Sustainable Development of the Agrarian Economy Based on Digital Technologies and Smart Innovations

Rice farming in Kyrgyzstan uses ancient varieties and technologies of natural steam-thermal treatment and obtaining grains of rice by peeling in mills called “Ak-Zhubaz.” Rice contains more protein and fiber under the husk of unpolished rice, having a unique quality and taste. This paper aims to solve several disadvantages of the considered technology and discuss the preservation of the soil’s condition. The soils of the Osh Region, where rice is cultivated, are superior to the rice fields of the Batken Region in many agrochemical indicators. Soils in both zones are medium-loam in terms of their mechanical composition. All rice cultivation areas in the south are lowly endowed with exchangeable potassium. After harvesting rice, soil acidity (pH) does not change significantly; the content of various soil trace elements decreases by 1.8–3.7 times, which worsens soil fertility. The previous condition of the soil can be restored by introducing mineral fertilizers. In the Uzgen district, farmers use natural steam-thermal treatment of sheaves of unpolished rice depending on aging in bands (stacks) to obtain three colors of a rice grain from one variety of rice; this technology is patented. Depending on the color of the rice, changes in the chemical composition showed an internal change in rice, increasing polysaccharides, ash, pectin, and hemicellulose. There is a 1.3-fold increase in the content of trace elements in rice. The disadvantage of natural steam-thermal processing is the lack of control over the technological process. To preserve the qualitative indicators of rice, an installation for steam-thermal treatment of unpolished rice was developed, for which a patent was received.

The paper delves into scientific methodologies concerning the patterns of accumulation and consumption within the agricultural sector of Russia. The authors underscore that inevitable structural shifts in accumulation and consumption within the agricultural sector are driven by the imperative to establish technological sovereignty and facilitate a transition to a new technological paradigm, all against the backdrop of significant changes in geopolitical circumstances. The authors estimate the parameters and dynamics of the development of accumulation and consumption in the economy and the agricultural sector. The main factors affecting accumulation and consumption are identified. One of the main elements that affect the increase in gross value added in the agricultural sector of the economy is the increase in intermediate consumption due to the growth of material production costs. The research also examines the dynamics of accumulation in the agricultural sector of the economy, stressing that the rate and volume of accumulation, as well as its structure, is not optimal. The authors conclude that the change in the structure of consumption and accumulation in agriculture should be accompanied by the growth of gross savings. This will consequently stimulate investment endeavors within the agricultural domain, thus necessitating a qualitative advancement in final consumption. Moreover, the intermediate consumption will increase and material costs will decrease, ultimately increasing labor remuneration and social payments, which will improve the well-being of agricultural workers, thereby improving their quality of life.

Rural tourism was chosen as a research topic, and a study of rural tourism was conducted to find ways to develop the region and reduce poverty in the Kyrgyz Republic. As an important element of sustainable economic development, tourism is the basis of rural entrepreneurship. It can solve the social problems of the rural population. There remain certain problems in rural tourism in the Kyrgyz Republic, including the lack of material and financial resources to create tourist conditions and the lack of specialized knowledge of the tourism business. To overcome these problems, it is necessary to attract the attention of all interested parties, such as the local community, local governments, financial institutions, transport companies, hotel companies, catering companies, and others.

In this research paper, the authors investigated the change over 2000–2021 in global citrus fruit production and international trade. There is a considerable number of species cultivated by humans. However, oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, pomelos, and grapefruit were the most common in terms of gross pickings and their exports and imports. Significant amounts of citrus fruits are grown, including for deliveries abroad, in countries whose territory is located in the subtropical and tropical subequatorial and equatorial climatic belts of the Earth. In 2021, the top ten of this ranking were Brazil, India, China, Mexico, the USA, Spain, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, and Italy. During the considered period, global production of citrus fruits of all types increased 1.53-fold. In 2000, their global gross yields were 105,960 million tons. By 2021, this figure reached 161,801 million tons. The authors found that the global exports and imports of citrus fruits of all types increased by 1.91 times and 1.89 times, respectively, during 2000–2021. In particular, exports increased from 9.709 million tons in 2000 to 18.517 million tons in 2021. The authors found the countries that lead in citrus fruit exports (all types) as of 2021: Spain—19.2% of the global total, South Africa—14.03%, Turkey—10.53%, Egypt—8.62%, China—4.96%, the Netherlands—4.83%, Mexico—4.66%, the USA—3.75%, Morocco—3.22%, and Greece—2.6%. The volume of global imports of citrus fruits increased from 9.565 million tons in 2000 to 18.066 million tons in 2021. The following countries were among the leaders in imports of citrus fruits (all types) as of 2021: Russia—9.41% of the global volume of this indicator, the USA—8.54%, the Netherlands—7.69%, Germany—6.57%, France—5.77%, the UK—3.94%, Saudi Arabia—3.8%, Iraq—2.96%, Poland—2.87%, and Canada—2.76%.

In this research paper, the authors analyzed changes in the 2000–2021 physical volumes and trends of international trade in bananas, identified the world’s largest exporters and importers of this tropical fruit, and assessed changes in their positions in these flows during the studied period. Bananas rank first among other fruit and berry products in terms of gross yields and parameters of their international trade, which indicates the high importance of this tropical fruit in the food supply of producing and exporting countries and banana-importing countries. The research shows that the global export parameters of bananas increased by 1.71 times during the considered period. They equaled 14.336 million tons in 2000 and reached 24.584 million tons by 2021. The volume of global banana imports was 23.336 million tons in 2021, which is 1.62 times higher compared to 2000 (14.433 million tons). In 2021, the following five countries (in descending order of importance) were represented among the main exporters of the considered tropical fruit: Ecuador (27.71%), Guatemala (10.14%), Philippines (9.89%), Costa Rica (9.41%), and Colombia (8.55%). In the second five were the Netherlands (3.69%), Belgium (3.40%), the USA (2.38%), Panama (2.37%), and Mexico (1.99%). Together, these ten countries accounted for 79.54% of global exports of bananas. In this ranking, there are many countries from Latin America. In terms of banana imports, the top five leading countries in 2021 were the USA (19.86%), China (7.99%), Russia (6.26%), the Netherlands (6.15%), and Germany (6.06%). In the second five were Japan (4.75%), Belgium (4.62%), the UK (3.92%), Italy (3.33%), and France (3.20%). These ten countries accounted for 66.13% of global imports of bananas. Some of these countries, such as the Netherlands, Belgium, the USA, and Germany, are also major exporters of bananas without producing them.

