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Land resources are the main means of production and a factor of socio-economic development and ecological sustainability of environment[1]. The condition of soils is one of the main indicators of the ecological state of the territories, because of the direct impacts from internal factors, which are caused by the use of soils in agricultural production[2] and external influences caused by anthropogenic activities[3]. Unsatisfactory condition of the soil cover in Ukraine, which is confirmed in scientific works of th...

Traditional agriculture is characterized by high indicators of economic efficiency, but the ecologic consequences of its implementation cause a decrease of soil productivity and environmental pollution. Soil productivity is determined by its fertility ? an ability of the soil to meet the needs of plants in the elements of nutrition, moisture, air, as well as provision of the conditions for their normal live to obtain stable yields. Rational use of land resources in agricultural production, the development and effe...

The current state of agriculture in Ukraine confirms the necessity of sustainable development of this branch of economy capable to solve the country's food security and ensure the effective functioning of the domestic market, fair competition among agricultural producers and consumer confidence, protecting their interests, rational use of natural resources and creating conditions for preservation, reproduction and increase of soil fertility. These components are focused in the resolution of the EU Council No 834/2...