STATE SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURE: CURRENT STATUS, PROBLEMS, AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION MODELS

Abstract

The article examines the issues of state policy management of agricultural development as one of the strategic sectors of the national economy of Ukraine, taking into account the existing natural, climatic and resource potential and its role as an essential component of competitiveness, food security and a type of economic activity that forms the country's powerful export potential. It is noted that agricultural production is crucial for Ukraine's economy, ensuring food security and a substantial share of exports. It is argued that, despite the already acquired adaptation mechanisms in the conditions of a full-scale war, enterprises of this type of economic activity continue to face internal and external challenges and threats, which require more effective and proactive solutions, as well as proper state support. Currently, the government is facing new threats related to both security and economic factors. The article examines the issues of forming and implementing agricultural support policies. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to analyze the current state, identify problematic aspects, and substantiate effective models for implementing the policy of state support for agriculture in Ukraine. A description of the current state of development and regulatory framework for the agricultural sector is provided. The leading problematic aspects of both the functioning and development, as well as state support of agriculture in Ukraine, are indicated. Several qualitative models, as well as key management decisions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of state policy in stimulating domestic agriculture during wartime conditions, are outlined.The scientific novelty of the research results lies in the further development of mechanisms and means to support and ensure the growth of the agricultural sector through proactive state policy. The practical significance of the research results lies in the possibility of supplementing existing state regulatory tools in the development of strategic sectors of the national economy, particularly agriculture.