The research focuses on the active development of the Vietnam confectionery market, which is currently seen as a great opportunity for Russian chocolate exporters. As the food markets show consistent growth in value despite all geopolitical turmoil, Russian confectionery producers have continued exploring foreign exporting possibilities. The authors analyze Vietnam’s chocolate confectionery market in terms of its future potential; its contradictory nature is examined. Despite the active development of Vietnam, the market of chocolate products is still small, saturated with foreign brands, and marked by strong seasonal fluctuation. As a result, the authors conclude that the confectionery market is attractive from the point of view of filling certain niches with goods widely consumed in Russia. From the point of view of transportation, storage, and sale, this market has lots of problems and needs to be handled with care.

Purpose: At the present stage of the development of the world economy, new, previously unexplored factors are emerging that influence the development of relations between countries in the global aspect. This state of affairs leads to the formation of new tasks for assessing the positioning of countries in the world economy. The purpose of this article is to study the transformation of the positioning of countries under the influence of the factor of the transition of the world economy from globalization to regionalization. Methodology: To achieve this purpose, a number of theories of the globalization of the world economy have been considered, factors of influence on the modern process of deglobalization have been identified, processes of transformation of the positioning of countries and regions have been determined, changes in the dynamics of the globalization index and GDP growth rates of individual countries have been assessed. Results: As a result of the study, it has been determined that at the present stage of the development of world trade, characterized by the transition from globalization to regionalization, there is a reduced interdependence of national economies, which leads to a change in the positioning of countries and regions. Originality/Value: The article concludes that the transformation of the positioning of countries as a result of the transition of the world economy from globalization to regionalization is accompanied by the formation of various models and concepts of new positioning, which in the future will initiate the development of new theories of the evolution of the world economic system.

The phenomenon of parallel imports is a logical response of the economy to the changes taking place in it: a reduction in goods and supplies, a rise in demand, and an increase in prices. The current situation in the Russian market has led to changes in the legal sphere, in the activities of Russian sellers, and in the life of the consumers. There has been a massive departure of a large number of brands familiar to consumers from the Russian market, which has caused a shift in consumer demand in many segments of goods towards e-commerce. Marketplaces have taken a special place in the retail sector. In addition, parallel imports, which were officially authorized by the government of the Russian Federation in the spring of 2022, gave a new impetus to the development of electronic platforms. Now this retail segment is an oligopoly with clear, dominant leaders. Parallel imports also affected the level of competition of retail platforms and revealed the need for positioning marketplaces and adjusting their strategy. The study of the phenomenon of parallel imports on Russian marketplaces is the key purpose of this article. The main method of research is content analysis of open sources of information: official websites and other open sources of information. The result of the study is the formation of parallel import directions on Russian marketplaces.

The research aims to theoretically and methodologically substantiate innovative development of agriculture in the Kyrgyz Republic (KR) and develop practical recommendations. Drawing from the analysis and evaluation of the innovative development landscape in the agricultural sector of the Kyrgyz Republic, the authors identified problems in this industry and determined the degree of their development and factors and circumstances contributing to the industry’s limited innovative advancement. They proposed the need to create the appropriate infrastructure and integration of agricultural producers and processors through the formation of an association that operates on the foundation of innovation and investment. The subject and object of this research are organizational and economic mechanisms interconnected with the agriculture’s innovative development. The authors attempt to formulate particular recommendations for fostering agricultural development through innovative means. Based on the research results, the authors substantiated theoretical and methodological foundations of the current state and prospects of innovative agricultural development and offered practical recommendations. The use of theoretical and practical recommendations will make it possible to create conditions for large-scale analysis of innovative development of agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, effective solution of important problems of this industry, and application and regulation of long-term strategic indicators. The research results serve as a basis for scientific developments in the direction of innovative development of agriculture. The research methods include system analysis, economic and statistical methods, monographic methods, comparative methods, and others.

The research aims to consider the impact of anti-Russian sanctions on EU countries. The authors analyze the impact of anti-Russian sanctions on the EU in today’s conditions and conclude that it has a negative effect on several basic indicators for assessing the economy of the European Union. The research results allow the authors to conclude that in the absence of positive changes in the development of the military-political situation with the constructive participation of European countries, the socioeconomic crisis in Europe is to escalate with its development into a large-scale political crisis. It became a revelation for Western politicians that the anti-Russian sanctions imposed hit them hard and caused many questions from the people of Europe. The economic situation is getting worse every day. This is clearly evidenced by the reaction of the population, which is trying to protest because of rising prices for energy and food. However, the Americans will continue to insist on increasing pressure on Russia.

The research shows the motives of Chinese investment in African countries and presents the features and trends of economic cooperation between China and the Republic of the Congo. The research determined the positive and negative sides of the influence of Chinese investments on the economic growth of African countries. Additionally, the research assessed the current state of trade relations between China and the Congo. The dynamics and sectoral structure of Chinese investments in the Congo economy were analyzed. The authors revealed the share of Chinese public investments in key sectors of the Congo economy. The authors also proved that the largest projects of private Chinese investors are also associated with these sectors. The advantages and disadvantages of mutual cooperation are revealed, and the prospects for economic cooperation between the two countries, as well as the main limitations of these processes, are presented. The research substantiated that it is necessary to find a compromise between the interests of the two countries to realize the potential of collaboration.

Both China and Russia are large agricultural countries, and cooperation in the field of agriculture between the two countries has a long history and a deep foundation. In recent years, cooperation between China and Russia in the field of agriculture has deepened, moving from spontaneous and decentralized regional traditional trade to standardized and orderly multi-level and multifaceted economic cooperation, such as trade, investment, and scientific and technical exchanges. The bilateral mechanism of agricultural cooperation between China and Russia has also been officially established by the two countries. The demand for strengthening agricultural cooperation is high, and the prospects for future agricultural cooperation are wide. Currently, investment cooperation in agriculture has become one of the strategic areas of cooperation between China and Russia. Despite the complementarity of advantages and the avoidance of disadvantages, the improvement of the structure of the agricultural sector of the two countries through industrial cooperation is the main direction of future cooperation This article will examine in detail the situation with investment cooperation in agriculture between China and Russia from three points of view: the current situation, problems, and prospects.

