Traditional methods and IT solutions in the field of crop production: comparative assessment

The article is devoted to the study of the effectiveness of traditional methods and modern solutions in crop production through the prism of cost, productivity, efficiency and ecology. The goal is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of basic principles and quantitative tools in the field of crop production, to determine their role in increasing the intensity and production return of field agricultural technologies. Methods - assessment of the effectiveness of classical and innovative approaches to agronomic activity, comparison of scientific literature, system-structural, content-analysis to justify the need for integration of information technologies, taking into account the specifics of the agricultural sector. Results - the preservation of the demand for generally accepted strategies in agriculture in the context of regulated access to infrastructure based on analytical work and productivity calculations, optimization of resource use, reduction of the environmental burden is shown. It was found that their potential is limited by low labor intensity and high labor intensity, and the latest automated systems provide long-term reduction in costs, increasing fertility, crop yields, but require significant investments and training of highly qualified personnel. The introduction of digital services in the Republic is at an early stage, which justifies the need to create an integrated model that combines elements of existing practices with digital platforms, provided that technological innovations are adapted to local conditions. Conclusions - within the framework of the interrelated concepts of Real Farming and "smart" agriculture, attention should be paid to the integrated use of various methods, which will lead to constant monitoring of crops, timely introduction of medicines and fertilizers, diagnosis of diseases, planting seeds, a stable increase in the production of crop production. It is important to provide state support for subsidies and benefits to farmers, as well as expand programs for their training and acquisition of new skills.