Regional Agro-industrial Complex Research Articles

Ecosystem approach то digitization of the agricultural industrial complex

The theoretical foundations of the ecosystem approach to the digitalization of the Russian agro-industrial complex are considered. The hypothesis of this study was the assumption that the digital ecosystem is a higher level of cooperation in the agro-industrial complex, involving the unification of all participants on a digital platform and with the help of digital technologies. Digital ecosystems meet all the requirements of the sixth technological order and allow agricultural producers to move to it at a faster pace. It is shown that digital ecosystems accelerate the process of introducing digital technologies into the agro-industrial complex (its digitalization), thereby contributing to the effective functioning of ecosystems, i.e. these are interrelated categories. It is proposed to understand the digitalization of the agro-industrial complex as “the mass introduction of digital technologies, the increase in the use of digital and/or computer technologies in the economic activities of an individual agro-industrial complex enterprise, a household or the agricultural sector of the economy as a whole." and the “digital ecosystem of the regional agro-industrial complex” is a set of organizational and economic tools, promoting the construction of mutually beneficial production relations between subjects of the region’s agro-industrial complex using a digital platform to increase the share of small and medium-sized agricultural producers in the regional market for agricultural products, and ultimately, to ensure the sustainability of the rural economy through the creation of new cooperative ties.

Reproduction of the Labor Potential of the Regional Agro-Industrial Complex

In the conditions of an increasing shortage of personnel in the agro-industrial complex, the problems of reproduction of labor potential are actualized. In theory and practice, the issues of determining the labor potential and its development, taking into account new realities, remain unresolved. The purpose of the study is to develop methodological aspects of labor potential reproduction, taking into account regional specificity. The research is based on the application of methods of theoretical analysis of scientific provisions of labor potential. The basis was the works of the classics of economics, the works of the participants of the discussion of the beginning of the XXI century on the problems of research. The essence and significance of the development of the labor potential of the regional agro-industrial complex are revealed. It is indicated that in the economic literature there are many categories related to the labor characteristics of a person: labor force, labor resources, human resources, human potential, human potential, human capital, labor potential. A comparative description of the content of each category, including the history of their origin and development in economics, is given. The necessity of applying a broader concept characterizing a person's labor capabilities in quantitative and qualitative terms – labor potential is shown. The author's definition of the labor potential of the regional agro-industrial complex is given, taking into account regional peculiarities. As a result, the introduction of a competence-based approach to the development of labor potential is proposed, which will allow taking into account all the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience of the employee, including those specific to rural areas.

Research of the Machine-Tool Fleet of Technical Service Enterprises of the Regional Agro-Industrial Complex

The age structure of groups of technological equipment at technical service enterprises has been established. Characteristics of the distribution of the existing machine-tool fleet by accuracy classes, categories, degrees of automation and specialization were obtained. The research results will make it possible to determine the paths of modernizing the production areas of technical service enterprises and predict the needs in modern technological equipment.

Studying the structural changes in the volume of agricultural crop production in the regional agro-industrial complex

The system for assessing efficiency in the modern economy of agricultural production usually deals with monetary terms, which does not always reflect the essence of the processes taking place, because in market conditions, a constantly changing price distorts indicators of the scale of production activity. To assess the scale of production objectively, it is quite acceptable and advisable to use natural indicators that assess production volumes, or recalculate them into comparable prices. In recent years, the region has been changing its production structure, focusing on the production of crop products, primarily grain. The growth in volumes is ensured by two key production factors, the availability of sown areas (extensive factor) and crop yields (intensive factor). The structural changes taking place in the region have changed the structure of production, and therefore the degree of influence of key factors on production volumes. In conditions of spatial limitation of areas occupied by agricultural land, the impossibility of their further expansion in the region, in the foreseeable future extensive factors of production will fade away without having a significant impact on production growth, therefore, special attention should be paid to intensive growth factors, namely, the development measures aimed at increasing agricultural yields.

