State support for the production of cattle meat: The experience of countries with high levels of self-sufficiency

Abstract

The relevance of this study is due to the decline in recent years observed in the production of beef and veal, which does not allow to fully ensure food security. The article deals with the use of mechanisms of state support for the development of cattle meat production, as one of the main food products. The purpose of this article is to identify the mechanisms of state support for the development of beef cattle breeding in the most successful countries, which food security index for cattle meat production did not fall below 70% over the period of 2012-2016. Their experience of state support allows for a timely stabilization of the market situation. The leading method for studying this problem is statistical analysis. The study was based on official data of international organizations and foreign organizations. Based on the self-sufficiency assessment, 11 countries were selected to consider the existing state support mechanisms. The results of the study allowed us to identify the main areas of subsidies: Research, modernization, support for pedigree cattle breeding, as well as support for developing farmers. Application of the experience of state support for the development of beef cattle through indirect measures will contribute to the prospects for the development of production, both quantitative and qualitative. At the same time, indirect support does not depend on the specifics of ensuring the production of cattle meat, associated with climatic factors and technological development of the country, which allows the application of measures in practice regardless of them.