Information and communication processes in agriculture: global experience and priority directions in the Republic of Kazakhstan

In recent years, a number of initiatives have emerged in the agricultural sector aimed at implementing information and communication technologies (ICT), which are becoming a key factor in increasing the efficiency of agricultural production in the era of digitalization.

The purpose is to examine the main types of information services and digital infrastructure used in global agriculture, as well as, based on the Pearson correlation coefficient and simple linear regression method, to analyze key directions and present a forecast of their use in Kazakhstan.

Methods - — comparative analysis to study successful practices of implementing digital platforms in the agrarian economies of various countries; when identifying relationships with the functioning of the Internet network in the republic, the Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated, and the simple linear regression method was used to forecast trends in the expansion of Internet services.

Results — digital information systems in Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex significantly facilitate access to state subsidies and provide advantages such as risk minimization and procedural transparency.

Conclusions — in the coming years, the Internet will strengthen its role as a strategic resource for agribusiness. At present, the need to transform this sphere into a high-tech sector is becoming urgent, driven by the necessity to develop the export potential of the Republic of Kazakhstan and achieve food security. Digital technologies in the agrarian sector will reduce production costs and increase product quality and competitiveness, enabling access to global markets. The digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex will be carried out through optimization of production and logistics processes, improvement of labor market efficiency, reduction of resource costs and production losses, and enhancement of the practical value of R&D. The study demonstrates the economic effect of digital solutions in agriculture and emphasizes the need for their integration into the activities of agricultural enterprises in the near future to achieve the set goals.

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