Concept Of Agriculture Research Articles

Quality Assessment of Different Agricultural Produce under Organic as Well as Inorganic Production System: A Review

The urgent need to grow more food to feed the growing population has led to intensive farming with a lot of negative impacts on soil health as well as the ecosystem. To mitigate the negative impacts of conventional farming, the concept of organic farming has resurfaced. However, separate study of conventional and organic farming does not give a comparative assessment between two production system. The compensation of yield loss under organic farming could only be overlooked through enhancing the quality of produce. Good quality produce is just as important as quantity, yet quantity is typically prioritized. There is a myth that organically grown produce is superior and tastier than conventionally grown produce, yet this isn’t always the case. So, it’s high time to screen out the specific nutrient/ vitamin or any other quality parameter that can be enhanced through organic farming. So that agro-technique for organic fortification can be developed for the future researchers. Almost 71 research experiment were carefully studied and tried to assess the impact on organic farming on quality of produce. In developed and developing countries the area is increasing with an average growth rate of 20-25 %. Organically grown produce enhanced the mineral content especially phosphorous, and iron in rice, increased the protein content of maize by 8 to 19%, lysine content in wheat by 25-30%, ash and crude fat content in millets and oats and many more. Besides, improving physical appearances such as kernel length, elongation ratio of cereals, the cooking time has been greatly reduced in organic than inorganic production system. Even, the crude protein and oil contents greatly increased in the oilseed crops in organic production system over inorganic. However, variable response was reported in case of tuber crops, as quality parameters as well as organoleptic taste between conventional as well as organic farming system remained insignificant. However, few researchers reported significant increase in tuber dry matter content (20.92%) as well as quality traits for processing of tubers under organic farming system. Likewise, the oleoresin (5.26%) and essential oil (3.96%) contents of zinger rhizomes and curcumin (5.3%) and essential oil contents (4.2%) of turmeric greatly increased in organic production system over inorganic.

Training and Mentoring of Manggarai Women Farmers Group to Make Eco-Enzyme from Agricultural Waste as Organic Fertilizer

The concept of organic farming based on local wisdom to realize the healthy living community movement program is very important to be implemented by referring to the concept of environmentally friendly and sustainable agriculture. One of the wastes that does not get attention to be managed properly is agricultural waste. Unprocessed agricultural waste will become a source of environmental pollution, a source of disease, and disrupt ecological cleanliness. Therefore, agrarian waste needs to be managed properly so that it can provide benefits to the lives of the community in general and farmers in particular. This community-based empowerment activity aims to assist and train the Manggarai Women Farmers Group in making eco-enzymes from agricultural waste as liquid organic fertilizers. Training and assistance activities are carried out with stages of socialization, training and assistance, application of technology, monitoring, and evaluation. The results of the activity show that there has been a change in the mindset of the members of the Manggarai Women Farmers group to utilize agricultural waste as a material for making eco-enzymes as organic fertilizers in plant cultivation.

Box Design Selection for Portable Minapadi Based on Hydrostatic and Thermal Loading Simulation

Land conversions pose a threat to food security. Urban agriculture is considered to be a solution to this issue. Urban agricultural innovations are diverse, including vertiminaponics, cube-model microirrigation, and Nonpowered Automatic Fertigation systems. The development of a powerless automatic fertigation innovation involves creating a portable Minapadi concept by substituting some components, such as pots, with fiberglass boxes. This study aims to achieve a good box design to support the concept of urban agriculture. The study began by testing 10 fiberglass samples on a UTM machine to obtain the mechanical properties of the material, such as the modulus of elasticity, which were input into a computer simulator along with other physical and mechanical properties. The computer-aided simulator used was the ANSYS 2024 R2 Student software, simulating two potential box designs: the first box had a thickness of 4 mm with a lateral support in the middle of its vertical span, while the second box had a thickness of 6 mm without lateral support. Loading was applied hydrostatically with water level heights ranging from 50 to 400 mm and thermal loading simulating solar radiation. The results of this study show that solar radiation has a minimal impact on box deformation, whereas water-level height plays a significant role in box deformation. The first box design was considered the best based on deformation due to hydrostatic pressure, with a maximum deformation of 2.175 mm under hydrostatic loading with a water level height of 400 mm.