The research aims to show the importance of solving the global problem of hunger to achieve world stability and economic development. Of decisive importance for achieving this goal is the international cooperation of all countries and the activities of international organizations that promote the interaction of countries in the field of obtaining affordable and high-quality food. Information sources for the research include data from Russian and international statistical institutions (Federal State Statistics Service of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, and FAO) and content analysis of news feeds and Internet resources. The interaction of countries as part of various integration associations and their participation in the work of international institutions in the field of food distribution, dissemination of efficient agricultural technologies, and food production will contribute to solving social problems and achieving sustainable economic growth and coordinate the export and import of food to create conditions for the full reproduction of the healthy population of the planet.

An important aspect of managerial activity in the agricultural sector of the economy is an objective assessment of the work of agricultural organizations. Its results are demanded by external and internal users and serve as a basis for making decisions on investment, interaction as a business partner, directions and forms of state participation, and adjustment of development strategy. To provide information for these needs, it is advisable to use rating methods. The existing methodological apparatus of its implementation needs to be improved and adapted to the conditions of the agro-industrial complex (AIC). The research aims to clarify and supplement the tools of rating assessment of agricultural organizations. The research objectives are to form a system of indicators that most reliably and comprehensively reflect the level of development of agricultural organizations and to complement the technology of multidimensional comparative assessment with an algorithm for determining the uniformity of the development of agricultural producers. The methodological basis of the research was general scientific methods of analysis and systematization of data: comparison, generalization, rating assessment, and economic and statistical analysis. As a result, the authors developed a system of evaluation indicators, reflecting the availability and use of material and technical base, financial condition, investment activity, use of labor force, effectiveness, and efficiency of agricultural organizations. The rating assessment toolkit is supplemented by calculating the variation indices of the rating scores. The results of approbating the proposed methodology on the materials of the Kochubeyevsky municipal district of the Stavropol Territory are presented. The system of rating indicators, reflecting the main aspects of agricultural organizations, is formed. The construction of the rating is supplemented by the calculation of the variation indices of the rating scores, which allowed the authors to draw conclusions about the uniformity of the development of agricultural organizations in the region.

The objective of this research is to examine the challenges related to the output of chemical industry enterprises. The study is based on the theoretical and methodological framework established by previous scientific research and publications from both Russian and international authors who have investigated various aspects of enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of large industrialized agricultural enterprises and complexes. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of long-term investment projects in the agricultural industry. The existing approaches for improving industry competitiveness are mostly context-dependent and may not be universally applicable. Currently, Nevinnomysskiy Azot JSC faces the important task of achieving dynamic growth in organic synthesis production and delivering high-quality, competitive products. This involves enhancing existing resource-saving and environmentally friendly technologies while introducing new ones. To address the issues discussed in this research, the authors propose two specific solutions: (1) implementing a scheme to separate the acetaldehyde fraction from the distillate of the column using an additional rectification column, which will enable its transfer to acetaldehyde production in shop No. 9, and (2) installing two additional heat exchangers, one for each synthesis unit, to preheat the steam-gas mixture before entering the reactors. The MS-20 oil, emerging from the synthesis reactors, will be used as a heat carrier, thereby reducing steam-20 consumption for vinyl acetate production. The research also addresses the challenges in increasing the efficiency of the vinyl acetate production shop and proposes potential approaches to enhance overall productivity. An essential prerequisite for successfully achieving these goals is the increased adoption of domestic digital innovations within the agricultural sector.

The research analyzes the elements of the assessment of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) and proposes modifying them to make them more representative of reality. According to the UN methodology, SDG 7 is assessed by four key elements: the share of the country’s population with access to electricity, the share of the country’s population with access to clean fuels, CO2 emissions from electricity production, and the share of renewable energy sources in the total volume of primary energy supplies. This research proposes that it would be more logical to use indicators such as the level of electrification of the country, the price per kW of electricity for consumers, the price of natural gas, the share of renewable energy in a country’s energy balance, the share of nuclear power plants in a country’s energy balance, and coal consumption. Based on the results of the analysis carried out using the UN methodology, the authors compiled a final rating and a table of gaps (the difference between the country’s indicator and 100% of achieving the indicator).

The authors discuss an important tool, an exit interview that makes it possible to reduce staff turnover and increase the attractiveness of the company’s HR brand. Opportune and high-quality decision-making is the main task of any manager who strives to work for the benefit of their company. After all, a competent decision and the lack of a solution can cost the company a lot and have irreparable consequences for its development. A problem is the primary motivating element of each administrative decision-making process. The essence of the decision-making process is to develop a strategy to bring a given object to the desired state. In choosing and implementing a solution to the problem, various criteria that allow choosing acceptable ones from a variety of existing proposals are applied. From them, the most important and preferred ones are chosen for achieving the goals and mission of the organization. The quality of the personnel management system is an urgent area of research by scientists from various countries. Content analysis of research shows that conducting interviews with employees is usually considered part of the selection and evaluation of personnel. The authors studied the essence and main goals of the exit interview. An exit interview with an employee is not conducted or is conducted relatively formally. There are the results of a study of the practice of using exit interviews in the activities of large Russian employers. The necessity and expediency of using the exit interview in the process of dismissal of employees of the organization is proved. There are basic principles of exit-interview implementation.

Digital innovative technologies are the driver of the modern economy, as they have a significant impact not only on the emergence of new professions, goods, and services, but also stimulate the activity of enterprises and organizations in various fields of activity. All this makes the purpose of the study—to study the prospects for the development of innovations in digital marketing—relevant. The problem-oriented approach, which makes it possible to focus on the analysis of innovative tools and technologies of digital marketing, has been chosen by the authors as the leading one. As a result, the article reveals the role of digital technologies at various stages of marketing development, analyzes the indicators of digital marketing development, identifies promising innovative tools, considers factors influencing the development of digital innovations, and outlines the directions of innovation development in digital marketing. The practical significance of the research results is the possibility of using digital innovation in business analytics and practice. The theoretical significance lies to highlight the scientific problem of the prospects for the development of innovations in digital marketing.

The research aims to identify the parameters of the development of organizational-economic processes of agriculture in the conditions of transformation for 2014–2020. The authors used an analysis of the chain growth rate and the average growth rate of livestock indicators for 2014–2020 and calculated the elasticity coefficient (ratio of relative increments) of crop yields for the corresponding acreage and the average elasticity coefficient for the considered period. The specific features of this stage of transformation of investments are determined. To assess the federal and regional transformation, it is recommended to calculate the average coefficient of elasticity of the yield of sunflower seeds and sugar beet, calculated by their sown area. The regional parameters of transformation in agriculture are the average coefficient of elasticity for potato yield by acreage.

