Competitiveness Of Agricultural Products Research Articles

Methods of constructing integral indicators for assessing entrepreneurial potential of the rural population

Purpose - methods of analyzing quantitative and qualitative indicators of the research results on entrepreneurial potential in rural areas, formation of methodological tools for integral assessment of the state of business activity in the regions of Kazakhstan are considered. Methods - statistical, ranking, rating system - reveal the main factors affecting the business initiative of entrepreneurs, contribute to the determination of indices of entrepreneurial activity, which makes it possible to achieve specific objective decisions. Results - it is shown that these regulatory materials comprehensively assess the state of small and medium-sized agribusiness in the republic and can be used in the development and adjustment of government programs, national projects, and further scientific research, taking into account trends in innovation and environmental friendliness of agro-industrial production. Conclusions - development of entrepreneurship in agricultural sector determines economic and social situation, creates favorable conditions for production of competitive agricultural products and food. Small and medium-sized businesses are able to raise the status of social sustainability of the village and support diversification. Effective measures are needed to effectively manage business risks. The necessity of forming optimal parameters when monitoring business processes at enterprises is substantiated as a basis for solving such problem as identifying their potential resource capabilities and using them in the future. The purpose of this approach is to timely identify “critical points” and apply modern methods to improve the efficiency of small agricultural businesses. The proposed methodology is especially important in the field of strategic planning and forecasting, for the implementation of results-oriented management procedures, program-target budgeting when implementing large innovative projects in the regions.

Innovations of Rural Areas as a Necessity of Green Economy and Sustainable Development

Abstract Increasing the competitiveness of agricultural products, sustainable management of rural resources, and demographic aspects of rural development are issues that unite both science and practice in thinking. The relevance of the topic is confirmed by data on the increase in population and demand for food, as well as changes in consumption habits of agricultural products. Research highlights the importance of applying the principles of the green economy using the example of plum production and marketing in the Republic of Serbia. Observing the average rate of fluctuation and the coefficient of variation of plum production around the calculated average value, we notice an uncertain market placement. The importance of the demographic picture of villages due to changes in rural population is depicted through the constant decrease in the agricultural population in the Republic of Serbia. The process of joining the European Union further emphasizes the importance of the green economy and sustainable development as priority areas for Serbia. Accession to the EU obliges the country to align with European standards, including those related to environmental protection and sustainable development. Thus, sustainable development represents a link between economic policy and environmental protection processes. The process of implementing the green economy in the agricultural sector in Serbia requires an active role of the state, regulatory framework, and support from international partners. Institutional support is the basis for successful implementation of efficient solutions. Additionally, it is important to promote innovation, short marketing channels, and knowledge exchange. Concrete measures involve organizing advisory services, training farmers through the modernization of agricultural holdings.

Faktor-Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Aliran Perdagangan Produk Pertanian Antar Negara ASEAN

The agricultural sector has an important role for national economic development, especially countries in the ASEAN region with a climate that is very suitable for agricultural activities. Trade in agricultural products between ASEAN countries in terms of exports has gradually increased, but exports out of the region are very large. The lower export ratio in the ASEAN region can be due to ASEAN's highly competitive agricultural products, but this cannot increase the import ratio between countries. This condition explains that the utilization of opportunities in trade activities in the ASEAN region has not been optimal. The purpose of the study is to determine the factors that influence the flow of trade in agricultural products between ASEAN countries. The data used by researchers are secondary data in the agricultural sector for the period 2013 to 2022 with variables of GDP of each country in ASEAN, GDP per capita, population, economic distance, and exchange rate. The data is processed with a gravity model approach. The results showed that the independent variables that had a positive and significant effect were the population of the country of origin, population of the partner country, GDP per capita of the country of origin and GDP per capita of the partner country, while economic distance had a negative influence on the model of trade flow of agricultural products between ASEAN countries. To support the flow of trade in agricultural products, it is necessary to rigid port infrastructure development in each country in the ASEAN region by increasing port capacity, port development, and facilities and infrastructure that support the efficiency of the export process and import of agricultural products. Improving the quality of agricultural products needs to be done to be in accordance with the standards of export destination countries and able to compete.

