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Rural communities face problems related to depopulation, lack of jobs, weak digital infrastructure, decline of basic public services. LEADER is an initiative to support rural communities, which takes shape in a Local Development Strategy with a role in using local resources in a way that meets the needs identified in the territory. The support of projects for smart villages must be encouraged through local development strategies that pursue various fields: reducing the depopulation of villages, providing quality services, developing local services, promoting digitization. The paper proposes the role that the LEADER intervention belonging to the Strategic Plan, which is one of the instruments of the European Union, can contribute to supporting these rural development projects, which can represent local initiatives and which can benefit from funding sources that will contribute to the identification of strategies and future solutions to promote smart villages. The information used in the work was collected, processed and interpreted starting from data belonging to the Bureau for the Financing of Rural Investments, along with insights from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, converge in a rich tapestry of thought at the paper's conclusion. Here, they weave forward-thinking strategies for the cultivation of smart villages, which are envisioned as vibrant oases capable of elevating the quality of life for rural dwellers. These innovative settlements promise to champion the cause of sustainable rural development, casting a verdant future where community and sustainability flourish side by side. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper aims to identify the main aspects of digitalization in the EU and Romania at present, in general, and emphasizing on agriculture, because in this sector has a deep impact on infrastructure and work resources. The EU average for DESI index quantifying digital economy performance was compared with the index in the member states to show the differences in the performance of the digital economy. The aspects related to the impact of digitalization in agriculture from many points of view, but mainly on human resources have also been highlighted. Index scores differ from one country to another and reflect the performance result of the efforts that each member state has made to implement digital economy. The higher the index value, the higher the digital economy performance in that country. During the period 2017-2022, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden have maintained their top position in the EU, while Romania and Bulgaria are situated on the last places. Romania should be focused on the improvement of digital infrastructure, promotion of digital competences, innovation and entrepreneurship in order to increase its performance in digital economy. Major efforts should be done to improve connectivity, educational programmes in digital competences and to develop a favourable business environment for contributing to its digital transformation and integration into the EU digital unique market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital technologies represent a new direction increasing the efficiency of the agro-industrial sector and the sustainable development of agriculture. At the current stage, we can note the role of the transmissibility of new technologies and innovations in the agri-food complex, vis-a-vis regional improvement and development, the need for economic-financial and human sources for the implementation of innovations, as well as the efficiency of their implementation in practice. Management efficiency is treated through the complex and synergistic approach of economic, financial and ecological efficiency of enterprises. The purpose of the present article is to propose the digital assurance chain and to analyze the importance of current digital services in the development of intelligent management in agriculture. In the process of developing the objectives proposed in this article, the authors used the following methods, such as: analysis and synthesis, the statistical and mathematical method, the comparative method, the survey, the interview that would ensure the development of the entire economy by ensuring the sustainability of the agri-food sector. The proposed proposals will be used by agricultural entrepreneurs, not taking into account specialization and fields of activity, as well as by certain state institutions in the Republic of Moldova. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyses the financial performance of crop production enterprises related to the costs associated with their innovation activity. We aim to determine influencing factors related to the digital transformation process, on the one hand, and on the other, explore the change in the economic performance of enterprises. For this purpose, we trace out enterprises' intangible assets and financial performance indicators. The study is based on a sample of enterprises, classified according to whether they disclose intangible assets in balance sheets. We use panel data collected on financial results, income, expenses, liabilities, and assets for five years. Both the Probit model and Fixed effects model are applied in an attempt to deepen the analysis. The results show that enterprises spend a negligibly small share of their revenue on innovation activities. Larger and more innovative crop farms with higher labour productivity have better financial performance. However, we found out that the higher value of return on assets does not affect enterprises' innovation decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bulgarian cattle farming plays a key role for the advancement of local agriculture. Bovine milk is an important product for local consumers, with dairy products forming a large part of the local diet. Cattle farming has not stray from the tendency of transformation that Bulgarian agriculture has undergone, resulting in lowering production capacity at the end of the 20th century and continuing development under the CAP of EU after 2007 (the accession of Bulgaria to