Visnyk LNAU: Economics of AIC 2018 №25: 87-99
THE VALUE OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN THE RURAL TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
Milovanov E., Candidate of Economic Sciences
Federation of Organic Movement of Ukraine
https://doi.org/10.31734/economics2018.25.087
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It has been determined that the state of the Ukrainian countryside for many years is characterized by the decrease in the level of employment and professional qualifications of workers, the destruction of rural infrastructure, low income and also well-being of households. Based on the existing experience of the EU countries, the need to support organic agriculture has been demonstrated, which should contribute to the competitiveness of the rural economy, improvement of the environment and quality of life in the rural areas. The dynamics of organic farming development in Ukraine, which now shows the active growth of certified organic acerage and number of organic producers, volumes of production, export and consumption, is analyzed. It is argued that the development of domestic organic farming systems is a key factor in the sustainable development of Ukrainian rural areas. It has been noted that Ukrainian farmers have been practicing organic farming methods for many years and actively supporting all aspects of Ukrainian rural life. Bright examples of the influence of domestic organic agricultural practices on the socio-economic and ecological status of rural communities and localities are presented. It is proved that organic farming is the most promising model of agricultural development nowadays, which combines ancient practical knowledge of traditional agriculture with the very latest scientific achievements. The Number of recommendations has been proposed, the implementation of which to provide better opportunities to preserve Ukrainian village as a complete environment for life and work for future generations of peasants and strengthen the basis for sustainable development of agriculture and national economy of Ukraine as a whole.
Key words
organic agriculture, rural areas, balanced development, European experience, agricultural production, organic products
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