Methodological approaches in studying efficiency increasing factors and use of labour resources in agriculture

When studying the issue of improving labour efficiency, a number of terms are used in the scientific literature, such as labour, labour force, human resources, etc. It should be noted that among scientists there is still no consensus on the nature and concept of these terms. In the article, referring to the statements of the classics, arguments are given in favour of the fact that the concept of labour resources most accurately reflects the content of the term. In this regard, it should be noted that in the article the term "labour resources" is used both as a qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the workforce, and as the term, which is most often used in the industrial practice of the agricultural sector. In addition, it is noted that agricultural labour has not completely lost its specific form under the conditions of scientific and technological progress, which in its turn leads to a change in its attractiveness. After all, the rural population, which is the basis of the labour resources of the industry, participates in the reproduction of the labour force, and not only for agriculture. That is, a number of factors have emerged which have positive or negative impact on the formation of labour resources. The results of the studies, in particular the questionnaire, made it possible to identify such a connection. Thus, the remoteness of the agricultural enterprise from the administrative center plays an important role. For example, the further agricultural enterprise is, the more often an inability to improve qualification, poor work organization and careless management attitude are referred to among unattractive aspects of agricultural labour. At the same time, as the most attractive conditions are called natural conditions, love to the land and others. A major role belongs to the development of the social infrastructure of rural areas. The article touches upon the issue of improving the methodology for analyzing and assessing the state of social infrastructure. It is noted that in the methodology of research it is necessary to take into account the drawbacks in the development of this field.