Annotation

The aim of the research was the study of conceptual provisions in the effective functioning of the system of agricultural land resources usage as a part of the environmental and economic approach that is the most appropriate to terms of economic systems transition to the sustainable development principles. It is established that the modern use of land is a complex integrated ecological problem. In connection with the agricultural production process the impact of human activity on the environment should be taken into account and in each case fully complied with the ecological balance requirements to ensure the sustainable company development in future. It is revealed that the essence and causes of environmental contradictions in the land usage system were associated with the economic mechanism imperfection and inefficient land usage consequences and extensive economy. It was noted that sustainable development of any business entity pursues triune objective: environmental wellbeing, economic efficiency, equal social and economic conditions. During the problem study the main principles of environmental sustainability as an economic efficiency enhancement factor of land usage were found . The system of measures on transition to environmentally sustainable business was suggested.