Demographic Problems with Human Resources for Agricultural Production in the Region

The paper analyzes the demographic processes taking place in the Stavropol Krai, one of the largest agricultural regions of the country. The study was conducted based on municipal statistics, departmental statistical monitoring of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Stavropol Krai, and a questionnaire survey of agricultural workers in the region. It was revealed that, for the period 2010–2018, the natural increase in the population declined; the migration outflow of the population, especially youth, intensified; an increase was noticed in the coefficient of demographic burden, primarily due to people of working age. The municipal areas with most active depopulation processes and areas characterized by an influx of rural population are identified. A qualitative analysis of migrants was carried out. The deficit of permanent workers of agricultural organizations of the region has been identified and quantified. The structure of demand for personnel was determined. The analysis of the need for specialists and workers in mass professions by municipal areas was carried out. The discrepancy between the personnel potential of the village and agricultural production introducing digital technologies has been established. The most urgently needed skills and competencies are identified, which absence hinders the innovative development of agriculture.