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USING CLUSTER ANALYSIS TO JUSTIFY THE PRIORITY AREAS OF AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT.

Oksana Takhumova, Igor Bursa, Sergey Andreev, Natalia Zinchenko, Elena Kosinova

The most important condition for a qualitative and quantitative breakthrough in the production of agricultural products, an increase in efficiency is the activation of its innovative component. However, it should be noted that the sustainable development of the studied sector depends on the correct choice and adequate zonal distribution of innovations. In this regard, the paper proposes a methodological approach based on the application of the cluster analysis method, adapted to the features of the object of study by substantiating the essential indicators used in the clustering process of milk producers, which include the productivity of the dairy herd taking into account the actual fat and protein content milk, cost of production and profitability. The substantive characteristics of the cluster analysis of milk production are substantiated, the number of clusters and the geographical location is determined. On the basis of the obtained results, a matrix of classification of organizations in a regional system based on observable classes is presented. Keywords: milk-producing subcomplex, region, cluster analysis, matrix.

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