Human Potential in the Agricultural Sector of the Economy

Topicality. The agricultural sector is one of the leading sectors, which plays a significant role in the economic development of many countries, including Ukraine. The sector has a strategic impact on food security, economic growth, rural development, and job creation. International achievements indicate that human resource potential is a determining factor in development, influencing the efficiency and competitiveness of agricultural production. Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is to highlight the main international benchmarks and institutional support of Ukraine's agricultural sector development. The objectives of this article are to analyze the legislation of EU countries regarding agricultural economy sector regulation, determine the impact of human resources on the sector's development, and justify a comprehensive approach of system modernizing by providing human resource potential in Ukraine's agricultural sector. Materials and Methods. The research utilized the theoretical foundations of human capital concept as an economic growth factor, institutional management of agricultural economics regarding and state policy impact of agricultural sector. The synthesis method was used to identify directions of Ukraine's agricultural sector development, explaining the impact of education and professional training on productivity. Research results. The study substantiates that focusing on the institutional support of the EU agricultural economy sector has prospects for implementation in Ukraine, as it encompasses the entire cycle of management and functioning, from providing human resources to ensuring ecological sustainability and economic development. In contrast, Ukraine's institutional framework is somewhat fragmented, leading to inconsistencies in management functions and, as a result, disparities in overall growth indicators. Conclusion. Human resource potential plays a crucial role in the development of Ukraine's agricultural sector and requires modernization due to the lack of modern knowledge and skills among many workers, the use of outdated technologies affecting labor productivity and overall efficiency, and the need for infrastructure restoration to prevent the outflow of personnel. There is a need to implement digital technologies and tools in the updating of educational programs and professional development programs, conduct research and innovations, provide legislative and regulatory support for state aid to attract investments for technical equipment and subsidization, and grant high-skilled personnel in the agricultural sector with development grants for their enterprises.