INFRASTRUCTURE OF POULTRY MARKET IN IRKUTST REGION

Abstract

The publication considers the elements of poultry market infrastructure in the region. It describes association of big agricultural poultry producers in big agribusiness holding companies. The authors applies SWOT-analysis of poultry production development in order to investigate the poultry market operating in Irkutsk region; the paper reveals weak and strong points and its possibilities and risks. The authors specify that packaging production for poultry market is not developed enough; but technological and technical support for poultry production is developed on a good basis and includes forecasting design, production, supply, delivery and assembling of refrigerators and servicing equipment. The research has shown that financial and infrastructural support of poultry market is provided by means of dual banking system, insurance companies and funds. Transporting and logistic services at the regional poultry market is reviewed as unregulated and disintegrated one. There are research institutions, higher institutions and secondary ones, which conduct research and development in the field of agriculture and personnel training. The analysis considers state regulation to be the most significant for poultry market development. The regional authorities endorsed Federal law no. 264-FZ of December 29, 2006 “On Agricultural development” and “Concept of Poultry Development in Russia in 2013–2020”, which specify the main directions of poultry development in the long-run. The article declares, the market infrastructure of poultry meat in Irkutsk region doesn’t conform to the requirements of agricultural producers and consumers; it needs developing.