Export Potential Research Articles

Root and Tuber Crop Market System in Nigeria Macroeconomic Determinants

Root and tuber crops are food security crop and thus have wide market preference and value in many economies. However, they are constrained by a convergence of external factors that impact on their production, marketing and export potential. The study opened conversations on the market system of root and tuber crops and examined macroeconomic variables that influence Nigeria market commercialization drive and competitiveness in both regional and international trade, using cross sectional data from 1960 to 2016 sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) database and World Bank Development indicators. Analytically, the study employed econometric tools such as unit root tests, trend analysis (i.e. quadratic equation), Generalized Method of Moments, Malmquist productivity index, Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. Findings revealed that macroeconomic variables of exports, imports, and inflation, exchange rate, tariff, price and world exports had long-run and short-run impacts on the exports of root and tuber crops. The study recommends market-oriented strategy by caution against protectionist led interventions such as outright ban on importation, as they impact negatively on market behaviour; rather advocated for effective policing of border to check smuggling, also improvement in policies that improve production to check price instability, which characterize root and tuber crop marketing in Nigeria. There is need for effective regulation and policies that protect risk and guarantee returns in the supply chain of root and tuber crops so that supply-chain actors can benefit substantially from international trade.

PERSPECTIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF GROATS PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE

Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been an increase in the share of small enterprises in the grain industry, the number of which is increasing even today. At most of such enterprises, it is impossible to apply the existing longterm full grain processing technologies, there is a reduction in the number of basic technological operations, often not sufficiently substantiated, which affects the quality of the end products, which do not always meet all the basic norms of the regulations applicable to end products. Considering the modern technological solutions offered by leading manufacturers for the production of flaked products and quick-cooking products, it is possible to note the equipment of the Buhler company, which allows to monitor production control and, accordingly, achieve greater production efficiency. To date, the Buhler company offers the batch steamer MBDA for the steaming stage, which is recommended to be combined with the BCFB flaking machine. This technological equipment in combination gives high quality and reliability of the equipment itself, allows to implement energy-saving technologies at enterprises and obtain controlled production of quality products. Today, in addition to traditional grain, such crops as lentils, chickpeas, beans, wheat-spelt, spelt, naked varieties of oats and barley are processed in part or in small batches at the enterprises of the industry. Lentil is a promising leguminous crop for the grain industry. In the world, it is widely grown as a food and fodder crop. Among leguminous crops, lentils occupy an intermediate place in terms of protein content, with a protein content of 25-36%, while the share of carbohydrates is 45-55%, fat - 3-4%. The first variety of «Linza» edible lentils was registered in 2005. After that, the following varieties were registered only in 2017-2018: «Antonina» (2017), «Darinka» (2017), «YeSMaksymum» (2017), «Blondie» (2018), «Harry» (2018), «SNIM 18» (2018), Chrysolite (2018), which indicates an understanding of the potential of this culture both for the domestic market and for increasing the export potential of our country. The last to enter the register were «Serpanok» (2020) and «RED» (2021) varieties, which indicates the continued work of breeders to expand the varietal base of this crop in Ukraine.

Cooperation of the People’s Republic of China With Countries of the African Continent in the Military Sphere

The purpose of the research paper is to investigate the collaboration between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and African nations in the military domain, examining the impact of ideological, socio-economic, international, and other elements.
 Scientific novelty. Based on documents and historiographical materials, the study analyzes the stages of development, characteristics, and content of the PRC’s military cooperation with African countries.
 Conclusions. The PRC’s with African countries has gone through a long and complex path. The first stage (late 1950s – mid-1970s) coincided with the rise of national liberation struggles in Africa, and China’s involvement had an ideological character.
 The second stage, (late 1970s – 1990s) witnessed a transition to commercialization, but faced limitations due to resource constraints, low-quality weaponry, and concerns about relations with Western investors. However, cooperation with Western corporations to modernize the military-industrial complex and develop new weapons was disrupted by the events in Tiananmen Square in 1989. Instead, cooperation with Russia in the defense field intensified, which allowed China to update the military-industrial complex and develop new weapons systems. However, due to their low quality, they did not stand up to competition, particularly in the African arms market. From the mid-1990s, China involved European and American corporations in modernization process, under the condition of potential export opportunities.
 The third stage of cooperation began in the early 2000s and continues to this day. China has significantly expanded its military cooperation with African countries through various military training programs, participation in international arms exhibitions, arms loans, military equipment sales, and involvement in UN peacekeeping missions. Deepening military cooperation strengthens China’s position in Africa and increases its competitive advantage not only in the African arms market.

