Digital Transformation of the Agricultural Sector: State Support and Innovation Policy
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https://doi.org/10.52171/herald.436Keywords:
agriculture, innovation policy, state support, agrarian innovation system, institutional foundations, subsidy mechanismsAbstract
The article examines the theoretical foundations of innovation policy in agriculture, state support mechanisms, and their impact on the development of the agricultural sector. The study analyzes the application of innovative technologies in agriculture, the role of the state in innovation policy, and the formation of the innovation ecosystem from a theoretical perspective. The relevance of the topic is associated with the need to increase competitiveness in agriculture, ensure food security, use resources efficiently, and reduce the effects of climate change. The rapid development of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and innovative management systems has made the application of new approaches in the agricultural sector necessary. During the research, state support models based on innovation system theory, institutional economics, and state regulation approaches were examined. It was determined that subsidies, preferential loans, tax incentives, agricultural insurance, research infrastructure, and the development of digital platforms have a significant impact on the expansion of innovative activities. At the same time, socio-economic and institutional barriers hindering the implementation of innovations were analyzed. As a result of the research, proposals were put forward to accelerate digital transformation in the agricultural sector, strengthen innovation-oriented state policy, expand the transfer of scientific knowledge into production, and improve innovation infrastructure. It was concluded that effective state support and innovation policy are among the main conditions for the modernization of agriculture, increasing productivity, and ensuring sustainable development.
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