Investments in energy-saving technologies in feed production

Abstract

Purpose. The strategy for the development of feed production involves the use of energy-saving production technologies to ensure environmental safety and counteract the negative impact of climate change, which requires the implementation of appropriate investment projects. In the conditions of world economic relations globalization, European integration processes in the economy of Ukraine, limited resources and rising energy prices, interest in studying the prospects of investing in biogas production, processing of agricultural raw materials and technologies for economical use of resources has increased. The purpose of the study is economic substantiation of investing in energy-saving technologies in feed production. Methods. Theoretical generalization; structural, abstract-logical, project analysis, monographic and graphic ones. Results. A project analysis of investing in energy-saving technologies in feed production as a direction of adaptation to climate change conditions was carried out. It has been established that for feed production enterprises in Ukraine, investment into the purchase of biogas plants for small processing volumes will be more expedient. Such installations, besides biogas, also produce organic fertilizer, which creates additional economic benefits for enterprises specializing in the field feed production. Provided the availability of the own sufficient raw material base, such investment projects at agricultural enterprises will have a 6-8 years payback period. Conclusions. A promising direction for the development of agribusiness in Ukraine is the implementation of investment projects in energy-saving technologies in feed production. Biogas production makes it possible to improve energy security not only at individual agricultural enterprises, but also in the state in general. Investing in biogas plants enables feed production enterprises to reduce dependence on external energy resources; to provide own needs in electricity and heating of production premises; to diversify production; to expand their presence and sales in the markets.