Priorities for the Innovative Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex: Problems and Mechanism of Achievement

Abstract

Relevance of this research is determined by significance of innovation processes for ensuring high competitiveness of Russian agricultural enterprises, improvement of food governance and achievement of high standards of living of the Russian population. The paper considers theoretical and applied questions of innovative development of the agricultural industry, including a brief summary of approaches to defining the nature of innovation, establishing relation and content of innovation interests and priorities of innovation development of agriculture. Relevant problems were identified in implementing the modern innovative technologies in agricultural enterprises, such as low financial support, weak marketing of domestic innovative products, low innovation activity of small enterprises and a lack of qualified personnel in the field of innovation management. Analysis of the status of innovation activity in the Russian Federation has shown small scope of marketing and organization innovations in agriculture, reduction in the number of R&D organizations and cuts to the research workforce. Justifications are provided to a mechanism allowing reaching the priority objectives of the innovative agribusiness development, including organizational and economic measures aimed at digitalization of the agricultural industry, introduction of environmentally safe technologies, and development of hi-tech export-oriented enterprises. The proposed key development areas for activation of the innovative development of agriculture may be used in development of relevant strategies and sectoral development programs.

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