Application of GIS in land management on the example of Ukraine

Abstract

Motives: Full-scale hostilities that occurred in Ukraine in 2022 have led to significant losses in agriculture and rural areas. These losses pose a serious threat to the country’s food security and may lead to crises on international food markets. Also, to justify information needs and requirements in accordance with legal regulations relating to land use, food security in Ukraine should be considered through continuous monitoring and analysis of the available land resources, and the existing and projected structure of cultivated areas.Aim: The aim of the study is to provide a theoretical and methodological basis for formulating practical recommendations regarding information and analytical support for the management of land resources through the use of GIS, in particular Earth remote sensing systems, in land management.Results: To improve the institutional environment for regulating land relations in Ukraine under new conditions of management, the following stakeholders should be considered in the process of managing land resources: 1) government, 2) local authorities, 3) agricultural enterprises, and 4) land owners. The study revealed problems with access to information and analytical support for managing land resources at the level of the central government, territorial self-governments, and agricultural enterprises. Digital transformation has a significant impact on agribusiness because it enables agricultural producers to interact with other stakeholders, compare their performance with competitors, and optimize production processes.