The authors reveal the concept of financial transparency of the economic activity of enterprises of the agro-industrial complex (AIC) using the methodology of strategic analysis. In the context of introducing digital technologies at agricultural enterprises, the flow of financial and non-financial information is increasing, which is inaccessible to many stakeholders of organizations. The research aims to implement the ESG approach in terms of corporate governance on the example of the agro-industrial complex using the methodology of strategic analysis. As a result, the authors identified significant groups of stakeholders of agro-industrial enterprises that have a direct or indirect influence on the formation of all types of reporting organizations. The stakeholders’ influence on the reporting content is due to their information requests and special economic ties with the agro-industrial enterprise. To achieve financial transparency of economic activity, the authors defined a methodology for strategic analysis with the allocation of the main components: indicators, key indicators, and reporting. Using the data of an agro-industrial enterprise as an example, the authors presented the relationship between strategic objectives, indicators, and key indicators. The structure of the report for the main groups of stakeholders is proposed. The analytical data of the submitted report contain key indicators substantiated by certain indicators and strategic objectives for the development of the agro-industrial complex, making it possible to assess the effectiveness of management and the achievement of long-term goals.

The information society demonstrates increased loyalty and shows a steady demand for domestic high-tech products, preferring them to imported analogues. In the conditions of digitalization, brands of national products of the Kyrgyz Republic and local products of its regions and cities of the agro-industrial complex are being formed for this purpose. Along with this, voluntary certification of product quality is carried out, which makes it possible to better deliver information to consumers about its high-tech and unique nature. The focus of the authors is on the enterprise, where there is a critical need to carry out a number of measures that contribute to increasing the efficiency of the continuous use of fixed assets in the conditions of digitalization. The authors have also proposed measures of a multilateral nature and are effective methods for the development of domestic high-tech industries, which will create a favorable market environment. The article analyzes the use of software that can improve the efficiency and accuracy of production, as well as reduce labor costs. Thus, the developed mechanism to ensure management in the conditions of digitalization has formed a systematic vision of the prospects for the practical implementation of strategic directions for improving this system. The driving forces and technologies in the context of the selected subjects of fixed asset management in the conditions of digitalization have been identified in this mechanism. The advantage of the mechanism is that it provides a potential effect expressed in the accelerated pace and advanced development of the digital economy, as well as in ensuring its stable efficiency and balance.

Changing trends in food choices, cooking methods, and consumption are essential in today’s evolving economic environment. The above significantly impacts the formation of food supply in the market. This research attempts to determine the relationship between the transformation of purchasing behavior with respect to food choices and formed purchasing habits using the example of food choices of plant and animal origin. The research presents the results of a marketing study conducted in the form of interviews in Russian cities. Moreover, the research highlights the main factors that guide consumers’ food choices, considering environmental influences, and focuses on food preparation and consumption processes. The authors determine the vectors of development based on the regularity of several characteristics in relation to the formation of the model of purchasing behavior of end consumers of food products depending on their age and social status. Additionally, the authors reveal the relationship between income levels and purchasing preferences for food choices, as well as the formation of purchasing habits in relation to the entire life cycle of the product. The main conclusions regarding the definition of significant characteristics that guide the consumer in the choice of food of plant and animal origin are presented.

The paper aims to assess the adaptive activity of the agribusiness depending on the scale of its activities using the project approach. The authors use various statistical methods, including rankings and indexes. The objectivity of the developed method lies in the use of weighted average indicators in the examination. During the analysis, the authors used data from the federal tax service of 11 regions of the Russian Federation with a developed agro-industrial complex. The structural analysis of the entrepreneurial activity of economic agents—participants in various links of agri-food chains—is presented. The analysis identified the most active business entities in two types of activities. The first is agriculture and forestry, hunting, and provision of services, and the other is food manufacturing industries. The authors propose a methodical approach to assessing the adaptive activity of agricultural business entities based on financial and economic indicators that reflect the sustainability of economic development, considering regional specifics. The paper determined the level and state of adaptive activity of business entities that implement lean production principles within the framework of the national project “Labor productivity and employment increase.” A discussion of the presented research results among Russian and foreign scientists is provided. Attention is focused on studying industry specifics of the project transformation of agriculture and other sectors of the agro-industrial complex. The results obtained can be used to diagnose the adaptive behavior of agribusiness organizations in the system of economic interaction.

The research develops a method for assessing the economic efficiency of digital technology in dairy cattle breeding. The research aims to improve the accuracy of predicting the effectiveness of these technologies and reduce the risks from unjustified decisions on the digitalization of this livestock production. The proposed method is based on the idea of estimating economic efficiency depending on the time cows spend in selected physiological states. The intensities of the process transition from one state to another are regarded as functions of the measures implemented. It is envisaged that some process parameters, in particular, yields from cows in selected states, change over time with age. It is proposed to consider the impact of digital technology on economic efficiency through changes in the intensity of process transitions from one state to another. According to the method, the process of the productive life of cows is described in the form of a graph of sixteen physiological states. A multistep resolution of the system of differential equations corresponding to this graph is provided to assess the economic efficiency of digital technologies for possible changes in process parameters. The simulation results confirm the possibility of obtaining more accurate estimates of the economic efficiency of digital technologies in dairy cattle breeding primarily due to a more complete accounting of the specifics of the analyzed process.

Russia’s agro-industrial complex has great potential for growth in the coming years due to the increase in labor productivity in agriculture, introduction of new technologies, development of exports, and support of this area by the government. Additionally, the growing demand for food products in the world can also stimulate the growth of Russia’s agro-industrial complex. However, there are also risks, including climate change and economic and political factors that can affect the development of these areas in Russia. The research aims to form theoretical and methodological provisions for the development of digitalization in the sphere of marketing of agro-industrial complex. The research methods include induction, deduction, comparative analysis, general scientific methods, generalization, functional method, situational method, comparative method, economic and statistical method, and theoretical and practical works of the authors. In this regard, the modern marketing approach to consumer demand management using socio-ethical marketing, cross-cultural marketing, and collaboration in digital projects is new. When implementing marketing approaches in agricultural marketing, it is necessary to use the accumulated not only Russian but also foreign experience, which determines the need for methodological substantiation of its development level, identification of opportunities, and points of sustainable growth.

