DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE: EVIDENCE FROM FARMS ON THE TERRITORY OF AP VOJVODINA

Mina Kovljenić; Jovana Škorić; Milena Galetin; Sanja Škorić

doi:10.59267/ekoPolj2302583K

Authors

Mina Kovljenić Regional Innovative Start up Centre in Subotica, Adolfa Singera 12a, Subotica, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7548-3938
Jovana Škorić University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Dr Zorana Đinđića 2, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9028-2176
Milena Galetin Educons University, Faculty of Business Economics, Vojvode Putnika 85-87, Sremska Kamenica, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1489-6050
Sanja Škorić University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary in Novi Sad, Geri Karolja 1, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6256-3026

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59267/ekoPolj2302583K

Keywords:

digitization in agriculture, food security, AP Vojvodina

Abstract

Agricultural and rural development is a very current issue in the world. Today, agriculture is expected to meet the growing demands for the production of a sufficient amount of food. So, it is necessary to increase productivity in agriculture, while taking into account the longterm agricultural sustainability. The implementation of digitalization in agriculture leads to increased productivity, enables the growth of agricultural producers’ profits and maintenance of food security. The aim of the paper is to analyze the application of digitalization in agriculture on farms in AP Vojvodina. In the paper 46 farms from the territory of AP Vojvodina were surveyed as part of the research. The results of the research showed that digital technology is still not used enough on farms in AP Vojvodina, and the main limiting factors are financial resources, education and lack of different types of training.

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Author Biographies

Mina Kovljenić, Regional Innovative Start up Centre in Subotica, Adolfa Singera 12a, Subotica, Republic of Serbia

Jovana Škorić, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy, Dr Zorana Đinđića 2, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia

Milena Galetin, Educons University, Faculty of Business Economics, Vojvode Putnika 85-87, Sremska Kamenica, Republic of Serbia

Sanja Škorić, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary in Novi Sad, Geri Karolja 1, Novi Sad, Republic of Serbia

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