Choice of model of agrarian system of Ukraine as the basis of comprehensive sustainable rural development

The purpose of the article is to analyze the models of the agrarian system formed in Ukraine since independence. Identify a model of the agrarian system that will provide the most effective way to ensure the comprehensive sustainable development of rural areas and the preservation of the rural settlement network. Research methods. The following scientific methods were used for the research: dialectical knowledge of processes and phenomena; empirical (observation, comparison, description); comparative analysis; abstract-logical (theoretical generalizations and formulation of conclusions). Research results. In the process of analyzing the models of the agrarian system, which were formed in Ukraine since independence, it was found that the most effective way to ensure comprehensive sustainable development of rural areas, preservation of rural settlement network will provide a model of the agrarian system, based on individual, farming medium agricultural enterprises (farming). Scientific novelty. The influence of the choice of the model of agrarian system on the possibility of ensuring comprehensive sustainable development of rural areas and preservation of the rural settlement network is determined. Practical significance. The model of the agrarian system, which will give the chance to provide the most effective comprehensive development of rural territories and preservation of a rural settlement network, is defined. It is proposed to amend the legislation of Ukraine, which will promote the development of the model of the agrarian system of Ukraine, which is based on individual farming, family farms, small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises (farming). Refs.: 33.