the EU). Resource management has been an issue for local producers, that face fierce competition on the Common market for most of the processed products. Improving production efficiency through the adaptation of digital resource management can create opportunities for the development of the sector and improving its competitiveness. The purpose of this study is to analyse the resource requirements of Bulgarian animal husbandry farming and disclose some opportunities for application of digital solutions for resource management. The methods used are analysis and synthesis, statistical analysis based on data from centralised databases. The main result from the study is focused on the growth of cattle farming in Bulgaria during the studied period and thus the feeding material requirement, while at the same time the prices of these materials have risen significantly. The conclusion is focused on this significant market change, which leads to the necessity of better resource management for Bulgarian cattle farms and the introduction of digital systems to support it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a world increasingly shaped by data, its exponential growth demands global organizations to swiftly embrace and synchronize with the prompt evolution of our lives. Innovations in storage technology, the advent of IoT (Internet of Things), and the emerging regulations of the European Union, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), all underscore how "Big Data" propels economic transformation. Amid the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence and technology, Europe's digital overhaul assumes paramount importance, as recent crises underscore the urgency for more effective alternatives that fuel the imperative shift towards sustainability. The concept of "Big Data" has been integrated as a central pillar in the EU's digital transformation strategy, set for 2030, and consequently, within the ambit of its green strategy. This sector's inherent opportunities contribute to the EU's pursuit of climate neutrality by 2050. At its core, "Big Data" involves the amalgamation of extensive and diverse information, subjected to algorithmic analysis to drive decision-making. The data's significance extends beyond economic implications, permeating diverse domains such as safety, health, agriculture, environment, law, and even individual contexts, thereby accentuating the intrinsic essence of "Big Data". This paper addresses the intricate demands posed by the rapid expansion of this type of data, which is experiencing exponential growth in terms of accessibility and automated integration within digital landscapes. Its efficacy is contingent upon not merely the escalating capabilities of technology to facilitate the accumulation and retention of substantial data quantities, but also on its proficiency to conduct thorough analysis, comprehension, and effective utilization of the data's complete worth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The need to increase the volume of domestic agricultural production and overcome the import dependence of hightech intermediate products actualizes the task of creating mechanisms to support and stimulate demand for innovative products of the agro-industrial complex. The purpose of the article is to develop theoretical and methodological foundations for the formation of scientific and technological policy to stimulate demand for innovative products in the agro-industrial complex. The theoretical foundations of the institutional interaction between the state, universities, academic institutions, agribusiness based on marketing and co-creation of values have been developed. taking into account the needs for innovation in the context of industries and regions. The study analyzes the innovative activity of some European countries, reveals disproportions between the costs of innovation and the volume of shipped products in various countries. The calculation of the index of marketing potential on the basis of a database for 83 regions was carried out and a comparison was made of the index of the country as a whole and a typical region in order to develop targeted strategies for state support. The practical significance of the research results lies in the possibility of their use in the development of mechanisms for state support of demand for innovations and digital technologies in the agro-industrial complex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a society dominated by technology and undergoing a profound digital transformation in all sectors, we cannot deny the influence of ICT in education in all its forms. Educational models based on technology will dominate society in one form or another, and the Internet, along with traditional methods, can make education more effective, but what remains for us to know is "how". The paper studied the main characteristics of different types of learning systems (e-learning, online learning, blended learning, etc) in order to make a critical review on the connection between ICT-based tools and education. The main purpose was to point out the emerging learning models specific to the new architecture of educational paradigms and to identify the factors influencing their implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The analysis of publications of Russian and world scientists on the issues of digitalization of various sectors of the economy demonstrated a wide range of author's approaches to the sequence, speed and scale of the introduction of IT technologies, and also spectacularly showed the backlog of agriculture and the agroindustrial complex in the direction of introducing innovations. The purpose of the paper is to develop measures to accelerate and improve the efficiency of digital transformations in agriculture, the formation of the digital agricultural sector of the Russian economy. Research methods: monographic, logical, abstract-logical, computational-constructive, statisticaleconomic and comparative analysis. The main results of the study: the organizational and economic mechanism of digital transformation of an agricultural organization is proposed. The mechanism is a three-stage