Directions for improving the mechanism of state regulation of agricultural production in the Republic of Belarus in modern conditions

Abstract

The article presents the results of the analysis of trends in global agricultural production, which determine the importance and necessity of state regulation of agricultural development at the national level (the need to overcome the impact of external challenges to the food and economic security of the country; the emergence of new trade barriers; the importance of sustainable development of the agroindustrial complex and agriculture for social well-being and preservation of the employment potential of the rural population in the agrarian sphere; the paramount scientific and technological development of the agricultural sector). It has been established that agriculture in Belarus is one of the national priorities and is one of the main components of the strategy of sustainable socio-economic development of the Belarusian state. The directions of improving the approaches of state regulation and support are outlined, which include: economic stimulation of efficiency improvement; regulation of food markets, support of export-oriented industries; targeted programs to promote products with high added value; fair pricing of agricultural products and means of production; development of market infrastructure; scientific and information support of agricultural producers’ activities.