The platform ecosystem of the regional agro-industrial complex: The concept of structure and approaches to assessment

The modern agro-industrial complex and its branches, in order to fulfill the conditions of the economic and innovative development of the country, must represent high-tech areas of economic activity. Digitalization – the widespread use of information technology – plays a primary role in this process. For agriculture, this direction can be implemented by creating a unified computerized system of the industry, namely, a platform ecosystem of the digital agro-industrial complex. Within the framework of this article, the concepts of the platform economy are considered, the degree of use of digital platforms in organizations by type of economic activity is studied. A comparative analysis of Russian digital platforms used in agriculture has been performed. The concept of the structure of the platform ecosystem of the digital agro-industrial complex, involving the introduction of a regional digital platform, is presented. An algorithm and a methodological approach to assessing the effectiveness of the implementation and functioning of the digital platform of the regional agro-industrial sector are presented.

Analysis of the current state and development trends of regional agricultural sector

The agro-industrial complex is currently in difficult conditions of sanctions dictatorship, internal structural macroeconomic imbalances, increasing fluctuations and changes in the global foreign policy situation. The sustainable development of the national economy and ensuring the country’s food security depend on the state and development of the agricultural sector. The construction of long-term agricultural policy, both at the regional level and the country as a whole, must take into account the main trends emerging in the agricultural sector. This explains the need to study the main positive trends and identify negative factors in the development of the agricultural sector of the economy, primarily in the agricultural regions of Russia, which include the Stavropol Territory. The article assesses the current state of trends in the development of agricultural production, and also determines the role of various forms of management in the contribution of the agricultural economy. The study revealed the main patterns of development of the regional agro-industrial complex, key factors positively and negatively influencing the activities of agricultural formations, including an assessment of the contribution of various forms of management to the modern multi-structure economy. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study was the works of domestic and foreign scientists on the development of the agro-industrial complex. The object of the study is the activities of agricultural formations at the regional level. The main research methods were the abstract-logical method, generalization, comparison, systematization and argumentation. Descriptive techniques and a systematic and logical approach were also used.

Improving the efficiency of regional agroindustrial complex management based on the digital concept of controlling

The article reveals the role of the controlling system in providing the efficiency of regional management bodies of agroindustrial complex. In the context of historical development of integrated management support system formation of its modern (digital) concept with highlighting of key characteristics was substantiated. Determined functionally-targeted basis of controlling in regional management. Оn the basis of analysis of foreign experience set actual directions of digital transformation of territorial management of agroindustrial complex.

Устойчивое развитие АПК Волгоградской области в условиях цифровой трансформации

The sustainable development of the agricultural sector of regional economy is directly connected with the level of its innovative and digital development, which, in turn, mediates the readiness of the regional agro-industrial complex for digital transformation and transition to a fundamentally different technological mode of agricultural production. This paper presents the results of theoretical, scientific, and practical analysis of sustainable growth conditions of the regional agro-industrial complex by means of development of digital technologies and the level of innovative development. The research is based on the author’s concept of the interdependence of digital technologies’ use with the achievement of positive dynamics of the main indices of agricultural production in the region. The paper presents for discussion of the scientific community an original mathematical model of sustainable growth dependence of the agricultural sector of the regional economy on digital development index (DDI). The purpose of this study is a theoretical, scientific, and practical understanding of the use of the scientific and technical potential of agrarian economy of the region for the introduction of digital and innovative technologies in agricultural production in the context of overcoming the economic crisis that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic and the return of the agro-industrial complex of the region to sustainable growth under Western sanctions. The result of this analysis, according to the authors, should be conclusions about the admissibility of scientific generalizations in the field of economic feasibility and the lack of alternatives to the use of digital technologies as a driver of sustainable development of the regional agro-industrial complex under the sanction’s pressure and overcoming the consequences of the COVID crisis. The results of the work can be used in the concept of sustainable development of the agrarian economy of the region, depending on development level of existing and promising digital ecosystems built on the domestic element base and Russian software use through the Digital Development Index (DDI), defined as a set of the given indices of digital and innovative infrastructure of the industry.

