This timely book collects the latest research on digital transformations unfolding in agriculture across the globe, with a special focus on Russia and the member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The authors present a coherent framework for understanding the factors driving digital transformation of agriculture as a whole industry and agricultural enterprises in particular, through the prism of global trends, adoption opportunities, and barriers of economic digitalization and the ongoing transition to Industry 4.0. The volume serves as a unique source of cutting-edge research on the frontier digital technology available for agricultural enterprises, as well as it discusses predominant strategies, potential drivers of change, and responses to digital technology challenges faced by the industry. Such topics as intelligent systems, data analytics and machine learning, digital platforms, services and ecosystems, as well as the Internet of Things are extensively covered by the leading researchers, with numerous cases of industry technology applications.
This volume makes a unique contribution to the study of digital technology applications for building innovative agriculture, capturing critical trends and benchmarks in digital transformation of the whole industry. Due to its practical focus, the book appeals to practitioners and policymakers, not just academics. This is also a valuable resource for graduate students interested in digital technology advances, firm competitiveness, and sustainable innovation.
Author(s): Vladimir I. Trukhachev
Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 296
City: Cham
Series Foreword
Description of the Book
Contents
Chapter 1: Unlocking Digital Transformation of Agriculture
Part I: Promising Digital Technology for Agriculture
Chapter 2: Advances in the Internet of Things for Sustainable Food Chain Operations and Food Security
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Materials and Methods
2.3 Results
2.4 Discussion
2.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Agro-Digital Ecosystems in Agriculture 4.0 and FoodTech Initiatives: Perspectives from Russia
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Materials and Methods
3.3 Results
3.4 Discussion
3.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Cloud Technologies in the Accounting Information System of Interorganizational Cooperation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Materials and Methods
4.3 Results
4.4 Discussion
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Information Support for Monitoring Emerging Threats to the Use of Land Resources in Agrifood Systems
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and Methods
5.3 Results
5.4 Discussion
5.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: The Digital Forecasting Platform for Liquidity Risk Management in Manufacturing
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Materials and Methods
6.3 Results
6.4 Discussion
6.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Digital Technology for Standardization, Certification, and Licensing to Ensure Quality in Agricultural Production
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Materials and Methods
7.3 Results
7.4 Discussion
7.5 Conclusion
References
Part II: Digital Agrarian Economy
Chapter 8: Strategic Priorities for Developing Digital Economy in Russian Agriculture
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Materials and Methods
8.3 Results
8.4 Discussion
8.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Trends and Vectors of Sustainable Agriculture Development in Digital Economy
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Materials and Methods
9.3 Results
9.4 Discussion
9.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Critical Changes in the Agrifood Market Architecture Due to Information and Communication Technology
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Materials and Methods
10.3 Results
10.4 Discussion
10.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11: Enablers and Barriers of Digital Transformations Industry: A Study of Regional Development
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Materials and Methods
11.3 Results
11.4 Discussion
11.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Retail Trade in Digitalized Economy: Development Tendencies for Agro-industrial Enterprises in Russia
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Materials and Methods
12.3 Results
12.4 Discussion
12.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Complex Supply Modeling in Meat Industry: Quantitative Methods and Digital Solutions
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Materials and Methods
13.3 Results
13.4 Discussion
13.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Qualimetric Forecasting and Analysis of Consumer Requirements in Agricultural Markets
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Materials and Methods
14.3 Results
14.4 Discussion
14.5 Conclusion
References
Part III: Technology-Based Innovations in Agriculture
Chapter 15: Innovative Solutions and Current Trends in Agrarian Economy in the Digital Era: Chayanov on the Labor-consuming Balance of the Peasant Economy and Its Determining Factors
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Materials and Methods
15.3 Results
15.4 Discussion
15.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Digital Transformation as a Means of Smart Regulation of Environmental Management: Technology and Practices for Agrifood Companies
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Materials and Methods
16.3 Results
16.4 Discussion
16.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Innovative Development of the Russian Agricultural System Based on the Principles of Food Security
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Materials and Methods
17.3 Results
17.4 Discussion
17.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Critical Impacts of Advanced Technology in Certification of Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Facilities in Agrifood Systems
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Materials and Methods
18.3 Results
18.4 Discussion
18.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19: Promising Innovations for Green Economy and Cleaner Production in Agriculture
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Materials and Methods
19.3 Results
19.4 Discussion
19.5 Conclusion
References
Part IV: Fostering Digital Competitiveness and Sustainability in Agricultural Enterprises
Chapter 20: Large Russian Agricultural Holding in Unstable Environments
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Materials and Methods
20.3 Results
20.4 Discussion
20.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 21: Building More Sustainable Enterprises in Agriculture with Advanced Digital Technologies
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Materials and Methods
21.3 Results
21.4 Discussion
21.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 22: Systems Perspectives on the Development of E-commerce Companies in Agriculture
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Materials and Methods
22.3 Results
22.3.1 Nature and Features of Online Retailers and Problems in Their Valuation
22.3.2 Analysis and Consideration of Different Forecast Scenarios
22.3.3 Analysis of Changes in the Main Parameters of Calculations Within the Income Approach
22.4 Discussion
22.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 23: Sources for Increasing Profitability in Agricultural Land Ownership for Sustainable Development of Regional Agro-industrial Complexes
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Materials and Methods
23.3 Results
23.4 Discussion
23.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 24: Agribusiness Development with Respect to Unstable Energy Markets: Modeling and Forecasting
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Materials and Methods
24.3 Results
24.4 Discussion
24.5 Conclusion
References
Part V: Firm Governance
Chapter 25: A Critical Review of Digital Solutions in Agribusiness Management
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Methods and Materials
25.3 Results
25.4 Discussion
25.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 26: A Sustainable Development Model for an Agricultural Holding Based on Strategic Management and a Single Digital Platform for the Agro-industrial Complex
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Materials and Methods
26.3 Results
26.3.1 Crop Production
26.3.2 Animal Husbandry
26.3.3 Processing
26.3.4 Investments
26.3.5 Equations and Constraints
26.3.6 Efficiency Criterion
26.4 Discussion
26.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 27: Synergy in Firm Governance for Increasing Competitiveness of Agro-industrial Enterprises
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Materials and Methods
27.3 Results
27.4 Discussion
27.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 28: Accounting and Analytical Support in Integrated Reporting
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Materials and Methods
28.3 Results
28.4 Discussion
28.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 29: Personnel Problems in Russian Digital Agriculture
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Materials and Methods
29.3 Results and Discussion
29.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 30: Human Resource Development with Respect to Digital Challenges in Agriculture
30.1 Introduction
30.2 Materials and Methods
30.3 Results
30.4 Discussion
30.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 31: Further Research Directions for Fostering Digital Transformation of Agriculture in Russia and Beyond
