Theoretical-methodical fundamentals of farmers functioning in Ukraine

Abstract

The formation of a multifaceted economy has led to the tremendous foundation of farming small forms in agriculture, to the development of an organizational form such as farming whose role is significant precisely in ensuring employment in the countryside, raising incomes of the rural population and the commodity supply formation of certain types of agricultural products. Farms have confirmed their high viability due to their inherent economic isolation and freedom, family basis, high adaptability to external conditions of operation, which creates the motivation for highperformance work. However, the low level development of their logistical base, the predominance of extensive agricultural production technologies and the high labor costs significantly reduce their competitiveness in highly competitive agricultural markets, limit their opportunities for development and human capital increase in rural areas. In such circumstances, there is an objective need to create a favorable environment for the functioning of farms, focused on enhancing their competitiveness in the context of European integration and ensuring the sustainable development of rural areas within the framework of forming a balanced agricultural structure.