The Nutrition and Health Status of Residents of the Northern Regions of Russia: Outlook of Vertical Agricultural Farms

Didenko, Nikolay; Davydenko, Vladimir A.; Magaril, Elena; Romashkina, Gulnara F.; Skripnuk, D. F.; Kulik, Sergey

doi:10.3390/ijerph18020414

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“…It should be noted that the research of rural areas and territories is not limited only to zones favorable for agriculture, therefore we considered the results of other studies. The possibilities of building vertical farms in the Russian Arctic and new economic models of sustainable development are described in [31]; the peculiarities of nutrition and health status of residents of the northern regions of the world and Russia are considered in [32]; the problems of food security in the Russian Arctic are discussed in [33]. In the related food products topic, the advantages and limitations of environmental efficiency measures are evaluated on the example of the Polish food industry [34].…”

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Post-Soviet Transformations in Russian Rural Areas: The Role of Institutions

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This article examines the role played by institutions in the post-Soviet transformation of rural areas of Russia and the development of agriculture. It is shown that the main goal of transformations—the transition to market relations—has been achieved. The relevance of the article lies in the analysis of the process of incomplete institutional transfer, unique on a global scale: the transition from full state ownership and state regulation to market relations was replaced by the dominance of large forms of business organization with prevailing governmental control. The article aims to study the impact of institutional reforms on the structure and dynamics of market agents in rural areas of Russia from 1990 to 2020. Institutional, statistical and sociological methods were applied. Materials from 59 expert interviews were used. The informants represented the categories “public” and “business” of three different agricultural territories. Statistical data and official reports of agricultural holdings were analyzed. Changes in the structure of land ownership and other production factors were considered. The historical stages of the institutional dynamics of agriculture are shown. It is proved that the emergence of a class of owners in agriculture was the main result of institutional changes in Russia; the formation of many institutions for the support and development of agriculture and rural areas is also significant. The observed obstacles to the growth of the segment of small and medium-sized businesses are due to the incomplete legitimacy of the ongoing processes, the strong volatility of the regulatory framework and insufficient transparency of state support. In Russia, after 1990, the total area of agricultural land decreased and was consolidated by large owners—Agricultural holdings. By 2020, the estimated share of agricultural holdings in revenue was 31% for crop production, 37% for livestock, and 70% for meat. Experts noted the excessive dependence of market actors on state support and the deepening of social inequality.

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“…The financial challenges of expanding operations can be limiting to implementation of automation in operations and government and NGO incentives can assist. In the rural far-northern regions of Russia, the potential for vertical farming using hydroponic systems to locally supply produce has been supported by significant federal financial incentives [133,134]. With remotely controlled climate control systems becoming more common in industrial greenhouse operations, advancements in AI, machine learning, and robotics have been identified as critical in order to meet sustainability goals, overcome labour shortages and pest challenges, and increase revenues [122,126].…”

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Canadian Greenhouse Operations and Their Potential to Enhance Domestic Food Security

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Food security is a growing societal challenge. The pressure to feed a projected global population of 9.6 billion by 2050 will continue to be limited by decreasing arable land. The recent disruptions in international trade resulting from responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of regional self-reliance in food production. While Canada is highly self-reliant in food categories such as meat and dairy, the nation relies heavily on international imports to fulfill fresh vegetable demands. In potential future scenarios where international trade faces disruptions, Canadian food security could be at risk. By providing local sources of fresh foods year-round, the greenhouse vegetable industry holds strong potential to overcome future food supply shortages and could become a critical contributor to self-sustainable food production in Canada. Many challenges, however, surround the Canadian greenhouse industry. Some challenges include the persistence and spread of infectious plant pathogens and forecasted labour shortages. Opportunities to alleviate such challenges include introducing more diverse commodity groups and integrating innovative technologies to accelerate efficiency within the industry. In this commentary, we examine the current state of the Canadian greenhouse industry, explore potential challenges, and highlight opportunities that could promote food security across the nation.

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“…According to the conducted analyses and studies, the northern regions population nutrition is characterized by insufficient consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits, meat, fish and seafood, which leads to a lack of certain vitamins and bio-elements (such as selenium, calcium, and others) [1].…”

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Marketing research on the study of consumer preferences for sweet dishes

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The article presents the analysis research results of the confectionery mass market of production and consumption. A comparative characteristic of the confectionery products consumption by residents of Russia and Europe is carried out, the reasons for the differences in consumption are clarified. An analysis of the confectionery market in Russia in 2015–2019, coronavirus impact assessment on it, and a forecast for 2020–2024, according to “Businesstat” data, is presented. Based on the Russian State Policy goals in the field of healthy nutrition, the production priorities of the raw materials food main types that meet modern quality and safety requirements are determined, the introduction development vector of additional regional raw materials is determined, taking into account the of the region population traditions: berry raw materials, algae (kelp). When conducting marketing research, the methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis were used in this work. Marketing research was conducted using the questionnaire method, the sample size was 100 random respondents. The object of the study was consumer preferences when choosing sweet dishes. The survey examined consumer preferences in the category of sweet dishes: whether consumers of Murmansk region buy sweet dishes, where they buy them, what kind of sweet dishes they prefer, what possible additives would be acceptable and preferable for the consumer, what Murmansk-city and the region residents rely on when choosing and buying a sweet dish. Based on marketing research, the sweet dish producing feasibility that meets the potential consumers requirements and preferences was revealed. The consumers interest in this product type enriched with berries of the Kola Peninsula is established.

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The Nutrition and Health Status of Residents of the Northern Regions of Russia: Outlook of Vertical Agricultural Farms

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Post-Soviet Transformations in Russian Rural Areas: The Role of Institutions

Post-Soviet Transformations in Russian Rural Areas: The Role of Institutions

Canadian Greenhouse Operations and Their Potential to Enhance Domestic Food Security

Marketing research on the study of consumer preferences for sweet dishes

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