Competitiveness of agriculture enterprises as the main factor of sustainable development in agricultural sphere
Competitiveness of agriculture enterprises as the main factor of sustainable development in agricultural sphere

Summary/Abstract: Introduction. The problem of economic mechanisms formation for the sustainable development of the agricultural sector in the context of rational use and restoration of natural resources takes an important place in agricultural economic studies. Purpose. To define the essence of sustainable development in the agricultural sector and justify its interim mechanisms. Results. The agrarian enterprises’ sustainable development has been grounded through the mobilisation of their internal resources to create a rational structure of production. The mentioned structure would mitigate adverse impacts and obtain minimal deviations from the current trends of development. The interrelation between the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and the competitiveness of enterprises has been set. The basic criteria and a structural model of the agricultural sector sustainable development have been formed. It includes such an innovation as corporate social responsibility of agricultural enterprises aimed at safe operation and competitiveness. Conclusions. The interrelation between the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises is the main factor of sustainable development which may improve sustainability of the environment. It provides a system of food quality standards creation. Thus, enterprises producing uncompetitive products by using outdated processes will not succeed in the long run perspective.

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