Rural development in the Far Eastern Federal District

Abstract

The article presents the material relating to the current state and prospects of development of rural areas in the Far Eastern Federal district of Russia. It is shown which factors are restraining and which factors are stimulating, as well as the degree of influence of each group on the development of rural areas of the Far East of Russia. The practical significance lies in the fact that the results of the study can be useful in the development and justification of rural development programs and regional agricultural policy.

Chinese Farmers in the Russian Far East and Local Rural Development

“…When considering investment in the RFE, the following land management principles should be a priority (Khlystun et al 2019): Full utilization of each hectare of productive land assigned unless it is designated as parkland or for environmental use. It is unacceptable to leave productive land idle. Improve soils for productive use with reclamation investments in irrigation and drainage, application of fertilizers, and improvement of meadows and pastures. Promote soil fertility by applying conservation principles, such as crop rotation to restore nutrients to the soil, afforestation to preserve soil and protect downstream water quality, and terracing and other conservation measures to combat water and wind erosion. Apply rational methods of cultivation: improved seed production, the use of the most productive seed varieties, improved plant placement schemes, compliance with the optimal timing of agricultural work, and use of best technologies to fight plant diseases, pests, and weeds. Adopt the most efficient organizational methods: improve land use by taking into account market conditions, deepen specialization, use progressive forms of organization and remuneration, and improve all forms of management. …”

“…As a result, many agricultural enterprises became unprofitable. Production and sales fell to extremely low levels, and there was an outflow of the rural population (Khlystun et al 2019). On the positive side, private farm operations emerged, the state monopoly on agricultural land was abolished, and incentives were created for the rural population to buy or lease their own plots of land, to remain in rural areas, and to increase the production potential of rural areas.…”

“…This entails higher well-being, farm income, food costs, and diversity of food available for con- A number of scholars have proposed methods of rural development in the RFE. Khlystun et al (2019) propose increasing the profitability of agriculture in the RFE by improving its efficiency. Wegren (2016) suggests agro-tourism to support sustainable villages.…”

“…When considering investment in the RFE, the following land management principles should be a priority (Khlystun et al 2019):…”