Scientific and economic support of investment in the agricultural sector and its economic efficiency

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical and methodological provisions and develop applied recommendations for scientific and economic support of investment in the agricultural sector and increase its economic efficiency. Research methods. The study uses: dialectical method of scientific knowledge (in relation to socio-economic processes of investment in the agricultural sector and its economic effectiveness in their relationship and interdependence); analysis and synthesis (to study the state and dynamics of investment in the agricultural sector), the system method (to summarize the conclusions and justify the proposals); comparison (to compare the investment processes of agriculture and other sectors of the economy). Research results. The significant weight of capital investments of the agricultural sector in the national investment result has been established. It is determined that the investment attractiveness of agriculture is inferior to most sectors of the economic complex of the country. It is recommended to maintain state support of agriculture and agro-industrial complex to increase the economic efficiency of investment in the agricultural sector; to ensure the development of industrial, economic, social and market infrastructure in rural areas. Scientific novelty. Substantiation was further developed on the need for scientific and economic support for investment in the agricultural sector and increase its economic efficiency, improve the investment attractiveness of agriculture and the implementation of this set of economic, social and institutional measures. Practical significance. It consists in the development of recommendations for investment in the agricultural sector and increase its economic efficiency, which can be used by both public authorities and local governments, as well as businesses in the formation and implementation of investment programs and projects. Tabl.: 2. Refs.: 13.