Prospects for the development of organic agriculture in border areas

To meet the growing demand in the world market, our country has high potential to increase the volume of agricultural production, including the production of organic products. The article discusses the prospects for the development of organic agriculture in the border areas of the Republic of Buryatia. Border territories are the most important resource of the country, due to the special geopolitical position of these territories, the specifics of international relations and cross-border cooperation. The article provides a classification and characteristics of the socio-economic development of each border territory. Agriculture is their main specialization. The agricultural sector has a clearly defined livestock sector; grain crops are grown for feed purposes for farm animals. An analysis of the current state is carried out, the dynamics of key indicators of agricultural sectors is presented, and investment projects being implemented in these territories are identified. The possibilities of transitioning to organic agriculture require consideration of the issues of existing restrictions in the economic activities of border areas and possible problems in the organization and operation of organic production. The conditions and factors limiting the development of organic agriculture in border areas have been identified. It is noted that the costs of producing organic products are higher than in traditional agriculture. Thus, the issue of economic efficiency of production was considered, and an estimate of additional costs was given. The authors came to the conclusion that there are prospects for the development of organic agriculture in border areas.