Blinovsky Andriy, graduate student, specialty 072 «Finance, banking, insurance, and securities market», Private Higher Educational Institution «European University», Kyiv

ORCID ID: 0009-0005-3324-5615
e-mail: ablinovsjkyj@e-u.edu.ua

Financial and Credit Support for the Infrastructure of Agricultural Entities in Ukraine

Abstract. Introduction. The article examines the current aspects of financial and credit support for the infrastructure of agricultural sector entities in Ukraine under conditions of economic instability and martial law. It analyzes the present state of public financing in the agricultural sector and characterizes the main mechanisms of lending, subsidization, and investment stimulation used to develop agricultural infrastructure. Key challenges are identified, including limited access to financial resources for small and medium-sized agricultural producers, low efficiency of government support programs, fragmented institutional support, and insufficient involvement of private capital.

Purpose. The aim of the study is to analyze the current state of financial and credit support for the infrastructure of agricultural sector entities in Ukraine, to identify the key problems and limitations in the functioning of existing financing mechanisms, as well as to justify ways to improve them taking into account national development priorities and wartime challenges.

Results. Based on the conducted analysis, the article proposes directions for improving the state’s financial and credit policy in support of agricultural infrastructure. These include the development of partnership-based financing models, expansion of access to preferential loans, digitalization of financial instruments, and strengthening of institutional capacity within responsible authorities.

Conclusions. The research findings can be used to inform strategic decisions in agricultural policy, design new support programs, and enhance the efficiency of financial resource management in the agricultural sector.

The results of the research can be used in the process of developing new financial support tools, as well as in the modernization of the management system for budgetary and investment resources in the agricultural sector, taking into account national priorities and current threats.

Keywords: financial and credit support, agricultural infrastructure, public financing, subsidies, preferential lending, investments, financial instruments, institutional support, partnership financing models.

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