Reboot the Earth is a social coding event that brings a diverse group together to improve or build technology solutions addressing the current climate crisis. Organized by the Office of Information and Communications Technology , and co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...
The 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day is a global gathering that brings together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds in addressing global challenges and advancing the delivery of the...
Italy, Turin
e-Agriculture is a global community of practice that facilitates dialogue, information exchange and sharing of ideas related to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
The mission of e-Agriculture is to facilitate the discussion on the adoption and use of ICTs and digital innovations in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and rural development.
e-Agriculture was born out of Action Line C7 ICT Applications: e-agriculture from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO of the UN) was assigned as facilitator of this action line and also took up the role of the facilitation of the e-Agriculture Community of Practice
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with Zhejiang University and Pinduoduo , has launched a dynamic Digital Agriculture Innovation Bootcamp aimed at empowering youth-led agripreneurs with the support of FAO staff in driving digital transformation in the agrifood sector. The seven-days programme, held in Zhejiang and other key locations in China, supports the development of innovative digital agriculture solutions to tackle global challenges related to food security, poverty, and sustainability. The Digital Agriculture Innovation Bootcamp builds...
Beekeeping, or apiculture, is not just a hobby or a side job – it is a vital agricultural activity and essential for food security and biodiversity. Beekeepers, often smallholder or family farmers, play a crucial role in sustaining ecosystems through pollination and ensuring the health of countless crops. The publication Digital Technologies and Solutions for Beekeeping explores how innovative technologies are helping support this vital practice, boosting productivity and complementing the deep-rooted expertise, knowledge and skills of beekeepers. Smallholder farmer beekeepers typically...
The integration of digital technologies into agriculture is reshaping the way food is produced, processed, and distributed. As part of the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO) Master’s Programme in Technology and Public Policy , Nikola Trendov, Digital Agriculture Specialist at FAO, delivered a comprehensive two-day lecture combined with interactive workshop on Digital Agriculture Transformation , emphasizing the role of policies and strategies in fostering digital innovation in the agrifood sector. Trendov’s session aimed to equip participants—ranging from policymakers to...
