Factors of competitiveness of agriculture in the region
Introduction. At the present stage, organizations in any field of activity exist in a competitive environment. Agriculture is no exception. Many agricultural organizations, in order to reach a new level, reduce costs, increase the variety of products produced, introduce the latest technologies, etc. For the strategic development of agriculture, there are also various methods to increase their competitiveness. Agriculture, although developing rapidly, has a number of reasons that hinder this process. In this regard, it is possible to note the relevance of the chosen topic. Materials and methods. The main approaches to the study of the concept of sustainable development are considered. The data of the Federal State Statistics Service, regulatory documents of the Nizhny Novgorod region and Russia are analyzed. Among the main research methods, the following were used: monographic method, factor analysis method, observation, questionnaire. The sources of information for the study were official statistics for the Nizhny Novgorod region, periodical press data, as well as scientific literature. Results. Using the data of a comprehensive assessment of agriculture in the Nizhny Novgorod region, four main factors characterizing the sustainable development of this industry were identified. Discussions. Based on the formed factors, expert analysis, as well as the causal analysis carried out, a comparative analysis of the results obtained was carried out to assess the importance of the selected indicators for the sustainable development of agriculture in the region. The key parameters that together will have the greatest impact on development are considered. Conclusion. As part of the strategic planning of the development of agriculture in the region, the identified factors should be taken into account when determining the indicators of the implementation of state programs, which will contribute to improving the competitiveness of agricultural products. All this will have a positive impact on the sustainable development of rural areas in general.