Governmental Support of Implementing Land Reclamation Activities in the Russian Federation

The problem of encouraging land reclamation activities is topical for present-day development of national agriculture. Land reclamation is a prerequisite for the growth of agricultural production, as it provides crop yields. At the same time, the existing situation of land reclamation in the Russian Federation does not allow to fully use its achievements for the long-term development of the industry. High wear and tear of equipment and its low manufacturability, costly work and a lack of qualified personnel impede the increase the efficiency of agricultural production. The existing economic situation of Russian agricultural enterprises does not allow them to carry out land-reclamation activities on their own in the necessary volumes. In this regard, the government state has provided a mechanism of financial incentives for carrying out relevant activities. The article is devoted to the governmental support of land reclamation in the Russian Federation, its problems and prospects. It analyzes the implementation of governmental state support for land reclamation work and its main results. It offers measures for correcting the governmental support for implementing reclamation works in order to preserve soil fertility and to ensure the effectiveness of agricultural production.