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.
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
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.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
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.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
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.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
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 BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better environment
Better life
