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1,000 Digital Village Initiative
An initiative to expand digital innovations in rural villages for inclusive rural and agrifood systems transformation
Digitalization and internet use are transforming every aspect of our lives.
Digital technologies are profoundly changing how we grow food, pack it, transport it and even shop for food. Digitalization and use of digital data, applications, and
platforms are opening new possibilities for developing and restructuring the agrifood system.
Latest
Digital agriculture in action artificial intelligence for agriculture
06/2022
This publication presents the reader with a collection of informative applications highlighting various ways AI is used in agriculture and offering valuable insights on the implementation process, success factors, and lessons learnt. The articles are original submissions written by authors representing companies, universities or private entities...
E-agriculture in action: big data for agriculture
06/2022
This publication on big data for agriculture is the fourth in the E-agriculture in Action series of publication. With the growth of technology including the impending introduction of 5G networks, which will support a huge sensor network infrastructure, data driven agriculture and the challenges of extracting meaningful insights from ...
E-agriculture in action: blockchain for agriculture – opportunities and challenges
06/2022
This is the third in the E-agriculture in Action series of publications, which has the overall aim to promote the use of sustainable ICTs for agriculture and rural development. One of the most discussed technologies is blockchain technology...
E-agriculture in action: drones for agriculture
06/2022
This publication is the second in the series titled E-agriculture in action publications that highlight the use of ICT for agriculture such as Mobile technologies for agriculture and rural development, Information and communication technologies for agriculture and rural development and Success stories on information and communication technologies for agriculture and rural development...
E-agriculture strategy guide a summary
06/2022
This abridged e-agriculture strategy guide is intended for use by agriculture sector managers/leaders in government ministries, departments and agencies who will manage the development of an e-agriculture strategy in close consultation with other existing and potential stakeholders...
South Malekula: A smart island of Vanuatu
06/2022
Smart Islands is an innovative approach to delivering connectivity and an integrated suite of scalable and sustainable services to disadvantaged island communities. It leverages interoperability, multi-functionality and existing ICT infrastructure to provide island communities with affordable and sustainable access to digital services...
Innovation in Underserved Regions: Opportunities for innovation to improve access to technologies and services and how FAO helps advance that goal
05/2021
On June 4th 2021, HealthforAnimals and the World Veterinary Association co-hosted the webinar, New Innovation in Veterinary Care.
Leveraging Innovation and technology for Food and Agriculture in Asia and the Pacific
12/2020
This brochure highlights some of the many and varied types of innovations that are making success steps towards the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific.
The Digitalization of Food and Agriculture
08/2020
This paper discusses the potential of the digitalization of agriculture and documents FAO’s initiatives to support countries in developing and implementing digital strategies and applications.
The Role of Digital Paymentsin Sustainable Agricultureand Food Security
12/2017
This document is intended to help guide APEC decision-makers in the private, public, and development sectors as they work to increase digital payments.