Evolution of technological standards in Russian rabbit breeding

The purpose of the research is to analyze the technological development of Russian rabbit breeding in the context of a change in lifestyles. The issues of the evolution of structures in certain sectors of agriculture at the present stage are poorly studied, which predetermined the relevance of this study. The trends in the development of rabbit breeding are considered. It has been established that, along with industrial farms, the largest number of livestock is kept in households where production is carried out on the platform of the second technological structure. Based on the use of theoretical and methodological approaches to assessing the technological level of development, it has been established that the production of rabbit meat on industrial farms and peasant farms in terms of the technical level, the industry corresponds to the third and fourth technological structures. Taking into account the implementation of the concept of “Agriculture 4.0”, the driver of development is digitalization. The study identified the characteristic features of the digital transformation of the industry, revealed the fundamental differences between “smart” rabbit farming and traditional practices. The experience of using individual digital solutions is summarized. The need to create and maintain an information and communication infrastructure is substantiated, the risks of digitalization are identified. It has been established that the formation of digital resources is slowed down due to a lack of necessary financial resources, an underdeveloped information and communication network, lack of practice in such work, lack of knowledge among specialists and their weak motivation. In conclusion, it is concluded that digital transformation will lead to significant socio-economic effects, increase profitability and competitiveness.