THE POTENTIAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN RUSSIA

Abstract

Introduction. The article presents a study of impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on the sustainable development of agriculture in Russia. Population growth, envi-ronmental and climate threats have led to the fact that traditional farming methods can no longer meet the demand for food. Technological innovations contribute to the large-scale introduction of AI into the Russian agricultural sector, opening up new opportunities to increase its efficiency and sustainability through the digitalization of agribusiness practices in the face of increasing environmental challenges. Materials and methods. The main materials for this study were publi-cations in periodicals, official data from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, the results of analytical studies, news agencies and services, secondary data from open sources on the Internet, expert assessments, as well as the authors' own research. The article uses meth-ods of systematization and logical generalization, comparison, analysis and synthesis of the data obtained. Research results. Analytical data describing the high potential for the development and use of innovative solutions in the agricultural business in Russia are presented. Based on the analysis and from the perspective of a systematic approach, it is concluded that AI technologies are changing traditional approaches to agribusiness management, allowing farmers to increase plant yields and animal reproduction, reduce costs and burden on workers employed in the agro-industrial sector, improve product quality, and minimize environmental impact. Discussion. The fields of application of AI solutions in the agricultural sector are analyzed, taking into account the practice of introducing innovative agricultural technologies by Russian companies develop-ing intelligent platforms. The main AI technologies for ensuring sustainability and promoting environmentally friendly farming methods are highlighted, as well as the problems of digitaliza-tion of Russian agricultural enterprises based on AI. Conclusion. Collectively, agrotechnological innovations based on AI models are rapidly changing the agricultural landscape of Russia, play-ing a key role towards a more sustainable, productive and technologically sovereign agricultural business.