Problems and challenges of increasing the investment attractiveness of the agroindustrial complex
Objective. The article aims to examine the state of the agroindustrial complex of the Russian Federation at the present stage of economic development. Methodology. Research methodology involves application of general and special methods of cognition, including analysis, synthesis and comparison. Results. The authors reveal the factors influencing the investment attractiveness of the industry and identify the main trends in the development of the agroindustrial complex that contribute to improving the competitiveness of agricultural products and enhancing food security in the country. Conclusion. Further development of the agroindustrial complex is impossible without improving the mechanism of state regulation. The article shows that the main directions in the state regulation of investment activity in the agroindustrial complex include the following: 1) the creation of favourable organisational and economic conditions for investing in agricultural production with a view to increasing the investment attractiveness of agriculture, attracting more investment to the agroindustrial complex; 2) direct and indirect involvement of the state in investment activities in the agrarian sector with a view to improving the structure of agricultural production, increasing yield, maintaining productive and social infrastructure in rural areas, attracting investors on the basis of the principles of cofinancing; 3) other forms of state regulation and protection of the interests of agricultural manufacturers and investors.