Development prospects of agrarian science and education in the formation of digital economy

Abstract

The article substantiates the importance of the development of agrarian science and education in the conditions of innovative development and digitalization of the economy sectors in agro-industrial complex. The problems of the digital economy in the agro-industrial complex are identified. Priorities in the development of modern agricultural science and education, the competitiveness of modern scholars and university professors are justified. Priority areas in scientific research of engineering and technology in agriculture, organization and agribusiness management based on digitalization are defined. At the same time, special attention is paid to the organic agriculture development and the functioning of the food market for agricultural organic products. It is proved that the digital economy contributes to the formation of an innovative information space. Production relations are changing; progressive changes are taking place in the structure of the economy and in all levels of education (general, secondary and higher). The emerging information society is changing the model of the school teacher, the university lecturer and the student model. The article identifies the priorities of e-learning and its most significant components. Relevance and effectiveness of the e-learning implementation in higher and postgraduate education is shown. Keywords—digital economy, digital technologies, innovations, agrarian science, education, competitiveness.