Digital transformation of agricultural sector in Uzbekistan: Current state, advantages and strategies

Abstract

Agriculture was and still is the largest sector in economy of Uzbekistan. From the other hand, the digital economy is penetrating to all sectors of the economy, including the agriculture sector. Further development of agricultural sector through the digitalization is of great importance. In Uzbekistan, much attention is being paid to the effective use of information technology in the agricultural field. Creating and implementing an automated farm management system is one of today’s major tasks. This research aimed at analyzing the opportunities and development of agriculture in Uzbekistan using digital technologies in comparison with other well-developed countries. At the end of the paper, the conclusions are made and the recommendations are presented as a result of the research.