ANALYSIS OF FOOD PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA: SECTORAL STRUCTURE, REGIONAL LOCATION, INTER-SECTORAL SUPPLIES

Abstract

The article analyzes the sectoral structure of food production in the regions of Russia. Official input-output tables and data from the SPARK-Interfax information system are used as sources of initial information. 20 industries producing food are distinguished, the structure of their inter-sectoral supplies and distribution of sales between domestic and foreign buyers are analyzed. An algorithm for creating aggregated organizations – producers is presented aimed at reflecting processes of food production in the agent-based model. Information on the created aggregated organizations for a number of regions of the Central Federal District is provided.