The article examines the state of the social infrastructure of rural areas (education, healthcare, culture, physical education and sports) in the context of the transition to a new model of spatial development through a network of anchor settlements. The authors have collected and processed statistical information on the research topic for 2014-2024. Based on the analysis of the dynamics of social infrastructure provision and inter-settlement comparison, the prevailing trends and the level of disparity between urban and rural areas have been established. A brief overview of the state of the program-targeted mechanism for the development of rural social infrastructure within the framework of a new model of spatial development has been performed and proposals for its adjustment have been formulated. The study is complemented by a review of scientific research on the social development of rural areas, the implementation of rural development programs, criticism of spatial development, and is framed in the framework of a scientific discussion.
Labor potential is a key factor in the sustainability and competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex. Migration processes, including labor, forced and seasonal migration, have a complex and often contradictory impact on the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of this potential, which requires in-depth analysis to develop an effective HR policy. There is significant uncertainty in understanding the degree and direction of the influence of various types of migration on the key parameters of the labor potential of the agro-industrial complex, such as the number of employees, age structure, skill level, labor productivity, wage level and labor shortage. The lack of quantitative estimates of this impact complicates the development of targeted regulatory measures. To conduct a quantitative assessment of the impact of various types of migration, namely labor and forced, on the parameters of the labor potential of regional agro-industrial complexes of the Russian Federation. The study is based on the analysis of panel data on the regions of the Russian Federation for the period from 2010 to 2023. To assess the impact of migration, an econometric model with fixed effects (to account for regional specifics) and instrumental variables (to solve the endogeneity problem) was used. A statistically significant positive impact of migration growth on the employment dynamics and overall labor potential of the agro-industrial complex was revealed, especially pronounced in regions with negative demographic trends. Labor migration has a significant positive impact on filling vacancies and reducing the severity of the personnel shortage, but at the same time has a negative impact on the level of wages of low-skilled workers. The impact of labor migration on the long-term dynamics of the qualification structure of workers in the agro-industrial complex is ambiguous. Forced migration demonstrates a short-term negative impact on the stability of the personnel structure of the agro-industrial complex. The results emphasize the ambiguous and multifaceted nature of the impact of migration on the labor potential of the agro-industrial complex. To improve the efficiency of using labor resources, a differentiated migration and personnel policy is needed that takes into account the type of migration flows, the specifics of regions (demographic trends, structure of the agro-industrial complex) and target parameters of labor potential.
The article examines the current state of agriculture in the Lipetsk region, which is one of the key sectors of the regional economy. There is a structural change in the industry, where agricultural organizations have begun to play a dominant role, and crop production has become a key sector. The region demonstrates high investment activity and positive dynamics of providing agricultural staff, however, there are problems associated with a decrease in the role of personal subsidiary farms and demographic challenges. To solve the problem of labor shortage in agriculture, in particular, during peak seasonal work, it is proposed to attract labor within the framework of the EAEU.
Agriculture and the agri-food sector in general are largely the main economy of Canada. More than two million people are employed in these sectors. Their annual contribution is more than $122 billion, or 6.3% of Canada's GDP, and as demand for Canadian food and agricultural products grows worldwide, the agricultural sector can act as the engine of the country's economy. However, this sector is facing labor problems that threaten its further growth. The area of greatest concern for agricultural employers is the persistent shortage of workers, especially workers with the right skills, in the regions where jobs are being created. In 2017, Canada's agricultural sector was unable to find enough workers, and 16,500 jobs remained vacant due to labor shortages. This shortage resulted in production losses and delays, as well as $2.9 billion in lost sales. Canada's agricultural sector is projected to experience steady productivity growth and growing demand for labor between 2024 and 2029. However, it is estimated that the labor supply in the sector will decrease during this time, which will almost double the labor shortage and create even greater employment problems in the coming years. In this regard, the need to increase labor productivity in the industry is of particular impоrtan.
The set of sustainable development requirements defined by modern program documents gives rise to a complex systemic problem, the solution of which directly depends on the creation of adequate tools for analyzing strategic directions of sustainable development of agri-food systems of various levels. The authors of this article aimed to conduct model experiments using the information and analytical system of low-carbon transformation Decarbon-CX to assess structural shifts in agricultural sectors and substantiate the strategy for sustainable development of regional agri-food systems in the context of adaptation to climate change. Decarbon-CX, unlike other modeling systems considered in this article, is a completely domestic development based on extensive regional statistics. As a result of model calculations, the system demonstrated its capabilities for assessing the dynamics of low-carbon transformation processes, both in simulation and optimization variants. Decarbon-CX can be used in the process of preparing a sustainable development strategy in order to successfully implement the tasks of social, economic development and preservation of the ecology of regions.
