In the Field of Digitalization of Agriculture in Russia

Digitalization is becoming a factor that determines the prospects for the growth of agricultural enterprises and competitiveness in the Russian and global markets. The government is making significant efforts to activate the process of production digitalization, and regions are implementing projects and organizing infrastructural elements in order to launch and stimulate the process of digitalization of agricultural production facilities. The purpose of the study is to analyze and identify those regions that are leaders in Russia in the field of digitalization of the agricultural sector. The objectives of the study are to analyze regional strategies and experience in organizing infrastructure elements that directly affect the digitalization process, determination of the effectiveness of these activities, as well as to identify factors that positively affect the dynamics of digitalization of enterprises in the agricultural sector. The material for the study was the Digital Agriculture departmental program, scientific publications on the problems of digitalization of the agricultural sector and data on Russian projects in the field of digitalization of agriculture obtained from analytical agencies and authoritative sources in the field, as well as from researchers. The monographic, comparative and systems analysis, idealization and mental modeling methods, as well as a logical approach, were used. Those regions are identified that are leaders in the field of digitalization of agricultural production and pay great attention to this process. The experience of these regions can provide investment in the development of other regions, as well as the development and upgrading of agricultural enterprises. Therefore, information on successful practices in the application of information technology should be popularized to ensure the possibility of replication in other regions of Russia.