Use of Drones for Trough Reading, Animal Counting, and Production Monitoring in Feedlot Systems

In line with the concept of precision agriculture, this study aimed to validate the use of digital aerial images captured using a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) for collecting zootechnical data on cattle feedlot systems in a tropical environment. Images were captured on 21 non-consecutive days in 110 pens with up to 150 animals each. Conventional and RPA-based methods were adopted to determine animal behavior, feed trough levels, animal counts, and pen conditions. Data analysis revealed almost perfect agreement (kappa coefficient = 0.901) between trough readings taken by conventional and RPA methods as well as substantial agreement for fecal score (kappa coefficient = 0.785) and surface conditions (kappa coefficient = 0.737). However, animal counts and water quality scores showed only fair agreement, suggesting challenges in using RPA for these specific tasks. The results indicated that RPA represents a viable alternative to conventional methods for monitoring zootechnical indices in feedlots, offering benefits in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The implementation of RPA-based methods holds potential for improving animal management, welfare, and yield in feedlot systems.

Shaping Consumers’ Attitude and Purchase Intention towards Halal Sustainable Organic Food Products

Increased global recognition of organic food has prompted developed nations to adopt ecological agriculture concepts. This trend is also reflected within the sustainable Halal (permissible) organic food sector. This study examines whether Halal awareness, certification, social influences, and promotion affect consumers' attitude and subsequently, intention to purchase Halal organic food in Malaysia. Using convenient sampling technique, online surveys were conducted with 200 usable responses. A Smart PLS statistical software was used for data analyses. Results revealed that Halal awareness, certification, and social influence significantly affect attitudes, which, in turn, significantly influence consumers' intentions to purchase Halal organic food products. Implications are addressed.

Youth Engagement in Transforming the Food System to Address Malnutrition in the Philippines

Unless the Philippine food system is made more resilient, the aspirations of AmBisyon Natin 2040 will remain elusive, hindering the country’s ability to achieve inclusive growth, eradicate poverty, and ensure the well-being of all Filipinos. Focused on the youth, this paper brings together three related issues: (1) how can the youth be encouraged to devote their careers to agriculture? (2) How do poor quality diets compromise the cognitive abilities of young people? and (3) How can nutrition concerns be incorporated into agricultural policies? Early exposure to agricultural concepts can inspire young people to pursue careers in agriculture, ensuring a steady influx of leaders and professionals equipped to tackle the challenges within the food system. This approach not only secures the future of the agriculture sector but also promotes innovation and resilience in food production and distribution. One in two preschoolers in the lowest wealth quintile in the Philippines are stunted, while only one in eight in the highest wealth quintile are stunted. Children who are stunted are not reaching the full potential of their cognitive development. The dietary quality of mothers before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and during breastfeeding improves markedly with income and so is associated with the better heights of their children. In the long term, agricultural productivity must be improved with a particular focus on increasing the incomes of the poor. Increasing household income is the most sustainable way to improve dietary quality. In the shorter term, there are two broad strategies to link Philippine agriculture to nutrition by adding more minerals and vitamins to the food supply: (1) by increasing the density of minerals and vitamins in food staples, a strategy referred to as “biofortification,” and (2) by lowering the prices of nutritious nonstaple food such as vegetables, fruits, pulses, fish, and meat through improved productivity that results in rapid supply increases.

RESEARCH OF THE ACTIVITIES OF PEASANT FARMS IN KAZAKHSTAN IN THE CONTEXT OF EFFECTIVE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Some of the concepts that can be identified with agriculture in Kazakhstan include farmers and livestock breeders. Nowadays, the concept of agriculture is inextricably linked with the concepts of efficient energy consumption and "green" farming, thus there is a need to improve the use of renewable energy sources. Ensuring the efficient use of energy has advantages in the form of lower production costs and social benefits in the form of reducing carbon dioxide emissions to a level that does not harm the environment, in support of sustainable development of agricultural regions. The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of the use of renewable energy sources on the development of peasant farms. In particular, it is planned to identify factors related to renewable energy sources in terms of agricultural development, profitability, and their impact on the environmental component. In this context, an analytical comparison of installed renewable energy capacities and indicators of reducing the cost of CO2 emissions due to energy-efficient technologies of the new generation was carried out.