Upaya Mengenalkan Produk UMKM Damar Kurung Melalui Studi Independen Sekolah Ekspor

Damar Kurung is a typical Gresik city art product and has considerable market and export potential. With the Export School Independent Study program "Be a Digital Exporter", it is expected to be able to introduce Damar Kurung products to local and international markets. Efforts need to be made to be able to utilize the potential that exists in regional MSME products, one of which is the Independent Study of the Export School "Be a Digital Exporter" held by Merdeka Campus. The research method used a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection is carried out using observation and documentation techniques from the results of observations that can be concluded. The results of this study are Through the Sang Damar company created in groups in the Independent Study program of the Export School, we introduce and try to market Damar Kurung products. It is hoped that in this way it can boost the development of regional MSMEs in Indonesia, especially in Damar Kurung products typical of the city of Gresik.

Profitability analysis of cut flower cultivation in Bangladesh: Constraints and opportunities

Bangladesh has immense potential for cut flower production and export to the world market. Although the export earnings from cut flower cultivation are gradually increasing in our country, production and profitability are hindered by some constraints. The present study was undertaken in Jashore (Jhikargachha) and Dhaka (Savar) districts to examine the financial profitability, constraints, and opportunities of cut-flower cultivation in Bangladesh. A total of 120 cut flower cultivating farmers were selected for interview in 2019, taking 60 sample farmers from each location. Multi-stage random sampling method was followed to collect primary data. For profitability analysis, two cut flowers, namely gladiolus and rose, were selected for the study. The result indicates that per hectare total cost, net return, and benefit-cost ratio (BCR) were Tk. 687439, Tk. 261509 and 1.38, respectively, for gladiolus cultivation. On the other hand, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and BCR of rose cultivation were Tk. 2325762, 146%, and 1.46, respectively, indicating that rose production is highly profitable to the farmers of the study areas. Despite such potentialities, cut flower cultivation was constrained by the requirement of high initial investment, lack of modern varieties, lack of credit facility, lack of storage facility, attack by pests & diseases, and uncertain market price. However, there is a huge scope to increase cut flower production by removing constraints in Bangladesh that can boost up livelihoods, incomes, and living conditions of rural people. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. Tech. 13(2): 41-48, Dec 2023

Determinants of Chinese Exports of Metal Manufactures and Discussion on Export Potential During Pandemic: Based on Trade Gravity Model

The year 2020 was the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the turning point for the industries poorly affected by the unexpected conditions. This paper focused on the impact of a range of factors on China’s exports of metal manufacture in 2020, in particular the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on it. Using cross-sectional data, the paper collected relevant data for 151 countries in 2020. We applied trade gravity model by considering important parameters impacting on China’s exports of metal manufacture such as GDP, distance, population, the total number of cases of COVID-19, employment rate, economic degrees of freedom, the political environment and the free trade agreement between China and other countries. Then, by collecting the data set for 2021, this paper compares the models for 2020 and 2021 with the aim of making a comparison of the impact of the pandemic on China’s exports of metal manufactures. We also do some analysis about the trend of the effect of COVID-19 in the future. The paper continues with calculation of China’s export potential for metal manufacture for its 151 partner countries including 54 of them are at the Trade Potential Untapped level, 38 at the Trade Potential Growing level and 59 at the Trade Potential Mature level based on gravity model. This paper also offers different detailed trade policies for the distinct levels of trade potential in the light of the impact of the COVID-19.

