Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture in Russia

Abstract

Industrial agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and is degrading agricultural land. To reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment, a transition to sustainable agriculture is necessary. The article assesses the prospects for sustainable agriculture in Russia. It examines three models for their applicability to Russia: food sovereignty, community supported agriculture, and business as usual.

Keywords

• russia
• sustainable agriculture
• food security
• food sovereignty
• community supported agriculture