This research focuses on project management approaches effective for Russian companies in the current geopolitical and economic environment. The scientific and methodological basis of the conducted research is the contemporary understanding of project management in a traditional, flexible, and hybrid way. According to the authors, approaches to project management require modernization at the current stage of development of the Russian economy. The authors identify the key project management factors for the sustainable development of Russian companies. The research shows that the predominant use of traditional project management methods is ineffective. The paper analyzes the differences between traditional and agile approaches in project management. To determine the advantages of flexible and traditional management models, the authors analyze the actions performed under these models. The authors argue that the success of Russian companies, including those developing in innovative sectors, can be achieved through a combination of flexible and traditional project management. According to the authors, this kind of management should involve the factor of adapting the practical methods and approaches to a particular company or project (an approach called tailoring). In addition to the formalisms and tailoring algorithm, when choosing agile or traditional project management methods, it is also important to consider the project environment, such important criteria as requirements stability, corporate culture, the number of participants in the project team, potential risks, and human resources. The proposed innovations will result in a significant increase in organizational development.

The research relevance is based on some changes in the Russian agricultural sector, which occurred due to the deglobalization and sanctions imposed by developing countries. It is worth mentioning that food security nowadays is an important part of providing sovereignty. The main goal of this investigation is to analyze Russian agricultural policy within new economic conditions and assess new qualitative directions in this policy. To achieve the research goal, the authors applied comparative and statistical-economic methods, as well as theoretical and practical results of research by Russian authors. To identify trends in the Russian agricultural sector which have the advantages under deglobalization conditions, the authors conducted a statistical, economic, and theoretical analysis of scientific research. The method based on comparison and practical-oriented representation allowed the authors to detect some issues in the agricultural policy of Russia. Some directions to be improved were found. These areas relate to economic deepening and technical equipment supported by effective and well-established public policies.

The authors present the results of a study of the state of food security in Russia under international sanctions. During the research, the authors analyzed long-term trends in the development of agricultural industries, studied the main provisions of state strategic documents regulating the development of agricultural producers and food markets, recommended directions for solving problems in ensuring the country’s food security, and assessed the state of food security in Russia. It is established that the agricultural policy of Russia aimed at supporting agricultural producers and import substitution over the past decade has yielded positive results. It allowed the country to reach the level of self-sufficiency in the parameters of the Doctrine of Food Security. In terms of self-sufficiency, the authors identified three groups of food products: export-oriented (grain, fish, and vegetable fat), unsecured (milk, potatoes, vegetables, and fruits), and secured (meat and eggs). Based on the method of strategic groupings, the authors established disproportions in the dynamics of the development of various sub-sectors in agriculture. It turned out that the most efficient and fastest-growing industries are those that are export-oriented. Based on the research results, the authors offer some recommendations for improving market situations when working in conditions of international sanctions: (a) in the foreign market—measures to reorient export channels and build new supply chains; (b) on the domestic market—a program of preferential purchase of domestically produced food products for low-income residents of the country.

Producers of agricultural products face various risks that can disrupt the production cycle. Agricultural insurance is inextricably linked to the peculiarity of agriculture—the cultivation of crops is directly dependent on the weather and natural disasters. In this regard, farmers who have insured their crops can count on insurance compensation for losses incurred. The likelihood of bankruptcy and insolvency of agricultural producers can lead to a significant reduction in crop production, a decrease in product quality, and an increase in food prices. The level of national food security is directly influenced by the level of financial well-being of agricultural producers, where one of the factors ensuring it is the use of such an instrument as agricultural insurance. Government support for agricultural insurance stimulates the development of the insurance market and increases the competitiveness of Russian products in the Russian and international markets. The conducted research assesses the current state and trends in the development of agricultural insurance in Russia. The role of state support of farmers as a factor of risk minimization in conditions of macroeconomic instability is substantiated. This research aims to comprehensively analyze the functioning and operation of the new system of agricultural insurance in today’s conditions to substantiate the need for its use and assess the impact on the sustainable development of agricultural production. The theoretical basis of the research was formed by studies on the development of agricultural insurance. Additionally, the authors assessed state support in terms of insurers’ participation in this segment of the insurance market. The market analysis, with a reflection on the infrastructural participants, made it possible to identify disadvantages, namely the high cost of insurance premiums, a limited list of insurable risks, and low efficiency of payments upon the occurrence of the insured event. The authors developed proposals for the elimination of drawbacks. The main proposals are related to the improvement of methods of making payments to agricultural producers to speed up the algorithm of their receipt processing and increase the efficiency of document flow between the insurer and the agricultural producer.

The research aims to substantiate the possibilities of preparing future teachers to use digital learning technologies within the framework of the Core of Higher Pedagogical Education. During the research, the authors applied praximetric (study of regulatory documentation—the national program “Digital economy of the Russian Federation,” “Concept of training teachers for the education system for the period until 2030,” and “Strategies for the digital transformation of education”) and theoretical methods (analysis of Russian and foreign literature, generalization, comparison, forecasting, and pedagogical modeling). The authors analyzed the tasks of preparing future teachers for solving the problems of digital transformation of the economy and public life and the possibility of using disciplines and design and technological practice of the communicative-digital module of the core. The content of disciplines, the use of flipped class technology, open online courses, the project method, and the capabilities of the technological park of universal pedagogical competencies are substantiated. The research analyzes various digital tools, digital educational resources, and end-to-end digital technologies that future teachers should master for their further use in their professional activities.

Purpose: At present, the Russian economy is faced with objective issue of increasing the success of training highly qualified engineering and technical personnel with digital competencies and creative thinking. This problem is closely connected to the process of choosing a professional path for young people, namely, the development of professional interest of adolescents in professions related to technology and digital technologies. The authors of clause associate the solution of this problem with the possibility of attracting youth to educational robotics classes. Educational robotics has a number of advantages compared to other areas of scientific and technical creativity in problem decision of vocational guidance for students. The content of educational robotics programs involves not only the mastering of one of the relevant digital technologies in demand in modern production, but also the acquisition by students of personal qualities necessary for a modern professional: creativity, technical thinking, design skills and abilities. Design/methodology/approach: In progress of the research activities, the authors used theoretical methods: analysis of theoretical sources and practical experience, synthesis and generalization when formulating conclusions, practical methods: experiment, questioning, quantitative and qualitative processing of results. Findings: Educational robotics has unique opportunities for the development of creative technical mind and digital competencies of adolescents. The program on educational robotics can be implemented both in a general education school at technology lessons, in extracurricular activities, and in the organization of additional education for pupils. Originality/value: The use of exercises on designing robotic objects and solving technical problems in educational robotics classes recreates the required circumstances for the forming of creative technical mind, digital competencies, and the interest in the profession of the younger generation. Classes in educational robotics are considered as a means of vocational guidance for the younger generation.

