Digital transformation of agricultural industry

Abstract Introduction: Until recently, in our country, agriculture as a sector of the economy had low automation of business processes. At the present stage, digitalization and automation of the maximum number of agricultural processes is a conscious necessity. The task of it is the maximum automation of all stages of the production cycle to reduce losses, increase the productivity of agricultural business, optimal resource management. Materials and methods: This article use abstract logic and calculation and constructive methods. The historical experience of the formation of a multi-structure is considered, the digital stage is allocated. The system of comprehensive indicators of efficiency of agricultural production of various forms of management by types of efficiency is offered. Discussion: At the first stage agricultural producers on the basis of developed indicators of digital efficiency determine the level of digitalization for its further increase. At the second stage of implementation of elements of digitalization it is necessary for agricultural organizations to participate in the developed business model for the introduction of digital technologies, which will contribute to the development of agricultural production, growth of entrepreneurial activity and increase the sustainability of rural areas. Results: Based on the analysis of economic literature, foreign digital technologies used in advanced agricultural organizations of various forms of ownership in Russia are highlighted. It is concluded that the intensive introduction of digitalization and the Internet of things in agriculture will turn the industry less affected by it into a high-tech business due to the explosive growth of productivity and reduce unproductive costs and ensure food security of the regions and the country as a whole.