Ecology and natural resource management as the foundation for the transformation and development of domestic agricultural science and production

Goal. To justify the need to implement and adhere to ecology-oriented principles of development in domestic agricultural science and production in the context of contemporary global challenges. Methods. The research was conducted using the following methods: systemic and comparative analysis (to identify the main environmental, economic, and technological factors influencing the development of the agricultural sector, and to compare modern models of agricultural production with environmentally oriented approaches applied at the international level), monographic analysis (to synthesize data from international documents and scientific publications on the greening of agricultural science and production), and abstract-logical analysis (for theoretical generalization and formulation of conclusions). Results. The key role of ecological and environmental protection principles in the process of restoring and developing the domestic agricultural sector amid war and global challenges was substantiated. The main threats and risks to effective agricultural production were examined, such as degradation and loss of natural resources, climate instability, destruction of infrastructure, limited financial resources, and economic instability, all of which require a paradigm shift and the transformation of agricultural models. Particular attention was paid to the transition to sustainable agriculture, the use of digital tools, and adaptation to international standards, particularly those of the European Union. The implementation of eco-oriented approaches and innovations was identified as a strategic factor that guarantees the country’s food security and economic stability in international markets. The integration of agroecological science and the agricultural business sector creates unique opportunities for the transformation of the industry and the transition from resource-depleting farming practices to high-tech and environmentally safe production. Conclusions. Under current conditions, the fundamental principles of ecology and natural resource management are becoming priorities for the development of domestic agricultural science and agricultural production. Their transformation requires well-founded ecological solutions for the transition from a resource- and energy-extensive model to an innovation-oriented, high-tech, and ecologically balanced model.