Problems of the formation of feeding centers in territorial communities

Abstract

Purpose. To substantiate the scientific and theoretical foundations of the formation of feed centers in the united territorial communities in conditions of limited resources and to solve the problem of providing the population with livestock products. Methods. The dialectical method of scientific cognition, observation, comparison, abstract-logical and statistical-analytical analysis, graphic-illustrative method. Results. The peculiarities of the development of livestock in Ukraine in modern economic conditions are determined. The problems of dairy farming under martial law in Ukraine are characterized. It is established that with a decrease in the number of cows, their productivity increases, both in large farms and in small ones. It has been determined that the level of feed supply in small farms requires improvement of the level of feed supply and the quality of diets. This problem can be solved, according to the experience of developed countries, by forming feed centers on an integrative basis within individual territorial communities. The organizational and structural structure of a feed center within a typical rural territorial community is presented. The algorithm for the formation of a complete mixed diet in a feed center for different types of farm animals is formed. The basic requirements for the organization of complete feeding of highly productive cows are outlined. Conclusions. In the context of the European integration processes of domestic agricultural production, the problem of food supply, the decline of traditional livestock industries, the migration of economically active population, in particular from rural areas, the development of small-scale livestock production is becoming increasingly important. The formation of integration formations based on cooperation will help to solve the problem of providing the population with livestock products, employment of the rural population and socio-economic development of territorial communities.