The article considers the development of the agricultural sector of the economy. It is emphasized that over the past 10 years, agriculture has become a growing sector of the economy, ensuring an increase in the volume of production and export of agricultural products. At the same time, since 2020, a decrease in the share of agriculture in the GVA structure has been recorded. The analysis showed that Russia occupies a significant place in the global agricultural market, both in terms of total agricultural production and in terms of per capita production (especially crop products), which forms a significant export potential even in the context of sanctions, logistics problems and uncertainty. At the same time, for many commodity items, the domestic potential has not been fully realized. It seems that only by increasing production efficiency and increasing the competitiveness of domestic agricultural products will it be possible to increase the export potential in accordance with the set National Tasks in the AIC. Increased efficiency in the industry is possible, first of all, on the basis of balanced price relations between agriculture, industries providing products and services to the agricultural sector of the economy, food production and food trade. Currently, the world is seeing an increase in food prices: both producer prices of agricultural products and consumer prices for food products. The same trend can be observed in our country. It is emphasized that food inflation is now largely the driver of general inflationary processes. In this regard, price regulation in the agro-industrial complex should be based on a systemic approach. It is necessary to develop a comprehensive system of measures to regulate the price situation in the agro-industrial complex and enshrine it in a regulatory legal act.
The article is devoted to the possibilities of using the existing production facilities for grain storage and processing in the Ryazan agroindustrial complex and justifying the construction of new infrastructure facilities in the region using the example of agricultural enterprises included in the grain cluster of the region. Three variants of innovative and investment projects are proposed: option I – for the construction of an elevator complex; II – for the creation of a flour mill; III – for combining the capacities of an elevator and a flour mill in the Ryazan region. For the purpose of strategic development of the grain production subcomplex of the agroindustrial complex of the Ryazan region, a project has been proposed that provides for the storage and drying of grain, its processing, flour production and bakery production. Economic calculations have confirmed that the third, integration project, is optimal. The analysis of the production and economic activities of Ryazan agrarians made it possible to identify the Alexander Nevsky district as one of the most promising within the framework of an investment project to combine the capacities of an elevator and a flour mill, which guarantees the food security of the region and allows grain products to be supplied to other regions of the country, as well as for export.
This article explores the key aspects of business continuity risk management for commercial enterprises in alignment with the ISO 31000 standard. Through a case study of PJSC "X5 Corporate Center," the author examines financial and operational risks jeopardangering business sustainability, including liquidity risks, over-leveraging, and diminishing financial stability. Particular emphasis is placed on the predictive assessment of compliance with banking covenants (net debt/EBITDA), the dynamics of accounts receivable turnover, and the impact of dividend policy on financial stability. The study employs quantitative methods of analysis, including trend modeling, scenario forecasting, and stress testing. The results indicate that the company’s current debt burden remains within acceptable thresholds; however, long-term risks persist due to reliance on borrowed financing and potential slowdowns in EBITDA growth.
Cardboard and paper are widely used materials, occupying more than a third of the domestic packaging market at all stages of production, transportation and consumption of goods, raw materials and food in agri-food systems, including primary packaging at the points of production and sale, secondary packaging for transportation and storage, as well as other types of packaging depending on the purpose. Using the main research methods: collection of scientific material, systematization and grouping, analysis and generalization, the authors presented the result of their work in this article. The analysis is reflected: the volume of paper and cardboard production for 2017-2024 in general and by type of packaging, average prices of cardboard and paper packaging manufacturers, the structure of the paper and cardboard food packaging market, consumption of corrugated cardboard packaging by type of goods and other indicators. Based on the results of the study, conclusions were made, including: despite all the difficulties, the cardboard packaging market in Russia has significant potential for growth, proposals are given for the development of the paper and cardboard packaging market.
The development of Russia's agrarian economy is currently fraught with serious difficulties due to sanctions pressure from unfriendly countries and such an unstable political situation in the world. In these conditions, the key task of the state, as the main regulator of improving the socio-economic situation of society, is to ensure the national, economic and food security of the country, which are directly dependent on the technical and technological level of development of the agrarian economy and regulation of pricing policy, which in turn is associated with the logistical support of agro-industrial production and its modernization. At the same time, there are more opportunities for the domestic engineering industry to occupy the vacated market niches due to the departure of foreign manufacturers of agricultural machinery. The article presents issues of state regulation of investment policy based on material and technical support for the Russian agro-industrial complex, as well as the need to influence innovation processes in the agricultural sector related to a sufficiently high variability in prices for material and technical resources and investment goods, which in turn may affect the pricing policy of food products.