ASSESSMENT AND PROSPECTS OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND IN VOLYN REGION

Abstract

For the rational use of agricultural land it is necessary to ensure optimization of the structure of sown areas, introduction of scientifically sound crop rotations, multifunctionality of agriculture, as well as it is useful to take into account the regional features of agriculture.

64,2% of agricultural land in Volyn region is represented by arable land. This structure of agricultural land is not optimal. The share of arable land is much higher compared to scientifically substantiated recommendations. It is advised in these recommendations that not more than a third of agricultural land should be used in active agricultural cultivation.

A comparative analysis of the volume of production of major crops in the Volyn region showed a gradual increase in gross harvest of some types of crops and a decrease in others. Factor analysis of the gross harvest of cereals and legumes and oilseeds in the region allows us to conclude that its growth is due to the predominant increase in sown area. This indicates that agricultural land in the Volyn region is used extensively.

The growth of the gross harvest of agricultural crops is to be ensured through the growth of productivity, ie through transition to intensive path of agricultural development.