Dynamics of cattle breeding development in the Jewish autonomous region

The article, based on an analysis of statistical indicators of livestock farming in the Jewish Autonomous region for 1990-2021, reveals negative dynamics in the development of the industry. When considering the cattle livestock, including pigs, sheep and goats, vertical and horizontal methods are used. They provide an objective assessment of the livestock industry dynamics. It is noted that in the 90s of the last century the region was a fairly large producer of agricultural products, providing both the region and other areas of the Russian Far East with agricultural products. Over the past few decades, agriculture in the region has undergone a significant decline, negatively affecting the economy of the region. It is determined that the cattle breeding development in the region, which needs capital intensity, suffers from the lack of large manufactures. The forage crops sown areas analysis also shows negative dynamics. And this is one of the leading reasons for the cattle livestock decline. It is substantiated that the population outflow from rural areas results in the decline of agricultural production. To the author, the predominant agricultural producers in the Jewish Autonomous region are households. It is noted that modern state support options aimed at the regional agriculture development are not efficient enough. For its rise and development, the branch needs large cattle breeding enterprises and participation of agricultural holdings in the production process.