impact
       JEL code: Q13