Food Security Of Ukraine Research Articles

СТРАТЕГІЧНІ НАПРЯМИ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОГО РОЗВИТКУ АГРАРНОГО СЕКТОРУ ТА ХАРЧОВОЇ ПРОМИСЛОВОСТІ В КОНТЕКСТІ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ КРАЇНИ В УМОВАХ ГЛОБАЛІЗАЦІЇ

The article analyzes the level of food security in Ukraine, as well as the level of development of enterprises in the agricultural sector and food industry through the dynamics of their exports and imports. It is determined that the food industry of Ukraine is not developing at the pace appropriate to the agricultural sector and is losing its position even in the domestic market. Sale of agricultural raw materials from Ukraine in large volumes is actively developing the crop sector, but leads to the manifestation of the phenomenon of the "resource curse". Additional processing of agricultural products within the country could increase added value and the level of prosperity in the country. Factors influencing the level of competitiveness of food industry enterprises are analyzed. Strategic directions of competitive development of the agricultural sector and food industry are singled out. Today the agricultural sector and the food industry are able to achieve the first three goals of sustainable development with a sufficient level of mutually beneficial cooperation at least nationally. The food industry companies are facing the biggest challenge, they are required to show initiative and ability to develop in line with global trends. The industry does not take full advantage of the existing competitive advantages provided by the highly developed agricultural sector as its raw material base. By selling not raw materials (grain) on the world market, but products of its processing, enterprises have the opportunity to significantly increase value added and increase the level of welfare in Ukraine. However, the strategic guidelines for the development of the food industry should be to focused on improving product quality and ensuring long-term mutually beneficial cooperation with the agricultural sector

ІННОВАЦІЇ ЯК СКЛАДОВА ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРОДОВОЛЬЧОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ УКРАЇНИ

The article is devoted to arguing the importance of innovations in the formation of food security in Ukraine and the world. The main indicators of the transformation of the agricultural sector of the food sphere in the direction of innovations are considered. Risks for the food security of Ukraine and the world caused by demography, shortage of natural resources, food waste, pandemic, climate change and the full-scale military invasion of russia on Ukrainian lands are identified. The influence of the military actions of the russian federation on the agricultural sector of Ukraine and its consequences on the food security of the states, which are import-dependent on Ukrainian products, are analyzed. The development of the agricultural sector based on smart agricultural innovations and in the direction of organic production is substantiated. The Ukrainian agri-food sector in modern conditions is not only a type of business activity in the agricultural sector but is an area of global social responsibility. Innovative approaches and technologies, new quality of work, innovative developments and inclusive solutions will reduce costs, and increase productivity and profitability of agricultural production, which will strengthen not only the food security of Ukraine but also economic security. The implementation of innovations in the available agricultural resource potential of Ukraine will provide opportunities to increase the volume of production and export of agricultural products. Innovations in the agricultural sector should be aimed at fulfilling the goals of sustainable development and be directed to highly productive farming, ensuring its environmental sustainability. To speed up the development of agricultural innovations in Ukraine, the article proposes to establish cooperation with the international community for the exchange of experience and the development of joint innovative projects in agri-food production. The introduction of innovations in the agricultural sector will ensure its balanced and highly productive development, which will contribute to strengthening food security, environmental friendliness, and humanization.

Some Aspects of Improving the Management System of Enterprises of the Baking Industry in Ukraine

The article deals with certain issues of improving the management system of the enterprises of the baking industry in Ukraine. It is noted that the baking industry is an important strategic component of the Ukrainian food industry. Problems arising in this industry have a negative impact on the food security of Ukraine, as well as worsen macroeconomic dynamics, stimulating inflation. It is substantiated that the key element in ensuring the sustainable development of the enterprises of the baking industry in Ukraine is the calculation of the cost of manufactured products. Costing allows to monitor and track deviations of actual indicators from those that were taken into account in the planning process of the production period. It is advisable to organize monitoring of changes in the components of the sale price of bread and bakery products and its comparison with price dynamics in commodity markets in the Direct-Costing-System management accounting system, which is gaining popularity due to the expansion of the use of international financial reporting standards.