Plankton community changes during the last 124 000years in the subarctic Bering Sea derived from sedimentary ancient DNA.

Current global warming results in rising sea-water temperatures, and the loss of sea ice in Arctic and subarctic oceans impacts the community composition of primary producers with cascading effects on the food web and potentially on carbon export rates. This study analyzes metagenomic shotgun and diatom rbcL amplicon sequencing data from sedimentary ancient DNA of the subarctic western Bering Sea that records phyto- and zooplankton community changes over the last glacial-interglacial cycles, including the last interglacial period (Eemian). Our data show that interglacial and glacial plankton communities differ, with distinct Eemian and Holocene plankton communities. The generally warm Holocene period is dominated by picosized cyanobacteria and bacteria-feeding heterotrophic protists, while the Eemian period is dominated by eukaryotic picosized chlorophytes and Triparmaceae. By contrast, the glacial period is characterized by microsized phototrophic protists, including sea ice-associated diatoms in the family Bacillariaceae and co-occurring diatom-feeding crustaceous zooplankton. Our deep-time record of plankton community changes reveals a long-term decrease in phytoplankton cell size coeval with increasing temperatures, resembling community changes in the currently warming Bering Sea. The phytoplankton community in the warmer-than-present Eemian period is distinct from modern communities and limits the use of the Eemian as an analog for future climate scenarios. However, under enhanced future warming, the expected shift toward the dominance of small-sized phytoplankton and heterotrophic protists might result in an increased productivity, whereas the community's potential of carbon export will be decreased, thereby weakening the subarctic Bering Sea's function as an effective carbon sink.

Characterization of three predicted zinc exporters in Brucella ovis identifies ZntR-ZntA as a powerful zinc and cadmium efflux system not required for virulence and unveils pathogenic Brucellae heterogeneity in zinc homeostasis.

Brucella ovis causes non-zoonotic ovine brucellosis of worldwide distribution and is responsible for important economic losses mainly derived from male genital lesions and reproductive fails. Studies about the virulence mechanisms of this rough species (lacking lipopolysaccharide O-chains) are underrepresented when compared to the main zoonotic Brucella species that are smooth (with O-chains). Zinc intoxication constitutes a defense mechanism of the host against bacterial pathogens, which have developed efflux systems to counterbalance toxicity. In this study, we have characterized three potential B. ovis zinc exporters, including the ZntA ortholog previously studied in B. abortus. Despite an in-frame deletion removing 100 amino acids from B. ovis ZntA, the protein retained strong zinc efflux properties. Only indirect evidence suggested a higher exporter activity for B. abortus ZntA, which, together with differences in ZntR-mediated regulation of zntA expression between B. ovis and B. abortus, could contribute to explaining why the ΔzntR mutant of B. abortus is attenuated while that of B. ovis is virulent. Additionally, B. ovis ZntA was revealed as a powerful cadmium exporter contributing to cobalt, copper, and nickel detoxification, properties not previously described for the B. abortus ortholog. Deletion mutants for BOV_0501 and BOV_A1100, also identified as potential zinc exporters and pseudogenes in B. abortus, behaved as the B. ovis parental strain in all tests performed. However, their overexpression in the ΔzntA mutant allowed the detection of discrete zinc and cobalt efflux activity for BOV_0501 and BOV_A1100, respectively. Nevertheless, considering their low expression levels and the stronger activity of ZntA as a zinc and cobalt exporter, the biological role of BOV_0501 and BOV_A1100 is questionable. Results presented in this study evidence heterogeneity among pathogenic Brucellae regarding zinc export and, considering the virulence of B. ovis ΔzntA, suggest that host-mediated zinc intoxication is not a relevant mechanism to control B. ovis infection.

