The effectiveness of spatial distribution of sunflower crops in the natural and climatic zones of the Altai Territory

Optimal spatial placement is one of the factors of agricultural production efficiency. The research was conducted to identify differences in the efficiency and concentration of sunflower oil seed production in agricultural organizations in the natural and climatic zones of the Altai Territory. To solve these tasks, information from 294 agricultural organizations that were engaged in sunflower cultivation was used. A significant variation in sunflower yield and its share in the structure of acreage by natural and climatic zones of the region was revealed. The excess of the marginal share of sunflower crops in the structure of acreage was observed only in the arid part of the region, which led to a decrease in yields. The use of mineral fertilizers and sunflower protection products has been identified in all natural and climatic zones of the region. It is proved that the increased use of chemicals led to an increase in the profitability of the production of oilseeds and their quality, but was accompanied by a violation of the ecological state of the environment.