Digitalization of agriculture as a driver of regional development: efficiency assessment.

Issue № 11, 2025, article № 1, pages 3-10

Section: Digitalization in agrarian and industrial complex

Language: Russian

Original language title: ЦИФРОВИЗАЦИЯ СЕЛЬСКОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА КАК ДРАЙВЕР РЕГИОНАЛЬНОГО РАЗВИТИЯ: ОЦЕНКА ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ

Keywords: AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, REGION, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, DIGITALIZATION, AGRICULTURE, EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract: In the context of modern challenges of the global economy and the need to ensure food security, digitalization of agriculture is becoming a key factor in increasing the competitiveness of the agro-industrial complex and sustainable development of the regions. The introduction of digital technologies in the agricultural sector contributes to the optimization of production processes, increasing yields and resource efficiency. The purpose of the study is a comprehensive assessment of the impact of agricultural digitalization processes on the socio–economic development of regions and the development of a methodological approach to measuring the effectiveness of the digital transformation of the agricultural sector using the example of one of the subjects of the Northwestern Federal District of the Russian Federation - the Novgorod Region. The region under study belongs to the zone of risky farming, and, therefore, is extremely interested in taking advantage of the introduction of digital tools into agro-industrial practice. The work uses methods of system analysis, statistical modeling, comparative analysis, expert assessments, as well as spatial analysis tools to assess regional differences in the level of digitalization of agriculture. The study revealed a positive correlation between the level of digitalization of the agricultural sector and indicators of regional development. The key areas of digital transformation have been identified: precision agriculture, process automation, digital management platforms, monitoring and forecasting systems. An integrated methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of digitalization has been developed, taking into account technical, economic, social and managerial effects. The proposed methodology for evaluating effectiveness can be used by regional authorities to develop strategies for the digital development of the agricultural sector.

Authors: Kivarina Mariia Valentinovna, IUrina Nataliia Nikolaevna