Improving the Use of Innovative Approaches and Investments in the Development of Sustainable Agriculture

The study investigates innovative approaches and innovative investment mechanisms of sustainable agricultural development in Uzbekistan, emphasizing the Syrdarya region. Research aim: To better understand the composition and efficiency of investments in agriculture and derive actionable policy suggestions to promote sustainable agriculture transformation. The methodology of the research is formalized as follows: based on the statistical analysis of regional data for 2015–2023, regression analysis, expert assessment, and comparative and systematic analysis methods. The findings indicate that while total investments in the real sector have grown (15.2–18.6%), the contribution of agriculture to the investments remains low (6.8–7.4%), which is limiting for sustainable development. The study recommends that green finance instruments, such as legal reforms, sukuk-based financing options, and a common framework for sustainable investments in agriculture, should be introduced.