SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY: CONCEPT, ESSENCE, CONDITIONS OF IMPLEMENTATION

Abstract

In today's world, sustainable development of the agricultural sector is one of the key strategies for ensuring food security, supporting economic growth and the environment. This article explores the importance of sustainable development in agriculture and examines the key aspects and challenges affecting the sector. The focus on sustainable development of agriculture is now evident at all levels of government, both at the national and regional levels, reflecting the strategically important direction of the state agricultural policy. The main criterion for sustainable development is the harmonious interaction of economic, social and environmental components, their elements and components. The transition to sustainable rural development is a complex task that requires coordinated efforts of all ministries and agencies that create conditions for living in rural areas, combined with a socially oriented responsible position of businesses operating in rural areas and active participation of the population living in rural areas. One of the main aspects discussed in the article is the need for a balanced use of natural resources, which are the basis of agriculture. Achieving such a balance is ensured by the application of modern agricultural technologies, including the use of organic methods of soil cultivation, and innovative approaches to the conservation of natural resources. In addition, the article highlights the importance of the socio-economic aspect of sustainable development of the agricultural sector, in particular, the creation of favorable conditions for rural development, improvement of the quality of life of the rural population and stimulation of entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector. In general, the article offers an understanding of the key aspects of sustainable development of the agricultural sector and ways to overcome existing problems in order to create a stable and prosperous agricultural sector. The practical significance of the work is realized in the possibility to improve approaches to the regulation of the agro-industrial complex of the region, in connection with the strengthening of state support, which can ensure the expanded reproduction of the industry and its high-quality economic growth.