Economic Value, Specifics and Problems of Fodder Market in Ukraine

According to the state target program of development of the Ukrainian village for the period up to 2015 it is intended to significantly increase the livestock production that cannot be achieved without effective functioning of fodder production industry and feeding-stuff market development. The article covers the theoretical and applied aspects of national fodder market development. The analysis of all types of fodder consumption per unit of livestock production calculated on one standard cattle unit head of cattle has been carried out. The current state of the feeding-stuff has been assessed and trends further development set. The impact of institutional factors on the trends in the industry has been identified. The mechanisms of further promotion of fodder market development through the establishing of the regulatory base have been proposed, further harmonization has been substantiated within national product standardization and certification of the fodder in compliance with the international and European standards, strengthening the investment and innovation base in this sector of agricultural production has been outlined.