State and development of farms in Uzbekistan as a basis for food security

The work is devoted to the study of directions of effective development and functioning of farms in the conditions of modern economy, with emphasis on the role of innovations in this process. The study was carried out on the basis of analysing the experience of farming activity of agro-enterprises of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Also the analysis of normative-legal acts and statistical data in the field of agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the use of methods of comparative and logical analysis was carried out. Introduction of innovative technologies is a key condition for sustainable development of farms, increasing their productivity and competitiveness. Factors hindering the introduction of innovations are analysed and ways of their solution are proposed. Special attention is paid to the experience of Uzbekistan, where the agricultural sector plays an important role in the economy. In particular, examples of introduction of drip irrigation, precision farming, modern technologies in livestock breeding and greenhouse farms are considered. The results of the study highlight the importance of creating a favourable innovation environment, as well as strengthening state support and incentives for scientific research.