The research aims to study and systematize the tools for managing human resources in Russian corporate structures considering ESG guidelines. The authors analyze the tools of HR companies in the implementation of the social component of the ESG policy. The authors’ research is based on a number of publications that determine the high role of S (social) factors of ESG metrics in corporate development and substantiate the importance of the interrelation of such components as smart goal-setting, corporate culture, eco-friendly work environment, and continuous learning. The research is based on a competency-based approach, which determined the choice of methods: extrapolation and modeling. On this basis, in the context of the study, attention is paid to the value-semantic component. Based on the analysis of research data, the authors systematize HR tools that implement the social component of the ESG policy, identify the human resource management tools of the top ten Russian companies in the ESG rating according to the S-criterion as of April 1, 2023, and the experience of implementing the social component of ESG policy on the example of Russian companies is summarized. It is shown that sustainable development goals of companies are inextricably linked with the social responsibility of business, environmental, social, and management priorities and can be achieved with the timely application of HR tools that implement the social component of the ESG policy. The conducted research has significant prospects for further research related to studying the influence of the social component on the efficiency and effectiveness of Russian companies in the context of ESG guidelines.

The research substantiates the mutual influence of the sustainable development of vocational education and the sustainable development of society. The category of socio-economic, professional, pedagogical, and philosophical nature is professional education, which is associated with social intelligence, affecting sustainable development. The sustainability of vocational education depends on external trends in scientific, socio-economic, cultural, technical, and technological development. To ensure sustainable development, the study identifies the factors and mechanisms for the sustainable development of vocational education. Humanization, integration, intensification, technologization, cooperation, democratization are focused on sustainable development and scientifically substantiate the development of vocational education. The integration mechanisms of economic development, scientific and technological progress, digitalization, social partnership between an educational institution and an enterprise determine the development of vocational education. The division of labor is a characteristic of the sustainable development of vocational education. On the example of Minin Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University, an analysis of sustainable development was carried out. The main criteria indicators of the university (the potential of the educational organization, performance indicators, quality of work, and the reaction of the university to external and internal factors of development) are considered within the framework of the study.

The research focuses on the problem of developing conceptual frameworks for carrying out the procedure for evaluating educational results, the relevance of which is due to the need to develop uniform requirements for assessing the quality of student training and obtaining objective information about the comprehensive assessment of student training in the educational process and the degree of mastering by students of the main professional educational program in pedagogical profiles preparation. The theoretical and methodological basis for creating such a system is systemic, activity-based, competence-based, criteria-based, and level-based approaches that make it possible to define and reveal the essence and describe the key components of such a system, including goals, assessment objects, assessment tools, assessment procedures, and levels of achievement. Based on the identified approaches, the need to consider three types of student activities (i.e., educational, practice-oriented, and professionally oriented activities) is substantiated. The results of this assessment make it possible to describe their components in the form of measurable actions and assess the degree of achievement of results. The authors identified difficulties associated with the assessment of competencies and substantiated the transition to the use of the concept of educational results. Research reveals the essence of such concepts as educational results and a three-component form of presentation of the evaluation tool.

The purpose of this study is to determine the main directions for the development of the labor market in a traditionally agrarian region during the period of digital transformation. An additional goal is to forecast the potential of human resources in the region in the long term. The research used methods of extrapolation, modeling, and forecasting. The initial set of data was the official statistical information on the labor market of the Stavropol Territory for 2012–2021. The study made it possible to form forecast models that served as the basis for obtaining scenario forecasts of the number and wages of workers in the regional agricultural market. The models obtained in the study are applied in practice. This use made it possible to determine the trend toward a reduction in the total number of labor resources in the Stavropol Territory and also to identify an increase in average wages and an excess of the proportion of older workers over younger ones. The authors consider the current trend negative for the region’s digital transformation.

The development and application of ESG practices in the Russian agricultural sector are currently not a fashionable trend, but an objective necessity. The efforts of the state to develop institutional and legal conditions for the introduction of ESG principles in the Russian economy, the current trends in this area allow the development of more targeted investment and organizational measures in order to unlock the potential of the effectiveness of sustainable financial instruments. This is especially important in terms of introducing the principles of the circular economy to involve small and medium-sized businesses in the development of new production chains, to expand the use of responsible consumption and development practices, to accelerate the renewal of agricultural machinery. The article discusses the possibilities to improve the practices of responsible consumption and production in the agricultural sector of Russia as one of the key directions of ESG transformation of the agricultural sector within the framework of the paradigm of sustainable development. The main approaches to the problems of waste management (not SMW) in the agricultural sector along with practical ways to solve the problem taking into account ESG factors are analyzed. It is shown that in Russia the problem of food losses and food waste is currently not paid enough attention. The directions of improvement and development of this approach based on ESG practices within the framework of sustainable development of waste management in the agricultural sector are proposed.

The change in economic patterns, the emergence of new forms of entrepreneurship, and the diversification of production cause the need to create new mechanisms of legal regulation of relations and transformation of existing ones. One such mechanism is competition. The research solves the problems of legal regulation of the exercise of competition as a form of exercising the right to entrepreneurial activity and identifies and systematizes its limits and restrictions. The use of a system of logically grounded universal (dialectical, system approach, and determinism) methods allowed the authors to establish the regularities of competition development, distinguish the legal nature of similar phenomena, and systematize new scientific knowledge about competition. Using the mechanism of legal regulation of entrepreneurial activity as a form of exercising the right to conduct entrepreneurial activity, the study of the function of competition provides conclusions about the legal nature of competition and distinguishes the positive and negative factors of its existence. The authors established the correlation with the categories of good faith and bad faith competition and entrepreneurial activity. The signs of behavior qualifying it as a restriction of competition are formulated. The comparative analysis of restriction of competition and abuse of rights allowed the authors to draw conclusions about their nonidentity. Based on considering the influence of competition on public and private interests, the authors revealed the means of the mechanism of legal regulation of competition.

When creating a model of entrepreneurial activity, it is necessary to study the main elements of the structure of such a model to identify their legal essence, distinguish them from similar legal categories, establish key features, and formulate proposals aimed at improving the current legislation. The key means and ways to achieve the goal is to study the categories of good faith and reasonableness of entrepreneurial activity using system approach, determinism, modeling, abstraction, concretization, analogy, formal-legal method, comparative-legal method, and the method of legal forecasting. The research raises problems related to the fundamental categories of realization of the subjective right to conduct entrepreneurial activity and the categories of good faith and reasonableness. A comparative analysis with antagonisms (bad faith and unreasonable behavior) is carried out. The study of good faith and reasonable exercise of the right by subjects of entrepreneurial activity regulation made it possible to express a negative attitude to the used legal means in the form of establishing prohibitions, as well as the applied legislative technique. The authors formulated proposals to optimize the system of legal regulation of relations.

