The relevance of the research topic is determined by the need to meet the needs of the population in meat products, the formation of a reliable balanced source of raw materials, and the implementation of import substitution policies. The purpose of this scientific work is to assess the modern functioning of the meat market in the Voronezh region and to justify the priority directions for the further development of its main segments. The study used the methods of portfolio and economic-statistical analysis, as well as theoretical and practical research results of the authors. The study noted an increase in the market supply due to an increase in regional meat production (with a decrease in imports, including imports of meat and meat products). Also it found an increase in export volumes, including exports of meat products, which was a result of excess production indicators recommended by the norms of rational consumption of meat products (to some extent). The results of the portfolio analysis indicate a growing market for pork and poultry meat, high rates of growth in the markets for beef, lamb, and goat meat. The effective functioning of the meat market in the Voronezh region is facilitated by the clustering process currently underway, which ensures the use of modern high-performance technologies and enhances the efficiency and competitiveness of the regional agro-industrial complex.
Relevance of this research is determined by significance of innovation processes for ensuring high competitiveness of Russian agricultural enterprises, improvement of food governance and achievement of high standards of living of the Russian population. The paper considers theoretical and applied questions of innovative development of the agricultural industry, including a brief summary of approaches to defining the nature of innovation, establishing relation and content of innovation interests and priorities of innovation development of agriculture. Relevant problems were identified in implementing the modern innovative technologies in agricultural enterprises, such as low financial support, weak marketing of domestic innovative products, low innovation activity of small enterprises and a lack of qualified personnel in the field of innovation management. Analysis of the status of innovation activity in the Russian Federation has shown small scope of marketing and organization innovations in agriculture, reduction in the number of R&D organizations and cuts to the research workforce. Justifications are provided to a mechanism allowing reaching the priority objectives of the innovative agribusiness development, including organizational and economic measures aimed at digitalization of the agricultural industry, introduction of environmentally safe technologies, and development of hi-tech export-oriented enterprises. The proposed key development areas for activation of the innovative development of agriculture may be used in development of relevant strategies and sectoral development programs.
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