Development of agroecology in the system of rational land use
The growing demand for organic products leads to an increase in the production of ecological products and biologization of land. Traditional organic farming is a complex of elements of a reproductive nature with industry specifics and a set of elements, which allows it to be considered in the system of agroecology. Agroecology does not involve the use of chemical plant protection products. The transition to organic farming requires agricultural producers to fulfill a number of conditions, which is an element that slows down the pace of development of both land biologization and the attractiveness of the organic products segment for producers. The active development of organic farming and the production of organic products is of increasing strategic importance both for the environment and for improving the quality of life of the population. Considering organic agriculture as a system of agroecology, it is assumed that it contributes to the improvement of ecosystems and combines traditional farming methods, innovative technologies and modern scientific and technological developments that have a beneficial effect on the environment and, providing a close relationship between all forms of life included into this system, support their favorable development. Altai Krai, as a region with agrarian specialization, has significant land resources for the development of organic farming, since the main territory is occupied by agricultural land with sufficient resource potential for the transition to organically oriented agriculture. The cross-border position of the region is considered as one of the positive factors both in terms of the development of potential international markets for organic products and in terms of logistics infrastructure. This, in turn, will provide additional jobs in agriculture, increase the level of budget effect and the level of sustainable development of rural areas.