Food Security Issues in The Context Of State Regulation And Public Administration

The article considers the definition of food security, which is defined by domestic and foreign scientists. Accordingly, the authors’ interpretation of the term “food security” was formulated, which a set of social and economic relations developed due to providing the human with food, relevant standards for quality and quantity based on the innovative development of reproduction processes in agriculture and economic security of the agri-food sector. At the same time, the issues of providing food security by the state are combined with the tasks of innovative development of reproduction processes in the regions and agricultural producers, in particular. Based on this definition, a system of principles of state regulation of food security issues was proposed. They are as follows: stability of the legal framework governing economic processes; production stability; competitiveness of food, enterprises, and organizations; affordability of food products for all population groups; efficient use of land, production, and labor resources; diversification of food stocks; protection from external and internal threats to the agri-food sector of the economy; social and economic orientation of the country's development. According to the main components of food security, an analysis of the level of food security in Ukraine was conducted using a SWOT-analysis. Analytical research was conducted on the main components of food security – affordability, adequacy of food, and its quality and security. Besides, this type of analysis involves identifying threats to the development of the object, which exist and may arise in the future. According to the results of the SWOT-analysis, strategic actions were identified that determine the directions of the state regulation to increase the level of food security of Ukraine, which can be grouped and characterized as financial and economic, conjunctural and competitive, socially-oriented, scientific and innovative, international, and legal.

VEGETABLE GROWING IN THE FOOD MARKET SYSTEM: PECULIARITIES, TENDENCIES, PROSPECTS

Purpose. The aim of the article is the analysis of the current state of vegetable production in Ukraine, identification of the main problems of its development, identification of areas for stabilization and improving the efficiency of the vegetable sub-complex in the future. Methodology of research. The methodological basis of the study was scientific papers on the formation and functioning of the vegetable market. The following methods were used: dialectical, abstract and logical, system analysis (theoretical generalizations and conclusions); mathematical and statistical, the method of expert assessments (when establishing a rating assessment of the level of vegetable yield). Findings. The analysis of production indicators, sown areas and yield levels of major crops for the period 2000-2019 in Ukraine, Europe and the world was carried out. The peculiarities of the development of the vegetable sub-complex in the system of the national food market are determined. Aspects of formation of food security of Ukraine on the basis of an estimation of levels of manufacture and consumption, volumes of export and import are considered. The level of food security of the country in 2015 and 2019 was determined by calculating the indicator of economic affordability of products and indicators of adequacy of consumption of different groups of products in Ukraine in 2019. The reasons of unsatisfactory condition of the vegetable sub-complex are analysed, the general strategy and priority directions of development of vegetable growing and melon growing and processing branch for the period till 2025 are stated. Originality. The study of trends in the development of the vegetable industry for the 20-year period (2000-2019) in Ukraine, CIS countries, regions of the world and a comparison of the rate of change of these indicators for this period was further developed. Practical value. The results of the conducted study can be used in the development of sectoral and regional strategic policy documents for the development of vegetable growing, as well as agricultural enterprises in determining further guidelines for their own development. Key words: food security, vegetable growing, production dynamics, consumption, innovative development.

Reforming of legislation on the residues of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin as a component of Ukraine food security

It is known that the food security of the state, aimed at providing the population with quality and healthy food, is an important component of economic security. Recent developments in the world and national security challenges posed by the Covid-19 virus pandemic necessitate a reassessment of approaches to the legal regulation of issues that significantly affect human health. Today, the reform of the relevant national legislation on FAR residues in food requires a systematic and holistic approach and the definition of its priorities in such a way as to promote food safety and the development of domestic business. The article is devoted to the analysis of the current Ukraine legislation concerning regulation of residues of veterinary medicinal products in foodstuffs of animal origin. It was shown that the formation of such legislation was due to the development of international trade, including the fulfilment of the European Union requirements for the safety of foodstuffs imported into its market. At the same time, the conclusion of the Association Agreement and the introduction of a Free trade zone with the EU was a significant impetus to the reforming of national legislation on residues. The analysis of EU regulations, which serves as a legal basis for the residues control at the EU level, was carried out. It is noted that today in the Ukrainian legislation, despite the introduction of annual national plans for state monitoring of residues of veterinary medicinal products and contaminants in live animals and unprocessed foodstuffs of animal origin, there are a number of gaps that require urgent legislative regulation. It was proved that the completion of the reform of the national legislation on residues will contribute to improving safety of domestic foodstuffs, and therefore, will have important positive consequences not only for the development of trade with the EU, but primarily for the food security of Ukraine and the protection of the health of Ukrainian citizens.