Seeds and farmers' rights as drivers of change on food systems

In the heart of Kenya's vibrant agricultural landscape lies a fundamental aspect crucial for food security, cultural heritage, and economic resilience: the right to seed. Embedded within the fabric of traditional farming practices, the right to seed encompasses the freedom of farmers to save, exchange, and utilize traditional and farmer-bred seeds. In Kenya, as in many other countries, this right is not only a legal concept but a cornerstone of agricultural sovereignty. However, its preservation faces challenges in the face of globalization, corporate interests, and evolving intellectual property regimes. Yet, amidst these challenges, significant strides are being made, with collaborative efforts at the global level, particularly through initiatives led by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), aimed at promoting and protecting farmers' rights. Every smallholder farmer has the right to safe, nutritious and healthy food and the ability to sustain themselves and their societies with the existing endorsed resources. The concept of farmers’ rights came out as a subject of debate in international agricultural circles, spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). This includes the right to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seed and propagating materials, the right to protect traditional knowledge among others. In developing countries, the right to seed is a fundamental aspect of agricultural sovereignty and food security. This still emulates the subject debate from FAO. However, attention in scientific literature and policy circles for both seeds and farmers’ rights are compromised. This paper employs mediation analysis to explore the causal relationship between seed rights, farmers' rights, and food sovereignty, highlighting the pivotal role of smallholder farmers in shaping sustainable food systems. The findings underscore the importance of inclusive policies that prioritize farmers' rights and empower local communities to sustainably manage their seed resources. Key words: Farmer-managed seeds, seed banks, Access, smallholder farmers and benefit-sharing

The Agrotourism and an Approach to the Ecuadorian Regulation About Tourist Farms

Objective: This essay attempts to contextualize the current reality of tourist haciendas and farms in Ecuador, based on an analysis of agrotourism experiences and an approach to Ecuadorian regulation. Theoretical Framework: A literature review is carried out on agrotourism and its practices worldwide, also referencing case studies related to rural tourism and agrotourism experiences such as, for example: the coffee region and other experiences close to the Ecuadorian reality. Method: The theoretical information is organized as a funnel, with the purpose of analyzing agrotourism from international experiences to addressing Ecuadorian regulations. Then, through the review of Ecuadorian regulations and the official database of the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador, results can be illustrated through thematic cartography and comparative tables. Results and Discussion: The results show a diversity of approaches to the virtues of agrotourism worldwide, which start from improving the quality of life of the receiving communities, to the inclusion of new techniques that raise the level of experience in agrotourism farms such as storytelling that uses historical elements to establish a narrative that accompanies the guidance of visitors. Research Implication: In Ecuador, although it is true that agrotourism is promoted, aspects that could lead farms or Agricultural Production Units (UPA) to be a registerable tourist category like large haciendas are not fully included in the regulations. This limits the tourist development of potential areas due to the size of their properties and the simplicity of their facilities. Originality/Value: The concept of a tourist farm is not included in the catalog of services of the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador, but it is a term that is beginning to be used by academics and tourism operators, especially on the Ecuadorian coast, where it is cataloged in this way. to the possession of small arable lands, especially of small size. There is a large field of knowledge that can begin by studying the potential that these tourist farms have to offer for new market niches, so exploring these new trends is a great opportunity for Ecuadorian tourism.

Analysis of the structure of Russian acreage within the framework of the concept of sustainable agriculture

The purpose of scientific work is a comprehensive analysis of the impact of changes in the structure of acreage and the land use system on ensuring the sustainability of the agricultural industry in Russia. The results obtained demonstrate that, despite the implementation of a number of legislative initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and environmental orientation of agriculture, a number of unresolved problems remain in the Russian Federation that hinder the transition to a model of sustainable agricultural production. Inefficient use of land resources is a problem faced by many agricultural regions in Russia. Irrational structuring of land, unbalanced distribution of agricultural land, low efficiency of use of modern technologies and resources lead to the loss of land potential. This has a negative impact on the yield and quality of agricultural products. There may be insufficient attention to the environmental aspects of land management: conserving biodiversity, maintaining natural ecosystems, minimizing the ecological footprint of agricultural activities and applying methods that promote soil regeneration. The comprehensive improvement of land management mechanisms in the Russian Federation, taking into account the concept of sustainable agriculture, involves the development and implementation of policies aimed at stimulating sustainable agricultural practices, supporting innovative methods and technologies, as well as training and advising agricultural producers on sustainable agriculture. This approach will significantly improve land use efficiency and ensure the sustainable development of Russia's agricultural sector.

MOF-on-MOF Growth: Inducing Naturally Nonpreferred MOFs and Atypical MOF Growth.

