NEW MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCING OF AGRO CLUSTER

Abstract

The article examines the advantages of cluster approaches in the fruit and vegetable sector. Foreign experiences related to the development and financing of fruit and vegetable clusters have been analyzed. Additional financial resources are needed for the development of high-tech industries and innovative projects related to the cultivation, harvesting, storage, processing, delivery and sale of fruit and vegetable products. Traditional and modern sources of financing investment projects in the field of fruit and vegetable growing are considered in this article. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the possibilities of alternative means of venture financing based on crowdfunding. In order to form and develop the innovative sector in Uzbekistan, conclusions are given on supporting small businesses in agribusiness. As a result of the observations, crowdfunding is considered one of the most common sources of alternative financing in developed countries due to the possibility of attracting resources to new promising projects based on high risk. The development of the crowdfunding system and directions aimed at supporting advanced investment projects were analyzed. A comparison with Jakhan's experience was described, legal aspects of the problem were considered. According to the results of the research, the problems hindering the introduction of new models of venture financing into the activities of fruit and vegetable clusters were studied, and the prospects for the development of the industry were considered.