State of Digitalisation in EU Agriculture

Comprehensive assessment of digital technologies adoption in EU agriculture

DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.

The State of Digitalization in EU Agriculture is a comprehensive technical report analyzing the adoption of digital technologies in European agriculture, supporting evidence-based policy and rural development strategies.

TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.

  • Cloud
  • Desktop/web-based application
  • Website
  • Internet of things (IoT)

The report analyses the current state of digitalization in EU agriculture, covering the adoption of general IT and software tools and farm-specific technologies, key drivers and barriers, perceived sustainability aspects, and farm-level practices in data collection, management and sharing. The analysis is based on farm survey data from 1 444 respondents in nine EU Member States – Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary and Poland – collected between June and October 2024.

TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.

  • Academia and research institutions
  • Public sector

The report can be useful to policy makers, researchers, and public sector institutions to inform strategies for digital transformation in agriculture.

Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.

The report preparation was funded by the European Commission and supported by research partnerships.

ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.

The report supports EU agricultural digitalization strategies, enabling monitoring of technology uptake and guiding investments for sustainable food systems.

Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.

  • Better environment
  • Better production

Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development Goals associated with the initiative.

  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • SDG 13: Climate action
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