Türkiye's agriculture sector is among the world's largest, with half of the country consisting of agricultural land and nearly a quarter of the population employed in agriculture. However, it faces challenges such as low productivity, lack of transparency in value chains, inefficient public support, and regional water shortages. Amidst these challenges, Türkiye's 2019-2023 Development Plan marked a shift, emphasizing digital transformation in agriculture for the first time.
An assessment of Türkiye's digital agriculture landscape resulted in the publication of a Digital Agriculture Profile, published in 2021. The following year FAO collaborated with Türkiye's Ministry of Agriculture to launch a National Digital Agriculture Strategy as a key reference document that sets national objectives to drive digitalization in agriculture forward. It outlines objectives such as creating interoperable agricultural databases and fostering digital literacy. FAO also facilitated the establishment of "Hep Yerinden", a brand for agriculture cooperatives to collectively create a digital market and implement common strategies. As part of the Digital Villages Initiative, three villages - Yağcı, Güneyce, and Boyalı - have been evaluated for their readiness to undergo digital rural transformation.
An assessment of Türkiye's digital agriculture landscape resulted in the publication of a Digital Agriculture Profile, published in 2021. The following year FAO collaborated with Türkiye's Ministry of Agriculture to launch a National Digital Agriculture Strategy as a key reference document that sets national objectives to drive digitalization in agriculture forward. It outlines objectives such as creating interoperable agricultural databases and fostering digital literacy. FAO also facilitated the establishment of "Hep Yerinden", a brand for agriculture cooperatives to collectively create a digital market and implement common strategies. As part of the Digital Villages Initiative, three villages - Yağcı, Güneyce, and Boyalı - have been evaluated for their readiness to undergo digital rural transformation.
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Digital village hubs can transform quality of life in rural Europe and Central Asia
18/05/2023
In 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO) launched the global Digital Villages Initiative to promote digital innovations to rural communities.
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Digital Villages in Action in Europe and Central Asia: Focus on Türkiye
10/01/2024
Digital Villages in Action in Europe and Central Asia virtual event launched DVI actions in eight countries, bringing together policy actors, stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries. Frank Hollinger, Senior Rural Finance Officer of FAO Investment Centre discussed Türkiye’s progress and plans for the introduction of DVI in the country.