Factors determining regional grain exports

The value of grain exports is determined by the size of the surplus arising in the regions, which is formed, in turn, as an excess of domestic production over domestic consumption (including export to other regions). However, under state regulation of the grain market, the surplus is not the only factor in grain exports. The authors have formed three- and eight-factor models that determine the value of regional grain exports not only directly from the value of the regional surplus but also the coverage of the provincial surplus by the tariff quota, the degree of actual development of the tariff quota (three-factor model), compliance with food security requirements, the availability of stocks with storage units, the degree of surplus, satisfaction of needs with actual stocks, as well as compliance with the annual according to the available storage capacities (eight-factor model). Based on the indicators of potential and actual regional grain exports, it is proposed to calculate the value of the reserve of regional grain exports.

The Growth and Export Competitiveness of Cotton in India

Cotton production is of paramount importance in India due to its significant impact on various aspects of the country's economy, agriculture, and society. This paper studied the Growth, Instability, and export potentials of cotton in India. This is based on secondary data and data analyzed for three periods viz., Period I (1959-60 to 1978-79), Period II (1979-80 to 1998-99), and period III (1999-00 to 2018-19). The study revealed that the growth of production and productivity of cotton in India increased from periods 1 to 3. The overall period bare that the production growth rate of cotton in India increased significantly by 3.5 percent annually, which is because the productivity rate increased significantly by 2.75 percent per annum, whereas the area also increases significantly at a rate of 0.72 percent annually. The relative contribution of area and price effect was positive with high output growth of cotton due to the development of many policies related to area extension and price policy by the government. The RSCA value in 2012 was -0.02 to -0.08, which would be attributed to an increase in domestic demand and a reduction in ambiguity. The results of RCA revealed that India is leading Agriculture Institutions and state Agriculture Universities should focus on developing as high yielding varieties of cotton for cotton export. The government should also support farmers to increase the export and production of cotton in India.

Sustainable Economy: The Eco-Branding of an Industrial Region in Kazakhstan

In the sustainable economy, consumer preferences are gradually beginning to prioritize environmentally friendly products and services. A sustainable economy is directly linked to the growth of consumer welfare and the environmental culture. The success of environmental projects is largely determined by approaches to the management of complex interconnected objects, which operate in developed industrial regions. In this regard, we formulate the purpose of this study, which is to generalize approaches to and to improve the mechanisms of the ecological branding of the industrial complex of a region through conscious ESG transformation. For this purpose, we have studied the statistics and principles of the management systems of Kazakhstani companies and their stakeholders. The focus was on the Pavlodar industrial region, where metallurgical production, petrochemicals, the agro-industrial sector, the banking sector, and logistics hubs are developed. The vision and the mechanisms that can influence the development of the export potential of products with an “ecological brand” were studied. A survey of export-oriented organizations helped to identify the behavioral attributes of the “new generation eco-consumer”, namely, a conscious desire to reduce the negative impact of production and economic activities on the environment. The theoretical significance of this study helps to reveal the influence of the ecological principles of the organization of modern production on the speed of transition to green technologies. Its practical significance is seen in the formation of a system for measuring the level of readiness of companies to promote the ecological branding of a region’s industry outside its country.

РЕСУРСНА БАЗА ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕКСПОРТНОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ УКРАЇНИ: ВИКЛИКИ, ПОВʼЯЗАНІ З ВІЙНОЮ

