Expert evaluation of agricultural landscape usage in Issulkul district of Omsk oblast

The paper contains the results of the expert evaluation which was aimed at revealing the ecological condition of agricultural landscape and projection of agricultural production in Issulkul district of Omsk oblast. The expert evaluation consisted of making a questionnaire, choosing experts, conducting a survey, analysing the results of the expert evaluation, devising projection methods. 45 experts took part in the expert evaluation. Their expert knowledge was carefully studied. The qualitative evaluation of the degree of their opinion consistency was carried out. As a result, the most important natural resources which influence farming industry were revealed. Negative natural and anthropogenic processes taking places in agricultural landscapes of Issilkul district were ranged. The paper offers some measures aimed at preserving, maintaining and improving the agricultural landscapes. In conclusion, development perspectives of farming industry in Issilkul district are given according to the priorities offered by the expert evaluation.