Soviet agricultural policy

Soviet agricultural policy aimed to increase food production by collectivizing farms—merging private plots into large state-run farms called "kolkhozy" and "sovkhozy." This shift was intended to boost efficiency and support industrial growth, but often resulted in decreased productivity, food shortages, and resistance from peasants. The government controlled farming practices, set production targets, and prioritized rapid industrialization. While some successes occurred, the policies also caused economic and social disruptions, highlighting the challenges of centrally planned agriculture.