Theoretical approaches to the concept of human capital in agriculture

Abstract

The article deals with the concept of human capital, the fundamental distinctive aspects of human capital, the definition of human capital. Strengthening food security of the country is impossible without identifying imperfections in the systems of labor motivation of economic entities of the second sphere of agriculture. Agricultural production urgently needs to develop a set of such measures, as it is the most vulnerable to crises. In this regard, the analysis of existing methods of stimulating the effective use of labor resources was carried out and new, more advanced methods of improving the efficiency of human capital in agricultural enterprises were developed. The proposed methods of effective use of human capital can be recommended for implementation in agricultural enterprises. They will increase the profitability of production by enhancing human resources and sustainable productivity growth, as well as more efficient use of fixed and current assets.