Sustainable development of dairy farming through the use of digital technologies

Abstract

Scientific research and practice of leading agricultural enterprises show that innovative technologies are the main condition and the key factor for sustainable development of dairy farming. In modern conditions, the use of digital technologies, active implementation and use of smart automated process control systems are a priority. The studies conducted have shown that competitive struggle for markets, and increased consumption of milk and dairy products accelerate advancement of digital technologies in the dairy industry and provide access to the trajectory of sustainable development. At the same time, implementation of these technologies makes actual the issues of increased efficiency of the agribusiness. In modern conditions, digitalization of the dairy industry helps farm managers to efficiently fulfill the current tasks faced by the personnel, and therefore to ensure food security in the country and in the world. Introduction of digital technology suggests high demands to the professional level of the personnel. Sustainable development of dairy farming is challenging, and it depends on a number of factors. It requires active use of digital technologies by agricultural enterprises, appropriate organizational support, and support from federal and regional authorities. The paper highlights that development of dairy farming in Novgorod region should be carried out as part of the priority regional project Development of Dairy Farming, which increases the efficiency of investment mobilization. Flexibility of the investment legislation in the region enables implemention of large-scale investment projects, which can increase milk production in the future. Implementation of digital technologies and system digital agro-solutions on digital farms will make a breakthrough in dairy farming in the region in the coming years.