ConspectusOverflowing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been synthesized from a wide range of metal and organic components for specific purposes and intellectual curiosity. Each MOF has unique chemical and structural characteristics directed by the incorporated components, metal ions (or clusters), organic linkers, and their intrinsic coordination interactions. These incorporated components and structural characteristics are two pivotal factors influencing MOFs' fundamental properties and subsequent applications. Therefore, selecting the appropriate metal and organic components, considering their innate chemical and structural properties, is crucial to endow the final MOFs with the desired properties. Ultimately, producing MOFs with a desired structure using ideal components is the best approach to achieving the best MOFs tailored for specific purposes with desired properties. However, achieving MOFs with the intended structure from chosen components remains underdeveloped. In many cases, the resulting MOF structure is governed by the thermodynamically and/or kinetically preferred configuration (refers to a naturally preferred structure) of the chosen components and given reaction conditions. Additionally, producing hybrid MOFs with complex components, structures, and morphologies presents a great opportunity to obtain special MOFs with advanced properties and functions. In this Account, we outline our group's efforts over the past few years to develop naturally nonpreferred MOFs through the induced MOF-on-MOF growth process and atypical hybrid MOFs via nonstandard MOF-on-MOF growth. First, we highlight the prime strategy for producing naturally nonpreferred MOFs based on template-induced MOF-on-MOF growth. In this section, we discuss the two basic growth behaviors, isotropic and anisotropic growth of naturally nonpreferred MOFs, determined by the degree of matching between the cell lattices of the two MOFs. Second, we introduce the MOF farming concept for the productive cultivation and effective harvesting of naturally nonpreferred MOFs made by MOF-on-MOF growth. Here we discuss the importance of selecting the ideal MOF template for productive growth and developing an efficient method for harvesting cultivated MOFs. Next, we describe atypical anisotropic MOF-on-MOF growths between two MOFs with mismatched cell lattices. In this section, we introduce tip-to-middle MOF-on-MOF growth involving self-structural adjustment of the secondary MOF, logical inference of unidentified MOF structures based on MOF-on-MOF growth behavior and morphological features, and MOF-on-MOF growth accompanied by etching and transformation of the template. Finally, we discuss the perspectives and challenges of MOF-on-MOF growth and the synthesis of naturally nonpreferred MOFs. We hope that this Account offers valuable insights into the rational design and development of MOFs with desired structural and compositional characteristics, leading to the creation of ideal MOFs.

Exploring the combination of agroecological and conventional farming practices through the hybrid farming concept

ABSTRACT Substantial improvements in resource-use efficiency and conservation are required to fulfill the rising and evolving global food demand, while addressing environmental degradation issues. Agroecology has emerged as a promising pathway to tackle these challenges. A binary stance often prevails in traditional discussions on agricultural transitions, where conventional farming is pitted against agroecological cropping. The reality is that farming practices blend conventional and agroecological features, hence are hybrid. Here we propose a conceptual representation of hybrid farming, that combines diverse farming practices from contrasting agricultural models, aiming to meet production goals. A schematic representation is provided and illustrated by a case study located in the Merguellil downstream plain region in central Tunisia. Hybrid farming involves multiple combinations of agroecological and conventional farming practices with a range of different outlooks and objectives. In the case study, farmers implemented these combinations to increase their income and mitigate risks. The blend of practices used in hybrid farming is not static and can be ever-changing. Various factors, such as shifting socioeconomic and environmental conditions, market trends and interactions with upstream and downstream supply chains fuel this dynamism.

Vertical Farming: A Promising Solution to Urban Agriculture

Urban agriculture refers to the agricultural activities such as plant production for home consumption and income generation in the urban areas especially cities. The concept of urban agriculture has been popularizing but in today’s century it is also facing certain problems such as limited land resources, population increase etc. Vertical farming is a type of urban agriculture, through which we could seek solutions to the problems that urban agriculture has been facing in the recent times. Vertical farming refers to the growing of crops in vertically stacked structures especially under controlled environmental conditions and using a suitable growing medium to increase the crop production per square metre by utilizing the vertical space for cultivation [1]. A wide range of crops can be cultivated in vertical farming with the use of techniques such as hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, artificial lighting, inside the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Vertical farming is needed to provide solution to the problems of urban agriculture in terms of providing food security to the growing population, efficient land utilization, water conservation, increased crop production etc. However, vertical farming has certain disadvantages as well such as high initial investment cost, high energy cost and high maintenance cost. Therefore, further research and development strategies are necessary to overcome such disadvantages for increasing its effectiveness to meet the food demands of the growing population as well as the future generation in a sustainable manner.

