Optimal models for the development of commercial feed production as a synthetic industry

Purpose. Development of animal husbandry is dependent on quality feed production. The activity of the field feed production as a synthetic industry is associated with the preparation of feed, their long-term storage due to the preservatives, appropriate packaging. The article discusses the optimal models for the production, harvesting, storage of forages, taking into account the peculiarities of technological parameters, production technologies of harvesting and storage. The role of feed production optimization for agricultural enterprises, aimed at meeting the needs of the commercial animal husbandry using elements of simulation is clarified and effectiveness of commercial feed production formation as a synthetic industry is revealed. Methods. In the process of the research, the following methods were used: theoretical generalization, economic model and analysis of absolute, relative and average values. Theoretical generalization – to determine the importance of the development of the feed market and commercial feed production. Economic model – to reveal the interdependence and connection between various economic phenomena and processes in production and storage of various types of feeds. Analysis of absolute, relative and average values – for the technical and economic characteristics of storage types of silage and haylage. Results. The real development of fodder production is seen in the transformation of cultivated crop products, in particular grain, into finished livestock products. It is possible, due to cross-sectoral integration, to sell not only raw materials, ready-made high-quality feed to the market to meet the needs of live-stock production. Conclusions. A special place in the implementation of the innovative policy of the field feed production belongs to the transfer of innovations in the "field-storage-feeder" system, which will act as one of the effective tools for ensuring the increase in production of high-quality feed. It was found that there are no narrowly targeted government programs for the development of fodder production as a synthetic industry.