The Contribution of Marketing to The Distribution of Agri-Food Products in Albania and the Possibility of Import Substitution

Purpose: The aim of this study is to analysis of the existing situation in the development of the competitiveness of agricultural products and the possibility of replacing imported products. Theoretical Framework: This analysis will be studied in the framework of the impact of marketing to increase the performance of local products in the market. Method: During the work, the quantitative method of data collection was used, mainly the questionnaire was used for data collection. A combination of primary and secondary data was used. We collect 50 data from companies. But we finalized 30 data for analysis. Research methods in this study include multivariable methods along with factor analysis, regression techniques, correlation, and forecasting techniques. Results and Conclusion: The agricultural sector has a fundamental importance in the social and economic development of the country. This sector contributes about 19% to the country's GDP (INSTAT, 2023a) and covers 36.4% of total employment (INSTAT, 2023b). The companies of the agri-food sector and agricultural farms in Albania, through the application of marketing, should identify their potential and opportunities, where in addition to these opportunities, good management based on development plans is required for each product or agricultural culture Research implications: It is a fact that Albania has not moved much in the direction of increasing production capacities, not meeting the demands and needs of consumers with local production and distribution of agri-food products. Originality/value: Part of this study shows that agricultural product manufacturing companies have well-integrated marketing components, especially promotion and distribution channels.

The Role of Digital Technology in the Transformation of Agriculture Toward Smart Farming

Agriculture is one of the important sectors in the Indonesian economy. However, the agricultural sector also faces various challenges, such as climate change, limited land, and high production costs. One solution to overcome these challenges is to utilize digital technology. The transformation of agriculture towards smart farming is one effort to utilize digital technology in agriculture. The aim of this research is to analyze the role of digital technology in the transformation of agriculture towards smart farming. This study used qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this research is a literature study with publication period criteria in the last 10 years, namely 2014-2024. The data obtained was then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Research results from 15 pieces of literature show that digital technology plays an important role in the transformation of agriculture towards smart farming. Digital technology can increase agricultural productivity, agricultural operational efficiency and the competitiveness of agricultural products. Digital technology can increase agricultural productivity by increasing the efficiency of agricultural inputs and increasing agricultural productivity. Meanwhile, the company's operational efficiency is through increasing the effectiveness of communication and supply chain management. Meanwhile, product competitiveness is carried out by improving product quality and increasing product added value.

ОЦІНКА КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ АГРАРНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ ВІННИЦЬКОГО РЕГІОНУ В УМОВАХ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ

The article assesses the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises of the Vinnitsa region in conditions of sustainable development. It was determined that the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises expresses the ability and efficiency of adaptation to the conditions of the competitive environment. Various approaches to the interpretation of the essence of the competitiveness of an agricultural enterprise are given. Summarizing the views of scientists, it is worth noting that the competitiveness of an agricultural enterprise is a quantitative and measurable characteristic that reflects a relative indicator of the enterprise's ability to withstand competitive pressure on the agricultural market during a certain time period. An assessment of the competitiveness of the following agro-industrial enterprises of the Vinnitsa region, operating in various branches of agriculture and selling grown (manufactured or processed) products through various sales channels, was carried out. The assessment of the competitiveness of agricultural enterprises was carried out on the basis of the method of comparative advantages, the theory of effective competition and benchmarking. The research established that during 2020-2022, the most competitive agricultural enterprise is "Organic-D" LLC, which took first place among the selected enterprises. It has been established that the optimal direction for increasing the competitiveness of production in agriculture is its intensive modernization, including technical and technological improvement through the introduction of a system of machines for complex mechanization of all technological processes. In order to increase the competitiveness of agricultural production, a system of state support for the agricultural sector should be implemented, including preferential taxation, price regulation to achieve parity development, preferential lending, production subsidies, innovation support, optimal price formation, etc. It was determined that the introduction of a system of state support can contribute to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and ensure its competitiveness in the markets.

