M. V. Tereshinaa, S. G. Tyaglovb, E. V. Atamasa. Circular Economy in Agricultural Production: Potential for Implementation in New Institutional Conditions

https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.129.032.202404.635-652

УДК / UDC 338.43:351

Abstract

Introduction. The concept of circular agricultural production is a promising trend for ensuring food security and reducing current negative environmental effects. The aim of the study is to analyse the prospects for the development of a circular economy in the agricultural sector of the Krasnodar Territory in the new institutional environment.

Materials and Methods. The research process used the methods of critical analysis of modern literature, analysis of official statistical data, regulatory and programme documents that form the institutional framework for the development of closed-loop economy in agriculture. The main regulatory and program documents influencing the current and future institutional transformations of a circular economy in agriculture and the valorization of generated agricultural waste are analyzed.

Results. The differential characteristics of the concept of circular agricultural production are determined; the basic principles and limitations of a circular economy in agriculture are highlighted, as well as the benefits and costs of a circular transition in agriculture. Some specific characteristics of agricultural production in Krasnodar Territory are described, which determine the priority of implementing circular practices.

Discussion and Conclusions. It has been revealed that the emerging model for managing the circular transition in agricultural production in our country has a “top-down” character with the determining role of governmental institutions. This model has both undeniable advantages and areas of deficiency. The transformation of the characteristics of this model will occur under the influence of the specific characteristics of Russian regions. The results of the study are important for executive authorities and business structures for the institutional design of the introduction of circular economy in the agricultural sector of the Krasnodar Territory and other agricultural regions.

Keywords: circular economy, agricultural production, circular production, institutional conditions, Krasnodar Territory economy

Conflict of interests. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Funding. The research is carried out with the financial support of the Russian Science Foundation and Kuban Science Foundation within the framework of the scientific project 2024 “Conducting fundamental scientific research and exploratory scientific research by individual scientific groups” (regional competition), project No. 24-18-20049 “Regional circular economy system: institutional models and development technologies (the case of Krasnodar Territory)” (https://rscf.ru/project/24-18-20049/).

For citation: Tereshina M.V., Tyaglov S.G., Atamas E.V. Circular Economy in Agricultural Production: Potential for Implementation in New Institutional Conditions. Russian Journal of Regional Studies. 2024;32(4):635–652. https://doi.org/10.15507/2413-1407.129.032.202404.635-652

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About the authors:

Maria V. Tereshina, Dr.Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Professor of the Chair of Public Policy and Public Administration, Kuban State University (149 Stavropolskaya St., Krasnodar 350040, Russian Federation), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8982-5831, Researcher ID: U-2650-2019, Scopus ID: 57202647649, SPIN-code: 8105-7488, mwstepanova@mail.ru

Sergey G. Tyaglov, Dr.Sci. (Econ.), Professor, Chair of Regional Economy, Industries and Enterprises, Rostov State University of Economics (69 Bolshaya Sadovaya St., Rostov-on-Don 344002, Russian Federation), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8729-5117, Researcher ID: AAA-9728-2021, Scopus ID: 57189035954, SPIN-code: 9777-9061, tyaglov-sg@rambler.ru

Evgeniya V. Atamas, Cand.Sci. (Econ.), Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Chair of Public Policy and Public Administration, Kuban State University (149 Stavropolskaya St., Krasnodar 350040, Russian Federation), ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5652-5530, Researcher ID: V-1246-2017, Scopus ID: 57220836449, SPIN-code: 8966-7038, eatamas@bk.ru

Contribution of the authors:

M. V. Tereshina – statement of the research problem; data analysis; preparation of the text of the article; formulation of research results and conclusions.

S. G. Tyaglov – preparation of the text of the article; formulation of research results and conclusions.

E. V. Atamas – preparation of the text of the article; formulation of conclusions; critical analysis and revision of the text.

Availability of data and materials. The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the authors on reasonable request.

The authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

Submitted 27.05.2024; revised 18.07.2024; accepted 12.09.2024.