The purpose of this study is to present outcomes of the research and analysis concerned with changes in agri-food sector and rural areas in East-South Europe. In the volume the outcomes from research concerned with current state and

strategies for development of agriculture in the countries aiming at integration with European Union market are presented. Expected befits from the integration are linked with access to EU food market and possibilities to finance agriculture and rural areas development with the support of Common Agricultural Policy for Member States. However, agricultural development strategies emphasis on food security that is linked with a self-sufficiency in main crops and animal production. For these purpose national development policies provide support to investments and direct support to most important products.