PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF GARDENING DEVELOPMENT IN KURSK REGION
A comprehensive analysis of the fruit production in the Kursk region in the period of 80-ies of the last century, when there was maximum production of fruit and berry production in the period 2014 - 2019 the prospects of agricultural development in the Kursk region, taking into account agro-climatic, soil and economic conditions. Currently, the region has all the opportunities to become one of the leaders in the country for the production of Apple fruit. The Kursk region has optimal soil and climatic conditions for the development of intensive gardening, developed modern technologies in individual farms, where modern Apple varieties already bear fruit and give a high yield. There are problems and difficulties that hinder the development of this industry. This is primarily the lack of basic nurseries on the territory of the region and, accordingly, the lack of quality planting material. There are certain problems with the selection of optimal varietal-rootstock combinations, not enough domestic equipment for laying and cultivation of intensive gardens, almost all means of protection of imported production. There is a shortage of specialists in the industry, and there is still a high proportion of manual work in the gardens. The development of organic gardening is promising for the region.