Sustainable Development of Agricultural Enterprises in the Context of Ecological and Digital Transformation
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction. Sustainable development of agricultural enterprises is gaining strategic importance amid global climate change and the rapid digitalization of the economy. The study is relevant given the need to transform agribusiness models in response to environmental risks, resource depletion, and the imperative to implement ESG principles to strengthen food security. Purpose. The article examines the theoretical and applied principles of sustainable development for agricultural enterprises in the context of the interplay between environmental and digital transformations to enhance their adaptability and competitiveness. Materials and methods. The study is based on an analysis of strategic concepts of sustainable development, international non-financial reporting standards (GRI, TCFD, SASB), and the results of scientific works by domestic and foreign authors in the field of agricultural management. The methodological apparatus includes a systematic analysis of statistical data for 2021–2024, grouping and tabular visualization methods to assess the dynamics of digitalization and the implementation of ESG practices in Ukraine's agricultural sector. Results. The work demonstrates that sustainable development is based on integrating environmental innovations (organic production, circular models) and digital technologies (precision farming, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence), which collectively minimize environmental impact and optimize costs. Analysis of statistical indicators for 2021–2024 revealed positive dynamics: the level of digitalization of Ukrainian agricultural enterprises increased to 47%, and the share of farms implementing ESG practices reached 39%. It was found that, despite military challenges, the agricultural sector accounted for 59% of the state's total exports in 2024, demonstrating high resilience. The key challenges of sustainable development (soil degradation, staff shortages, and institutional imperfections) are systematized, and the directions for transformation using alternative energy (23% of enterprises in 2024) and automation systems are substantiated. It has been proven that an integrated management approach creates the prerequisites for increasing investment attractiveness and for compliance with international environmental standards. Further research in this area. The application of the developed recommendations will contribute to the formation of an adaptive agribusiness model capable of functioning effectively in conditions of instability. Further research will focus on improving institutional support for digital transformation and developing industry indicators to assess sustainable development in small agribusiness.
Source: Економічна парадигма
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7165463142