Methodological approaches to determining cropping coefficients in the agricultural subsidy mechanism

Abstract

Purpose of the research – to analyze the agricultural subsidy system from a theoretical and methodological perspective, to develop new approaches based on efficiency indicators (cropping coefficient and efficiency index), and to assess their practical application possibilities.

Research methodology – the study employed analytical and comparative analysis based on statistical data, reviewed international experience (EU, USA, China, Turkey, and other countries), and applied mathematical models developed by the author – cropping coefficient and efficiency index.

Practical significance of the research – the findings contribute to optimizing agricultural policy, improving subsidy mechanisms in line with the principles of targeting, differentiation, and innovation, and provide practical relevance for farmers, government institutions, and researchers.

Research results – the study revealed that while the current subsidy system stimulates agricultural development, inequalities in resource utilization remain. The models proposed by the author allow for the evaluation of subsidy efficiency and the determination of optimal allocation.

Originality and scientific novelty of the research – for the first time, the models of cropping coefficient and efficiency index have been developed to evaluate the efficiency of subsidies. Additionally, a classification of subsidy forms (fixed, dynamic, differentiated, and targeted), based on the author’s approach, has been proposed.