The economic, social, and political consequences of the war on Ukraine’s export potential are analysed in the paper. Authors of the research offer recommendations for preserving and developing export opportunities during the post-war recovery period. The study highlights the impact of war on Ukraine’s resource base, which is essential for the growth of exports. The destruction of infrastructure has made it difficult to transport goods from production centers to international markets, thus limiting the volume of exports. The study identifies key resources that play a strategic role in the formation of Ukraine’s export potential. It also identifies ways to reduce the vulnerability of the country’s economy to external influences. It has been studied how different factors can work together to increase a country’s ability to export goods in the era of global economy. A balanced combination of these factors is crucial to make the most of the export potential. Failing to achieve this balance could result in an increase in the amount of untapped export potential. It is important to pay attention to certain factors when trying to develop a country, determine its potential place in the global market, and boost its export potential. The availability of resources is a key factor in determining the product-geographic focus of implementation. However, it is important to note that even if a country has a sufficient resource base, it does not guarantee sustainable economic development. Other factors such as political stability, trade policy, market access, and a favourable business environment also play an important role in a country’s economic growth and export potential. The text also discusses how the various stages of a full-scale war could affect Ukraine’s ability to export goods. Moreover, the study focuses on the problem of loss of human capital caused by the war. The war has led to the loss of skilled workers and specialists who could contribute to the growth of the export industry. The migration of skilled labor to other countries has also led to labor shortages in key industries, which further weakened Ukraine’s export potential. The article proves that the destruction of infrastructure, the loss of human capital, and the reduction of direct foreign investment in the complex contributed to the weakening of the export industry. Finally, the article argues that solving the above problems will be crucial for restoring Ukraine’s export potential.

ОЦЕНКА ЭКСПОРТНОГО ПОТЕНЦИАЛА ПРОДУКЦИИ РОССИЙСКОГО АПК НА РЫНКЕ ИЗРАИЛЯ

The relevance of this topic is due to the fact that issues related to the formation of the states export potential are widely discussed in the scientific literature, however, certain aspects of this issue require further research. In particular, the problem of assessing Russias export potential in the field of foreign trade in agricultural products, in particular trade in agricultural products with one of the key countries in the modern world and the Middle East region, with the state of Israel, is of interest. The purpose of this article is to assess the export potential of Russian agricultural products on the Israeli market.

ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ МАРКЕТИНГОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ЕКСПОРТНОГО ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ АГРОБІЗНЕСУ

The article deals with modern problems of marketing support or support for export activities of agricultural enterprises in the context of the globalization of the world economy in the context of the entry of agricultural formations into world food markets and the formation of production and trade relations with new partners. The categorical content of the concepts "marketing support", "marketing support", "export potential", "agrarian enterprise", and "globalization of business" was considered. The views of domestic scientists regarding the use of the specified terms in scientific works of various specialties are analyzed and summarized. The possibility of increasing the export potential of agrarian societies due to the modernization of certain technological components of production and trade activities and the production of high-quality plant raw materials or safe food products was investigated. The described approach coincides with the international practice of selling agricultural products on world food markets in accordance with the developed and agreed quality standards of plant raw materials and food products. Thus, the issue of solving modern logistics problems is seen as a key component in marketing support for the export potential of business in the sector of agricultural production. According to the text of the intelligence, it is determined that the significant natural and land resources of Ukraine create conditions for the development of organically sustainable agriculture with a rational regime for the use of agricultural land with the introduction of a complete system of standardized restrictions or obligations. It is explained that a peculiar feature of the export activity of agricultural enterprises is their direct dependence on the state of fertility of agricultural lands, as a natural resource, a spatial basis, an object of application of human labor and the main means of production. The urgent importance of the protection and restoration of agricultural land on the way to the transition to ecologically safe and resource-saving agriculture has been clarified.

