Digital ecosystems in agricultural sector: principles of creation and possibilities

One of the ways to improve the efficiency of agro-industrial complex in the context of digital transformation is creation of single digital ecosystem, which implies coordination and integration of participants and results of scientific research in a single information environment. Objective - modern digital natural biological ecosystems are considered, oriented towards the use of innovative technologies in agriculture, increasing production volumes, and ensuring food security of the country. Methods - a review of scientific publications on a new model - digital biosphere as a fundamental element of digital economy; calculation of the effectiveness of the use of hydroponic units in agricultural sector and results of experimental work on growing tomatoes and lettuce; collection and analysis of quantitative data on the state and trends in the expansion of farm outlets. Results - the authors analyzed statistical data on the current state of city farm market in the world. It is noted that the most promising direction in the republic is distribution of hydroponic devices for growing microgreens, indicators of its yield are presented, the advantages of hydroponics compared to traditional practice are shown. The profitability of producing drinks from microgreens and tarragon, cultivated in aqueous solution of nutrients, is determined. Conclusions - within the framework of the project, specialized experimental hydroponic installation was created to test the processes of cultivating tomato seedlings and lettuce. From the position of the authors, comprehensive digital modernization of agro-industrial complex will reduce costs of implementing digital transformation programs with significant economic effect, facilitate exchange of data and resources between farmers, suppliers, processors and retailers, increase productivity, reduce pro-duction costs, peasant (farming) households will gain broad access to domestic and foreign sales markets.