The purpose of the article is to analyze the socio-economic conditions of development of the agricultural sector in order to further improve it. Research methods. During the study, dialectical methods of cognition of processes and phenomena were used, in particular, monographic (analysis of structural changes), empirical (comprehensive assessment of the state of the research object), analysis and synthesis method (analysis of the current state and main trends in the development of the agricultural sector), abstract-logical (theoretical generalization and formulation of conclusions). Research results. In the process of studying and analyzing the socio-economic conditions for the development of the agricultural sector, its essence was revealed, the reasons for certain structural changes, problems and reasons for differences in the dynamic development of the agricultural sector were revealed, and specific ways of its improvement were identified. Scientific novelty. The theoretical and practical provisions of the formation and development of the agricultural sector are improved, the role and importance of economic and social factors in the development of the agrarian sector in their dialectical relationship and the priority of each are shown. Practical significance. Specific problems, shortcomings and omissions in the formation and development of the agricultural sector are identified, measures are proposed to eliminate them. Tabl.: 1. Refs.: 24