Current trends in the development of small businesses in Ukrainian agriculture

Abstract

Purpose of the research. The aim of the article is to analyze the activities of small agricultural enterprises in Ukraine and identify the main obstacles to their development. Methodology. The following methods were used in the research process: generalization and comparative analysis. The authors used sources of statistical information and analytical reviews. The list of them is given in the list of references. Results. The article analyzes the main indicators that characterize the efficiency of small business in Ukraine. The role of small enterprises in the economy of developed countries is studied. It is noted that the impact of small business performance on gross domestic product (GDP) dynamics is different and depends on many factors – both historical and other, related, for example, to the structure of the economy, the culture of entrepreneurship. It is indicated that with the independence of our country, small business has developed rapidly, its share in the total number of businesses has grown. The main indicators that characterize the activity of small enterprises in agriculture of Ukraine are analyzed. The results of the study show a positive trend towards increasing the profitability of small businesses operating in agriculture in Ukraine. Practical meaning. The main obstacles to the development of small business in Ukraine have been identified. These include: low efficiency of legal regulation of economic relations, high levels of corruption and raiding. The authors notes that the acceleration of positive trends in small business development is possible provided that the level of favorable business environment in Ukraine is increased. Prospects for further research may be a mechanism for reconciling the interests of the subjects of the process of small business social responsibility.