Analysis of challenges, trends and opportunities for rural development of OECD participating countries (organization for economic co-operation and development)

Abstract

This scientific article is devoted to the analysis of challenges, trends, and opportunities for rural development of the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) member countries. Agriculture plays a crucial role in global food security but faces significant challenges such as climate change, demographic change, and economic hardship. The importance of the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in the global development of the agro-industrial complex cannot be underestimated. OECD countries occupy an important place in the world production and export of agricultural products, which is pivotal in ensuring global food supply. They attract significant investments in the agro-industrial sector, contributing to the modernization of production technologies, the introduction of innovations, and increased productivity. OECD countries have a developed scientific base that helps improve agricultural practices, implement environmentally friendly production methods, and create sustainable rural development. In addition, OECD countries influence the formation of international standards and policies related to the agro-industrial complex. They cooperate in trade in agricultural products, develop strategies to ensure food security, and support the development of rural communities. Thus, the OECD countries play an essential role in the global expansion of the agro-industrial complex, attracting investments, introducing the latest technologies, defining standards, and cooperating with other countries. Their efforts aim to achieve sustainable, innovative, and socially responsible development of the agro-industrial sector, which is essential for ensuring food security and improving the population's quality of life. The article analyzes the current state of production and consumption of critical products of the OECD agro-industrial complex. It considers opportunities for the development of agriculture, particularly in the context of sustainable development, technological progress, and innovative approaches. Within the framework of this article, both opportunities and challenges and trends of systemic development of agriculture in OECD countries are analyzed in the medium term. Conclusions on the research topic are formed. Keywords: agriculture, OECD, agro-industrial complex, agro-industrial complex, development of agriculture.