Modern approaches to comparing the economic efficiency of the purchase and operation of Russian and foreign agricultural machinery

The article notes the relevance of conducting research on approaches to comparing the economic efficiency of the acquisition and operation of Russian and foreign agricultural machinery. It is said about the existing comparison methods, and about the information that must be taken into account when choosing a comparison method. The experience of foreign countries in solving these problems is presented. Data is provided on the priority directions of the strategy for scientific and economic development of the Russian Federation. Organizations that can help compare the efficiency of purchasing and operating domestic and foreign agricultural machinery are presented. The need for an integrated approach when conducting assessments was noted.