Digital platforms in agriculture

Issue № 10, 2024, article № 1, pages 3-14

Section: Digitalization in agrarian and industrial complex

Language: Russian

Original language title: ЦИФРОВЫЕ ПЛАТФОРМЫ В СЕЛЬСКОМ ХОЗЯЙСТВЕ

Keywords: DIGITAL PLATFORMS, AGRICULTURE, COOPERATIVES, E-COMMERCE, SMART AGRICULTURE, MARKET ACCESS, PLATFORM COOPERATISM

Abstract: This article explores the impact of digital platforms on agriculture and the role of platform cooperatives in this process. The authors reviewed current trends in the development of digital technologies in agriculture and the features of the functioning of digital platforms. Essential features of agricultural digital platforms have been identified. Classification of digital platforms in agriculture has been carried out. Platform cooperatives are seen as an alternative model of organization that is based on the principles of democracy, justice and solidarity. Comparing platform cooperatives to traditional digital platforms, the paper analyzes differences in ownership structure, governance, profit distribution, and data attitudes. A review of the literature on platform cooperation and solidarity economy was carried out. Differences in the types and forms of platform cooperation are analyzed. Cooperatives have been found to be controversial. In terms of harmonizing the interests of an individual member and the entire cooperative community; preserving cooperative nature and striving for expansion. It is shown that the main difference between platform capitalism and platform cooperatism is in the ownership and management of digital platforms, goals and participants. The former focuses on profit and private property, while the latter focuses on cooperation, equality and social responsibility. Bottlenecks of digital platform cooperation are considered. The role of cooperatives in achieving sustainable development goals is shown. The use of statistical data made it possible to show the scale of the use of platform models in the modern economy.

Authors: Egorov Vladimir Georgievich, Inshakov Andrei Alekseevich