The main problems of the development of irrigated agriculture in the Volga region and ways to solve them

Abstract

In the dry-steppe zone of the Volga region, characterized by an extremely arid climate, the stability of crop production depends directly on the level of development of reclamation. In this regard, the priority is to carry out a set of effective environmental measures that take into account data from the monitoring of irrigated land using modern technologies and methods that prevent the development of negative natural processes and ensure the conservation of land and water resources. The article describes the dynamics of the state of irrigation potential in the Volga region, the justification of rational areas of irrigated land in accordance with the requirements of the scientific system of agriculture, as well as the state of the main elements of reclamation funds owned by agricultural producers. It has been established that in recent years there has been not only a general decline in the area of watering land, but also a sharp deterioration in the condition of reclamation funds, especially on the internal irrigation network. The possibilities of reconstruction and rehabilitation of the reclamation complex, and related issues of financing and price policy are considered. The necessity of wide use of mechanisms of state subsidization of reconstruction and rehabilitation of irrigation sites was noted.