Published: 15 January 2025
The relevance of the topic. In modern conditions, the study of the rational use of farmland, in particular sloping lands, which are available to most agricultural enterprises in the region, is of particular relevance. Such studies serve as the basis for the introduction of new methods of economic activity in the field of adaptive agriculture and are able to ensure a balance between economic productivity and environmental sustainability of the territory. Goal. Based on the analysis of the sloping lands, systematize the districts of the Voronezh Region and develop recommendations for improving their sustainability. Methodology. The monographic method, methods of logical and comparative analysis. Results and conclusions. Based on the analysis of the sloping lands of the Voronezh region, they were systematized into 3 groups: with high, medium and low values of degradation and afforestation of the territory. Areas with high degradation scores — from 3.09 to 3.22 and afforestation — from 4.05 to 4.86; with average degradation scores — from 2.00 to 2.89 and afforestation — from 3.00 to 4.05; with low degradation scores — from 0.96 to 1.99 and afforestation - from 1.33 to 3.00 were identified. The areas most in need of measures to eliminate the negative effects of natural and anthropogenic factors have been identified in accordance with the orographic division of the territory and natural and agricultural zoning, and recommendations have been developed to increase the stability of sloping lands. The scope of application. The results of the study can be applied in the field of agricultural land use economics.