Open AccessThe main trends of digital economy in agricultural sector of Kazakhstan
Author(s) -
Sh. M. Kantarbayeva,
S. Sultanbaіuly,
С. Т. Жумашева
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
problemy agrorynka
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2708-9991
pISSN - 1817-728X
DOI - 10.46666/2021-2.2708-9991.05
Subject(s) - agriculture , informatization , agricultural productivity , business , productivity , production (economics) , secondary sector of the economy , digital economy , industrial organization , natural resource economics , environmental resource management , environmental economics , agricultural economics , economic growth , economics , engineering , economy , computer science , geography , telecommunications , archaeology , world wide web , macroeconomics
The goal is to study the issues and prospects of digitalization in agricultural sector, aimed at ensuring sustainable development of the republic's economy, increasing labor productivity, management efficiency, intensive production in agro-industrial complex. Objectives – to study the aspects of this issue related to the implementation of the State policy of creating information and digital platforms to increase the competitiveness and export potential of agricultural production in the regions. The results of the study showed that despite the increase in agricultural production in 2018-2020, the dynamic processes of development of the industry are not significantly associated with the introduction of digital solutions, since the critical mass of the use of electronic, network technologies has not yet been formed. Examples of digital services used in Kazakhstan are presented. Recommendations on informing agricultural producers about the inclusion of this set of issues during the national census of population, necessary for the formation of an appropriate database in agricultural sector have been presented. Some aspects of participation of stakeholders in the formation of digital platforms and the concept of creating an information and communication ecosystem of agro-industrial complex of the republic are considered. Proposals on participation of local executive bodies in the implementation of digital technologies for management of the industry have been developed. Measures for the development of digital competencies of agricultural specialists are proposed. Conclusions – informatization of agricultural sector contributes to a significant reduction in production costs, ensures the rational use of the potential of natural resources.