Competitiveness evaluation of grain crop seeds in agricultural enterprises of Ukraine
The purpose of the article is to develop a methodical approach for estimation of the integral index of grain competiveness in agricultural enterprises. Research methods. In the research process the following scientific methods have been used: dialectical method and monographic method for the analysis of evolution of scientific achievements of Ukrainian and foreign scholars on the problems of evaluation of products’ competitiveness); empirical method for the evaluation of grain competitiveness of agricultural enterprises; comparative analysis for the comparison of grain competitiveness indicators of agricultural enterprises in different regions; abstract and logical for the theoretical generalizations and formulation of conclusions. Research results. System of indicators for calculating the integral index of grain competitiveness of grain crops in agricultural enterprises has been formed. Competitiveness evaluation of wheat and barley grain in agricultural enterprises of Ukraine has been conducted via analytical method using an integral indicator. Elements of scientific novelty. As a novelty in the article has been suggested the technique of evaluation of grain competitiveness of agricultural enterprises, that can be used to select effective ways of its increase. Practical significance. The article offers a methodical approach to estimating a competitiveness of grain agricultural enterprises, which allows analyzing large amounts of data, taking into account stimulating and destimulating effects of the selected features on the final result, as well as combining and using various criteria. Tabl.: 2. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 11.