Cluster analysis methodology through the monitoring of the development of the regional agro-industrial complex

Organizational and economic evaluation of the functioning of regional agriculture held by cluster analysis, which is a multivariate statistical procedure to collect data about the object and organize them into relatively homogeneous groups. Monitoring the status and dynamics of development of the agricultural sector of the Voronezh region this method is executed by 15 indicators on hierarchical clustering tree algorithm. As a result of cluster analysis in the region were identified six groups of regions: the leaders of agrarian development, areas with a stable agricultural sector, areas with high growth potential, areas in violation of the proportions of the development areas in violation of the proportions of the areas of development and agrarian depression. The parameters obtained will be the basis for the development of targeted programs for the development industry and rural area.