Statistical scenario of labor productivity development in dairy cattle breeding of the Bryansk region

Relevance. In the context of deglobalization, economic sanctions, and the disintegration of the world economy, the most important socio-economic and political task is to ensure the food and economic security of Russia and its regions. In connection with the new demands of practice caused by the formation of the market mechanism of management, changes in the forms and methods of state support for dairy cattle farming, further research of the problem of increasing the productivity of the industry is required. Methods. The information base of the study was the materials of regional statistics, annual reports of agricultural organizations of the regional agro-industrial complex, data from the consolidated annual report on the totality of the districts of the Bryansk region. The study was conducted on the basis of studying mass data using a set of methods: dialectical, economic-statistical, correlation-regression, computational-constructive, abstract-logical and other methods. Results. Using statistical methods, the authors evaluated the established patterns and trends in the dynamics of labor productivity in dairy cattle farming in the Bryansk region. The growth rates of wages and labor productivity have been determined. The strategy of development of the studied indicator in the future, taking into account the factors affecting its level, is revealed. Significant factors of labor productivity growth in dairy cattle farming are the selling price of 1 ts of milk, the load of cows on 1 operator of machine milking, the stock of labor, the average monthly salary of the operator of machine milking. At the same time, the main reserves of labor productivity growth are laid down in the factors of wages and workload of dairy cattle workers. In the work, based on a multiple regression model, a forecast of labor productivity for the medium term is carried out.

Regional agricultural production development management in line with digitalisation trends

The article reveals the directions to solve the problem of modernisation of agricultural production management, the use of digital technologies, and automated agrotechnical solutions to ensure food security in the country and individual regions. The object of the study is the regional agro-industrial complex, functioning and developing under the conditions of new economic and technological challenges. The purpose of the study is to form conceptual ideas about approaches to the management of agricultural production at the regional level to ensure a new quality of development of the agro-industrial sector in the conditions of global technological changes and increasing environmental uncertainty. It is concluded that the management of the agroindustrial complex of the Russian regions based on the application of digital technologies determines the nature of the functioning and development of the Russian agroindustrial complex in accordance with modern trends and challenges from the external environment.

Оценка использования основных средств аграрного сектора экономики Орловской области

The purpose of the research is to study the current trends and features of fixed assets use at the level of regional agro-industrial complex. The methods used in the process of work cover the groups of abstract-logical and statistical research methods. The methodology of the work consists in conducting comparative analysis of use efficiency of fixed assets in agricultural sector of the economy of Russia and Orel region, identifying the main reproduction problems of fixed assets in agro-industrial complex, and forming proposals to improve the process of updating fixed assets in agricultural sector of regional economy. The article analyzes the current state of fixed assets in the context of the Orel region and the Russian Federation in 2020-2022. The number of agricultural enterprises and their changes over the years, full accounting and book value of fixed assets, as well as their structure are considered. The indicators of the movement of fixed assets and the efficiency coefficient of their use are analyzed. Assessment of investments in fixed assets of agricultural organizations at the regional and federal levels was formed. The problems of updating fixed assets are identified and changes in the process of accumulation of depreciation funds are proposed.

Разработка модели корпоративного менеджмента в интеграционных структурах регионального агропромышленного комплекса

Разработка модели корпоративного менеджмента в интеграционных структурах регионального агропромышленного комплекса

ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫХ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ И ПРОДОВОЛЬСТВЕННЫХ СИСТЕМ

Regional governments set the task for agricultural product manufacturers to ensure the food security of the region, expand the volume and range of goods produced by local manufacturers. However, agricultural product manufacturers face serious problems in ensuring their safety and subse-quent processing due to a lack of storage space for manufactured products and insufficient processing capacity. The purpose of this study is to assess the current state of the agro-industrial complex and the consumer market of the Sverdlovsk region and to identify promising areas for its development. The indi-cators of the state and development of the agro-industrial complex and the consumer market of the Sverdlovsk region are considered, the analysis of the availability of storage space for agricultural prod-ucts produced in the region is carried out, the most promising investment projects of the regional agro-industrial complex are studied. The solution of the tasks set makes it possible to determine the directions for the development of the regional agro-industrial complex.

