Institute of Feed Research and Agriculture of Podillia of NAAS: formation and present

Abstract

Purpose. To highlight the contribution of scientists of the Institute of Feed Research and Agriculture of Podillia of NAAS to the development of scientific support for the feed industry in Ukraine, summarize the main scientific achievements. Methods. The analysis of formation and development of the Institute of Feed Research and Agriculture of Podillia of was carried out on the basis of archival documents, periodicals and monographic publications with the use of general scientific (analysis, synthesis) and historical (problematicchronological) research methods. Results. The evolutionary development of the scientific support of the feed production industry in Ukraine is shown through the prism of spatio-temporal fundamental and applied research carried out according to the competitive programs of scientific studies commissioned by the ministries and agencies of Ukraine. An analytical review of the main achievements of the Institute of Feed Research and Agriculture of Podillia of NAAS specialists in the development of scientific approaches to feed production was carried out. Significant achievements of scientists in the separate areas of feed production are outlined: selection and seed production, field and pasture production, procurement and preservation of feeds, ensuring their quality and safety, forming complete rations for high-performance livestock breeding. Publication activity of the researchers during the Institution's existence is characterized. The historical aspect of the Institute personnel management formation is revealed. Practical significance of the specialists in agricultural production scientific developments implementation has been assessed. Conclusions. Contribution of the researchers of the Institute of Feed Research and Agriculture of Podillia of NAAS to the development of feed production as a science is indisputable. The path taken by the staff of the Institute is the path of creative searches of its scientists, researchers, managers to solve the problems of production, procurement, preservation and use of feeds and development of relevant state programs, concepts and forecasts.