Food security parameters of the agro-industrial complex in Russia

Abstract

The analysis of the development of the agro-industrial complex (AIC) in Russia is determined specified parameters in the current legislation that establishes the features of state programs intended for the agricultural system and standards for ensuring the food security of the Russian Federation in relations with the international economic community. The article suggests an analytical review of the results of state programs implemented to support the development of the Russian agro-industrial complex following the strategic directions of increasing the food security, reducing the import dependence of the national economy, and transition to the Industry 4.0 philosophy. The listed key aspects have been systematically pursued over several years in all regions of Russia with varying degrees of success. The article highlights main parameters of the AIC development according to the key criteria, such as crop production, animal husbandry, technological modernization, land reclamation, and resource support.

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“…In 2020, the livestock of specialized beef cattle was about 3.0 million. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, currently, about 60.0% of the total beef cattle livestock is bred in the Republic of Kalmykia -8.7%, Orenburg region -7.7%, Chelyabinsk region -6.6%, Stavropol Territory -5, 9%, Rostov region -4.5%, and the Republic of Bashkortostan -3.9% [7]. The Kazakh white-headed breed is the first early maturing meat cattle bred in Russia [8][9][10].…”