State regulation instruments for the development of the agro-industrial complex under martial law in Ukraine

Abstract

Amidst the crisis in the food sector of the country caused by the Russian invasion and on the way to Ukraine's association with the European Union, the role of state regulation is growing. The study aimed to provide proposals for improving the food industry development programmes in the agro-industrial complex to improve the food supply of the population, innovative development of enterprises and ensure food security in Ukraine. General scientific methods were used in the study: dialectical, statistical, structural and functional analysis, tabular, systematic generalisation, and comparisons. The study summarises the existing programmes of support and development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine at the governmental and interstate levels. The problems of food and agricultural enterprises in the context of Russian aggression in Ukraine are identified, in particular, in terms of environmental damage and pollution, instability of energy supply, and rising logistics costs. The author notes the effectiveness but selectivity of grant support with the participation of foreign capital. The programme documents for the development of the agro-industrial complex and the food industry are systematised and their interconnection is analysed. These documents include the National Economic Strategy and the strategy for the development of its agricultural component, sectoral support programmes, sectoral strategies, and international and national programmes. The article presents proposals for the programme documents for the development of the food industry aimed at post-war recovery and further innovative development. The proposals take into account foreign experience, industry specifics and changes to the current legislation. Sectoral development programmes should be in line with the strategic guidelines until 2030 and the provisions of the Association Agreement with the European Union, contribute to solving environmental pollution and climate change, waste recycling and creating closed production cycles with high added value. The results obtained can be used in further research, programmes, recommendations and strategies of legislative and executive authorities for the effective development of the food industry as part of the agri-food complex and the improvement of food supply to the population.