Features of farm functioning under conditions of a competitive environment
The purpose of the article is to determine features of the activity of Kherson region’s farms and identify the tendencies of their development. Research methods. Both general scientific and special economic methods have been used while conducting the research: abstract and logical, monographic, statistical, calculation and comparison. Research results. The paper analyzes the features of the activity and development of Kherson region’s farms. There has been substantiated the selection of farm specialization and the role of farms in agricultural production. The study characterizes the advantages of farms over other forms of agricultural enterprises. One of the efficient measures aimed at farmers’ adaptation to market conditions is agricultural service cooperation, which will allow farmers and other commodity producers to take the best advantages of participating in market activities and focus their attention on the effective use of production potential. Elements of scientific novelty. It highlights the social and economic role of farming in the development of a market economic system, in the creation of a healthy competitive environment at the consumer market. Practical significance. The results of the research are the basis for solving practical problems of creating agricultural service cooperatives to increase the competitiveness level of farms. Tabl.: 2. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 17
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