Soviet agricultural policies

Soviet agricultural policies aimed to modernize and increase food production through collective farming, where individual farmers worked on large state-owned or collective farms rather than private plots. The government set production targets and prioritized mechanization and technical advances. While this approach aimed to ensure food security and industrial growth, it often resulted in inefficiencies, food shortages, and agricultural decline. Central planning led to rigid quotas, sometimes causing poor harvests and neglecting local conditions. Overall, Soviet policies sought rapid modernization but faced challenges balancing efficiency, motivation, and productivity in agriculture.