Environmental aspects of sustainable agricultural development

Abstract

The aim of the research is to develop the theoretical foundations for implementing the concept of sustainable agricultural development with a focus on environmental aspects. Materials and methods: The theoretical basis for the research consists of the works of scholars in the field of sustainable agricultural development. The systems approach, abstract-logical reasoning, comparative analysis, and monographic methods were applied. Results. The article analyzes various approaches to the sustainable development of agriculture. The authors highlight the significance of social factors such as fair working conditions, protection of farmers’ rights and interests, improvement of the standard and quality of life of the population. The importance of assessing sustainable development in the agro-industrial complex in terms of the balance of environmental, social and economic components is also emphasized. Conclusions. The factors of sustainable agricultural development at the micro and macro levels have been identified. Micro-level factors primarily influence the production process. Macro-level factors include social, environmental, and economic aspects.