Food security of the region: research and prospects (based on materials from the Belgorod region)

The article "Food Security of the Region: Research and Prospects" analyzes the role of food security as a key factor in the stability of the state and the successful implementation of socio-economic policy. Using the example of the Belgorod Region, one of the most dynamically developing regions of Russia, the article examines the influence of an effective agricultural sector on ensuring food security and stimulating economic growth. The study delves into the regional features of the formation of the food market, emphasizing the need to take into account unique characteristics when developing appropriate strategies. The authors analyze the existing practices of the Belgorod Region, identifying strengths and potential for further development. The article offers a comprehensive approach to ensuring food security at the regional level and predicts the prospects for the development of the agro-industrial complex of the Belgorod Region, including an assessment of possible risks and ways to minimize them. The work will be useful to specialists in the field of agriculture, economists, civil servants, as well as anyone interested in regional development and food security.