Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut reported that about 40% of agricultural enterprises in Russia already use digital technologies, including artificial intelligence. This is a significant step forward in the last three years, although the ministry's goal is to achieve 100% coverage.
Lut noted that by 2030 it is necessary to increase agricultural production by 25% and exports by 1.5 times. For this, digitalization becomes a key tool. According to her, there is currently no systemic understanding of digital solutions, and it is necessary to combine disparate technologies into a single mechanism.
Among the methods of digitalization, three main directions are distinguished:
Robotization: actively used in crop production, including automation of seedling cultivation and logistics in greenhouses. This improves productivity and reduces the need for labor.
Mathematical models: used for decision-making, where a person remains an important link, analyzing data. Development of new ideas: necessary for the constant development of the industry and increasing efficiency.
In animal husbandry, predictive analysis programs are being introduced to prevent diseases, and in the processing industry, robotization allows processes to be managed remotely.
After 2022, Russia began to actively develop domestic software for the agro-industrial complex, with the goal of completely replacing imports by 2030. To systematize solutions, the "Agroport" digital platform is being created, which will aggregate information about available tools.
Lut emphasized the importance of training personnel for successful digitalization. Programs will be introduced in specialized agro-classes and universities aimed at studying digital systems so that graduates can work effectively in new conditions.
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