On the role of private farms in the state food security system

This article examines the theoretical basis for the Federal Law "On Private Farms" and private farms. A private farm is a form of non-entrepreneurial activity aimed at the production and processing of products. All produced or processed goods are the property of the individuals running their private farm. The owner of a private farm can sell any surplus through the market. The sale of this agricultural commodity is not considered commercial and is not subject to taxation. The strategically planned Doctrine of Food Security of the Russian Federation reflects the key objectives of the country's state economic and social policy. The concept of food security for the Russian Federation is characterized by sustainable economic and social development, where the main indicator is the country's food independence. The country also guarantees every citizen access to food products of appropriate quality and not less than the approved consumption standards for life. An analysis of statistical data revealed that private subsidiary farms have made a significant contribution to the implementation of the Russian Federation's doctrinal guidelines, producing 70% of the country's potatoes, 22% of meat, 72% of vegetables, 35% of milk, and 25% of eggs. In total, private subsidiary farms produced 2.1 trillion rubles worth of agricultural products in 2023. Private subsidiary farms are not stagnating; they form the foundation for the formation of peasant farms and small agricultural organizations with up to 50 employees. Owners of private subsidiary farms are forming a group of self-employed and individual entrepreneurs, which significantly contributes to a sharp increase in agricultural production and a substantial increase in the taxable base.