Ensuring Economic and Food Security through the Development of the Agricultural Sector (The (Example of Ukraine)

The purpose of the academic paper is to develop ways in order to increase the level of food security of Ukraine and the world on the basis of sustainable development by providing a bioeconomic vector of development of the agricultural sector. Research methods: analysis of theoretical and empirical scientific papers, analytical reports, policy papers, synthesis, induction, SWOT-analysis. Results: as a result of the study conducted, a bioeconomic model of agricultural sector development has been developed on the basis of sustainable intensification, the application of which will ensure the required level of food security in Ukraine and the world. The model includes a number of aspects for its application in different operating conditions. Conclusions: Ireland, Austria and France are the leaders in the field of food security according to the Global Food Security Index (GFSI). In Ukraine, this index has the lowest value among the studied countries. Ukraine’s food security is affected by such negative factors as underdeveloped infrastructure, lack of funding, and lack of a strategic vision of food security at the state level. At the same time, there is a great untapped potential in agricultural production in Ukraine. The developed theoretical bioeconomic model of agricultural development includes the maximum number of factors that affect the quality and stability of production, storage, and minimizes the negative effects of production. It has been taken into account that the long-term ability of the food system for provision of sufficient nutritious food will depend on its ability to respond to environmental and social-economic challenges, minimizing the negative impact on human health and the environment. The SWOT-analysis of the developed model has been carried out, which includes the analysis of benefits and shortcomings, opportunities and challenges as a result of its application. The developed bioeconomic model of agricultural sector development will contribute to solving a wide range of topical issues of economic and food security of Ukraine and the world.

Nutrition for well-being within the context of food security in Ukraine

Nutrition for well-being within the context of food security in Ukraine

Global Climate Change as a Challenge to the National Security of Ukraine

The article shows that global climate changes are already visible in Ukraine. At the same time the climatic consequences that Ukraine will face will not be so critical for population incubation, as, for example, in Africa and East Asia. In these regions, the catastrophic decline in drinking water and fertile land will stimulate migration to new territories for survival. Climate refugees, according to the authors, will become one of the main challenges to the national and food security of Ukraine and the European region.

Сучасний стан аграрного сектору у контексті зміцнення продовольчої безпеки України

Introduction. The article is devoted to the problems of agricultural development as a basis for ensuring food security in Ukraine. Food security is one of the important components of economic security, which creates a basis for further progress and development of the state. Achieving food security is one of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development by 2030, set by the UN to member countries at the Summit on Sustainable Development. The purpose of the article is to reveal the problems and prospects for the development of the agricultural sector in the context of ensuring food security in Ukraine. Results. It has been determined that the contribution of agricultural production to the GDP in Ukraine is quite significant. According to the results of 2018, 89% of agricultural enterprises have received a profit. The consumption of main types of food products by the population of Ukraine is less than the scientifically substantiated norms, namely: the actual consumption of meat is 64% of the norm; milk and dairy products – 52%; eggs – 94.8%; fish – 59%; fruits, berries and grapes – 53%. At the same time, there is a steady increase in the share of agricultural products in the structure of exports (in 2019 – 44.2%). According to the Global Food Security Index, Ukraine does not have the best positions and yields not only to all European countries, but also to those countries to which it exports food. Conclusions. Ukraine occupies the 76th out of 112 positions in the 2019 Global Food Security Index. Problems that pose potential threats to food security are acute, particularly, the lack of balance in the diet of Ukrainians. Due to the products of animal origin, the caloric value of the diet is provided only by 28% at the optimal level of 55%. The share of the population’s expenditures on food products is unacceptably high: more than half of the total aggregate expenditures, which is higher than the similar indicators of the EU countries by 3-5 times. The increase in agricultural production should take place in compliance with environmental norms and international food quality standards.

Indicators of the level of food security in Ukraine

The article analyzes the domestic and world methods of assessing the level of food security. The national peculiarities of food security are considered, its level in Ukraine is analyzed according to the indicators of daily energy value of human diet, consumption of different types of food per capita, food structure and food independence. The calculated indicators of adequacy of consumption for certain foods are quite low, in particular: fish and fish products; fruits, berries and grapes; milk and dairy products; meat and meat products. These indicators are evidence of an imbalance in the diet of the population, which is trying to provide their own energy needs through more affordable products. The key problem of food security in Ukraine today is the affordability of products. It is the low purchasing power of the population that in some way hinders the development of production and the economy as a whole.

