Structural transformations of the stockbreeding industry in context of the global food safety

The purpose of the article is to assess the current state of the livestock industry in Ukraine and abroad to draft an effective development strategy aimed at increasing the share of small and medium-sized businesses in the livestock sector, developing resource saving programs, reducing environmental pollution, reducing the poverty level of the rural population, and expanding animal biodiversity. Research methods. The basis of the research is a systematic approach used for assessing the state of the livestock industry in Ukraine and abroad. The historical and analytical methods, and method of abstraction were used to study of analytical materials. The method of analysis and synthesis was used to substantiate measures for development of the domestic livestock industry. Research results. The current state of functioning of the livestock industry was investigated. As a result of the analysis of international approaches, the need for structural transformation of the livestock industry in line with the global concept of sustainable development of the agri-food complex and food security was clarified. The necessity of changing approaches to implementation of state support for agricultural producers was substantiated. Elements of scientific novelty. Scientific novelty lies in the suggested directions for development of the livestock industry in Ukraine, which take into account global trends in the field of resource conservation, food safety, environmental protection, sustainable development of ecosystems and the economy in general. Practical significance. The application of the proposed measures will lead to achievement of performance indicators that meet international standards, improve the livelihood of rural areas and the overall economic progress of the country, strengthen the system of organization, control and management of the livestock industry. Tabl.: 3. Refs.: 10.