BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 6. Institutional
foundations of digital transformation are being formed in
Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport
Samaddin Asadov said at the 5th Agribusiness Development Forum held
within the framework of the Caspian Agro Week in Baku, Trend reports.
According to him, the agricultural sector has become a globally
transformed system, and technology is at the heart of these
changes.
He noted that the agricultural technologies market is rapidly
expanding, and this growth is due to objective necessity.
"The global agri-tech market reached $25 billion in 2025.
According to forecasts, this figure will increase to $75 billion
over the next 10 years," Asadov explained.
According to the deputy minister, the world is facing increasing
food demand.
"According to UN forecasts, more food production will be
required in the next 25 years than in previous millennia. However,
resource constraints make this process even more difficult, and
only data-driven technological solutions can meet this challenge,"
he explained.
Asadov said that there are successful international experiences
in the agricultural sector.
"Countries such as the Netherlands and Israel have become global
leaders by building their agriculture on knowledge and technology.
This shows that competitive advantage depends not on the volume of
resources, but on their management," he underscored.
The deputy minister added that important steps are being taken
in Azerbaijan towards the digital transformation of the
agricultural sector.
"Managing the entire chain from production to export on digital
platforms can significantly increase our country's agricultural
export potential," he also said.
Asadov emphasized that the institutional foundations of digital
transformation are being formed in Azerbaijan.
"The creation of the Digital Development Council allows for a
more coordinated implementation of this process," the official
concluded.
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