Innovative transformation of crop production of the Republic of Kazakhstan: priorities and prospects

Modern challenges associated with climate change, soil degradation and the growth of global food demand exacerbate the need for accelerated innovative transformation of the agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan. In recent years, the warming process on the territory of the Republic is proceeding at a faster pace than in other states: an increase of 0.32°C in ten years, against 0.18°C worldwide in the same period. According to the forecasts of climatologists, by the middle of the 21st century, precipitation growth in the country will be on average from 7 to 8%. An increase in air temperature, a decrease in the atmospheric balance of water negatively affect the intensity of agriculture, especially for agricultural regions, including grain-growing areas of Northern Kazakhstan. Therefore, the issue of adapting the agricultural sector to climatic changes requires a systematic analysis and development of measures to reduce negative consequences.

The goal is to generalize theoretical and methodological aspects in the context of innovative activity, set priorities, assess resource potential and prepare practical recommendations for the introduction of innovations capable of ensuring optimal productivity, which will increase the competitive advantages of crop production in the context of global climate change.

Methods - synthesis, generalization and comparison, index of innovative development to establish the level of stability of the regional economy. When determining the indicator of Crop Diversification, The Simpson methodology was used, as well as the results of scientific research on the implementation of high-tech solutions.

The results obtained show that the implementation of innovative technologies in the field of crop production contributes to an increase in productivity and the agro-industrial complex, thereby allowing the most efficient use of resources with natural resources, in particular land, water.

Conclusions were drawn about the need for systematic support for "smart" technical solutions in the agricultural production of Kazakhstan, in particular the North Kazakhstan region.

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