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Digital excellence in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia

Good practices in the field of digital agriculture - Stocktaking report

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Geneva, Switzerland ;

Pages 197 p.

Author ITU, FAO

Publisher ITU, FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-134794-2

Edition 1

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6098en

Synopsis (short abstract) The present report is the outcome of the joint call on good practices on Digital Excellence in Agriculture, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Office for Europe and Office for CIS and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Office for Europe and Central Asia. The document presents a summary version of the 171 eligible submissions of good practices and innovative solutions advancing the digital transformation of agriculture in Europe and Central Asia. This call complements the joint FAO-ITU review on the Status of Digital Agriculture in 18 countries of Europe and Central Asia (ITU-FAO, 2020)1 and provides evidence on how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play an emerging role in the agriculture landscapes of the regions, acting as an engine for agricultural development. However, the adoption of digital technologies in agriculture differs from country to country, and from region to region. The review in the 18 countries highlighted that smallholder farmers have yet to experience the widespread benefits of this digital transformation, and they are lagging behind when it comes to the adoption of digital agriculture solutions and innovations due to lack of trust in the potential of ICTs, limited digital skills, connectivity issues and restricted availability of ICT-based solutions to utilize and scale up. Realizing the full potential of digital agriculture transformation requires identifying, sharing and implementing best practices and proven solutions across countries, involving all actors in participatory processes.

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ITU and FAO. 2021. Digital excellence in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia: Good practices in the field of digital agriculture - Stocktaking report. Geneva, Switzerland.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6098en

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