Status of Digital Agriculture in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia

This report analyses the adoption of digital agriculture and strategies in 18 countries across Europe and Central Asia, addressing various dimensions, such as ICT access and usage, the presence of strategies, policies or legislation regulating the issue, and the availability of digital services and applications in agriculture. Among the countries reviewed, a number of countries have been identified as having adopted a systematic approach to the development of a national e-agriculture strategy: Albania, Armenia, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In general, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the digital landscape in the analysed countries.

Description

This report analyses the adoption of digital agriculture and strategies in 18 countries across Europe and Central Asia, addressing various dimensions, such as ICT access and usage, the presence of strategies, policies or legislation regulating the issue, and the availability of digital services and applications in agriculture. Among the countries reviewed, a number of countries have been identified as having adopted a systematic approach to the development of a national e-agriculture strategy: Albania, Armenia, the Republic of Moldova, the Russian Federation, Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In general, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the digital landscape in the analysed countries.

Technology

  • Desktop/web-based application
  • E-payment
  • Remote sensing
  • GIS
  • Sensor
  • Drone
  • Internet of things (IoT)
  • Cloud

Besides analysing the policy environment and ICT infrastructure in the countries, the report assesses the availability of e-government systems, services and applications related to agriculture. For EU pre-accession countries, the research aims to identify whether the systems identified in the EU Common Agricultural Policy have been implemented or if plans for their introduction are in place.

Target

  • Public sector
  • Academia and research institutions

The report provides important information for policymakers, stakeholders and international organizations supporting the formulation of informed decisions and strategies related to the digital transformation in agriculture.

Impact

The report provides valuable insights and a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape in 18 countries in Europe and Central Asia. Overall, the report has the potential to stimulate collaboration, knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices in the field of digital agriculture, fostering innovation, efficiency and sustainability in the agricultural sector in the analysed regions.

Four Betters

  • Better production
  • Better environment
  • Better life

Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2: Zero hunger
  • SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate action
  • SDG 14: Life below water
  • SDG 15: Life on land
  • SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
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