Financial and economic support for the implementation of resource-saving practices in the agricultural sector

The purpose of this study was to identify effective financial and economic instruments for the implementation of resource-saving technologies in Ukrainian agriculture in the context of rising energy costs, climate change, and military challenges. The study analysed the regulatory framework, state, and international support instruments, as well as the dynamics of investment flows and the implementation of environmental practices in the agricultural sector. The study found that despite a decline in investment in 2024 to 42.89 billion UAH, the agricultural sector’s profitability increased to a record 327 billion UAH and its profitability to 35%. With state support exceeding 7 billion UAH in 2025, over 8,750 agricultural enterprises received soft loans worth 46.9 billion UAH, and about 2,000 received compensation for purchased machinery worth 486 million UAH. Significant emphasis was placed on expanding the area of organic farming (up to 550,000 hectares) and digitalising agricultural production. The effectiveness of public-private partnerships was determined, particularly through the attraction of 480 million USD in joint projects of the International Development Finance Corporation, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the role of the Digital Restoration Ecosystem for Accountable Management digital platform for accountable management, in the implementation of over 8,600 projects worth more than 572 billion UAH. There is a growing interest in biogas complexes, precision agriculture, and digital platforms, including those involving Myronivskyi Khliboprodukt, Astarta, and Kernel. The study suggested ways to improve support through tax and credit incentives, public-private partnerships, and digital solutions. The practical significance of this study lies in the possibility of using its findings to develop targeted support programmes for the agricultural sector