Macroeconomic investment process in agriculture of Ukraine

The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical provisions on the essence and features of the investment process and the most important areas of its activation in agriculture. Research methods. The following methods were used in the research process: dialectical - cognition of investment processes and phenomena; abstract-logical - substantiation of theoretical provisions for the development of investment processes; economic and statistical - identification of trends and patterns in the investment process; graphic - estimates of the main indicators of the dynamics and structure of investments; correlation-regression analysis - establishing interdependencies between indicators; strategic planning - substantiation of investment forecast. Research results. Theoretical positions and methodical approaches to estimations of macroeconomic investment process on their basic signs and the most important directions of its activization in agriculture are generalized. Scientific novelty. Theoretical provisions on the economic essence of the investment process were further developed, in particular, the definition of its concept in relation to agriculture, 16 most important features and areas of activation were proposed. Practical significance. The results of the study can be used in shaping the investment strategy and policy of the state in agriculture. Tabl.: 2. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 30.