The article substantiates the need for diversification of production in depressed rural communities as a factor in increasing their investment attractiveness at the current stage of development of agrarian territories in Ukraine. The study outlines the potential impact of diversification on increasing the resilience of communities to internal and external challenges, diversifying possible sources of income from activities, and improving the infrastructure and quality of life of rural families.

The authors investigate the concept of depressed rural communities, their key features, causes of occurrence and socio-economic consequences of such a situation, and indicate the need to create appropriate conditions for overcoming the depressive state of individual rural areas. Attention is focused on studying the relationship between the deepening depression of rural communities and the challenges of martial law in the country.

The necessity of establishing a diversified agricultural sector within the economy is highlighted as a means to reduce the reliance on the narrow specialization of farmers. This strategy aims to create new job opportunities, partially address the demographic crisis, foster social stability within communities, and enhance revenue for local budgets.

Potential avenues for sustainable development in struggling rural communities in the post-war era have been examined, focusing on infrastructure improvement, investment attraction, decentralization, support for local self-governance, and the introduction of innovative practices in agriculture. The state’s role in promoting economic resurgence and social stability in rural areas is critically assessed.