Russia's food security amidst new challenges

This paper examines trends in achieving key parameters of food security in Russia. Comparative data are presented, characterizing Russia's position in the Global Food Security Index. The study demonstrates Russia's significant progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) – Zero Hunger and food security. Key stages in implementing the national food security strategy are highlighted. A quantitative assessment of food self-sufficiency, physical and economic access to food is provided. Based on an analysis of agricultural development trends across key sectors from 2014 to 2023, the study concludes that Russia's agri-food system is resilient and adaptable to external threats and risks. However, several key challenges hindering further sustainable development of agriculture and food security are identified. The importance of achieving technological sovereignty in the agricultural sector is illustrated. The research findings underscore the need for a comprehensive approach to address this challenge, encompassing the development of plant breeding and seed production, stimulation of domestic agricultural machinery production, enhancement of human capital, improvement of agri-food policy, and refinement of budget financing mechanisms.