IDENTIFICATION OF THE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OF STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The Strategy for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex, which was officially promulgated by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine in 2023, is considered. The main investment portfolios for the development of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine, which are aimed at increasing the production of agricultural products and processed products, are analyzed. The strategy takes into account the fact that the world needs to address global food security issues, there will be an increase in demand for food, an increase in the technological component and labor productivity due to automation and digitalization of agro-industrial processes, and adverse climatic conditions and climate change may complicate agricultural production. It is established that the main investment areas are investments in machinery and resources for agricultural production, investments in increasing agricultural production itself, investments in deep processing, logistics, and green energy. The investment portfolio proposed in the strategy envisages investments of USD 56.61 billion for the development of these strategic segments of the economy. In addition, the author further analyzed certain strategic goals and objectives of The Strategy for the Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas in Ukraine until 2030 and established the relationship between these strategies. The author draws attention to the implementation of such strategic goals as «Ensuring the sustainability of the agricultural sector, supporting fair income of producers and increasing their competitiveness» and «Modernization of the agricultural sector: development of processing, innovation, digitalization and knowledge exchange» of the Strategy-2030.