External Sanctions as a Threat and an Opportunity for the Development of Agriculture in Russia

The continuous imposition of sanctions against Russia has created a pressing need to search for effective solutions to enhance the mechanisms for countering emerging threats. Throughout the period in question, the agricultural sector, which is vital to the national economy, has repeatedly been subjected to various restrictions imposed by Western countries. The sanctions introduced in 2014 exacerbated the crises of the 1990s, leading to a decline in demand for domestic agricultural products and triggering a chain reaction in other areas of the national economy. Ensuring food security and increasing the volumes of import substitution amidst limited production capacities and the unsatisfactory state of the processing and food industry infrastructure have become important issues for Russia. The analysis of statistical data and consultations with scholars and experts have led to several conclusions regarding the trends and characteristics of the domestic agricultural sector’s functioning under the influence of various factors. On one hand, the growing government support and the rising demand from the population for high-quality agricultural products, along with the exit of many imported goods from the market, present significant opportunities for enhancing the production potential of the sector. On the other hand, the existing crises within the industry (such as the chronic shortage of qualified personnel, technological lag, lack of essential resources, and rising prices) necessitate closer attention to the needs of domestic agricultural producers. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of government support measures and regulation within the sector, as well as to determine the prospects and conditions for the development of the agricultural sector in the context of external sanctions.

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