IMPACT OF MONOCULTURE AGRICULTURE ON ECONOMIC STABILITY OF REGIONS

The study analyzes the impact of monoculture agriculture on the economic stability of regions. Market, environmental and socio-economic risks associated with high dependence on one crop are considered. The consequences of fluctuations in world prices, soil depletion and increased production costs are analyzed, as well as the impact of monoculture on the labor market, investment attractiveness and trade balance of regions. Strategies for diversification of agricultural production and the introduction of sustainable agricultural technologies aimed at increasing the stability of the agricultural economy are assessed.