The development of a set of professional competencies for managers and experts in the human resources management requires purposeful activity to improve the particular knowledge, skills and abilities. Their development has a direct or indirect impact on the results of the production and business operations of the agricultural holdings in the sector. This makes it necessary to investigate the levels of development of the professional competencies of the managers and experts on human resources management, by revealing opportunities for their sophistication and management. The purpose of this article is to analyse the status and development of the professional competencies of the managers and the human resources management through assessment of their role in increasing production and economic efficiency of the farms in the agricultural sector.