ANALYTICS-ECONOMIC SUBSTANTIATION OF INCREASING POTATO PRODUCTION IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE FEDERAL DISTRICT
Examine the dynamics of cultivated areas, crop yield and gross harvest of potatoes in Russia, different countries and FD. Identified subjects in the Federal district, the acreage of potatoes which were reduced in 2-3 times and more. Analyzed regions, close to the yield of potato to 200 centners/ha, Investigated the reasons of the decrease in gross yield of potatoes in Russia. A comparative analysis of indicators of efficiency of production of potatoes, revealed reserves and the potential of increasing the gross receipts. Relevant conclusions that the introduction of the normative amount of mineral fertilizers, provision of modern equipment, improvement of the social situation of workers of the power, liquidation of the disparity of prices can be fully satisfy domestic needs and export potatoes, solving the problem of food security-important product supply.