PECULIARITIES OF AGRARIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF DECENTRALIZATION

Abstract

The article examines the peculiarities of development of agrarian entrepreneurship under the influence of strengthening the role of local authorities and changes in the regulatory framework for land resources. 83% of Ukraine's land is used for agricultural purposes. Changes in land ownership, transformation of the state governance system, and constant demand for agricultural products have contributed to the differentiation of entrepreneurial structures and their potential capabilities. The economic level of the agricultural sector is represented by small, medium and large enterprises. It is proved that agricultural entities with the number of employees from 10 to 249 people form the bulk of the industry's income. It is found that the greatest transformations in the period of decentralisation in the agricultural business have been experienced by state-owned enterprises, production cooperatives, and business associations. An objective assessment of the activities of agroholdings is provided and their impact on local development is determined. In the context of decentralization of governance in communities, it is advisable to develop projects to intensify entrepreneurial activity. To form a capable community, it is necessary to: create an appropriate business environment, investment climate, and propose land development projects located within the community. Introduce strategic management of existing and creation of new communal enterprises in order to provide income to a special community budget. Create a participatory budget to plan rural development and support the initiative of its residents. Cooperation between agricultural holdings and local authorities should strengthen the activation of small businesses in the countryside, solving social, environmental, and economic problems of communities. Effective implementation of the decentralization reform is impossible without public support. We believe that participation budgets, which are involved in the implementation of agricultural projects, are capable of solving the tasks of sustainable development of communities.