Ukrainian agrarian science: challenges and priorities

Abstract

Goal. To analyze the state and justify the prospects for the development of agrarian science to increase the scientific and innovative potential for the implementation of the strategic tasks of the agro-industrial complex in terms of ensuring food security of the state and increasing the export of agricultural products. Methods. They used general scientific and abstract methods for constructing scientific innovation models, as well as system analysis of statistical data. Results. The state and problems of scientific support of the high-tech agri-food sphere related to the restoration and innovative development, the potential and ways of improving the structure of the state agrarian science, and the formation of a platform for its development on the basis of state-private partnership are analyzed. The necessity of creating an entrepreneurial innovation infrastructure on the basis of agrarian science is proven. Conclusions. The necessity of development of the concept and strategy of innovative development of NAAS, their presentation at the state and international levels, modernization of the structure of the organization and management of NAAS, and strengthening integration with specialized scientific, educational, and international centers is substantiated. It is necessary to ensure an increase in the innovative potential of scientific developments, their demand in production and competitiveness in the market, to create an innovative infrastructure of agrarian science on the platform of state-owned private partnership. The updated state-private system for the creation and sale of competitive scientific and innovative products in the agri-food sector will allow NAAS to adapt to the current problems of agricultural production development, and provide scientific support for food security of the state.