modernization process (starting, transit, terminal stages), implemented through organizational (management, administration, legal and regulatory support) and economic (costs, calculations, budget financing, subsidies) elements. Final conclusions: the development of the agroindustrial complex on the basis of the proposed mechanism will increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the products of Russian enterprises in the international market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of paper consists in developing the economic mechanism for increase in effective management of land resources in agriculture. Theoretical provisions of institutionalism, management, system approach, the general scientific and special methods were used in the course of the research. Considering influence of negative externalities on the market of the agricultural land and a deviation of the prices from equilibrium level, it is expedient to influence a market turnover of agricultural grounds by means of the priority directions of development: reductions of transactional costs for execution of transactions and registration of the property rights to the land plots, updating of cadastral cost of the land plots, accelerations of differentiation of the lands which are in federal, regional, regional property, etc. As a result of a research authors constructed the regional economic mechanism of management of land resources in agriculture on the basis of use of digital technologies. Thus, the mechanism includes the executive power, scientific centers, higher educational institutions, software products providing accumulation, updating, structuring, storage of cartographic and thematic information for adoption of optimal management decisions. The offered economic mechanism is recommended to be used when developing state programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to study the impact of agricultural enterprises' digitization and the performance and bankruptcy risk. Analyzing financial insolvency and predicting bankruptcy risk is a constant focus of research. Company managers and their creditors, auditors, counterparties, etc., are very interested in this issue. Many economists are constantly looking for adequate models and methods by which to establish the financial health of companies with the most significant degree of precision. This paper answers whether some of the most commonly used bankruptcy prediction models also apply in the agricultural sector. For this purpose, a study was made of the annual statistical reports of medium and large Bulgarian agricultural enterprises operating in this sector for five years. Next, the paper's authors also look for evidence that agricultural enterprises with a higher level of digitalization and application of information and communication technologies face a lower risk of bankruptcy and better performance, applying the fixed effect and probit models. The econometric analysis clearly shows a statistically significant relationship between the risk of bankruptcy and the productivity of agricultural enterprises, measured by ROA. Applying the probit model reveals a higher probability of bankruptcy for firms with lower productivity and higher leverage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper analyzes the influence of digitalization on managerial activity in agriculture and highlights how the use of farm management software has an impact on overall economic efficiency. Romania is at the level of the European Union the country with the largest number of agricultural holdings. Farm management is one of the factors of production that can favor a positive result of the activity carried out, and innovation in this field can bring added value to the activity both in terms of organizing production processes and forecasting and especially the control performed. The study highlights and proposes Geofolia software as an example of a useful tool in digitalizing agricultural activity and how to manage the farm indicating the advantages and the need for such a tool as part of the overall process of globalization. The statistical data used in the study is represented by the National Institute of Statistics, Eurostat and Faostat, the methods used being diagnostic analysis, statistical data analysis and case study. The results of this study are indicating that farm management needs to adapt to the global trend of innovation in organizational and informational systems in order to ensure efficiency, the advantages of a farm management software being ways to increase competitive advantage in a global market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Among the consequences of globalization are the liberalization of markets, the development of technology, etc. elements that are interdependent and that have direct effects on economic development, demographic and political development. In these conditions, modern education, as a factor promoting research and innovation, must face the new challenges related to the construction of a multifactorial education, the formation of new skills, new professional competences, Therefore, the current paper aims to analyze precisely the problems of the digital transformation of the educational space and the training of professional skills, among the students of the Faculty of Management and Rural Development (FMDR) with the aim of increasing their degree of integration on the labor market. The research methodology assumed, on the one hand, an analysis of the specialized literature regarding the importance of digitalization in the formation of the competencies of university graduates, and on the other hand, the measurement of the FMDR students' perception regarding these aspects. Data collection was carried out with the help of a questionnaire with a number of 15 questions, which was applied to FMDR students and answered by a number of 127 respondents. The data were processed with the help of statistical methods, and the results obtained were analyzed and interpreted, forming the basis of the formulation of conclusions that highlighted the importance that digitization has in the training of graduates' skills and in increasing