Estimation of the efficiency of synthetic fertilizers in intensifying agricultural production

Abstract

Sustainable growth in agricultural production should be based on the processes of intensification of agricultural production. Unfortunately, the concept of “intensification” has been forgotten in the post-reform period, but the processes taking place in the industry indicate the opposite. Practice shows that many elements and signs of intensification are present to a greater extent in a market economy. Modern agricultural production is based on a farming system, a component of which is a system of mineral nutrition for agricultural crops. Chemicalization, as an element of intensification, is a key factor in increasing yields, profit and profitability of production. Significant financial resources of enterprises are invested into this direction. The peculiarity of the current level of development of the industry is that the prospects for the development of crop raising should be focused on optimizing the proportions of mineral nutrition that do not violate the natural and ecological balance, which implies the cultivation of ecologically clean agricultural products. It is proposed to assess the effectiveness of the chemicalization process by the coefficient (indicator) of the level of return of mineral fertilizers by agricultural products.

The question of estimating the efficiency of investment costs in the agro-industrial complex

“…Russian scientists also believe [9] that at the present stage of economic development of the country and its agricultural sector, in particular, investment costs in agriculture are a key factor in the growth of labor productivity, which determines the incentive for further progressive development of the industry. Our scientific research also confirms the conclusions and views of both native and foreign scientists that investments in the agricultural sector of the economy for the vast majority of countries, including Russia, are key factors in the sustainable development of agriculture, the growth of its economic efficiency, guarantees of food independence and security [10][11][12][13][14]. Researchers agree with this position [15], who, using the example of the Republic of Uzbekistan, argue that food independence is largely determined by the level of modernization and intensification of agricultural production.…”

Biostimulants as ecological horizon for a sustainable agriculture

“…A continuous growth in agricultural production implies an intensification that is closely related to mineral nutrition as a primary component (Gusev, 2020). Synthetic fertilizers paved the way for modern agriculture by increasing crop yields and having far-reaching effects (Sabry, 2015).…”