Socio-Economic Transformations in Ukraine towards the Sustainable Development of Agriculture

The social and economic conditions of all market participants are incentives and constraining factors influencing the levels of food, social, economic and ecologic security. The purpose of the article lies in the presentation of the author’s concept of the social and economic conditions where the transformation of economic relations between agrofood market participants is happening—in particular, the livestock products market of Ukraine—and the assessment of the state of food security of the country, as well as a comparison, by the same criteria, of the conditions of agrofood market participants in Ukraine and in four European countries: Germany, France, Italy, and Poland. This research was based on the application of empirical knowledge methods: observation, comparison, description, measurement, statistic methods, etc. So far, the participant functioning conditions in the agricultural market in Ukraine are unfavorable for the sustainable development of agriculture, especially the livestock industry. The debt burden of external creditors is growing, the amount of direct investments from the countries of the world decreases, and the growth of capital investment in terms of calculation per one employee is slowing down. The food security of Ukraine is unstable. The “market” itself is not capable of remedying all the negative phenomena. Therefore, it is necessary to apply the weighted power of the state.

Impact of import dependence on Ukraine food security

Impact of import dependence on Ukraine food security

Cherneha O. B., Chepurnova A. V. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF UKRAINE AND POLAND FOOD SECURITY LEVELS

Objective. The purpose of the article is to compare the levels and mechanisms of food security management in Ukraine and Poland, to identify the main factors influencing the processes of its formation and to determine the directions of increasing the level of Ukraine food security. Methods. The scientific results of the study were obtained using the following methods: theoretical generalization and comparison (for the study of meaningful aspects of the definition of «food security»), analysis and synthesis (for comparative analysis of Ukraine and Poland food security levels), abstract-logical method (for establishing the links between the level of economic development of countries and the levels of their food security and determining the directions of increasing the Ukraine level of food security). Results. On the basis of a comparative analysis of Ukraine and Poland food security levels, a significant gap in Ukraine’s provision of food security has been identified. Thus, with respect to all food security components identified by FAO, except for the «use» of sanitary and safe drinking water, Poland has reached far ahead of Ukraine. It has been found that for the period 2012–2018, the value of the Global Food Security Index for Ukraine decreased by 2.1 due to a decrease in the level of affordability and availability of food, while the Polish side increased its position on GFSI by 2.8 due to the increase in affordability and availability of food in the country. It has been found that the decisive influence on the level of food security in Poland, as well as high ranking in the ranking is carried out by the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the implementation of the Polish Rural Development Program and significant public spending on agriculture. It has been determined that the main directions for improving the level of food security of Ukraine should be: lifting the moratorium on the sale of agricultural land; financing the agri-food sector not only through public spending but also through EU programs; creation and implementation of the National Rural Development Program; full and unconditional implementation of Government programs on EU integration; adaptation to the EU Common Agricultural Policy standards.

The problems of food security in Ukraine, improving public health and increasing life expectancy

Nutrition have an important role in the formation and maintenance of health, increasing the life expectancy of a person. The purpose of the work is to consider the state of production and food supply for the population of Ukraine in accordance with rational norms of their consumption. There was a significant decrease in the consumption of the country's population, compared with rational norms, of the most important food products — milk, dairy products, meat and meat products, fruits and berry cropsin during the period of economic reform, which is associated with a decrease in their production volumes. In 2018 the production of animal and poultry meat (in slaughter weight) decreased by 46.0%, milk — by 58.9%, fruits and berry crops by 11.4% compared with 1990. The purchasing power of the population also is low. Therefore, to solve the country's food security problem, it is necessary to develop a targeted program for the development of the country's agro-industrial complex for a long period (10-15 years), pay special attention to the revival of the village, increase the volume of agricultural production and its processing, and ensure economic accessibility to the population in acquiring food.

ЗОВНІШНЬОЕКОНОМІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ПРОДОВОЛЬЧОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ДЕРЖАВИ

Introduction. Current conditions of socio-economic relations development, formation of a single Food independence require special attention in the realization conditions of the state food security strategy, since the implementation of the state foreign economic policy aimed at maintaining the openness of internal markets in terms of Ukraine’s integration into the multilateral system of WTO food security of the state and some pressure from foreign trading partners. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to develop methodological bases for guaranteeing food security and independence, the factors of their formation and to develop recommendations for guaranteeing the food security of the state under the influence of foreign economic factors. Methods. The methods of system analysis and synthesis, abstract-logical, monographic, generalization, were used in the study. Results. Food security and its components have been investigated. Theoretical, methodological and practical approaches to the study of food independence and food self-sufficiency as the main elements of food security are analyzed. The conclusions on the state of food security of Ukraine are formulated on the basis of indicators of food independence by main foodstuffs, self-sufficiency of basic types of foodstuffs, foreign trade in foodstuffs and balance of foreign trade in foodstuffs. The main problems that do not allow to increase the food independence of the state are identified and those that need to be solved within the framework of the state food security strategy. The strategic tasks of the state policy for the achievement of food independence and self-sufficiency are considered in the conditions of increasing integration of Ukraine into the system of international relations. A set of measures is proposed to stimulate the development of a number of agriculture sectors and food industry to ensure their competitiveness within the framework of the food security strategy. The necessity of using indirect instruments and mechanisms of financial support to the agricultural sector, the introduction of an effective system of foreign economic regulation in the agrarian sector are justified, aimed at protecting domestic producers from unfair and excessive competition from foreign suppliers and promoting equipoise. Key words: food security, food independence, food security, foreign trade, agrarian sector.

Механізм розвитку інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору України в контексті забезпечення його економічної безпеки

Статтю присвячено дослідженню питань удосконалення механізму розвитку інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору України у напрямку забезпечення його економічної безпеки й обґрунтуванню відповідних стратегічних імперативів. Метою статті є дослідження науково-прикладних засад функціонування механізму формування та розвитку інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору України як напрямку забезпечення його економічної безпеки та підтримки лідерських позицій на міжнародному ринку агропромислової продукції.Наукова новизна. Запропоновано наукові положення щодо розробки механізму розвитку інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору з метою забезпечення його економічної безпеки, який включає впорядковану сукупність принципів, завдань, важелів, методів (економічних, адміністративних) та інструментів впливу на виконання цільової функції щодо задоволеності потреб суб’єктів у результатах використання інноваційного потенціалу галузі. Визначено стратегічні імперативи забезпечення розвитку інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору в Україні.Висновки. Однією з головних проблем сучасного аграрного сектору України, що потребує вирішення, є відсутність дієвого механізму розвитку інноваційного потенціалу, який дозволятиме здійснювати протидію можливим загрозам щодо забезпечення економічної безпеки, інноваційно-інвестиційної діяльності, використовувати наявний потенціал та в цілому підтримувати належний рівень продовольчої безпеки в Україні. Представлено структуру механізму формування та розвитку інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору, який є однією з ключових підсистем загальної системи державного регулювання, що включає сукупність методів (економічних, адміністративних), принципів, функцій, завдань, важелів та інструментів впливу на формування і розвиток інноваційного потенціалу в умовах глобалізації.Визначені стратегічні імперативи реалізації механізму формування та розвитку інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору в Україні: розробка стратегії інноваційного розвитку аграрного сектору на засадах ефективності використання наявного інноваційного потенціалу; модернізація сировинної складової; структурна переорієнтація для впровадження органічного виробництва; використання інвестиційних стимулів для підтримки інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору; використання переваг державно-приватного партнерства у контексті формування та реалізації інноваційного потенціалу аграрного сектору та ін.

