GREEN TAXONOMY OF THE RUSSIAN AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX: CURRENT STATUS AND DIRECTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Tarasova Olga N. , Prodanova Natalia A. , Kharakoz Yulia K. , Georgadze Nana D. 
Published: August 2023

А comprehensive analysis of the system of measures to stimulate and support the agro-industrial complex was carried out by the author; it was emphasized that such measures should be based (and are already rely to a large extent) on the principles of modern approaches to managing core industries. One of these fundamental principles is the use of the principles of the ESG agenda - green taxonomy strategies and methods. There are the principles and tools of green taxonomy in agriculture considered in detail in this paper, its current directions are presented, including on the basis of a systematic and comprehensive study of vectors of state support, resource conservation of such key components of the environment as air, water and soil. This study is important in understanding the growing global interest in reorienting public support for agriculture to transform agricultural and food systems into health-enhancing activities, Economy and planet, ensuring food safety, compliance with ESG principles. The article states that only an enabling environment with the necessary commitment to consistency of public administration in this area, a new legal framework, additional financial resources and local support structures will support the green transformation of the of the country’s agro-industrial system, which has already begun.

Background. The agro-industrial complex of the Russian economy has traditionally been at the center of the political and economic agenda in our country for many years. Power and legislative institutions of various levels, including, first of all, the President and the Government of the Russian Federation, as well as the authorities of the subjects of the Federation, pay increased attention to the regulation and support of this sphere. And this is no coincidence because of the stable development issue of the agro-industrial complex is directly related to aspects of national food security – is a key factor in the functioning of the entire macroeconomic complex of the country, the well-being and stability of the population’s life.

Purpose. The purpose of this work is to identify and analyze the effectiveness of a set of measures taken at the state level to stimulate and develop the “green agenda” of the Russian agro-industrial complex.

Materials and methods. The legislative and regulatory acts of the Russian Federation, analytical reviews of leading Russian and international communities, Rosstat data, expert opinions of specialists in specific specialized areas, data from periodicals, works of Russian and foreign scientists in the field of agriculture were used during the preparation and writing the article. Analytical and empirical approaches to solving the tasks were used, abstract-logical methods of structuring information, systematic and complex analysis of existing information arrays of data, as well as general scientific logical approaches and methods of study were involved in the course of the research.

Results. The present study revealed the current prerequisites and proved the existing potential in terms of development priorities tin order achieve the goals of sustainable development by agricultural entities, especially with the full involvement of various levels of governance and sectors of the economy.