Agricultural Policy of the Soviet Union

The agricultural policy of the Soviet Union focused on collective farming and state control over agriculture. During the 1920s and 1930s, the government forced farmers to join large farms called collective farms, aiming to increase productivity and manage resources efficiently. This led to significant disruptions, including famines, as traditional farming practices were replaced. The state set production quotas, controlled prices, and distributed resources. While the policy achieved some short-term increases in production, it struggled with inefficiencies and lack of incentives, often resulting in food shortages and a reliance on imports in later years.