Adaptability Specifications of No-Till Farming in the Krasnodar Territory

Soil cultivation technologies, applied in the farming system of the Krasnodar region and their impact on changes in the soil organic composition, have been analyzed. Advantages and disadvantages of no-till farming technology, the relationship between the mechanic means in-use and agrotechnical requirements, have been substantiated. Strategy for obtaining competitive agricultural products with a minimum production cost, has been stated. Advantage of multifunctional units in applying no-till farming, has been shown. Crop rotations, recommended for no-till farming application in conditions of the Krasnodar Territory, have been analyzed. Fuel economy in applying no-till farming can reach 40...50%.

Інноваційна державна політика в агропромисловому комплексі України як чинник забезпечення продоволь-чої безпеки

Ensuring food security is the primary strategy of the state agricultural policy of Ukraine because, despite the crisis phenomenon provoked by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation, the country's agro-industrial complex remains one of the drivers of support for the national economy of Ukraine and acts as a guarantor of food security for many countries of the world. The methodological basis of the research was modern general and unique methods of scientific knowledge, inductive and deductive, analysis, synthesis and generalization, and forecasting. Economic, social, political, and technological factors are identified among the factors contributing to or hindering the implementation of innovative state policy during the study. It has been established that to increase the efficiency of innovative activity in Ukraine, it is necessary to develop a national innovation strategy and action plan that will determine the priorities, goals, indicators, and mechanisms of innovation policy in the agro-industrial complex to ensure food security and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products on world markets. A mandatory condition for its implementation is the provision of adequate financing, tax, and other incentives for implementing innovative projects by subjects of agricultural production. Ukraine has significant potential for innovative development of the agro-industrial complex to ensure food security. At the same time, this is hindered by several problems related to insufficient funding and insufficient institutional support for innovative activities, low interaction and cooperation between the research, educational, business, and government sectors, lack of commercialization and technology transfer, insufficient market and demand orientation, low competitiveness and internationalization of innovative Ukrainian products and services, etc. Therefore, to increase the efficiency of innovative activity, it is necessary to develop a national innovation strategy and an action plan that will determine priorities, goals, indicators, and mechanisms of innovation policy and provide adequate financing, tax, and other incentives for innovative projects and subjects of innovative activity in the agro-industrial complex to ensure food security. Keywords: innovative policy, food security, armed aggression, agriculture, agro-industrial complex, export, strategy.

АРХИТЕКТОНИКА ОРГАНИЗАЦИОННО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКОГО МЕХАНИЗМА АДАПТАЦИИ РАЗЛИЧНЫХ ФОРМ АГРОХОЗЯЙСТВОВАНИЯ К НОВЫМ ТЕХНОЛОГИЧЕСКИМ УКЛАДАМ И ИНТЕГРАЦИОННЫМ ПРОЦЕССАМ

The formation of an effective competitive agricultural production, which is based on a combination of various forms of agricultural management, is largely ensured by the creation of adequate and comfortable conditions for managing each of the forms of agribusiness. The existing shortcomings of the agrarian policy in terms of weak adaptability to new economic conditions, the bias of state support towards large agribusiness, etc. require measures to improve its organizational and economic elements. To solve this issue, it is necessary to work out methodological approaches to the development of an organizational and economic mechanism for the adaptation of agribusiness entities to new economic conditions, as the basis of modern agricultural policy of the state. A systematic approach to the construction of the mechanism implies the consistency and interdependence of its elements: from the definition of targets for the development of the agricultural sector to the implementation of measures and directions for their achievement at all levels of public administration in compliance with a number of principles. The main ones are: an integrated approach, parity of interests and adaptability of agricultural structures, innovation and potential of farms. When choosing directions for improving the organizational and economic mechanism of adaptation, it is advisable to determine not only the resource (financial) capabilities of authorities at all levels, but also the restrictive parameters of the development of institutional structures of the agricultural sector of the economy. Namely: the level of technological development of the country’s economy and individual industries, the economic and political course of the state, the availability of equal access of agricultural entities to information, financial, technical and other resources, the degree of trust between business and government agencies, innovative approach in management methods, etc.

