Current state of private farms in Kazakhstan

Abstract

Background and Aim. Research conducted by scientists in the field of determining the role of the personal subsidiary sector in agriculture cannot clarify the issue of the nature and essence of the phenomenon of personal subsidiary farms (hereinafter referred to as PSF), and do not clearly define their socio-economic role. Of course, this aspect of consideration is important for the modern changing conditions of the economic environment. The purpose of the study is to assess the state and dynamics of the development of personal subsidiary farms in Kazakhstan; identify the main problems hindering the effective functioning of personal subsidiary farms; determine incentives and mechanisms for the development of personal subsidiary farms to increase their contribution to the agricultural economy and food security; and develop recommendations for supporting personal sub-sidiary farms at the state level.

Materials and Мethods. The materials and sources of information were publications of agricultural scientists, annual Consolidated analytical reports on the state and use of lands of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as data from the Bureau of National Statistics. The study used economicstatistical and abstract-logical methods.

Results. The assessment of the state of development of private household plots in Kazakhstan showed that this sector of agricultural production is the most vulnerable in terms of lack of state support. Given the current state of the village and the fact that the rural household has eco-nomic stability, it is necessary to support the initiative of villagers in running households, to provide them with state support in various forms and at various levels.

Conclusion. Analysis of the development of private household plots as a form of economic entity specializing in the cultivation of agricultural products showed that it is not affected by the crisis in the country's economy. Today, inorder to strengthen the role of private household plots in the agricultural sector, increase incomes and employment of rural residents, a comprehensive approach and legislative reforms are needed that provide for the stimulation of cooperation between private household plots and state support, including subsidies, microcredit and educational initia-tives.