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29.04.2025

EEC discussed problems and joint actions to develop digital economy in EAEU agricultural sector

The headquarters of the Eurasian Economic Commission hosted a round table dedicated to developing digital economy in the agricultural sector of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Naira Karapetyan, Director of the EEC Agricultural Policy Department, spoke about the establishment of a digital ecosystem within the framework of the EAEU integrated information system, touching upon the issues of data exchange on varieties of agricultural plants, breeding animals and selection achievements, as well as an interactive agricultural industry map.

"From June 1, 2026, the practical implementation of the Agreement on the Rules of Release (Issue), Circulation and Redemption of Warehouse Certificates for Agricultural Products will start, which will give a new impetus to the development of agricultural e-commerce," Naira Karapetyan informed the round table participants.

The round table participants shared their experience in implementing digital solutions in crop and livestock production, including precision farming technologies, farm automation, etc.

The event reaffirmed the importance of the digital transformation of the EAEU agricultural sector and the need for joint efforts of the Member States to create an efficient ecosystem to improve the competitiveness of this economic sector.

The round table was attended by representatives of the ministries of agriculture, businesses of the EAEU countries and international experts.