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The multifactorial total factor productivity (MFP) of agricultural production evaluates the main and additional sources of economic growth in the agricultural sector. Based on the analysis of beta convergence, we observe an increase in total factor productivity (TFP) in Slovakia and the countries of the European Union. Based on the obtained statistically significant regression analysis models, beta convergence and sigma divergence of the TFP of the agricultural sector in the EU and Slovakia were identified. Thus, the process of positive convergence was confirmed, which indicates the convergence of the economic development of Slovakia with highly developed countries and the reduction of disparities between countries. State support and investment in innovative technologies will stimulate the adoption of new technologies and at the same time ensure technological progress and improve the impact of agriculture on the environment. 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