DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERIMENTAL DIGITAL FARMING, CREATED ON THE BASIS OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE FEATURES OF AGROLANDSCAPE SYSTEMS OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL FERTILITY OF SOIL
In modern conditions the transfer of digital technologies to agriculture is possible only with scientific support, an evidence base in practical conditions of the effectiveness of digitalization and an appropriate system for training young specialists. As a hypothesis, the proposition is made that it is the intellectual potential in the context of widespread digitalization of agriculture being the limiting factor in a dynamic and effective process of technological modernization. The object of study was the process of creating an experimental digital pilot farm on the base of a higher educational institution in the context of digitalization of agriculture. The purpose of the study is to develop a model for the effective functioning of an experimental digital economy as an experimental and demonstration platform for the innovative development of the industry. The article proposes a model for the development of an experimental digital pilot farm created on the base of a higher educational institution. The main tasks of the experimental digital pilot farm based on a higher educational institution are substantiated. The interrelation of the educational, scientific and production elements of the activities of the agricultural university is proved, which can be traced throughout the scientific, educational and production process of the digital experimental farm. It is proved that the development of innovation is based on the integration of knowledge gained in the course of research and practical training, as well as because of new technologies. The expected results of the implementation of the tasks of an experimental digital pilot farm created on the base of the higher education institution to improve efficiency are presented. It is economically justified that the level of efficiency of land return should exceed the average regional level. The choice of crops of the experimental digital pilot farm should be based on the level of profitability and technical equipment.