Innovative development of agricultural entities

Abstract

The goal of the present study is to analyze current trends, identify concerns and perspectives of innovatization of Russian agrarian entities. At present, the scientific and innovative infrastructure of the agricultural sector shows a weak capability to introduce hightech innovative digital technologies into production. The existing situation is exacerbated by the high share of small industries within agroindustrial complex of Russia, low financial, investment and HR potential of entrepreneurs-farmers, and the lack of effectiveness in their support system. The search for factors constraining innovative processes in the country's agriculture system, formulation of proposals for their leveling was made using methods of comparative analysis, synthesis, generalization and interpretation of the study findings. To resolve these issues, the activities of large and small agroentities which are potential triggers of digital economic growth in the economy, have been studied. It was found that it is necessary to use the accumulated foreign experience of digital transformation of small business forms and minimize the lag. One of the key issues related to innovations development in the agricultural sector is staff training through creating an effective infrastructure and with an appropriate financial support from the government. Using the example of Volgograd State Agrarian University, the article describes transformations of the training process and the academic base to improve the supply of agricultural entities with highly qualified personnel with digital competencies. In conclusion, the article determined that the main key factors enhancing innovative digital transformation of the agricultural sector are: building a high-quality and effective innovation infrastructure accessible both to large and small businesses, and improving educational activities in training of IT specialists for the agricultural sector.