The research aims to compare the cost of production, sale, and export of the two most promising types of products in the region—wheat and meat. Based on this comparison, the authors assess the level of the region’s export potential. The research relies on the methods of econometric modeling and forecasting. The information base for the research includes the data of the official statistical reporting of agricultural organizations of the Stavropol Territory of the Russian Federation for 2010–2020. Application in practices of synthesized econometric models, the authors found probabilistic forecasts of the production, sale, and export the most common agricultural products of the region. Based on the results, key economic regressors affecting the export potential of regional agricultural production have been identified. The practical application of the econometric modeling method made it possible to predict the production, sale, and export of the main export-oriented crop and livestock products of the Stavropol Territory.

The research aims to assess the relationship between the state of the region’s water resources and the sustainability of its development. The research design includes an analysis of the state of water resources of the Rostov and Volgograd Regions in the first stage and an analysis of the impact of the state of water resources of the region on individual subsystems of sustainable development of the region in the second stage. The research used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, including cross-regional comparisons and methods of economic analysis. The analysis carried out by the authors demonstrated the existence of a relationship between the state of the region’s water resources and the sustainability of its development. It has been revealed that the ecological subsystem is the most sensitive to the state of water resources in the Volgograd Region. In the Rostov Region, the most sensitive is the social subsystem. This research is important for understanding the role of water resources in the sustainable development of the region on a long-term basis. The results obtained are important for regional strategizing from ecological and socio-economic points of view.

Agriculture is extremely dependent on limited resources. It is relevant to rationally use production resources in the sectors of agriculture to increase the efficiency of economic entities, provide the population with food, and achieve the country’s food security. The issues of resource availability and efficiency of agricultural production and the use of research methods that make it possible to take a systemic and multifaceted approach to its study are relevant and widely discussed. The research aims to examine the impact of the resource provision of agricultural enterprises in the regions of the European part of the Russian Federation on the results of their functioning and work. The research methodology is represented by cluster analysis. The authors developed a system of indicators for analysis and formed clusters of regions based on these indicators. The authors provide recommendations for the regions of each cluster. The authors define methodological techniques, formulate recommendations in the field of application of cluster analysis of agricultural enterprises. The authors assess the impact of the availability and resource endowment of agricultural enterprises on the efficiency of production, the use of production resources. The study used general scientific methods, such as the monographic method, methods of system and cluster analysis, abstract-logical method, and graphical method. The main conclusions are based on a multidimensional grouping of regions. The results of the analysis allowed the authors to develop ways and directions for the development of agricultural production, strategies for the development of agriculture for the relevant groups of regions and territories.

The research aims to determine the factors influencing the demand and consumption of organic products in the Moscow Region. To achieve the research goal, the authors surveyed residents of the Moscow Region. The survey analysis results allowed the authors to conclude that people who consciously consume organic products do not always belong to the category of people with high incomes. They are people with a particular set of values and lifestyles. The main factors of demand for food products are the quality of products, their composition, and price. As indicated by the survey, 70.4% of respondents are interested in consuming organic products; 32% do not correctly perceive the concept of organic products, often substituting it with farm products. Less than 8% of respondents ask for its certificate when buying organic products; pseudo-labeling of producers often misleads consumers. The survey results revealed the problem of low awareness among the population about the quality, useful properties, and peculiarities of organic production and consumer incompetence. Proposals to increase demand for organic products include the following: (1) strengthening the promotion of healthy lifestyles and the need to address environmental issues; (2) increasing public awareness of organic products; (3) development of marketing of organic products; (4) expansion of the national system of standardization, certification, and control of organic products, equivalent to international norms and regulations; (5) state support for organic producers through subsidies and the introduction of reduced prices for organic products.

The research was conducted in 2020–2022 on the territory of the Agricultural Company “Kolos” JSC, located in the Stavropol Territory. The soil of the experimental plot is represented mainly by common chernozem. Studies were conducted to determine the relationship of pigment indices (PSSRAa and PSSRb) in crops of soft winter wheat (variety Grom) and in the models “PSSRAa, PSSRb – VOG1” and “PSSRAa, PSSRb – SIPI” on different agricultural backgrounds in the unstable moisture zone. The study showed that chlorophyll indices (PSSRAa and PSSRb) are high in the seedling phase and markedly high in the tillering phase in all agricultural backgrounds. The models “PSSRAa, PSSRb – VOG1” and “PSSRAa, PSSRb – SIPI” showed high regression dependence of the variables in the seedling phase. Simultaneously, the model “PSSRAa, PSSRb – SIPI” is inversely proportional. During the tillering phase of “PSSRAa, PSSRb – VOG1” and “PSSRAa, PSSRb – SIPI,” the relationship between the variables decreased. However, the correlation in the “PSSRAa, PSSRb – SIPI” model improves, probably due to increased chlorophyll concentration (PSSRb). Consequently, the established relationship of the indices makes it possible to fix the vegetative phase of the development of winter wheat plants and display the state of the cultivated crop.

The research describes the results of studying the effect of grain sorghum forecrop on the agrophysical properties of the soil and their impact on fertility in the arid zone of the Stavropol Territory. The research was conducted on the crops of grain sorghum cultivated on such forecrop as winter wheat, silage corn, and sorghum in 2021–2022. The authors investigated such agrophysical properties of soils as productive moisture supply, water stability, structural and aggregate composition and density. The research object was grain sorghum “Zersta 97,” cultivated on winter wheat “Knyaginya Olga,” silage corn of “Krasnodar 291” hybrid, and sorghum “Zersta 97.” Grain sorghum “Zersta 97” is referred to as a variety of Kaffir sorghum. Its best qualities are that the yield can reach up to 8.0 t/ha and the leaf mass can be up to 30 t/ha. The purpose of the variety is to produce grain that goes for forage, alcohol, and starch production. The variety shows increased performance in production and has a high workability of cultivation. Studies were conducted in the arid zone on dark-chestnut soils (Esaulko et al. in Agriculture 13:55, 2023; Volters et al. in IOP Conf Ser Earth Environ Sci 1076, 2022). The correct selection of a forecrop plays a significant role in improving soil fertility (Dorozhko et al. in Influence of winter wheat forecrop cultivated in the zone of sufficient moisture on productive moisture supply. In A. Yu. Krylovsky (Ed.), Youth agrarian science: Status, problems, and prospects of development: Collection of scientific works of Stavropol State Agrarian University, All-Russian Council of Young Scientists and Specialists of Agrarian Educational, and scientific organizations of Southern Federal district (pp. 66–70). Stavropol, Russia: Agrus.; Volters and Zhuravleva in Biological activity of soil depending on forecrop and main tillage in the zone of sufficient moisture. In Current issues of ecology and environmental management (Vol. 2) (pp. 160–162). Stavropol, Russia: Agrus.; Volters and Zhuravleva in Influence of forecrop and main tillage on the chernozem structure. In Current issues of ecology and nature management. International scientific and practical conference (pp. 497–499). Moscow, Russia: RUDN University). Studies were conducted at all stages of the growth and development of grain sorghum. According to the results, in the phase of spring tillering, there is a maximum reserve of productive moisture in winter wheat as a forecrop; this indicator reaches 25 mm in the arable layer and 135 mm in the meter layer. The maximum number of agronomically valuable aggregates was also determined in the tillering phase of winter wheat (76.4%).

