Performance and development trends of small businesses in the agro-industrial complex

The article reviews key economic indicators of the development of small businesses in Russian agro-industrial complex (in terms of farm enterprises) over the period of their establishment and development up to the present day. The over-time contribution of farm enterprises to the total output of agricultural produce is shown; their work performance is analyzed. The article provides the performance review as well as the role of small businesses in the agro-industrial complex of the Saratov Oblast. It is demonstrated that the increase of state support for small businesses is required in the modern context. Research results of the performance of farm enterprises in the Saratov Oblast are presented. It is concluded that there is a required farm enlargement in order to increase the competitive ability and performance of small businesses. The article also provides survey results of rural population of the Saratov Oblast in order to determine the concerns of job loss in the mid-term