Exploration of Strategies for Improving Brand Competitiveness of Agricultural Products in the Context of Digitization

Abstract Brand competitiveness of agricultural products has become an important source of agricultural production development. This paper proposes the source and generation mechanism of brand competitiveness through the analysis of brand equity differences, combined with enterprise and consumer levels. Based on the composition of brand competitiveness, brand cognition, quality perception, association and loyalty are selected as the influencing dimensions, and the initial hypothesis of competitiveness is initially constituted by applying relevant factors. Structural equation modeling was used to complete the measurement of the research data so that the model was revised, empirical research was conducted, and strategies for competitiveness enhancement were proposed through the discussion of the influence path coefficients. Brand awareness and brand quality perception have a direct positive effect on the competitiveness of regional brands of agricultural products, and the direct influence path coefficients of brand competitiveness are 0.294 and 0.195, respectively. The path coefficients of the influence of the regional natural environment on brand awareness reach 1.169, with an S.E. value of 0.725 and a C.R. value of 11.063, which are significant. The exploration of digitization shows a clear path for improving the competitiveness of agricultural product brands.

Research on the operation mechanism and path of regional public brand of agricultural products based on the perspective of industrial clusters

Abstract In this paper, the construction basis of an agricultural regional public brand, the construction main body and the structural model of resource advantageous agricultural regional public brand is discussed in the part of the agricultural regional public brand construction. In the part of the construction of the evaluation model of the competitive strength of agricultural regional public brands, the fuzzy power reconstraint BoD model based on Pareto optimum, Pareto importance criterion, Pareto rule and BoD discriminative criteria, fuzzy group opinion set and the proposed POGF-BoD evaluation algorithm are studied. Finally, an empirical analysis of the competitiveness of agricultural regional public brands was conducted. The results show that the evaluation system for regional public brand competitiveness of agricultural products has an evaluation result of 84.354, with a good evaluation grade. The first-level index brand element’s evaluation result is 88.964, which is the highest score among the four first-level indexes.

Heuristic algorithm for optimizing the implementation of a complex of mechanized works in field farming in conditions of digitalization

In modern conditions, ensuring the competitiveness of agricultural production is impossible without an accurate and scientifically based system of organization of production, an integral element is planning the implementation of mechanized agricultural technical work. Models for optimizing the use of the enterprise’s machine and tractor fleet in field farming are based on the mathematical apparatus of linear programming and greatly simplify reality. This study considers the possibility of using nonlinear models to solve the problem of optimal planning of spring-field work.Particular attention is paid to the heuristic algorithm for obtaining an initial reference plan, close to the optimal, and an integer solution. An example of calculations according to the proposed method for a specific agroindustrial enterprise is given. The described heuristic algorithm can be successfully applied in practice in operational-production planning of the use of the available machine-tractor fleet in field farming.

