Digital Agriculture of the Republic of Belarus (Цифровое сельское хозяйство Республики Беларусь)
Compendium of NAS Belarus research results on agricultural digitalization
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Digital Agriculture of the Republic of Belarus is a 553-page scientific volume (Minsk: Belaruskaya navuka, 2024) edited under V.G. Gusakov that systematizes research results of NAS Belarus organizations on digitalization of agriculture, covering crops, livestock, processing, management and related areas. It provides analytical materials, research findings, and practical guidance on the digital transformation of Belarusian agriculture, covering topics such as precision farming, GIS-based land management, IoT applications, and data-driven decision support systems for crop and livestock production.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
Knowledge resource organized as thematic chapters describing approaches, systems, and case areas such as digital twins and farm management, precision agriculture, GIS/remote-sensing monitoring, robotics and mechanization, veterinary digitalization, and traceability/quality systems.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The resource primarily serves agricultural researchers, policymakers, extension services, and farm advisors seeking evidence-based information on digital agriculture technologies and their applicability to Belarusian conditions.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
Access is provided through institutional libraries; the printed scientific edition is sold via a national bookseller (Belkniga).
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
Consolidates national R&D evidence and practical directions on agricultural digitalization; supports decision-makers, educators, and practitioners with a structured reference base for planning, training, and technology adoption.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
National Academy of Sciences of Belarus; Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better environment
