УДК 631.879:631.11:338.43

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2025-2-15

Orel Volodymyr,
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor, Leading Researcher of the Department of Economics, Management and Transfer of Innovations in Animal Husbandry,
Livestock farming institute of NAAS of Ukraine,
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1609-1731
Orel Anna,
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Associate
Professor of the Department of marketing and communication design
Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design,
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0823-3346

JEL classification: Q12

The article examines the impact of the use of organic fertilizers on the economic efficiency of farms in the conditions of the modern agricultural market. The growing demand for environmentally friendly products, the preservation of soil fertility and the desire for sustainable agriculture led to a more active introduction of organic fertilizers into the production process. Comparative data on the costs and profitability of using mineral and organic fertilizers are analyzed, and the impact of organic fertilizer on crop quality, long-term soil productivity and investment attractiveness of the farm is also studied. The results of the study show that, although the initial costs of introducing organic fertilizers may be somewhat higher, in the medium and long term, farmers receive economic benefits due to reduced costs for chemicals, improved soil structure, increased yields and simplified certification of products as organic. Special attention is paid to the socio-economic aspect: the development of organic fertilizer production at the local level contributes to the creation of jobs and the reduction of farms’ dependence on imported agrochemicals. The article provides practical recommendations for farms on the optimal use of organics, calculation of economic effect and risk assessment. It also highlights the challenges associated with logistics, storage and uneven availability of organic fertilizers in different regions of Ukraine.

Keywords: organic fertilizers, farming, economy, sustainable development, agricultural policy, yield, soil fertility, ecological farming.

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The article was received 10.03.2025