Current state and prospects for the development of the material and technical facilities of agriculture

Modern agricultural production should be based on the reliable innovation-oriented material and technical facilities, which will create reliable prerequisites and guarantees for national food security. Until now, many sectors of the Russian economy and its agro-industrial complex, in particular, are significantly dependent on foreign supplies of equipment and innovative technologies. Given the specifics of agricultural production in Russia, an important role in solving the problem of technical and technological modernization of agriculture should be given to state support. In recent years, there has been a reduction in the number of agricultural machineries in the region under study and, as a result, at the same time, the operational load on it is growing, which leads to its intensive wear and tear, breakdowns, and, consequently, to frequent current and major repairs. As a result, the cost of production increases, the efficiency of agricultural production decreases. An important direction in the process of optimizing the operation of equipment is the correct ratio between the rate of its renewal and the efficiency of its use. At the present stage of development of the material and technical facilities of the regional agro-industrial complex, it is advisable to develop organizational and managerial measures in order to use the existing production potential effectively.

Типология региональных систем АПК России

The modern conditions for the functioning of the Russian agro-industrial complex, due to both objective and subjective reasons, require improvement of adaptation and management mechanisms. The consequences of the coronavirus crisis have created a demand for transformation of the food security system. The regional level of management has the potential to overcome existing challenges and threats and solve emerging problems in the Russian agro-industrial complex. The transformation of regional agricultural systems requires comprehension both from the standpoint of an institutional approach and a theoretical and methodological one. The purpose of the study is to improve the theoretical principles of the functioning of regional agro-industrial complex systems by developing their typology. The article presents the scientific views of leading Russian scientists, as well as the results of their own research.

Развитие финансового менеджмента в сфере воспроизводства инвестиционной деятельности агропромышленного сектора

The article substantiates the actual problems concerning the prospects of activation of investment activities based on perfection of institutional infrastructure of regional agro-industrial complex. The world economy has recently undergone significant transformation, and therefore the priorities in the investment attractiveness of various sectors of the economy have changed. Due to the fact that agriculture is a very specific industry, investment activity and the nature of investment processes in it have special features that differ from other spheres of public activity. On this basis, the key directions of investment policy development in agro-industrial complex were identified. Development concept was worked out and scientifically substantiated, which allows activating investment processes in the region, increase the volume of investments attracted to the agro-industrial complex and the efficiency of their use. Based on the results of the study, the main directions to improve institutional infrastructure are formulated, implementation of which provides for formation of investment and reproduction block as a part of export-oriented agriculture of Orel region and activation of investment processes in the region. The main objectives determining the expediency of the developed provisions are as follows: optimization of agricultural producers structure by types of organizational and legal forms, development of mechanism to ensure more efficient distribution of financial and investment resources between agricultural producers, depending on their size and efficiency, realization of investment potential of agro-industrial complex and, as a result, achievement of strategic goals of its development. All theses will contribute to the development of the region and rural areas while ensuring budgetary, social and economic efficiency.

Assessing the export potential of the region's agricultural sector

Subject. This article considers exports as a key driver of development of the agricultural sector at the regional level. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the possibility of organizing the production of fundamentally new export goods for the region. Methods. For the study, I used the abstract and logical, case methods, and various mathematical methods. Results. The article presents the rating of agricultural goods in accordance with their export potential. As key indicators for assessing the export potential of the regional agro-industrial complex, the article proposes to use the level of self-sufficiency, balance of resources, the Herfindahl – Hirschman index, and the ratio of world and domestic prices for exported agricultural products. Conclusions. The developed methodology can be used to determine the level of diversification of the export basket of agricultural products and the degree of concentration of exporters in the agricultural market of the region.

