Tendencies in development of grain potential of countries of the Eurasian Economic Union

The problem of food safety of the Eurasian Economic Union remains one of the most essential priorities of the formation of their economic strategy. The solution of the food problem primarily depends on the sustainable development of grain production. In this situation, the study of tendencies in the development of grain production, food self-sufficiency assessment and analysis of opportunities for agricultural exports are of current importance. The aim of the present study is to monitor the development of grain potential of the Eurasian Economic Union countries in the context of collective food safety provision. In the paper general scientific and economic-statistical methods of research are used. The current state and tendencies in development of the grain sector in Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia is analyzed. Moreover, in the paper the changes of the reproductive process are evaluated and the problems of its functioning are indentified. The stability of the yield dynamics and gross harvest of grain crops in some countries are determined. The estimation of the formation of export and import potential of grain resources and products of its processing in the context of the various product subspecies and countries - contractors, and groups is given. Some possibilities of trade positions of the grain market are offered. It is concluded that the solution of the food problem should be carried out along with ensuring efficiency of agricultural production, financial stability and stability of economic activity, improvement of the forms of organization and higher competitiveness. The obtained results of the theoretical and methodological research will enable scientists to develop promising proposals for improving formation and implementation of grain policy as one of the most important priorities for development of the Eurasian Economic Union countries.