A B S T R A C T

The purpose of the research is to develop strategies for the development of the agro-processing industry with the goal of efficient use of labor resources in the agricultural sector and rural areas.

The methodology of the research involved the use of systemic and integrated approaches, as well as the methods of induction and deduction. A comparative analysis was conducted on the impact of agro-processing industry development on the efficiency of labor resource used in various aspects, and corresponding generalizations were made.

The practical importance of the research lies in the fact that the results obtained, along with the proposed suggestions and recommendations, can be used to address theoretical and practical challenges in the agricultural sector, in the development of the processing industry, as well as in the development of rural areas.

The results of the research is the development of proposals and recommendations for the effective use of labor resources and ensuring the production of competitive products in regions, considering the potential for economic development of the country’s economy and the agricultural sector.

The originality and scientific novelty of the research lie in the fact that the article highlights the importance of innovative development in the agro-processing industries from the perspective of ensuring the effective use of labor resources in regions. At the same time, the identification of directions for the application of digital development and innovative technologies for the development of agricultural product processing in regions and ensuring the effective use of labor resources encompasses the originality and scientific novelty of the work.

Keywords: agricultural sector, processing industry, labor resources, efficiency of using, employment level, income.