The pole of progress: history and prospects of agro-innovations in the Far North

The article explores the history, current trends, and future prospects of agricultural science and production in the Russian Far North, with a focus on the activities of the Institute of Agrobiotechnology, Komi Science Centre of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The article analyses the specific challenges of agricultural production in extreme natural and climatic conditions, which require adaptation of traditional methods and development of new agrotechnologies. The strategic importance of agriculture in the Far North for ensuring food security and sustainable regional development is emphasised. The prospects for further development of agricultural science are noted, focusing on the implementation of new technologies and the improvement of genetic resources, which will strengthen the agro-industrial complex and adapt agriculture to changing climatic conditions.