HUMAN POTENTIAL IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY

Abstract

Topicality. The agricultural sector is one of the leading sectors, which plays a significant role in the economic development of many countries, including Ukraine. The sector has a strategic impact on food security, economic growth, rural development, and job creation. International achievements indicate that human resource potential is a determining factor in development, influencing the efficiency and competitiveness of agricultural production. Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is to highlight the main international benchmarks and institutional support of Ukraine's agricultural sector development. The objectives of this article are to analyze the legislation of EU countries regarding agricultural economy sector regulation, determine the impact of human resources on the sector's development, and justify a comprehensive approach of system modernizing by providing human resource potential in Ukraine's agricultural sector. Materials and Methods. The research utilized the theoretical foundations of human capital concept as an economic growth factor, institutional management of agricultural economics regarding and state policy impact of agricultural sector. The synthesis method was used to identify directions of Ukraine's agricultural sector development, explaining the impact of education and professional training on productivity.