WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics | 2026
Authors: Čereš M.; Kapsdorferová Z.; Čeryová D.; Ladvenicová J.; Švikruhová P.
DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.30
Journal: WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics
Year: 2026
Publisher: World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
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The agricultural sector is undergoing a profound structural transformation driven by global challenges and socio-economic and environmental changes. The growing need for adaptation and innovation among agricultural enterprises is reflected in increased strategic investment activities aimed at improving sustainability, resilience, and productivity. Empirical evidence shows a clear prioritisation of investments in technological innovation as a key driver of modernisation and competitiveness. In contrast, responses to other global challenges, including geopolitical instability, socio-demographic shifts, economic fluctuations, and environmental pressures, remain fragmented. The availability and structure of financial resources, such as European Union funds, national subsidies, and commercial financing, significantly influence investment behaviour and priorities. Quantitative analyses confirm statistically significant relationships between investment scale, sources, timing, and the types of global challenges addressed. These findings highlight the need for targeted policy instruments and integrated innovation ecosystems to strengthen the adaptive capacity and long-term sustainability of agricultural enterprises. © 2026, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society. All rights reserved.
agri-food system transformation; agricultural enterprises; agricultural innovation; agricultural policies; global challenges and trends; investment sources