Implementation of an investment project as a factor for improving the efficiency of an agricultural enterprise

The development of investment activities of enterprises as a factor in improving the efficiency of agricultural production is particularly relevant in the current conditions of an unstable economy. In recent years, the level of efficiency of agricultural producers shows a downward trend, which excludes expanded reproduction, negatively affects the competitiveness of products and the overall profitability of agriculture. Investment activities aimed at differentiating agricultural products through the development and implementation of new investment projects can support agricultural producers, increase the profitability of their activities and, thus, make modern agricultural production more sustainable and efficient. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to develop an investment project for growing and selling chickpeas in the conditions of a specific agricultural enterprise - LLP «Kuat-2000», located in the Kostanay region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as to assess the effectiveness of the enterprise after the project is implemented. The dynamics of chickpea crops in Kazakhstan shows an upward trend - both in the Republic as a whole and in the Kostanay region. The novelty of the project is due to the use of chickpea cultivation technology from the Kostanay research Institute of agriculture for growing this crop. Strict compliance with the technology, terms and standards of agricultural measures will lead to the formation of optimal production costs. The economic assessment of the project, as well as the calculation of profitability indicators of Kuat-2000 LLP after the project implementation demonstrate a positive impact of investment activities on the efficiency of agricultural production at the enterprise, which indicates the need for further differentiation of products in modern agricultural enterprises.