EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DEHKAN FARM.

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This article studies the effectiveness of introducing innovative technologies in the activities of dehkan farms using the example of the Kashkadarya region. The analysis reveals that the use of advanced technologies such as drip irrigation, agrodrone monitoring, and digital agroplatforms has significantly increased productivity, net profit, and resource efficiency. The study identifies economic efficiency criteria based on practical experience in 2023 and illustrates them with relevant tables and diagrams. Based on the results of the article, it is concluded that the economic sustainability of dehkan farms can be ensured through the widespread introduction of innovative technologies. Introduction. At the current stage of the world economy, the use of innovative technologies in agriculture is gaining importance not only as a means of increasing production, but also as a means of efficient use of resources, obtaining stable incomes and ensuring environmental safety. Especially in the conditions of Uzbekistan, the introduction of innovations is becoming an urgent issue against the background of limited water resources, reduced land productivity and climate change. This article analyzes the use of innovative technologies in the activities of dehkan farms, their impact on economic efficiency, productivity and profitability, using the example of the Kashkadarya region. In the formation of a competitive agricultural system, the sustainable operation of dehkan farms and their readiness to introduce innovative technologies play a special role. Today, in Uzbekistan, in particular, in the Kashkadarya region, water shortages, land degradation, and low labor productivity are serious problems facing dehkan farms. The main way to overcome these problems is the effective use of innovative technologies. This article assesses the implementation of innovative technologies in the activities of dehkan farms and their economic efficiency. The assessment is based on statistical data from the Kashkadarya region. 34 SOLUTION OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMY International scientific-online conference Literature review. The issue of introducing innovative technologies in scientific sources has been studied in the following aspects: A. Alimov (2021) found that modern equipment and agrotechnical methods in dehkan farms increase productivity by 20–25%. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, innovations such as drip irrigation and laser leveling reduce costs by 15–20%. The FAO (2022) report confirms stable production and high income in areas where innovative approaches are used. Siddikov A. (2019) – measured the effectiveness of introducing innovative technologies in agriculture through productivity and resource efficiency. Islomova D. (2021) – analyzed the practical results of drip irrigation, agrodrone and digital monitoring systems in dehkan farms. International reports by FAO and UNDP indicate water-saving technologies and agroinnovations as a means of increasing resilience to climate change. Nevertheless, the economic efficiency of innovations in the territorial sector - in particular, in the Kashkadarya region - has not been scientifically adequately assessed. However, empirical research shows that most studies in Uzbekistan are limited to general descriptions and do not pay sufficient attention to quantitative assessments of their economic effectiveness. Discussion (main part). Types of innovative technologies and their application The following innovative technologies are being introduced in farmers' farms in the Kashkadarya region: Total area Technology type Field of use Efficiency result (he) Melon crops, Water saving 40%, yield Drip irrigation 3 250 orchards +18% Grain, cotton Water consumption -15%, Laser land leveling 5 500 labor saving Vegetables, Modern seeds (non- Rapid ripening, disease potatoes 1 850 GMO) resistant Biohumus Various crops 4 200 Soil fertility +20% fertilizers He implementation of innovative agricultural technologies in the Kashkadarya region demonstrates a growing commitment to enhancing 35 SOLUTION OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMY International scientific-online conference productivity, optimizing resource use, and improving the sustainability of dehqon (smallholder) farms. The table illustrates four major innovations that are currently applied across various types of crops and farming systems. Below is an analytical summary of their impacts: 1. Drip Irrigation Systems Scope: Applied predominantly to melon crops and orchards. Efficiency Gains: o Water saving: up to 40% reduction in water usage. o Yield increase: approximately 18% growth in productivity. Analysis: Drip irrigation is one of the most effective water-saving techniques in arid regions like Kashkadarya. Given the region's limited and seasonal water availability, this technology significantly reduces irrigation losses and ensures precise water delivery to plant roots. The observed increase in yield refl