TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN RUSSIA AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF GLOBAL TRENDS

Abstract

The article analyses the current state of the organic products market in the Russian Federation against the background of global trends. The purpose of this study is to identify trends and prospects for the development of organic agriculture products market in Russia in current geopolitical conditions based on the analysis of its condition and the system of state support. Materials and methods. In the course of the study, reports and materials of the World Organization for Organics (IFOAM), reports and projects of the Organic Farming Union were used. The methods of systemic and statistical analysis, historical and expert assessment methods made it possible to study the current state and development trends of the world and domestic organic markets. Results. The transition to the production of organic food is considered to be one of the modern trends in the development of the world economy. Indicators reflecting the development of the world market of organic agriculture products are increasing every year. Despite the fact that the Russian market of organic products has a small share in the structure of the global organic market, positive trends in its development have been noticeable in recent years: significant growth rates of certified organic land, stabilization of the domestic market volume, increased consumption of organic food. The article summarizes the main instruments for the state regulation of organic producers in the Russian Federation, identifies problems hindering the development of this sector. According to the results of the study, the strategic directions in the development of the organic market in Russia for the nearest future are systematized. Conclusions. Adoption of the Strategy for the Development of Organic Agriculture in Russia should contribute to the entry of the Russian market of organic products to a new competitive level.