STATE SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN ALTAI REGION
Outlined the need for government support for agricultural production. The data on the support of the federal and regional budgets for the development of agriculture of the Altai Territory are provided. Shows the structure of the major activities to support regional agriculture industry. Analyzed the level of production and self-sufficiency in basic agricultural products in the region. In 2012, within the framework of the federal program “Social development of village” until 2012 to finance measures aimed at rural development in the following areas: the development of housing, housing for young families and professionals, gas, water supply, development of a network of educational institutions. As a result of the positive dynamics of the primary production of agricultural products in the Altai region increased level of self-sufficiency. The level of self-sufficiency in basic foodstuffs is more than 100 %, indicating a sufficiently high level of food security in the region. Agro-industrial complexes of the region are not only fully satisfies the need of the population of the region in basic agriculture and food production, but also ensures food security in other regions of the country. The above directions of state support agriculture today contribute to the solution of the problems of development of agricultural production and improve the quality of life of the rural population. In the future, it is advisable to build a policy of state support, the maximum conforming WTO and for the growth of agricultural production, and, as a consequence, increase the standard of living of the rural population.