ІННОВАЦІЇ ЯК СКЛАДОВА ФОРМУВАННЯ ПРОДОВОЛЬЧОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ УКРАЇНИ

Abstract

The article is devoted to arguing the importance of innovations in the formation of food security in Ukraine and the world. The main indicators of the transformation of the agricultural sector of the food sphere in the direction of innovations are considered. Risks for the food security of Ukraine and the world caused by demography, shortage of natural resources, food waste, pandemic, climate change and the full-scale military invasion of russia on Ukrainian lands are identified. The influence of the military actions of the russian federation on the agricultural sector of Ukraine and its consequences on the food security of the states, which are import-dependent on Ukrainian products, are analyzed. The development of the agricultural sector based on smart agricultural innovations and in the direction of organic production is substantiated. The Ukrainian agri-food sector in modern conditions is not only a type of business activity in the agricultural sector but is an area of global social responsibility. Innovative approaches and technologies, new quality of work, innovative developments and inclusive solutions will reduce costs, and increase productivity and profitability of agricultural production, which will strengthen not only the food security of Ukraine but also economic security. The implementation of innovations in the available agricultural resource potential of Ukraine will provide opportunities to increase the volume of production and export of agricultural products. Innovations in the agricultural sector should be aimed at fulfilling the goals of sustainable development and be directed to highly productive farming, ensuring its environmental sustainability. To speed up the development of agricultural innovations in Ukraine, the article proposes to establish cooperation with the international community for the exchange of experience and the development of joint innovative projects in agri-food production. The introduction of innovations in the agricultural sector will ensure its balanced and highly productive development, which will contribute to strengthening food security, environmental friendliness, and humanization.