A Circum‐Antarctic Plankton Isoscape: Carbon Export Potential Across the Summertime Southern Ocean

AbstractThe Southern Ocean accounts for ∼30% of the ocean's CO2 sink, partly due to its biological pump that transfers surface‐produced organic carbon to deeper waters. To estimate large‐scale Southern Ocean carbon export potential and characterize its drivers, we measured the carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios of surface suspended particulate matter (δ13CSPM, δ15NSPM) for samples collected in summer 2016/2017 during the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition (364 stations). Concurrent measurements of phytoplankton community composition revealed the dominance of large diatoms in the Antarctic and nano‐phytoplankton (mainly haptophytes) in open Subantarctic waters. As expected, δ13CSPM was strongly dependent on pCO2, with local deviations in this relationship explained by phytoplankton community dynamics. δ15NSPM reflected the nitrogen sources consumed by phytoplankton, with higher inferred nitrate (versus recycled ammonium) dependence generally coinciding with higher micro‐phytoplankton abundances. Using δ15NSPM and a two‐endmember isotope mixing model, we quantified the extent of nitrate‐ versus ammonium‐supported growth, which yields a measure of carbon export potential. We estimate that across the Southern Ocean, 41 ± 29% of the surface‐produced organic carbon was potentially exported below the seasonal mixed layer during the growth season, with maximum export potential (50%–99%) occurring in the Antarctic Circumpolar Current's southern Boundary Zone and near the (Sub)Antarctic islands, reaching a minimum in the Subtropical Zone (<33%). Alongside iron, phytoplankton community composition emerged as an important driver of the Southern Ocean's biological pump, with large diatoms dominating regions characterized by high nitrate dependence and elevated carbon export potential and smaller, mainly non‐diatom taxa proliferating in waters where recycled ammonium supported most productivity.

Industrial prospects on regulatory gaps and barriers in pharmaceutical exports and their counteraction: Local experiential with global implication.

The pharmaceutical sector in Pakistan has grown over a period with export potential, however, there are certain barriers in the framework that regulate the growth and export of domestically manufactured pharmaceuticals. The purpose of this study was to highlight the current challenges that hinder the export of pharmaceuticals, especially to the countries with stringent regulatory authorities (SRA), as perceived by the domestic pharmaceutical industry experts, and to highlight the facilitators that may help to resolve the identified challenges. In a qualitative study, the data were collected from the consented experts from the pharmaceutical industries in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Industrial experts with a minimum of 10 years of experience and who were serving at managerial levels or above were recruited through purposive sampling. The semi-structured interviews were conducted for the collection of data from industrial experts. Thematic content analysis was applied to conclude the data. Data analysis generated 4 themes and 16 codes. The export of pharmaceuticals, despite having greater potential was regarded as poor, which was attributed to the following: (a) inadequate industrial research and development, particularly on new molecules (b) non-compliance with the cGMP standards, (c) absence of high-tech equipment, (d) unwillingness of the pharmaceutical companies for bioequivalence studies on their generics, (e) unavailability of locally manufactured active pharmaceutical ingredients, (f) disruption in the supply of imported raw material, (g) poor international market perception about local pharmaceutical products and (h) lack of support from regulatory in process expedition. The respondents also suggested the measures for overcoming the above challenges to boost the export of domestic pharmaceuticals and expand their international market share in countries with SRA. Export from Pakistan to the SRA countries can be enhanced with mandatory bioequivalence studies during generic registration. The pharmaceuticals export could effectively contribute to the national economy.

ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНА ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ УКРАЇНИ У ВОЄННИЙ ПЕРІОД

The article aims to examine the impact of military conflicts on the investment climate and dynamics of investment activity in Ukraine. It analyzes key factors influencing investors' decisions in times of armed conflict, such as political and economic instability, security risks, changes in the legal environment, and the impact of international sanctions. The study also explores measures taken by the state to attract and support investments during wartime. Using data analysis, investment dynamics in Ukraine, and comparative methods, the author seeks to identify the key factors affecting Ukraine's investment activity during periods of war and proposes strategies for preserving and attracting investments in challenging conditions of military conflicts. The article explores the dynamics of investment activity in Ukraine during periods of military conflict. It examines the impact of the conflict on the investment climate, investor behavior, and the overall economy. Today, the Ukrainian economy is experiencing unprecedented upheaval in its entire history. The full-scale military aggression by the occupying state has struck at every level of our country's economic system. Production of key goods, especially those forming the backbone of Ukraine's export potential, is dwindling. Additionally, ports are nearly closed, regional transportation, logistics, social, marketing, and engineering infrastructure are being destroyed. Due to the brain drain abroad and partial relocation to the western part of the country, hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of people are temporarily displaced from active economic life. Additionally, it discusses the strategies employed by the government and other stakeholders to mitigate the adverse effects of the conflict on investment and foster international integration. The Ukrainian economy and businesses are gradually recovering after nearly coming to a standstill in the initial days of hostile attacks. They are seeking new opportunities for development in extreme conditions and military tactics. Partially, this recovery involves resuming entrepreneurial activities in territories liberated from occupation, partially relocating production to safer regions, and partially a natural process of adaptation.

