Analysis of self-reliance on food in the murmansk region

DOI 10.33305/2011-52

Issue № 11, 2020, article № 6, pages 52-61

Language: Russian

Original language title: АНАЛИЗ САМООБЕСПЕЧЕННОСТИ ПРОДОВОЛЬСТВИЕМ МУРМАНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

Keywords: AGRICULTURE, AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, REGION, STRATEGY, NORTHERN TERRITORIES, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FOOD SECURITY, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, PRICES

Abstract: A modern strategy for the development of the northern territories should take into account not only the prospects for industrial development, but also provide for the creation of favourable and safe conditions for «habitation». The formation of conditions for a stable and uninterrupted food supply is an important component of ensuring the safety of the population in the Arctic zone. The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of modern provision and self-sufficiency of the population of the Murmansk region with food products based on Rosstat data for the period from 2000 to 2018. In general, the population is sufficiently protected from food problems, but mainly due to imported products. A significant problem in the Murmansk region is the critical drop in regional agricultural production. Only 2.4-8‰ of the population can be fully provided with their own products within 10-28 days. A further drop in agricultural production will lead to a complete loss of the agricultural sector in the Murmansk region. The development of own program for the development of the agricultural sector will serve as a factor in keeping prices down on the regional food market. The data obtained will serve as a rationale and motivation for the implementation of measures to improve the food security situation in the northern region.

Authors: CHelnokova Valeriia Valerevna, Kartashova Anastasiia Petrovna