Economic efficiency of land reclamation and challenges to its development: Evidence from the Republic of Tatarstan

Subject. This article deals with the issues of optimal use of agricultural land.
Objectives. The article aims to develop measures aimed at the development of irrigated agriculture in the Republic of Tatarstan.
Methods. For the study, we used the abstract-logical, empirical, and statistical methods, and a case study approach.
Results. The article assesses the economic efficiency of irrigation reclamation in the Republic of Tatarstan and proposes certain measures to accelerate the development of the reclamation industry in Russia.
Conclusions. In the context of geopolitical risks and the sanctions regime, the development of agriculture is of strategic importance for the preservation of Russia's economic independence.