Automation, robotization of agriculture in Russia

¹ Chechen State University named after A. A. Kadyrov, Grozny, 32, Sheripova A. st., 364024, Russia
² North Caucasian State Academy, 85, A, Krasnoarmeyskaya st., Cherkessk, 369001, Russia

^* Corresponding author: adamovaaybika@mail.ru

Abstract

In recent years, the topic of digital transformation has become increasingly relevant for most Russian companies that include issues of digitalization of business processes in their strategic development agenda. Currently, digital transformation has become a sought-after tool for creating business conditions adequate to the COVID-19 pandemic; achieving sustainable development of the company in conditions of uncertainty; reducing the cost of developing new products and the time of their introduction to the market; implementation of modern approaches to the formation of new qualities of the company and its compliance with the trend of constant acceleration of scientific and technological progress. Russian companies have realized the importance and advantages of digital transformation: the number of companies implementing a systematic approach to digital transformation and implementing them within the framework of a special strategy has doubled over the past two years. The logical consequence is the growth of digital maturity of companies. The article systematizes global trends in the spread of digital technologies in the field of agriculture. Based on statistical observation data, quantitative results of the use of digital technologies in agriculture are presented. The purpose of this article is to identify the problem of low use of digital technology in agriculture. The current state of the use of digital technologies in this industry is shown, as well as recommendations on measures to support the digital transformation of industry in the current conditions are given.