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Abstract
In the article the results of the analysis of the environment of purchase prices of crude
milk in Russia and the Saratov region, including their long-term dynamics of seasonal
fluctuations are presented. Author's calculations prove an exponential rise in prices and
its negative influence on consumer prices of dairy production. Importance of monitoring
of inter-branch parity of the agricultural and industrial prices is emphasized. Experience
of use of indicative pricing within agreements between national associations of producers
and milk processers is generalized. Special attention is given to methodical questions of
justification of indication prices. The improvement guidelines «Temporary methodical
recommendations on the organization of monitoring of the current profitability, indication
prices and production costs of main types of agricultural production» are formulated.
The offered author's approach is approved on materials of the Saratov region. The
corridor of the minimum and ceiling indication prices for 2013 is reasonable. The conclusion
is drawn on the need of reconstruction of the regional Union of producers and
milk processers Saratov-Molprom.