their degree of integration on the labor market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, in the agro-industrial complex, the problem of import substitution of key technological solutions, innovative resources and digital technologies is becoming increasingly important for increasing agricultural production. The aim of the article is to study the prerequisites for accelerating the introduction of innovative and digital products in the agro-industrial complex based on NBIC convergence in the context of digital transformation and improving methods for stimulating demand for them. The article clarifies aspects of the phenomenon of NBIC convergence and its impact on the technological structure of economies. The analysis of indicators characterizing the dynamics of the volumes of innovative goods and services in the context of industries was carried out. An assessment is given of indicators of the digital economy in 2021. It is substantiated that at present the nature of the implementation of NBIC technologies is of a point nature, mainly in the leading agricultural holdings. According to the results of expert surveys, points in growth in terms of the development of digital transformation conditions have been identified. Directions for the development of strategic priorities are proposed in terms of optimizing the cost of introducing digital technologies, increasing digital literacy and competencies of employees, creating mechanisms to subsidize the development of domestic innovative and digital products, as well as stimulating demand for them. The practical significance of the results of the study lies in the possibility of their use in the development of a strategy for the scientific and technological development of Russia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to form a new model of economic growth that ensures food security and sustainability of the agro-food complex, it is necessary to improve the institutional conditions for the development of digital technologies and hightech products in agricultural production. The purpose of the article is to develop theoretical and methodological aspects of the institutional interaction of participants in the innovation process, as well as to create mechanisms for systemic innovation mediation that stimulates innovation activity. The article develops conceptual provisions for regulating the development of institutional interaction, assesses the innovative activity of some European countries and assesses the dynamics of indicators of the volume of state support for the agro-industrial complex in 2013-2020. Measures are proposed to increase the efficiency of communication interaction between the participants of the innovation process using the mechanism of innovation system mediation. The practical value of the results lies in the possibility of forming an innovative development strategy in the context of the introduction of digital technologies and science-intensive products as a vector of sustainable socio-economic development of Russia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents an "OPEN INNOVATION 2.0" digital platform that allows multilateral interaction between independent parties. The platform is based on a web portal and offers information, collaboration and communication resources and services for organizations and users who can work together and create value based on innovation. It facilitates transactions between customers and companies. The business environment, research institutions, civil society and public administration - Quadruple Helix model can work together in dynamic and diverse innovation ecosystems online through this platform. The digital platform contains specific instruments: innovative instrument for trading the demand and supply of RDI in the field of agriculture, forestry, food industry and related fields (databases with research results, patents and section dedicated to communication and discussions on topics specific to the trading of supply and demand of RDI; databases with entities involved in open innovation and technology transfer: Universities, Clusters, Stakeholders; open discussion forum to address new topics specific to innovation and technology transfer; e-learning section in the field of open innovation, agriculture, forestry and food industry, as well as related fields; events section, newsletter etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores the transformative effect of the digital innovations in the agrarian sector (in particular ruminant breeding) by tracking both the opportunities, and the challenges, which they represent for the sustainable development of the modern agriculture. Integration of digital technologies in cattle-breeding becomes more and more common, offering potential solutions for increasing of the efficiency, productivity and ecological sustainability. The change towards digitalization brings different challenges, varying from problems related to accessibility to concerns, related to data security and ethical consequences. Based on the existing literature and empirical evidence, this research provides complete analysis of the current conjuncture of the digital innovations in livestock industry, assesses the potential benefits from them and explores the barriers preventing their broad acceptance. The conclusions contribute to nuanced understanding of the role, which the digital technologies play in shaping the future of the sustainable agriculture and the rural areas in Bulgaria. The implemented retrospective analysis shows that the problematic agricultural holdings can be encompassed by digitalization only if serious financial investments are made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In connection with the changes imposed in recent years, the trend in education has been set by forms of education based on the use of digital technologies. Thus, also at the level of pre-college education, forms of online education have emerged that are adapted to the legal requirements, to the subject, but also to the experience of the teaching staff in the field of digital skills. In this sense, we have proposed an analysis of the digital systems used in