Shevchenko Alіsa, Candіdate of Economіc Scіences, Assocіate Professor of the Department of Economіc Theory and Economіcs of Enterprіses, Odessa State Agrarіan Unіversіty, Odessa, Ukraіne

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-3581-7884
e-mail: alіsochka1978@gmaіl.com

Petrenko Olga, Candіdate of Economіc Scіences, Assocіate Professor of the Department of Economіc Theory and Economіcs of Enterprіses, Odessa State Agrarіan Unіversіty, Odessa, Ukraіne

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9722-3785
e-mail: Leka_m@ukr.net

Zaiets Maksym, applicant for the second (master’s) level of higher education in the specialty Economics, Odessa State Agrarіan Unіversіty, Odessa, Ukraіne

ORCID ID: 0009-0005-5731-8698
e-mail: mzaec16@gmail.com

Agribusiness in the Context of Global Changes

Abstract. Introduction. Global climate change is increasingly affecting agribusiness, one of the key components of the global and national economies. Rising average annual temperatures, an increasing frequency of extreme weather events, soil degradation, water scarcity, and loss of biodiversity pose significant risks to the stability of agricultural production, food security, and the economic resilience of agricultural enterprises. In the face of these climate challenges, agribusinesses must adapt to new environmental and technological realities. At the same time, adaptation plays a strategic role in ensuring sustainable rural development, enhancing Ukraine’s agricultural sector’s competitiveness in the global market, and fulfilling international climate policy commitments.

Purpose. This study aims to provide a theoretical justification and practical analysis of the impact of global climate change on agribusiness development. It seeks to identify key risks and challenges and develop strategies for adapting the agricultural sector to climate transformations based on sustainable development and environmental safety principles.

Results. The article examines the impact of climate change on Ukraine’s agricultural sector and proposes strategies to adapt to global climate instability. It analyzes modern challenges such as rising temperatures, more frequent droughts, soil degradation, and reduced crop yields. The article establishes that an effective adaptation measure is production diversification through the introduction of niche crops. In particular, it highlights the potential of oil flax due to its high biological plasticity and resistance to climatic stress. The article analyzes global trends in oil flax production, determines Ukraine’s position in the global market, and identifies the main factors influencing the dynamics of cultivated areas and yields.

Conclusіons. The article substantiates the feasibility of implementing innovative technologies, such as no-till systems, digital monitoring, artificial intelligence, and robotic equipment, as a means of increasing production efficiency, environmental sustainability, and profitability. The integration of intelligent technologies has been emphasized as a means of promoting resource optimization, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and lowering energy consumption. Developing oil flax production based on innovative technological solutions can ensure Ukraine’s agricultural sector transitions in a balanced way towards a climate-resilient and environmentally responsible management model.

Keywords: agribusiness, climate crisis, flax, SWOT analysis, energy-saving technologies, artificial intelligence.

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