Training on the Making of Fried Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) Products in Sigi District to Implementing the Recovery Concept of Agriculture and Food Security Impacted

The concept of community empowerment in the socio-cultural field is an effort to strengthen small people through improving, strengthening, and upholding values, ideas, and norms, and encouraging the realization of social organizations that are able to provide control over political and economic treatments that are far from morality. Service activities are carried out in several stages such as socialization, FGD, training, and designing fried shallot business innovation tools. Socialization of fried onion product processing is carried out by providing training and FGDs in the form of slicing onions, frying and packing shallots. Furthermore, 3 fried shallot business innovation tools were designed in the form of slicing machines, spinner machines and shallot frying machines. Training activities for village youth cadres run smoothly and in accordance with the expected target, namely increasing community awareness about the function and role of village youth cadres in terms of seeking community agricultural products, especially in processing shallots in packaging so that these expectations can be achieved well.

Two roof top farming concepts for residential buildings shifting towards sustainable communities: an exercise on the case of “Asmarat” with necessary re-adaptation of its architectural rooftop design

Desertification, deforestation, climate change, global warming, and economic instability are leading to serious problems in many countries. Two of these negative factors are the decrease in agriculture areas and food scarcity. This situation caused many countries to reconsider their agriculture polices and think of new solutions. The United Nations also addressed the problem via its “SDG—Sustainable Development Goals” agenda. One of its major goals is the change towards green and sustainable communities that can produce their own food. Rooftop farming in places with suitable climatic conditions was encouraged by the “SDG” and governments of many countries. The paper discusses the potential of utilizing Egyptian residential rooftops for rooftop farming, the Egyptian urban fabric is very dense with residential buildings. Taking the Egyptian “Asmarat” residential neighborhood as an exercise, the study aims to fulfilling the following three goals: 1- On a food security Level: if rooftop farming is extensively applied across all cities and villages in Egypt, a mass production threshold of exporting vegetables and fruits may be reached that will significantly participate in the overall national GDP, 2- On a socio-economic level: rooftop farming will create jobs for informal workers and the jobless, turning an individual from a jobless person to a busy one is the best practical solution for changing behavioral norms from the tendency towards crime, hanging around on the streets, and drug addiction towards a decent and productive society., and 3- On an environmental level.: Large cities suffer from crowds, high building densities, pollution, and scarcity of open green areas. Rooftop farming increases the “Urban Green Space—UGS” of the city, reduce pollution, decrease global warming, and purify the atmosphere.

The Potential and Models of Agricultural Utilization of Reclaimed Mine Land

This study delves into the potential and models of agricultural utilization of reclaimed mine land, analyzing its significant role in environmental restoration, economic development, and social stability. The research indicates that through scientific planning and management, reclaimed mine land can be transformed into highly productive agricultural land, while also promoting the recovery of the ecological environment and the sustainable development of the socio-economy. The paper proposes agricultural utilization models that integrate the characteristics of reclaimed mine land, emphasizing the application of ecological agriculture concepts in land reclamation, and analyzes the positive impact of agricultural utilization on the socio-economic development of mining areas. The study also explores the relationship between agricultural utilization and the sustainable development of mining communities, highlighting the importance of policy support and community participation. Finally, the paper summarizes the innovative points and practical significance of the research and points out future research directions.

Kebun Pintar dalam Ruang Berbasis Internet of Things

The concept of smart farming emerged as a sign that technology developments in the agricultural sector are growing rapidly. Home gardening activities have become a trend during the pandemic and are often still done manually. This research aims to create a prototype of an indoor smart garden that is connected via the Blynk application to control and display sensor readings. The plant used as a test was a peppermint plant with a testing period of 4 weeks with 2 different treatments. Based on the results of the overall system testing that has been carried out, the monitoring and control system can work well. The soil moisture sensor is prone to corrosion, so it needs to be replaced every 6-7 days. Peppermint plants, in the second test which were given a set point of soil moisture of 60% and provided light for 23 hours, experienced an increase in plant height, the color of the leaves is green and number of leaves increases when compared to the first test which was given a set point of soil moisture of 50% and provided light for 9 hours.