precollege education. This research is divided into three parts: the analysis of teachers' experiences in the classroom, the use of digital tools, and the process of assessing students using digital methods. The method used in this research is based on a survey based on a questionnaire. The results sought were the opinions of elementary school teachers about the use of digital tools throughout the educational process. The conclusions concerned the degree of use of digital resources in the educational process and proved the reluctance of teachers and parents to use them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agroconsulting plays an important role in helping farmers to sustainably develop and modernize agricultural production. Nevertheless, the classic set of services provided has become less and less satisfying the needs of consumers and almost everywhere falls below their expectations. At the same time, the development of digitalization processes in industries is uneven; differentiation in the use of innovative solutions in agricultural production among large, medium and small forms of business is increasing. The proposed hypothesis consists in that global digital trends require a significant expansion of the scientific and production infrastructure, transformation of the functions of the elements of the institutional system, leading to a change in their significance. To disclose this hypothesis, this paper examines the impact of digital trends on changing small farm advisory practices. The analysis of the current level of development of agricultural consulting in the Russian Federation; the structure of users and their requests is investigated; the data obtained are compared with the indicators of the use of digital technologies in agriculture. It is proposed to improve the efficiency of consulting services by including "digital" components in the classic set of functions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital technologies have encompassed all spheres of our lives. The application of digital technologies in rural areas is expanding. Mastering these technologies has become more of a requirement than an option. The goal of this work is not only to highlight several activities related to implementing the country's strategy for developing information and communication technologies, increasing the use of digital skills among rural populations, and raising awareness among small and medium-sized agricultural businesses about new technologies. It also aims to investigate gaps between digital skills meeting employer needs and the skills workers actually possess. To achieve this goal, international experiences from various thematic areas related to digital skills were examined. The study employed a general methodology for measuring the effectiveness of digital skills, utilizing statistical analysis tools to assess the digital competency of rural populations and entrepreneurs in comparison to urban areas. This is crucial for Azerbaijan, as the country's small and medium-sized agricultural businesses constitute a significant portion of the national economy. The study conducted variance analysis, allowing the identification of the digital divide and the measurement of digital skills. Recommendations are provided for fostering continuous development of digital skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digitalization of agriculture has been identified as panacea to the problem of food security to teeming population, although its uses for agricultural extension services is still evolving and challenging among extension professionals. This study examined the opportunities and challenges of using AI-based digital tools for agricultural extension services in Nigeria; the study described the socioeconomic characteristics of extension professionals and identified the effects of its usage on extension service delivery. An online questionnaire was used to gather primary data from 131 agricultural extension professionals drawn across the states in Nigeria. Frequency counts, percentages and means were used to analyse and summarize the data collected. The result reveals that majority (75.6%) were male with a mean age of 48.1±15.8 years. The respondents mostly identified provision for real-time insights into the farms and landscape (97.7%) and provision of reliable farm data (75.6%) as the major opportunities for AI-based Digital tools for agricultural extension service, while lengthy technology adoption Process (94.7%) and higher technical skills (70.2%) were the major challenges identified with the use of AI-based digital tools for agricultural extension services by the respondents. The study also reveals that respondents mostly indicated timely enhancement of communication (88.5%) and provision of an update on best practices globally (64.1%) as the key effects of AIbased digital for agricultural extension services. The study recommends that capacity building of extension professionals and farmers; involvement of farmers and other agriculture value chain stakeholders in the development of digital technologies; as well as provision of digital infrastructures and enablers which are germane for digitalization and utilisation of AI-based digital tools for agricultural extension service delivery in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to complete the previous studies and to create an overview of the interest given to the field regarding the digitization of agriculture. The analysis was carried out on a sample of 604 scientific documents published on the Web of Science (WoS), using the VOSviewer software. The study first analyzes the annual trend of publications, the annual trend of article citations as well as the trend of keywords and co-authorship by country. In many studies, the process of digitalization of agriculture is discussed in which various technologies capable of facing the current challenges regarding the agri-food sector are proposed. However, bibliometric studies on the digitization of agriculture are few. The results emphasize the methodological approach, obtaining maps with the terms that appear frequently in the analyzed studies, being grouped into 6 clusters, two