Food Security Rating of the Russian Federation Subjects

Abstract

Food security of a region is not only a relatively new direction of scientific research, but also a state policy in the framework of ensuring national security. The aim of the study is to develop a food security rating of the Russian Federation regions and to determine the place of the Udmurt Republic in it. Rosstat was the source of statistical information for the study. A linear panel data model was used to construct a food security rating of the regions. When compiling the rating of food security of the regions, statistical data were used on the indicator of food independence for the period from 2010 to 2019, reflecting the current level of self-sufficiency of the territories of the Russian Federation with agricultural products. In carrying out the study, the annual rating of food security of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation was identified, the regions leaders and outsiders were identified, and a proposal was made to improve the approach to compiling the rating. The constructed food security rating of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation is relevant for the federal level to identify problem regions, optimize food flows and adjust federal and regional support programs aimed at financing producers of agricultural products.