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Paper discussed the specific natural, organizational and economic features of agriculture and their influence on actual condition and development perspectives. The widely accepted hypothesis, stating that agricultural sector shall be supported with public funds in order to reduce a gap between agriculture and other branches of economy was considered. It was indicated, that the introduction of the free market principles is a fundamental pre-condition to narrow this gap. An obstacle in achieving this goal is a lack of social acceptance of the farmers for changes directed towards fully free market rules introduction.