The article considers the mechanism of interaction of priorities of food provision and strategies for the development of the agro-industrial complex. The notion “imported food” as well as positive and negative consequences of this policy impact on the national economy, as a whole. Herewith, it considers the interrelation between pursuing the policy of import substitution in agriculture and food safety of regions. The author considers the essence of the notion “food provision”, as well as questions and criteria related to ensuring food safety on the level of the region. When defining the basic goals of the import substitution policy to ensure food safety, the author analyze the areas of improving the doctrine of food safety used within the import substitution policy to ensure food safety of the country.

Food Provision, Imported Food, Agro-Industrial Complex, Food Security, Agricultural Sector

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