Methodological foundations for the application of the competency-based approach to personnel development in the context of agriculture digitalisation

Abstract

The article presents the main innovations introduced in global agriculture. The trends and problems of digitalisation of agribusiness in the Russian Federation are highlighted. One of the significant and complex problems facing the digitalisation of agriculture is the lack of human resources. At the same time, the set of employees, mainly low-level workers involved in the work of agribusinesses, does not have the appropriate level of professional competence taking into account the applied digital technologies. The necessity and significance of state support in the framework of technological breakthrough in the agro-industrial complex of the country is considered. The author’s position with regard to the personnel of the agricultural industry is defined. Personnel as a key element needs constant improvement of professional competences, which can be achieved by applying the improved methodological approach to the formation of competences of different levels of specialists at the stage of their training in an educational institution. Based on the opinions of managers of agricultural enterprises, obtained as a result of the survey and study of the Professional Standard, competences for three levels of employees of agricultural enterprises are proposed. The most important competences and the levels of difficulty in mastering these competences are highlighted.