Food security refers to the transformation processes needed to move towards sustainable food systems. Digitalization is one of the most important transformational processes in world agriculture and food production and sale systems. The paper considers the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICT) to the transition to sustainable development within the food chain (production, processing, distribution, consumption). Particular attention is paid to precision agriculture as a food production model that integrates many ICTs. ICTs can facilitate the transition to agri-food sustainability by increasing productivity and resource efficiency, reducing management costs and improving coordination in the food chain. The paper also discusses some disadvantages of ICT and factors limiting their use in agriculture.

The paper presents the mechanisms for adapting innovation processes in corporations in the context of COVID-19 and demonstrates technologies and solutions that can be applied to meet current challenges. Innovation can become the link in the company that will help to survive the crisis and open up opportunities for identification, analysis and testing new products and processes. The use of new technologies and openness to innovations can be a decisive factor for staying ahead of the competition in the future. The paper performs examples of successful startups/companies that were able to competently and timely rebuild their business, and provides examples of government initiatives that share their approaches and valuable tips on how to continue innovating even in the current unprecedented times. The research was based on the coronavirus’ impact analysis on various industries using leading industry data sources, analytical reports, international indexes and indicators.

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Digitalization is one of the most important transformational processes in world agriculture and food production and sale systems. The paper considers the contribution of information and communication technologies (ICT) to the transition to sustainable agriculture. Particular attention is paid to precision agriculture as a food production model that integrates many ICTs. The paper also discusses some disadvantages of ICT and factors limiting their use in agriculture.

In Industry 4.0 era high-tech companies have digitally transformed production and have taken the lead globally. Among the many advanced technologies, the digital twin is the unifier of many cross-cutting digital technologies, acting as a driver of digital transformation, enabling breakthroughs and allowing companies to move to new levels of sustainability and industrial leadership in global markets. The paper has sought to identify generalized characteristics of the digital twins. The results can be used to classify what is a digital twin. After providing a digital twin definition and characterization, the process of practical implementation of digital twins in different industries has been examined. The key drivers and limiting factors of digital twin implementation strategies are also discussed to inspire future studies. The research was based on the digital twins’ impact analysis on various industries using leading industry data sources, analytical reports, international indexes and indicators.