The article presents the results of research on the reproduction of fixed assets in the integrated structures of the agro‑industrial complex (AIC) of the Voronezh Region in 2020–2025. The purpose of the work is to assess the dynamics of the availability of agricultural machinery, the level of depreciation of fixed assets, and the potential of the region’s resource base for the renewal of the material and technical base, as well as to identify the factors hindering the modernization of the machinery fleet. The methodology includes statistical analysis of data from the Voronezh Regional Statistics Service (Voronezhstat), calculation of the renewal and disposal rates of fixed assets, assessment of the indicators of machinery availability per 1 000 hectares of arable land and energy supply (in horsepower per hectare), and a comparative analysis of the structure of fixed assets. The study revealed a decrease in the number of machinery: tractors decreased by 320 units (to 14 580 units by 2025), grain harvesters decreased by 90 units (to 3 710 units), and seeders decreased by 100 units (to 5 100 units). The availability of tractors per 1 000 hectares of arable land decreased from 8,2 to 7,7 units, the availability of harvesters decreased from 2,1 to 1,8 units, and the energy supply decreased by 5 horsepower per hectare (to 180 horsepower per hectare). The share of machinery older than 10 years increased by 7,5 percentage points (to 60,5 %), and the depreciation rate increased by 7,4 percentage points (to 26,5 %). The total value of fixed assets increased by 12,8 % (to 8 235 million rubles), with a predominance of non‑productive assets (58–59 % of the total). The study concluded that there is an imbalance between the disposal and renewal of machinery, which reduces the efficiency of production. The authors propose measures to address this issue, including increased government support for machinery purchases, the development of leasing, stimulating cooperation among agricultural producers, and the optimization of resource utilization. These measures will help ensure the sustainable reproduction of fixed assets and strengthen the resource base of the AIC of the Voronezh Region.
Valentina Novikova (Mon,) studied this question.