Digital Agriculture
Connected farmers: A casebook of good practices and inspiring stories from Europe and Central Asia
13/05/2024
This casebook unfolds the stories of 25 farmers and agripreneurs who have successfully embraced digital technologies. The accounts presented here reveal that, opportunities for innovation and resilience can be found. The case studies presented here, grouped into five distinct use cases, illustrate the transformative power of digitalization in agriculture, and serve as tangible examples of the successes and lessons learned on the path to sustainable development.
Meeting the European Union's digital agriculture requirements
01/05/2024
The ITU Office for Europe and the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia co-authored this document to serve primarily as a compendium supporting the entry of EU pre-accession countries to the EU single market and the alignment of their agricultural policies with the emerging EU legislation related to digital agriculture, and more specifically, the CAP and its delivery.
The role of innovation and digitalization in the sustainable use of natural resources to accelerate the implementation of climate-resilient and low-emission pathways in agrifood systems - ERC 24/2
13/05/2024
This background document examines the central role of innovation and digitalization in advancing the realization of climate-resilient and low-emission pathways within agrifood systems. It emphasizes their significance in enabling and catalysing sustainable natural resource management, it outlines recommendations for FAO, serving as a strategic guide for harnessing the full potential of innovation and digitalization.
AgriTech Observatory
01/02/2024
The AgriTech Observatory is a virtual space that guides users through the realm of digital agriculture initiatives across Europe and Central Asia. This space can be used by practitioners, innovators, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders to explore agritech solutions, good practices, policies, projects, and resources.
FAO and Digital Agri Hub join forces to accelerate digital agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
01/05/2024
The Digital Agri Hub has established an important alliance with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Together, FAO and Digital Agri Hub are pooling their resources and expertise to accelerate the adoption and scaling up of digital solutions and services throughout Europe and Central Asia, with a focus on Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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Digital Villages In Europe and Central Asia
31/01/2024
The Digital Village Initiative aims to transform rural life in Europe and Central Asia by deploying digital technologies. This project focuses on three key objectives: deliver increased agricultural productivity by introducing advanced technologies to farmers; connect rural communities through digital platforms that enhance access to essential services, and foster sustainable and resilient rural economies for long-term growth and prosperity.
Digital Villages in Tajikistan
13/05/2024
The flyer details the activities that are ongoing as part of the digital Villages initiative in Tajikistan. Digital Villages enhance rural resilience and food security by providing farmers with digital tools for accessing inputs, market information, and alternative sales channels online.
Digital Villages in Uzbekistan
29/01/2024
In Uzbekistan's Ferghana Valley, the rural communities of Novkent and Yuksalish are at the forefront of a remarkable transformation into Digital Villages. This leaflet explores how these areas are harnessing technology to revolutionize agriculture and empower youth.
Digital Villages in Action: Europe and Central Asia
18/05/2023
The flyer details the activities that are ongoing as part of the digital Villages initiative in REU. Digital Villages enhance rural resilience and food security by providing farmers with digital tools for accessing inputs, market information, and alternative sales channels online. They deliver real-time data on prices, weather, and pests, enabling informed decisions on crop management and purchasing.
Advancing the digital transformation of agriculture and rural areas through national strategies, e-Government systems, and Digital Villages - update for Europe and Central Asia - ECA/43/23/INF/4
01/08/2023
In response to the growing demand for seizing the opportunities brought by digital technologies, the FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia has formulated a comprehensive regional action plan to integrate science and innovation and has introduced the Digital REU 2022–2030 approach. It emphasizes affordable and equitable access for rural communities and smallholder farmers, viewing technology as a catalyst for accelerating the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems.
Digital excellence in agriculture report
22/06/2023
This report is the outcome of the Digital Excellence in Agriculture: FAO-ITU regional contest on good practices advancing digital agriculture in Europe and Central Asia, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Office for Europe and Central Asia and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Offices for Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Insights from selected countries in Europe and Central Asia
03/06/2018
Agriculture is becoming increasingly knowledge intensive. FAO has been promoting the use of ICTs to improve agricultural production and value chains. This paper is intended to assist policy-makers and stakeholders of e-agriculture in transition economies to map the policy and technological environment in their countries, would show case e-agriculture initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia and provide with recommendations on formulation of e-agriculture strategies. 2018, 50 p.
Development of an e-commerce platform (D2C) for small and medium-sized farmers and returned migrants agri-entrepreneurs
17/02/2022
The feasibility study looks into the e-commerce ecosystem for agricultural products (D2C model) and examines the feasibility of developing a dedicated e-commerce platform for Moldovan farmers, including returning migrants engaged in agri-business. It also focusses on identifying the opportunities, optimal scenarios and interventions, as well as the premises needed to either launch a new e-commerce platform, or develop and upscale an existent one
Digital Agriculture Profile Turkey
01/04/2021
Digital technologies are slowly spreading in agriculture sectors globally. But their adoption is hampered by the digital divide which requires significant public investments, improved policy and incentive frameworks to be bridged. The DAP is meant to assess the country's readiness for this digital transformation by identifying main bottlenecks, opportunities and risks for digital transformation. 2021, 17 p.
Digital technologies for agriculture in Türkiye
01/01/2025
This study reviews the current state of digital technologies in agriculture in Türkiye. Following a brief review of key trends and challenges in the agriculture sector, the study describes the ecosystem for digital transformation and the current technology supplier landscape. This publication is part of the Country Investment Highlights series under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.
Digital technologies in the grain sector of Ukraine
05/02/2023
Comprising 30 percent of agricultural output and with an area of 15 million hectares, the grain sector is a pillar of Ukraine’s agriculture. In 2020 Ukraine exported USD 9.4 billion worth of cereals, the second largest exporter after the United States of America, making Ukraine a major contributor to global food security.
Adoption of climate technologies in the agrifood system: investment opportunities in Kazakhstan
01/01/2022
Agrifood systems are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and increasingly under pressure to become more resource-efficient. The sector also faces threats from climate change, due to its dependence on natural resources.
Digital technologies and solutions for beekeeping
01/12/2024
This fact sheet provides an overview of the various digital technologies used in beekeeping It addresses common challenges and seeks accessible, preferably affordable, ways to tackle them. The end goal is to introduce beekeepers to the benefits of available digital technologies and offer constructive and practical input, which can help them make better decisions, add higher value, and improve their livelihoods.
Good practice series - Digital agriculture
01/09/2021
The focus of this good practice fact sheet is the experience of a farmer from Albania who has introduced new technologies for the production of vegetable seedlings grown in greenhouses. The document traces the farmer’s journey, from his efforts to research precision agriculture technologies to their practical application on his farm. 2021, 4 p.
ePHYTO solution - An innovative system for electronic phytosanitary certificates
17/02/2023
This good practice factsheet introduces the ePhyto Solution, an innovative system for issuing and exchanging phytosanitary certificates in electronic form in import and export of plants and plant products. The ePhyto Solution supports this objective by responding to the needs of the twenty-first century. Electronic certificates eliminate several drawbacks of paper certificates, such as damage or fraud, and the ePhyto Solution increases the efficiency of their exchange.