Brief on Innovation Portfolio of the Digital agriculture

Kumpf, B.; Bresciani, F.; Chuluunbaatar, D.; Aji, A.; Burgsteden, v. H.; Uwimana, A. ;

Brief on Innovation Portfolio of the Digital agriculture

FAO Programme Priority Area

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ; Paris, France ;

Pages 28 p.

Author Kumpf, B.; Bresciani, F.; Chuluunbaatar, D.; Aji, A.; Burgsteden, v. H.; Uwimana, A. ;

Publisher FAO ; OECD ;

Product type Booklet

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Synopsis (short abstract) In mid-2024, FAO conducted two workshops to pilot the innovation portfolio approach within the Digital Agriculture PPA, assessing 62 projects totaling approximately USD 270 million. Using criteria such as scaling stage, strength of evidence, and required capabilities, the assessment found most investments concentrated in mid-to-late scaling phases, with limited focus on early-stage or exploratory innovations. Participants emphasized the need to diversify investments, strengthen digital ecosystems, and build capacities—especially around AI and scaling partnerships. The process generated actionable insights and led to recommendations for refining guidance, developing stage-specific indicators, and codifying investment strategies through a tailored innovation framework that could be applied across other FAO initiatives.

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Kumpf, B., Bresciani, F., Chuluunbaatar, D., Aji, A., Burgsteden, v. H. & Uwimana, A. 2025. Brief on Innovation Portfolio of the Digital agriculture – FAO Programme Priority Area. Rome, FAO and Paris, OECD.

Language English

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