DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL FOOD SPHERE OF THE SOUTHERN REGION
Abstract
Global climate change factors and socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic affect the current development of the agri-food sector of the Southern region of Ukraine. Agriculture is the main component of the agri-food sector. Economic development, food security of the region, living standards depend on agriculture. Crop and animal husbandry has a high level of development in the Southern region of Ukraine. The index of agricultural products has been fluctuating constantly in recent years. These oscillations have directions of decrease and directions of increase. However, the development of the agri-food sector has significantly decreased this year. The reason for the decrease is very negative climatic conditions, in particular, drought. Yields have fallen sharply, and companies are in a financial crisis. The state can help the affected enterprises and provide state support. Climatic and market conditions determine the need to adjust the development of the agri-food sector. New competitive varieties of grain are being introduced, which are able to ensure sustainable yields of high quality products in arid conditions of the steppe zone of southern Ukraine, work is being carried out on breeding highly productive breeds of sheep, sunflower hybrids are being created. It is important to introduce new cultures for the Southern region of Ukraine. Their cultivation should increase yields in arid climates. It is advisable to grow olives and make olive oil. The region has favorable conditions for growing peanuts, amaranth, saffron, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, asparagus, almonds. It is important to improve the marketing component of traditional crops. The systematic implementation of the state policy of sustainable innovation and investment recovery and development with the involvement of public funds and resources of private business will contribute to ensuring the further development of the agri-food sector of the Southern region of Ukraine. The interaction between scientists, private enterprises, farmers, the state and other participants in ensuring the development of the agri-food sector on the basis of partnership is important. This interaction will help improve the implementation of the strategy for improving the agri-food sector. Similar trends will occur in the coming years. Comprehensive strategic reform of the agri-food sector of the southern region of Ukraine is necessary. This includes the improvement of traditional agricultural products. The introduction of innovations is crucial for further development. These measures will lead to the expansion of markets and economic growth.
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