of which are representative. The yellow cluster consists of terms related to digitization, climate change, and machine learning while the red cluster consists of terms related to agriculture, performance, management, and big data. Out of the total of 604 published documents, Romania has a percentage of 26% of published articles, being the leader in the ranking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agriculture moved to a higher level of development of innovative technologies. The digital transformation of production and economic relations in the agro-industrial complex involves the formation of managers and specialists of a new formation and the creation of high-tech jobs for them. The implementation of the goals and objectives of the training and employment of young agricultural specialists is carried out through personnel policy. It acts as an instrument of state regulation and is associated with the formation and use of human resources focused on solving the problems of digitalization of the agro-industrial complex economy. The article analyzes the dynamics of the number of personnel of managers and specialists of the agro-industrial complex, the training and employment of young agricultural specialists in the Penza region. In the current research the authors based on statistical, computational and constructive methods, as well as systemic, structural, abstract-logical approaches. The authors summarize the conclusions made about the unsatisfactory quantitative and qualitative composition of the specialists observed. Recommendations are given for improving the process of hiring and supporting young specialists in the agro-industrial complex and developing the staff policy of the state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the work is to study the theoretical and applied aspects of digitalization of the agricultural sector for the formation of new management concepts and specific models. Their relevance is confirmed by their significance for the adoption of effective strategic decisions by the participants of the agricultural business. We used a combination of analytical and synthetic approaches, monographic, empirical, statistical-economic and abstract-logical research methods. The composition of the digital business model of an agricultural enterprise and its technological, information and management characteristics are determined. The principle of forming a process-oriented management system is applied. The novelty of the research consists in constructing the structure of the digital business model of the crop industry based on the digitalization of the technical, information and management components of its functioning and the industry-specific detailing of technologies. These elements of the business model are grouped and described for accounting of work and agricultural operations, monitoring of equipment, "assistant agronomist", reporting and analytics, cadastral accounting and scouting. The mechanism was studied and the results of the work of the agricultural organization of the region, which implements and develops digital technologies, were evaluated. The results obtained confirm the growth of economic efficiency in the implementation of digital technologies in agricultural production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A certain increase in the scope and degree of digitalization and digitization in the agricultural sector has been laid down in the EU and national strategic documents, for the new programming period of 2023-2027. This explains the intention to increase competitiveness and ensure a higher return on investment through the accumulation of new knowledge and innovation. Therefore, the study aims to analyze the current state and subsequent development of digitalization of the agricultural sector in Bulgaria. The applied research methods in the present study are theoretical and empirical, including: analysis, synthesis, comparison, and statistical processing. As a result of the conducted research, it was found that in recent years there has been a positive tendency in the accessibility of Bulgarian households to the Internet. However, significant differences have been reported regarding digital technologies in Bulgarian agriculture, compared to other members of the EU. As a result of the results obtained, a review of the strategic and planning documents has been accomplished, in order to support the interested parties in the preparation and improvement of policy-making in this sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In today's turbulent and unstable environment, international companies, including Ukraine and Georgia, are forced to move to technologies they did not plan to implement for some time and reconsider their strategic priorities. "Become digital or die" is the reality of the COVID-19 epidemic. Companies that will survive in the long run - those that have the best tools that allow them to be flexible, agile, agile; those who are better than others will be able to respond to changes in the product range, control and monitor their factories, regulate supply chains and will be able to use their workforce really anywhere. Mixed research methods were used to analyse the data. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study were the dialectical method of cognition, a systematic approach to the use of general provisions of economic theory. According to the research results, despite the serious positive transformations in the field of digitalization, there are a number of current and significant unresolved issues in the industry. It is established that the digital economy in Ukraine and Georgia, despite a number of existing problems, is developing dynamically. Organizations in various sectors of the economy are beginning to actively implement digital solutions, taking into account the specifics of their activities. Innovation is the engine of economic development, so attempts are made to find and create the most appropriate forms of organizational associations of innovative enterprises, alliances, within which strong cooperative ties can be established. The need for large-scale cooperation and coordination in the