Design and fabrication of a gripper propotype for a fruit harvesting machine

In Vietnam, post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables are very high. According to analysis reports, Vietnam must invest more in harvesting and post-harvest technologies to enhance the global competitiveness of agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables. Fruit harvesting machines are an effective solution to enhance the quality of agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables. The gripper can be considered the most important component of a harvesting machine when it comes to horticulture products, since it acts as interface between the robotic system and product. To pick up fruits, which frequently have complex shapes and poor mechanical properties, a gripper must be designed carefully. In addition to being able to pick the produce, it is crucial that a gripper does not damage the fruit during harvest. The weak force may cause the gripper to be unable to pick the fruit. If excessive force is applied or improper picking technique is used, the grippers could damage fruits. However, Vietnam has not widely adopted the use of automatic machine in agriculture. This is due to the uniqueness of fruits in each region; for example, fruits in Vietnam have their own shape and mechanical properties. Therefore, it is occasionally inappropriate to utilize harvesters that have already been imported. This paper shows the development and fabrication of a gripper for common Vietnam fruit grasping. A new prototype has been fabricated by 3D printing method and tested in the laboratory. The prototype of a gripper has been subjected to simulation and experimental testing with real fruits to verify that the proposed model is capable of meeting all objectives’ requirements. The proposed gripper was straightforward and efficient. The developed device exhibited dependability and stability and is suitable for farmers who require independent harvesting. In addition, the designed gripper can be produced at a lower cost than comparable machines developed by other commercial products. Key words: Harvesting machine, gripper, Solidwork, prototype, 3D printing, low-cost production

Application of innovative technologies in increasing the efficiency of irrigated land use

The article emphasizes the importance of the wide application of innovative and resource-saving technologies in practice in crop irrigation systems. The current situation in the water sector of the economy requires a radical improvement of the state's water management policy. The country is struggling to adapt to the new market conditions of agricultural management. Therefore, the management of the system remains difficult, water users are not interested in rational use of water, the technical condition of water management and hydro-reclamation systems is deteriorating, huge areas of irrigated land are out of economic circulation. Emerging problems in the water sector reduce the competitiveness of agricultural products and lead to high costs for the production of crop production. Therefore, it has been established that the issues of effective and rational use of land and water resources currently belong to the most important problem of socio-economic development of society. This is due to the fact that the food security of any state and the standard of living of its population are directly related to these factors. In order to solve the problem, the main available resources were proposed, that is, ways to use land and water resources with maximum productivity and efficiency, increase irrigated land in agriculture and save irrigation water. To analyze the factors influencing the efficiency indicators of total irrigation costs, a correlation and regression analysis of the usefulness of cotton products was carried out.

Ways to improve land assessment methods in Azerbaijan

Motives: The article examines various approaches to improving the assessment of agricultural land in Azerbaijan. The quality, potential productivity, and normative price (value in monetary terms) of farmland need to be determined to increase production and competitiveness of agricultural products, to establish favourable land relations that meet modern requirements, and to promote efficient land use. The existing methods of assessing the quality and economic value of farmland for the needs of the land cadastre and determining the normative prices of land do not fully correspond to reality. Different and often contradictory approaches to land assessment have been proposed.Aim: The aim of this study was to optimize the methods of assessing the quality and economic value of agricultural land, determining the normative prices of land, and evaluating potential land productivity in view of modern requirements.Results: Improvements in land valuation will promote reliable assessments of agricultural development and the establishment of efficient farming systems; they will improve agricultural land-use efficiency and reliable determination of normative prices in market transactions involving agricultural property. These methods can be widely used to plan agricultural production, evaluate the operations of various types of farms, improve remuneration policies in the farming sector, determine the optimal scope of farming operations in view of natural conditions and economic factors, and resolve other issues to promote the development of agricultural production.

Document circulation on the movement of production resources in the agro-industrial complex

The production stocks of the agro-industrial complex are assets that are used in one production cycle and transfer their entire value to the manufactured product. The main goal of the coordinated agro-industrial policy is the effective implementation of the resource potential of the state to optimize the volume of production of competitive agricultural products.

