L.N. Gumilyov ENU discussed the introduction of AI in the agricultural sector and signed an agreement with NAO NANOC

The L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University hosted a meeting of the staff of the Institute of Digital Sciences and Artificial Intelligence (IDSAI ENU) with members of the University's Board of Directors, headed by Chairman of the Board of Directors, renowned public figure Mynbai D.K.
The key event of the meeting was the signing of a cooperation agreement between IDSAI ENU and the National Agrarian Research and Educational Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The agreement provides for piloting the results of the research work of the IDSAI Institute of the ENU at the production bases of the NANOC agrohab.
The Rector of ENU, Professor E.B. Sydykov, emphasized the strategic importance of developing cooperation between the university and business structures. 
He noted that ENU, as a national research university, has a significant portfolio of research projects with a high level of technological maturity, which should be actively implemented in the real sector of the economy.
During the visit, the Luban Educational and scientific laboratory, created jointly with a Chinese partner, was presented to the members of the Board of Directors, as well as promising student projects in the field of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.
Considerable attention was paid to the presentation of scientific projects by the scientists of the IDSAI ENU, focused on applied solutions in various sectors of the economy, including the agro-industrial complex.
Deputy Chairman of the Board of NAO NANOC, PhD, Professor Sutula M.Y. presented projects in the agricultural industry, outlining areas for further cooperation, including the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies, digital platforms and analytical systems.
The strategic importance of digitalization and AI for the digital transformation of Kazakhstan's economy
It was noted that the development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies is a key factor in increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstan's economy, ensuring productivity growth, cost reduction and the formation of new high-tech markets.
In accordance with the tasks set by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Tokayev K.K., the deepening of digitalization of all sectors of the economy, including the agro-industrial complex, is of particular importance.
In this context, the implementation of Smart Agro class solutions is considered as a tool for the systemic transformation of agriculture in the republic, which allows to ensure:
• Effective data-based management of agricultural production;
• sustainable increase in yield and product quality;
• Rational use of natural resources.
SDGs, food security and Kazakhstan's contribution
The meeting participants stressed that food security issues are becoming strategically important both for Kazakhstan and for the entire Central Asian region.
With significant agricultural potential, Kazakhstan has all the prerequisites to strengthen its own food independence and expand export opportunities. The introduction of intelligent digital technologies and AI opens up new opportunities to achieve these goals.
It was also noted that the development of the digital agricultural sector directly contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including:
• ensuring food security;
• Sustainable agriculture;
• Innovation and industrial development.
Director of the IDSAI ENU, Professor Seilov Sh.Zh. presented the scientific and educational potential of the Institute, including the implemented projects and their readiness for commercialization at the sites of NAO NANOC.
Following the meeting, the parties expressed their readiness to deepen their partnership aimed at accelerating innovation, developing the digital transformation of the agro-industrial complex and creating a sustainable ecosystem of interaction between science, education and production.
The implementation of the agreements reached will be an important step towards the formation of a knowledge economy in Kazakhstan based on advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence.