DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF INNOVATIONS IN AGRICULT

The article explores strategies for enhancing the implementation of nnovations in agriculture. Due to the rapid growth of Uzbekistan's agricultural sector and the launch of promising development projects, there is a growing need to adopt modern machinery, equipment, technologies, and expertise across emerging agricultural fields. This includes organizing efficient and innovation-driven operations and ensuring that innovation efforts are properly directed. The issue has been widely addressed in scientific literature through journal articles and monographs. The increasing interest from both society and the scientific community reflects the recognition of innovation’s vital role, particularly during the transition to a market-based economy. To address this topic, several objectives were achieved: the concepts of innovation and innovative activity were examined; the nature and distinctive aspects of innovation in agriculture were identified; an assessment of the current state of Uzbekistan's agricultural sector was conducted; the progress of innovation initiatives in the country was analyzed; and mechanisms to strengthen innovation in agriculture were proposed.