The purpose of the article is to justify expediency of deepening cooperation in the grape production sphere and offer its main directions. Research methods. In the research process the following methods have been used: abstract and logical for studying development of problems and summarizing the conclusions; method of theoretical generalization for disclosing essence of categories “cooperation” and “integration”; economic and statistical for assessing possible results from cooperation deepening in the grapes production. Research results. Expediency of deepening of cooperative relations in the grapes production has been substantiated. Main directions for forming an economic effect from cooperation of grapes producers have been analyzed and their volumes have been determined depending on a land area. There has been calculated cost need for forming of cooperatives in grape production. The ways for increases of economic effect in forming and functioning of grape cooperatives have been proposed. Influence of cooperation development on social situation in the Kherson region has been determined and main socio-economic indicators from its improvement have been calculated. Increase of budget deductions at different levels from activity of wine-growing service cooperatives has been determined. Elements of scientific novelty. Novelty of the research lies in the further development of principles regarding definition of main areas of balanced development of grape production, its economic and social efficiency. Practical significance. Considered theoretical and methodological provisions and offered proposals constitute a methodological basis for ensuring balanced development of the grapes production. Tabl.: 4. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 11
cooperation; grapes; production; effect; cooperative; profitability