Historically, agriculture has undergone a series of changes that have led to an unprecedented increase in agricultural productivity, yield and profitability. Nowadays, digitalization has become the latest trend in agriculture.

Digital agriculture has the potential to deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits and, if promoted in an inclusive manner, it can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is working with the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to further modernize its real property registration and cadastre systems – a move designed to stimulate economic growth.

How innovation and investment are transforming Peru’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, boosting productivity and incomes and ensuring a better, more sustainable use of resources.

Brazil’s Ilha Grande Bay in the state of Rio de Janeiro is home to one of the world’s most unique ecosystems of marine and terrestrial biodiversity. But local populations, industry and tourism have exerted great pressure on the ecosystem.

Smartphones, big data, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, precision farming – these and other digital technologies are helping farmers make better decisions and become more productive, profitable and competitive.

The surge in digital technologies – called the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ – is changing the game in agriculture, making systems more productive, profitable and sustainable.

Today until March 29th over 30 policy makers from Guinea Conakry, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal will be gathered in Dakar to participate in the learning programme ”Creating an enabling environment for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems”

Responsible and substantial investments in irrigation are vital for delivering on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – from reducing poverty and achieving zero hunger to strengthening rural livelihoods and managing natural resources sustainably.

Egypt is improving its wheat supply chain to meet growing demand for bread. FAO and the EBRD are supporting the Egyptian Government and the industry in their efforts.

Business-to-business – or B2B – meetings with carefully selected buyers and suppliers are an effective way to promote exports.

Fruité, amer et piquant sont les caractéristiques d’une huile d’olive de bonne qualité. Cependant entre l’arbre et la bouteille, de mauvaises pratiques peuvent conduire à la production d’une huile déséquilibrée et à la formation de défauts dans le produit

Serbian and Montenegrin berry producers attended the Global Berry Congress in Rotterdam on 25 March – an annual event bringing together the industry’s ‘best and brightest’ to exchange ideas and create new business opportunities.

Today, Fruits and Berries of Georgia: Efficiency of Production and Marketing convened local producers in Tbilisi.

 More than 200 commercial dairy farmers, processors, equipment suppliers, industry experts, and government representatives met in Tbilisi today for Georgia’s annual dairy congress.

The table grape industries in Georgia, Moldova and Tajikistan could become more profitable and competitive by stepping it up – from investing in new varieties and production techniques to improving quality and marketing.

In the Bursa region of Turkey, Geographical Indications (GIs) – labels linking a product with its origin and synonymous with quality – have helped to put farmers at the centre of a process that is economically and socially beneficial for rural development.

Agriculture continues to be the main source of employment and income for the African continent’s predominantly rural population. Yet most African farmers and agribusinesses struggle to access finance.

More than 4,000 satellites currently circle the Earth, capturing an enormous amount of data that can benefit agriculture – everything from crop yield forecasts and soil organic matter to surface water. 

Whether it’s the ability to quickly recall tainted foods from supermarkets, or connect small-scale farmers in remote communities to inputs, markets, credit and payment schemes, digital innovations are changing the industry.