Структурно-параметрический анализ и меры по развитию внешней торговли Российской Федерации в условиях санкционного давления

The subject of the study is the evolution of the foreign trade of the Russian Federation in the context of changing foreign policy factors. The purpose is to analyze the key parameters of Russia’s foreign trade at the present stage and develop measures to accelerate development with updated trading partners. The article is based on structural parametric analysis and modeling of economic processes and systems. The methods of logical, graphoanalytic, statistical, correlation and comparative analysis are used. A statistical and correlation analysis of the foreign trade activity of the Russian Federation has been carried out. The main reasons for the slowdown and acceleration of the development of foreign trade have been identified. The main export and import goods on which the economic security of the state depends are identified. The measures for the development of the domestic market of the Russian Federation in the context of increasing the country’s export potential are proposed. New key trading partners of the Russian Federation have been identified, as well as measures to accelerate the development of trade with such states. Conclusions. In order to accelerate the development of foreign trade in the Russian Federation, it is necessary to improve the domestic market. The proposed measures will improve the economic situation within the state, which will increase the potential of foreign trade activities.

Implementation of the export potential as a factor in sustainable development of the forest sector: regional aspect

At the present stage of economic development, international trade is becoming an arena for solving geopolitical problems. The implementation of the export potential in the context of the concept of sustainable development is based on a detailed analysis of trends in the export specialization of national economy priority sectors. The subject of the study is the regional forest sector. The provisions of the theory of comparative advantages served as a methodological basis. The article summarizes approaches to assessing the export potential, analyzes the commodity and geographical diversification of the Russian forest sector. The relevance of improving the analytical tools for assessing the sustainability of sectoral socio-economic systems is proved. The information basis of the study is official customs statistics. An analysis of the dynamics of exports made it possible to assess the impact of economic instruments, regulatory and managerial influences, and customspolicyon the development of the export potential of the forest sector. The index of Revealed comparative export advantage has a multiplicative character. It made it possible to obtain detailed information for the development and adjustment of strategies for territorial and sectoral development. The authorsidentified export specialization products of the forest sector of the Russian Federal Districts. An insufficient level of use of resource potential and a narrow specialization of most forested regions in products with low added value were stated.

Environmental safety problems of swarm use of UAVs in precision agriculture

Digital technologies are an integral part of the functioning of many sectors of the state, which applies, in particular, to the agricultural sector, which plays a significant role in shaping the state’s economy, ensuring food independence and export potential. One of the promising areas of digital transformation is the swarm use of unmanned aerial vehicles in precision agriculture, the use of which significantly increases productivity while reducing production costs. Analysis of the transport and technological cycles of UAVs allows us to identify a number of existing problems in the swarm use of UAVs that are associated with anthropogenic impact. The article examines the potential impact of unmanned aerial vehicles on the environment, analyzing such aspects as noise and vibration emissions, air and soil pollution, electromagnetic radiation, and the impact on biodiversity and ecosystems in general. The study is aimed at identifying key environmental problems, identifying ways to minimize and solve them. The authors offer recommendations for ensuring environmental safety and sustainable development of precision agriculture with the swarm use of unmanned systems.