Analysis of the development of the beekeeping industry in Russia: identifying problems and searching for reserves to increase competitiveness in the international arena

The development of the beekeeping industry at the present stage is relevant and requires the development of new management methods and tools in the context of overcoming the pandemic of coronavirus and the transition to digitalization of business processes. Beekeeping enterprises play a crucial role in such areas as food security, the production of environmentally friendly products and the preservation of biological balance. In this regard, the aim of this study is to identify the key competencies of Russian beekeeping enterprises to ensure a high level of competitiveness in the global agro-industrial market. To achieve this goal, this article analyses the dynamics of the industry and assesses the effectiveness of beekeeping enterprises in the leading honey exporting countries. This made it possible to reveal the peculiarities of the beekeeping industry in Russia and in foreign countries and on the basis of this develop proposals and recommendations for the development of the industry and increase the competitiveness of beekeeping companies.