Agricultural services aggregator concept

   This article is dedicated to the development of a conceptual framework for an agricultural services digital aggregator. It is presented as a non-invasive and scalable instrument for agricultural digitalization, substantiated by the case of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The research is grounded in highlighting the particular role of the agrarian sector in the socio-economic development of the region’s rural territories. In Yakutia, approximately one-third of the population resides in rural areas (32.4 %), which is higher than the average across Russia (25.1%) and the Far Eastern Federal District (26.2 %). This demographic distribution is notably atypical when compared to other regions of the Far North and equivalent territories (20.4 %), where a predominant urban population concentration is typically observed. However, the development of agriculture and rural territories in Yakutia is characterized by persistent negative trends, including stagnation in agricultural production, out-migration of the rural population, low wages for workers, and declining employment in agriculture. One promising instrument for mitigating these adverse trends within the context of digitalization is the creation of a specialized digital platform. The aggregator is designed to address the problem of informational asymmetry in the agricultural services market, facilitating the efficient matching of supply and demand through the digitalization of traditional mutual assistance practices inherent to rural communities. The principles of the aggregator’s operation are presented, encompassing mechanisms for demand-supply alignment, integration with the State Services portal for user verification, a secure transaction processing system, and adaptation to the specific characteristics of rural areas. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of the socio-economic conditions of Yakutia’s rural territories, which underscores the imperative for such a solution. The developed aggregator concept aims to reduce transaction costs, enhance resource utilization efficiency, and generate additional opportunities for the rural population. In the long term, the platform has the potential to become an integral component of the region’s digital agricultural ecosystem.

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