form of networking of participants in the innovation process becomes quite obvious, which provides them with a beneficial effect and corresponding competitive advantages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the work of researchers devoted to various aspects of digitalization, design and creation of digital business models. The analysis of actual data demonstrated Russia's position in the world community in terms of the level of development of digital technologies. An assessment of the depth of digitalization in the sectors of the Russian economy is given and the backlog of agriculture is revealed, inducing the relevance and possibility of rapid and large-scale implementation of IT in this area. A conceptual digital business model of the activity of an agricultural enterprise has been developed, reflecting its business processes and allowing to identify development directions. The practical application of the business model will increase the efficiency of communications and labor productivity through the use of electronic digital communication channels, reduce the transaction costs of the enterprise, which will affect the competitiveness of Russian food products [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digitization is the key topic of our time. The impact of new technologies has a huge potential especially in Bulgarian agriculture. In the conditions of the COVID-19 and financial crisis, Bulgarian agriculture faces a difficult choice -- farmers have to make serious investments in digitalization in order to be able to meet the European requirements related to food quality and environmental protection. The purpose of this article is to present and analyze the impact of digitalization on competitiveness of agricultural sector in Bulgaria, and to outline the direction related to the proper use of technologies for the rapid development of Bulgarian agriculture. The study is based on the documentation method which made of laws and regulations in the sphere of agriculture, as well as specific legislation related to digitalization. In the conditions of the COVID-pandemic which has accelerated the process of digitization and support for farmers who introduce digital technologies, innovative technologies for production and organization in agriculture, in order to increase the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in Bulgaria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article, we investigate classical and modern approaches to the formation of a scientifically grounded concept of information transformation based on the digitalization of a typical agricultural enterprise. In the context of weakening financial stability and a shortage of resources, the potential for lockdowns and quarantine restrictions, profitable operation of an agricultural enterprise is not possible without comprehensive automation and digitalization. In most cases, the introduction of digital technologies into real agricultural production is spontaneous and often intuitive, the "digital business model" in our view is a complex model of digital technological and management processes of an enterprise that characterizes the production, technological, innovation, financial and marketing strategies of the enterprise. in the process of creating added value of manufactured products, expressed in the form of a digital database and presented in the form of an information flow on a digital medium. We show that digitalization is not effective without full-fledged strategic planning and building a digital business model of an agricultural enterprise. Moreover, the classical approach to modeling may not be applicable, and the author's concept of building an integrated digital business model is preferable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, real competitive advantages in the market are acquired by agricultural enterprises that introduce and develop modern digital technologies. At the same time, for the effective implementation of the digitalization process, it is necessary to complete the staff of enterprises with the appropriate number of specialists. The theoretical foundations of training and employment of IT specialists, as well as methods of managing IT personnel in the agroindustrial complex are considered. The current state of the training of information technology specialists in Russia is analyzed. The situation with the training of students in leading universities is considered in detail. The regularities reflecting the annual volatility of the number of applicants with a general trend of moderate growth are revealed, the forecast of preservation of the corresponding parameters of human capital development is made, the attractiveness of vacancies in the agricultural sector is determined on the basis of a retrospective analysis of indicators characterizing the formation of personnel potential in the IT sphere. A set of measures to improve the provision of the agricultural sector with highly qualified IT specialists is proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In modern conditions, the innovative development of agriculture has reached a high level and ensures a steady growth in agricultural production. In this regard, the identification of new reserves for the growth of agro-industrial production will give a new impetus to the development strategy of the agro-industrial complex, one of which is the digitalization of agriculture as the basis for the stable functioning and growth of its efficiency. The work of the agricultural sector directly affects the employment, quality and standard of living of millions of Russians, as well as the food and national security of the country. One of the goals of the implementation of the agro-industrial complex development strategy is its digital transformation, which correlates with the national policy to accelerate the introduction of digital technologies in the economy and social sphere. Digital technologies will significantly change the quality of technological process control and decision-making at all levels. The real prospects of the domestic agricultural sector in the direction of digital transformation include the transition to a