ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS OF AGRICULTURE IN THE KEMEROVO REGION – KUZBASS (BASED ON EXPERT INTERVIEWS)

DOI 10.32651/268-41

Issue № 8, 2026, article № 6, pages 41-47

Section: REGIONAL ECONOMY

Language: Russian

Original language title: ОЦЕНКА И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ СЕЛЬСКОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА КЕМЕРОВСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ – КУЗБАССА (НА МАТЕРИАЛАХ ЭКСПЕРТНЫХ ИНТЕРВЬЮ)

Keywords: ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS, AGRICULTURE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION, EXPERT OPINIONS, EXPERT INTERVIEW METHOD

Abstract: This article presents an analysis of the state of agriculture in the Kemerovo region – Kuzbass based on expert interviews method conducted with agricultural producers of various specializations and organizational structures. Seven experts, who are heads of agricultural organizations or their first deputies, participated in the study. All experts have extensive experience in the agricultural sector and possess a high level of professionalism and expertise. The study covered eight key aspects of regional agricultural development, including the current state of agriculture, the application of modern agricultural technologies, investment in the regional agricultural sector, human resources policy, short-term (up to one year), medium-term (3-5 years), and long-term (6-10 years) forecasts for the agricultural sector, the effectiveness of government support, and prospects for agribusiness development in the region. Assessing the current state of agriculture in the region, the experts note that agribusiness faces a number of challenges. First and foremost, problems in crop production are highlighted, related to the impact of natural and climatic factors on crop cultivation in the harsh continental climate zone. In livestock farming, the region faces challenges related to declining livestock numbers, which is associated with high cattle maintenance costs. The steadily rising cost of fuel and lubricants also negatively impacts the economic efficiency of the region's agricultural sector. Experts express particular concern about the shortage and aging of personnel in agricultural organizations, which impacts the development opportunities and potential for expansion of agribusiness. The experts answered questions related to the implementation of modern technologies in the production process and noted that this process is slow, but with sufficient support and funding, the use of modern digital technologies will contribute to increased labor productivity, make agricultural product

Authors: CHurkina Ekaterina Sergeevna, SHilova Anna Eduardovna, Matveeva Elena Viktorovna