Modern development and efficiency of biologization of agriculture in Russia

An analytical review of the current state, efficiency and prospects for the development of biologization of agriculture in Russia was conducted. Organic farming, the key basis of which is the biologization system, is developing in 181 countries of the world with an annual increase in production of 12-15%, Russia's share accounts for only 0.2%. In December 2013, the National Organic Union was created, which included leading companies working in the field of organic production: Agranta, Agrarian System Technologies, Azbuka Vkusa, Arivera and Organic. The main objective of the union is to promote the development of organic agriculture and the organic food market. Federal Law No. 280-FZ of August 3, 2018 «On Organic Products and Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation» came into force in January 2020. It created conditions for the implementation of organic production technologies. In June 2023, the Russian Government approved the «Strategy for the Development of Organic Production until 2030». Its main goals are to develop the domestic market and increase the export of organic products. By 2024, the number of certified organic producers has grown to 182, organic products are produced in 58 regions of the country, the number of items exceeds 1000. An important condition for the effective development of biologization of agriculture is the development of a system for the use of biologization tools and agrobiological research methods similar to the system for the use of fertilizers and agrochemical research methods based on relevant standards. It is also necessary to optimize regulatory procedures, including the registration of biological products, and widely popularize the effectiveness of agricultural biologization in order to overcome the skepticism of agricultural producers.