Fuzzy logic-based control for robot-guided strawberry harvesting: visual servoing and image segmentation approach

The concept of digital farming can help farmers increase their agricultural production yield. One of the technologies to support digital farming is robotics, which can be utilized to complete a redundant task efficiently for 24 hours. This paper presents a simple and effective harvesting robot that is applied to harvest a ripe strawberry. The mechanical and electrical design is kept simple to ensure it is reproducible. The input from a proximity sensor and image detection by a Pi camera is utilized by FLC (Fuzzy Logic Controller) to improve the effectiveness of the harvesting task. The image processing method in this study is image segmentation, which fits with the limited source of the microcontroller available in the market. The experiment included 60 times (20 times center, left, and right position) harvesting using the FLC algorithm and 60 times without FLC to show the effectiveness of the proposed method. From 60 experiments without an FLC experiment, there is an 80% hit rate for strawberries positioned in the middle of an image plane and 55% for left and right strawberries. From 60 times of FLC experiment, 95% hit rate for strawberries positioned in the middle of an image plane, 80% for left and right strawberries. The average time required to finish the task without FLC for strawberries in the middle is 13.51 s, the left is 11.04 s, and the right is 17.28 s. While the average time required to finish the task with FLC for strawberry in the middle is 12.90 s, the left side is 11.71 s, and the right side is 10.93 s. This study is intended to show that simple designs can be helpful and affordable when applied to greenhouse farming in Indonesia.

Development and Evaluation of a Universal Seed Discharger for Precision Planting in Corn-Soybean Cropping System

Aiming at solving the problem of a wide variety of crop planting and addressing the concept of precision agriculture, a pneumatic universal seed-metering device suitable for corn and soybean was designed. According to the physical size of the above two crops crop planting, a seeding plate, a hole, and a guide tube were designed. The pressure distribution inside the seeding plate was studied, when the pressure, the diameter of the hole, and the rotation speed of the metering plate changed. Through the coupling simulation method of DEM and CFD, the effects of the air suction hole diameter, the air pressure intensity, and the seeding plate speed on the seeding performance were explored. The results showed that when the air suction hole diameter was 5.9 mm, the air pressure intensity was 3.5 kPa, and the seeding plate speed was 23.8 r/min, and the performance of corn seeding was the best, among which the seeding qualification index was 95.35%, the replay index was 1.45%, and the missed seeding index was 3.23%. When the air suction hole diameter was 6.1 mm, the air pressure intensity was 3.5 kPa, and the rotation speed of the seed plate was 24 r/min, the performance of soybean sowing was the best, in which the sowing qualification index was 95.76%, the reseeding index was 3.47%, and the missed sowing index was 0.77%. The bench verification test and the comparative test were carried out. The results showed that the seed-metering device had good seeding performance and could be applied to the general seeding operation of corn and soybean.

Improving business processes in the agricultural sector considering economic security, digitalization, risks, and artificial intelligence

The study aimed to address ways to improve the efficiency of agribusiness through the introduction of modern technologies and innovative approaches. The methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis of financial indicators, analytical reviews, and specific examples of technology implementation were used to achieve this goal. The study emphasises the impact of digitalisation of the agricultural sector on improving economic security, efficiency and competitiveness. The introduction of digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things, process automation and precision farming, is helping to optimise production processes, reduce costs and improve product quality. The study results show that the concept of smart farming significantly increases the efficiency of agribusiness. The use of Big Data, blockchain technologies, drones and satellite technologies provides better management of agribusiness, while artificial intelligence helps to predict yields and optimise agricultural processes. Risk management in the agricultural sector, including insurance and financial instruments to hedge price fluctuations, is a key factor in enhancing economic stability. The experience of leading global companies such as John Deere, Agricultural Bank of China, Fruition Sciences, TE-FOOD and FieldView has shown the effectiveness of digital technologies and innovations in improving efficiency and sustainable development. Particular attention is devoted to the problems and prospects for the introduction of modern technologies in the agricultural sector of Ukraine on the example of Myronivsky Hliboproduct. An integrated model for improving the business processes of Myronivsky Hliboproduct is proposed, including the digitalisation of production processes, the introduction of blockchain technologies, the use of AI and risk management. Necessary steps to overcome existing challenges, such as insufficient funding for innovation, infrastructure constraints, staff training and cybersecurity, were determined. The implementation of the proposed measures will allow the company to become a leader in the implementation of innovations in the agricultural sector of Ukraine, increase competitiveness and ensure sustainable development in the future