Development of meat-processing factories from the position of ensuring food security of Ukraine

Development of meat-processing factories from the position of ensuring food security of Ukraine

MODERN STATE, DYNAMICS OF CHANGES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROTECHNICAL RECLAMATIONS IN DNIPROPETROVSK REGION

Formulation of the problem. Irrigation is one of the priority areas of agricultural development for Ukraine. According to numerous studies, it has been determined that restoration of irrigated agriculture is a prerequisite for adapting the agricultural sector of the economy to climate change and ensuring Ukraine's food security. Dnipropetrovsk region was among the territories with the largest area of irrigated land. The vast majority of irrigation systems in the region were built in the 70-80's of the last century and operated for about 50 years, and the last reconstruction of the capital reconstruction was carried out more than 30 years ago. About 198.7 thousand hectares of irrigated land are recorded on the territory of the region, of which 163 thnd ha (82% of available capacity) are not used as irrigated. At the same time, operating systems on the area of 35,7 thnd ha (18% of available) are not working at full capacity. Under the condition of reconstruction of the internal irrigation network, it is promising to restore irrigation on an area of 80.4 thnd. ha.
 Research results. Irrigation of agricultural crops in the Dnipropetrovsk region occurs on the right and left bank of the Dnipro River in 18 administrative districts. An analysis of the dynamics of the change on the right-bank part indicates a trend of reduction of irrigated land by 1.3 times in 2014 as compared to the same indicator in 2004. The irrigated areas of the left-bank part of the Dnipropetrovsk region have a positive tendency to build up. The dynamics of the change in the period of 2004-2014 indicates that the irregular area is slightly but gradually increased 1.36 times.For the purpose of determining the quality of irrigation water and its suitability for irrigation by structural subdivisions subordinated to the regional office of water resources in the Dnipropetrovsk region, 130 samples were sampled at 56 stationary observation points for chemical analysis. Samples of water were selected near the main pumping stations and control basins, in the heads of main channels, from large and small rivers and ponds.The analysis of the results testifies to the threatening tendency of gradual deterioration of the quality of irrigation water. For example, in comparison with the figures for 2004 in relation to 2014, the area of irrigation with water of the 1st class decreased by 2.7 times from 16.85 thnd ha to 6.34 thnd ha. Almost stable trend has the irrigation area, which was watered with 2nd grade water, which increased by 1.35 times and, with the exception of the indicators in 2010, averaging about 12 thnd ha. The most threatening trend is the increase in areas of irrigated water that is not suitable for irrigation without the prior improvement of its physical and chemical parameters. Such territories have grown almost 3 times from 2,2 thnd ha to 6,1 thnd ha.
 Conclusions. The unsatisfactory technical condition of the conducting network of most canals and drainage systems, violation of irrigation regime and outdated irrigation technique, worsens the reclamation state of a significant part of the irrigated lands of the Dnipropetrovsk region. In this regard, it is necessary to introduce a system of detailed monitoring of land prone to secondary salinity, based on technologies of remote mapping WL-methods. In addition, it is necessary to widely apply methods of field simplified operational control of the technical state of the components of irrigation networks. It is necessary to perform repair and renovation works in a timely manner that will reduce unproductive water losses for filtration from irrigation systems and prevent soil salinization, as well as rational use of water resources. Due to the threatening trend, particular attention should be paid to the quality and quantity of irrigation water. In the absence of control by the authorities on volumes, concentrations and major sources of pollution of surface and groundwater, it is possible that irrigation systems in the future should include technological lines to improve the physical and chemical parameters of irrigation water. The economic feasibility of the issue requires further study.

Оцінка впливу використання генетично модифікованої продукції на стан продовольчої безпеки

В статті розглядаються економіко-соціальні аспекти впливу генетично модифікованої продукціїна стан продовольчої безпеки, зокрема фізичну і економічну доступність продовольства, пропозиціюпродовольчих товарів, ціноутворення та умови конкуренції. Аналізуються сутність та причини ство-рення та застосування ГМО, поширення ГМО у світі та окремих країнах і вплив використання генетич-но модифікованої продукції на продовольчу безпеку. Проаналізовано правову базу та методи держав-ного регулювання генетично модифікованої продукції в різних країнах. Акцентовано увагу на рольтранснаціональних монополій у використанні досягнень науково-технічного прогресу, зокрема ГМО.Досліджується вплив використання ГМО на стан конкурентного середовища національних виробниківсільськогосподарської продукції. Виявлено такі опосередковані наслідки запровадження у сільськогос-подарський оборот ГМ-продукції, як звуження біологічного природного різноманіття, асортименту хар-чових продуктів, що негативно позначається на умовах життя людини. Обґрунтовується необхідністьдержавного регулювання генетично модифікованої продукції в Україні та наголошено на проблемнихпитаннях регулювання використання ГМО .