The practice of agricultural land consolidation in land management projects in Ukraine

Relevance of the research topic. The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of agricultural land consolidation in Ukraine as an important direction for improving the structure of land ownership and land use in the current conditions of land relations reform. The essence of the concept of land consolidation, its purpose, objectives, and main approaches to implementing this process within land management projects are analyzed. It is emphasized that consolidation is aimed at the rational use of land resources, eliminating land fragmentation, strip farming, and scattering of land plots, increasing the efficiency of agricultural production, preserving soil fertility, and ensuring the sustainable development of rural territories.The aim of the work is to analyze the current practice of agricultural land consolidation in Ukraine, identify its features, implementation problems, and prospects for implementation within the development of land management projects.Research methods. During the research, the following generally accepted scientific research methods were used: theoretical method, monographic method, comparative method, and the method of generalization.Main research results. The legal and regulatory framework of Ukraine concerning the implementation of land consolidation works has been studied, particularly the provisions of the Land Code of Ukraine, the Law «On Land Management,» the Law «On the State Land Cadastre,» and other regulatory documents. It is noted that modern land management projects are designed not only to optimize the land use structure but also to ensure a balance between the economic interests of landowners, the social needs of the rural population, and the environmental requirements for land protection.The paper provides examples of the implementation of land management projects that involve land consolidation at the local level. The experience of developing land management projects for organizing the territory of agricultural enterprises through voluntary exchange of land plots, enlargement of agricultural land arrays, and the formation of infrastructure for effective land use is highlighted. The economic, environmental, and social effects of implementing consolidation measures are analyzed, including increased productivity of agricultural production, improved land reclamation conditions, reduced transportation costs, and enhanced environmental stability of territories.Conclusions. The article substantiates the need for further development of institutional and legal mechanisms for land consolidation, taking into account European experience, where such projects serve as an effective tool for spatial planning and ensuring sustainable land use. It is concluded that the implementation of systematic land consolidation practices in Ukraine will contribute to increasing the efficiency of the agricultural sector, the development of rural territories, and the formation of a balanced land resource management system.