Actual issues of production of greenhouse vegetables in the process of implementation of the policy of import substitution (in the case of the Republic of Tatarstan)

Abstract

Aim and Scope: The article reveals the urgent issues of food production in greenhouses in the case of the Republic of Tatarstan. The factors that affect the policy formation of import substitution, as well as problems of producers and consumers arising in the process of the implementation of the policy, are considered. Materials and Methods: However, as market participants suggest, the deficit of greenhouse vegetables is mostly closed by supplies from non-European countries - Turkey, Iran, and China. Nevertheless, vegetables from these countries will be more expensive and they have often much higher rates of residual content of chemical plant protection. It is for this reason; greenhouse owners see another danger in an influx of new import: In their opinion, nowadays, we should not open the borders mindlessly to each import, we have to focus on import substitution in the branch of the industry, attracting investors, and own development. Result and Discussion: Taking into account the above factors, the potential segment of greenhouse vegetables in the Republic of Tatarstan with the organization of timely and effective arrangements is very large. However, the whole of Russia a breakthrough can give only target program for the development of greenhouses. Conclusion: The article highlights the main directions for the development of specific activities to develop a sub-sector of greenhouse production.