Analysis of the dynamics and cost structure of sugar beet production in the region

Relevance. Beet farming is a significant industry in the Russian economy, and the Kursk Region is a major beet growing region in the Russian Federation. Currently, an important role is being played by analyzing the dynamics and components of sugar beet production costs, which allows us to identify which items of expenditure can be optimized in order to increase the profitability of sugar beet production.
The purpose is to analyze the dynamics and cost structure of sugar beet production in the Kursk region, to identify trends and causes of changes.
Objectives. To identify the main patterns in the development of beet farming in the Kursk region in 2015‒2024. To analyze production costs, their dynamics and structure, to propose the main directions of reducing the cost of sugar beet production in the region.
Methodology. The research methodology is based on an analytical review of published scientific literature, online resources, and the use of normative reference materials. The study used data from specialized reporting of agricultural enterprises in the Kursk region. The research was conducted on the basis of descriptive and statistical methods of analysis, the method of comparative analysis, etc.
Results. As a result of the study, the main trends in the development of beet farming in the Kursk region over a ten-year period are considered. The main reasons for the change in sugar beet production costs in the region have been identified, and the reasons for their growth have been substantiated. It is established that during the analyzed period there are three periods of growth and cost reduction. The efficiency of labor organization and the rational use of labor at agricultural enterprises of the Kursk region growing sugar beet has been studied. The level of intensification of sugar beet production is estimated. Measures to optimize production costs in the beet industry of the region are proposed.
Conclusions. To increase the efficiency of sugar beet production, the main task facing agricultural enterprises is to reduce the cost of producing the crop under study. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce material costs, logistics and labor costs, optimize acreage and sugar beet production, conclude long-term processing contracts, reduce the delivery radius, etc.

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