Mechanisms for protecting the economic interests of agricultural producers under sanctions pressure

Subject. Transformation of economic relations under external influence, modernization of the agro-industrial complex, food security of Russia. Objectives. Identifying ways to improve mechanisms for protecting the agricultural sector under sanctions. Methods. General scientific research methods were applied. Results. The current system for protecting the economic interests of agricultural producers has shown effectiveness in terms of ensuring food security and maintaining production levels. However, due to sanctions, the pace of technological import substitution has slowed down and the profitability of agricultural business has decreased. The state policy on ensuring Russia's food security should be carried out within the framework of institutional, technological, financial, and organizational directions. Conclusions. The suggested recommendations can be taken into account by government authorities when shaping agricultural policy, as well as by producers when developing adaptation strategies.