Scientific and Theoretical Approaches Dedicated to Agriculture Support on the Basis of the Principles of Innovation Management
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/ajdes.v35i.862Keywords:
innovation, innovative technologies, agriculture, public sector, societyAbstract
This article examines the current state of scientific and theoretical views on supporting the agricultural sector based on the principles of innovation management, and also analyzes the experience of some countries. Based on the results of the analysis, conclusions were developed based on some scientific and theoretical views.
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