Attracting Investment for Rural Development: Introduction of Organic Agriculture and ESG Principles in Kazakhstan

Today, the market for organic products is one of the most dynamic in the world. The prerequisites for this are the growing consumer demand for food that is environmentally friendly and safe for human health. In Kazakhstan, despite the existing problem, the development of organic production in the agro-food system appears promising and, if implemented in compliance with environmrntal, social and governance (ESG) principles, can be beneficial for the country, which determines the relevance of the study. The purpose of the study is to analyze the possibilities of investment incentives for organic agriculture for the sake of the development of Kazakhstan's rural areas and the implementation of ESG principles. The study employs the following general scientific methods: a) theoretical: analysis of scientific sources; b) empirical: the focused interview method (focus group), an online expert survey; c) mathematical and statistical methods of data analysis; triangulation method. The study concludes that Kazakhstan has considerable potential for the development of organic agriculture. The production of organic products in Kazakhstan is an extremely promising area that can promote the competitiveness of agricultural products, significantly improve the country's image on the world stage, and facilitate the development of market infrastructure and sustainable development of the country as a whole.

A Study of Regional Image of Agricultural Product Impact on Purchase Intention

This paper presents a theoretical model that focuses on enhancing consumers' purchase intention towards agricultural products by leveraging regional branding theory and customer perceived value. The aim is to boost the development of the agricultural industry, increase the added value and market competitiveness of agricultural products, and improve the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production. To validate the relationship between regional image, perceived quality, and purchase intention, an online questionnaire survey was conducted involving 612 participants. The results indicate that the regional image of agricultural products significantly and positively influences both purchase intention and consumer perceived quality value. Moreover, perceived quality acts as a mediator between regional image and purchase intention. It is recommended that agricultural product enterprises maintain their regional image, enhance consumer perception, and stimulate purchase intention. Collaboration between enterprises and local governments can effectively promote the regional image of agricultural products. Furthermore, it is important to consider the country-of-origin effect within the same country and incorporate its impact on consumers into the customer perceived value variable. The study integrates consumers' perceived quality value and investigates the influence of regional image on purchase intentions, providing agricultural companies with more objective and scientific guidance for their marketing activities.

Scientific and Technical Achievements of Agricultural Engineering Organizations in the Context of Digital Transformation of Agriculture

The main scientific and technical achievements and research results for the year 2022 of agricultural scientific institutions are presented. Institutions are under the scientific and methodological leadership of the agricultural science department of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) on the scientific and methodological leadership of the agricultural sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) on the fundamental problems and principles of the development of intensive machine technologies, energy-saturated agricultural technology of the new generation, robotized and mobile energy tools, the use of digital systems with elements of artificial intelligence for the production of the main types of competitive agricultural products, the development of effective energy supply systems, energy resource, renewable energy, electrotechnologies of automated and robotic tools of technical service, etc.

ПРОБЛЕМНЫЕ НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ РЕСУРСНОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ АГРОЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИХ СИСТЕМ

Resource supply of sustainable development of agro-economical systems should help to increase the competitiveness of agricultural production in the domestic and world food markets and provide the population of the globe with food on the basis of steady increase of agricultural production growth rates. The analysis of the World Bank database for the period from 2012 to 2021 shows that for ten years the added value in the agrarian sector of the Russian Federation economy has increased by 16%, showing positive dynamics of the average annual growth rate with the value of 1.53%. Comparison with the analogous world average growth rate of 2.97% shows that our agro-economic system lags behind the world by almost two times. The OECD countries are developing with an average annual growth rate of 1.88%, which is also ahead of Russia’s indicators. At the same time, Russia’s agro-economic system is developing 0.26% faster than the countries of the European zone. Over the next eight years the Russian Federation expects to achieve an average annual growth rate of agricultural production of 3%, which is 2.7 times higher than the world average. For this purpose Russian agrarians have significant reserves for sustainable development of the agricultural economic system due to expansion of the areas of the main production resource by means of involving 33.04 million hectares of unused agricultural lands (16.7% of the total area) into circulation which, if successfully developed and the average Russian level of land productivity is reached, will give a 15-16% increase in production. The implementation of the program of technical modernization of agriculture can contribute to the achievement of steady annual growth rates of 1.3-1.8% of the branch production. Along with this the important directions of resource provision are the establishment of fair correlation of prices for agricultural products and industrial goods, fulfillment of financial support of agricultural development program and increasing of export potential of domestic agriculture.