Opportunities and priorities for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the Bryansk region

Relevance. The agricultural sector, including the agro-industrial complex, is currently functioning in difficult socio-economic and geopolitical conditions. The agricultural sector of the economy of the Bryansk region plays a key role in the process of economic development. This article solves the problem of identifying opportunities and identifying priority areas for the development of the regional agroindustrial complex in the conditions of innovative and digital development of the economy.Methods. A wide range of analytical methods is used in the work: system analysis, program-target and project, statistical method, predictive method. The use of a set of scientific approaches, such as: systemic, interdisciplinary, complex, as well as retrospective and evolutionary, made it possible to carry out a study of the possibilities and priorities of the development of the agroindustrial complex of the region.Results. The article analyzes the current state of the agroindustrial complex of the region, identifies opportunities and identifies priorities for the development of the most important branches of the agroindustrial complex of the Bryansk region. As a result of the study, it was found that the economic and resource potential of the agroindustrial complex of the region contribute to the development of efficient agricultural production. State support and programs for the development of agriculture have allowed the region to become a competitive leader in a number of positions in the Russian Federation. At the present stage, the Bryansk region fully meets its needs for basic foodstuffs. The necessity of active participation in the development of new investment projects, in the processes of modernization of the main spheres of production and economic activity, the development of possible directions of digitalization is proved. The conclusions drawn from the results of the study are important for practitioners, since they complement the existing knowledge necessary to substantiate the development strategies of the agroindustrial complex and the economy of the country as a whole during the transformation into an innovative digital space.

The economy of climate change in the regions of Kazakhstan and its impacts on AIC

Climate change affects the agricultural economy. Sustainable agriculture develops at the intersection of the environment and the economy. The economics of climate change addresses challenges such as improved growth and the climate. When negatively impacted, climate change affects productivity, drives up prices, and leads to more intensive management practices, land expansion, redistribution through international trade, and reduced consumption. According to statistics, over the past 30 years, the impact of temperature changes and the share of regional agro-industrial complex in the economy show that there are possible difficulties in the sustainable development of the country. The article discusses the analysis of regional processes of climate change, to study the economic consequences of climate change on the agriculture of the regions of Kazakhstan, to evaluate the system of measures to prevent the consequences of climate change. In preparing the article, data from the IPCC, WMO, WTO, FAO, UNEP, UNFCCC, UNDP, IMF, WB, OECD, KAZHYDROMET, reports of the Statistics Committee of Kazakhstan, etc. were used.

Совершенствование инвестиционной среды регионального АПК

In the current conditions of aggravating the geopolitical situation, tightening of foreign economic sanctions, growth of currency volatility and the pandemic of coronavirus, the development of any branch of the economy and the region is impossible without the development of a balanced system of support measures at the macro level. The article analyses objective conditions and management factors of the formation of a favorable investment environment in order to ensure the sustainable development of the regional agro-industrial complex. The definition of the investment environment of the agro-industrial complex of the region is given. The assessment of trends in the investment attractiveness and investment climate of the regions of the Southern Federal District was carried out. The focus of modern approaches to the assessment of investment attractiveness is given which is based on factors of social and environmental responsibility and they are reflected and the ESG-rating of regions. Based on the analysis of investments and investment projects in the regions of the Southern Federal District, regions with a high share of investment projects in the agro-industrial sector were identified. The tools and mechanisms for the development of investment attractiveness of the agro-industrial complex at the regional level are systematized. The main financial and non-financial methods of state support of enterprises of the agro-industrial complex of the region were analyzed: preferential lending, provision of subsidies for reimbursement of part of incurred costs, preferential leasing, provision of grants, information support, reduction of administrative barriers, establishment of consulting centers and others. It is shown that in the conditions of tightening foreign economic sanctions, regional levels of government are developing a set of measures as part of the general strategy of the Government of the Russian Federation to maintain the stability of industry markets in the regions. Based on the assessment of agro-industrial development trends, the key factors for the success of the industry and enterprises were identified. The conducted systematization of risks in the field of agroindustrial production made it possible to suggest a system of methods for managing them from the perspective of improvement the investment of environment of the agro-industrial complex.