The research aims to identify the conditions and factors that determine the sustainable development of viticulture and winemaking in Russia. The authors use general scientific methods, including analysis, synthesis, comparison, analogy, and generalization. Sustainability plays a key role in viticulture and winemaking, as evidenced by the current attention to this issue. Nevertheless, the sustainable development principle is widely debated; it has a substantial impact on the elements and circumstances influencing the industry’s development. The subject area of this research is the current state of the industry of viticulture and winemaking. The research deals with the priority components of sustainable development based on the optimization of production processes and the search for optimal conditions of economic management, labor, economic support, consulting, and information support. During the research, the authors identified several problems currently faced by producers of grapes and winemaking products. For solving the problems indicated, the authors suggest monitoring the efficiency of grant project implementation through a unified reporting format, while also streamlining reporting processes to encompass a single comprehensive report on the fulfillment of financial obligations across all regulatory bodies within the digital economy context. The formation of a closed production cycle requires the creation of production and marketing cooperatives.

The research aims to substantiate the use of a visual block programming environment to prepare future teachers using robotic systems. Education faces the challenge of keeping up with the widespread introduction of robots and digital technologies into industry and everyday life. Robotics and robotic systems are becoming part of today’s technological culture and human activity. This requires new approaches to learning at all levels of education. A school is a high-tech educational complex in which advanced technical teaching aids are introduced and used. In accordance with the fundamental concept of the content and structure of general education, technical teaching aids must be combined with new technologies for teaching academic disciplines. Robotics and robotic systems are becoming a new and important element of the content of today’s education. In this regard, it is necessary to provide future teachers with the necessary knowledge about intelligent robotic systems and the possibility of their application in the educational process. The research analyzes the existing popular visual-block programming environments in the field of programming and robotics. Using the Tinkercad visual-block environment in the educational process is justified for teaching schoolchildren and training students in pedagogical specialties.

The research focuses on the methodological basis for assessing the negative factors of the extraction of sand and gravel mixture on the beds of rivers and watercourses to take prompt measures to minimize their impact on the environment. The research objectives are as follows: (1) to identify possible negative consequences of intensive extraction of sand and gravel material from the bed of rivers and watercourses; (2) to develop a methodology for assessing the technogenic impact of the extraction of sand and gravel mixture on the floodplain of the Kugart River; (3) and to develop a working algorithm to minimize the negative aspects of mining in the coastal zones of rivers using digital methods of information processing. Analytical and field-expedition methods, GIS technologies, and mathematical modeling methods were used to solve the research problems. The authors compiled a research algorithm to study the negative effects of mining sand and gravel on the Kugart River bed. The authors developed an ecological and economic model to monitor the balance of positive and negative impacts of mining on floodplains. The used model showed that the main threat lies in destroying the previously built bank protection dams, leading to flooding and waterlogging of settlements and territories. Calculations proved that further continuation of mining operations would cause multimillion-dollar environmental damage to the economy. The research results can be used to improve environmental management mechanisms and prevent emergencies in the coastal zones of rivers and watercourses.

The research analyzes the state institutional component of contemporary agricultural and land relations. Based on the analysis results, the research reveals several problems that emerged during this period: unclaimed land shares, cessation of cultivation of previously developed agricultural lands, and concentration of agricultural lands in large agricultural farms. The prolonged effects of these processes are still underestimated. The authors point out that proper land management is a prerequisite for successfully resolving these problems. Considering the history of domestic land use planning and the factors affecting it, the key factors at this stage of land management in Russia are its proper legal support and the improvement of relevant education and objective processes in the system of agricultural land use. Digitalization is universal, affecting land management, education, and all other sectors. Taking these factors into account will make it possible to realize the land potential more effectively and reliably to ensure the country’s food security.

The article justifies the need to accumulate capital while ensuring a proportionate growth in final consumption for the development of the economy. The new industrialization of the agricultural sector implies the rearmament of its material and technical base. The main problem causing such low investment credit indicators in Russia is that banks are only engaged in making profits and are not interested in developing the real economy. Monetary policy needs to be regulated to ensure accessibility to an investment loan, increase business interest in domestic achievements of scientific and technological progress. The organization of expanded reproduction of fixed capital will make it possible to overcome the import dependence of the country's agricultural sector on knowledge-intensive means of production. In order to neo-industrialize the country’s agricultural sector, the Russian government should increase the efficiency of state investment investments, reduce dependence on critical imports, eliminate the disparity in prices for industrial and agricultural products, and develop debt financing mechanisms.

The research focuses on the peculiarities of rice production and directions for increasing its efficiency. Rice production continues to grow due to increased yields of the crop and the expansion of rice applications. Among grains, rice is characterized by high yield, product quality, stability, and guaranteed yields. The share of the Krasnodar Territory in rice production among the regions of the Russian Federation in 2022 amounted to 63.11%. In Russia, 41 agricultural organizations specialize in the type of activity 01.12 “Rice cultivation.” The indicators of the financial condition of these rice farms are satisfactory. The largest rice farms in the country are Kuban Agro-Industrial Company LLC, with a revenue of 1076 million rubles in 2022, and Chernoerkovskoye LLC, with a revenue of 857 million rubles. Yield is one of the main efficiency indicators. When predicting rice yield, the authors used the method of average characteristics (absolute growth and growth rate) and trend models of various types (linear and polynomial). Forecasts gave approximately the same values of rice yield—55–57 centners per hectare for the next three years.