The purpose of the article is to summarize existing views of scientists and practitioners on a problem of using various financial instruments in the theory and practice of investment resource formation in the agricultural sector of the national economy in terms of globalization challenges. Research methods. The methodological basis for the research were fundamentals of economic theory, state regulation of the economy, investment and the theory of agrarian relations. With a help of the generalization method, advantages and warnings regarding use of individual financial instruments in the agricultural sector were revealed. Based on systematic and comparative analyzes, innovative financing instruments for producers of the agrarian sector were grouped. Division of financial instruments into internal and external was carried out using the graphical method. The research results. The practice of using various financial instruments in the system of forming investment resources of the agricultural sector of Ukraine in context of globalization challenges was evaluated. Based on the generalization of superior financial practices of attracting funds by business entities in the agricultural sector, internal and external financial instruments were distinguished. It was revealed that in recent years the most widespread among domestic financial instruments are: bank lending, among which are agricultural insurance, avalised bills of exchange, lending for software products; forward purchases; agricultural receipts and leasing services. It was proved that rapid integration processes in the domestic agricultural sector and globalization challenges cause the expansion (an emergence of new) external financial instruments to attract investment resources, in particular: bonds, letters of credit, guarantees, factoring. It was assumed that in the nearest future, large companies remain superior users of innovative financial instruments for investing in agricultural development, unlike small producers giving their lack in awareness of access to them and passive attitude to use of these financial opportunities. Elements of scientific novelty. Theoretical foundations for using various financial instruments for formation of investment resources by economic entities in the agricultural sector of the country’s economy in terms of globalization challenges gained further development. According to the results of evaluation of use trends for innovative financial instruments, the author systematized and distributed them in context of financing directions. Practical significance. It was proved a need to use innovative financial instruments for investment resource formation in the agricultural sector of the economy through a combination of internal (agricultural receipts, leasing services, forwards, bank financing) and external (bonds, letters of credit, guarantees, factoring) financial instruments for producers of the agricultural sector. Introduction of partnership programs both in the framework of insurance and in areas of lending and provision of leasing services will significantly improve conditions for producers of the agricultural sector, including small and medium-sized ones, as well as expand their ability to update fixed assets and replenish working capital. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 27
investment; agricultural sector; financial instruments; external and internal financing, lending; agricultural enterprise