qualitatively new level of use of agro-industrial technologies - "smart agriculture", including precision farming, smart farms and others using elements of artificial intelligence. The purpose of the publication is to define the concept of "Digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex", analyze the indicators and indicators of the program of digitalization in agriculture and determine the possibilities of using information and digital technologies in agriculture. The work used general and special research methods, including analysis and synthesis, generalization of scientific information, logical method and systematization. The result of the work is an analysis of the current state of agricultural development and systematization of indicators of the digitalization program for agriculture and determination of parameters for the use of digital technologies in crop and livestock production. The use of digital technologies in the agroindustrial complex would increase not only the volumes of production and exports, but also the competitiveness of Russian products. Reasonable use of information technologies could almost double the efficiency of the Russian agro-industrial complex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A sustainable development strategy is a compromise between multidirectional targets: social, economic and environmental. It is formed at the state level and is reflected not only in agricultural and regional policy, but also in other areas of the country's socio-economic development. Moreover, sustainability is becoming a guiding principle for development at all levels of management and planning. The main trend in the sustainable development strategy of the Russian Federation is digitalization. This direction is aimed at introducing and improving the use of new technologies in all spheres of the state's life. Agriculture in the Russian Federation has always been one of the most important areas in the economy, so technological development is very important. The main directions of digitalization of agriculture should be: the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, smart tractors and combines, GIS technologies, rural e-commerce, distance learning in education and professional retraining of agricultural specialists in the agricultural business, the development of all kinds of IT services in social life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the article, the authors are revealing the features of the transition to a new type of farming. The possibilities of modern agriculture, use of smart technologies for agriculture, development of highly intelligent agriculture, features of the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, use of the Internet, namely FoodNet, active use of GIS technologies, improvement of logistics systems, and banking services for farmers and agriculture producers are being examined on the ground of digital technology. The conclusion is being made concerning the need for the active development of the digital agriculture system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The economies of the world's leading countries are characterized by a high level of development of digital technologies, the introduction and use of these technologies. Many countries make the construction of a new model for the development of the national economy, based on the development of the digital economy, the priority of their development. The construction of the digital economy in Russia is a strategic task that ensures national security, competitiveness and development effectiveness at various levels and in different sectors of the economy. The authors' interpretation of the concept of "digital economy" is given in the article, taking into account the prevailing level of development of digital technologies, their role and significance in modern society. The authors come to the conclusion that nowadays the Digital Economy is an economy using digital technologies. The study analyzes the current level of development of the digital economy in Russia, reveals that the country has significant scientific and resource potential for the development of the digital economy, including that of modern Russian agriculture. The current tendencies and perspective directions of development of the digital economy in Russian agriculture are considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A mathematical model was tested to assess the digitization of stock farms in various sub-sectors of animal husbandry from the region of southwestern Bulgaria. In the assessment of the farm, only the software and hardware devices used by the persons employed in the respective farm were taken into account. The farms consisted of 5 departments located in a hierarchical structure on 4 levels. The results showed a relatively low degree of digitization of the surveyed farms. Comparisons were made for effective transfer and use of incoming information within each department of the surveyed farms. A unified 20-digit code is proposed for use to estimate the degree of digitization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The constantly increasing world population, climate change, water depletion and soil degradation challenges the agriculture of the 21st century. Despite the fact that people practice farming for millennia, classical production methods are becoming less effective in the current conditions of growing demand. Thereby digital and communication technologies are designed to assist farmers to turn agriculture into high-tech industry. The introduction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles is one of the most progressive and perspective trends in the agricultural sector. In addition to improving of efficiency, productivity and rationalization of the production processes, the technology is expected to bring a wide share of jobs opportunities. Drones are used for monitoring of the fields which may contribute to digitalization of agriculture. The high-quality of data collection and processing, engage the further development of the aircrafts, allowing them to become more multitasking in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]