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Kosovo launches the development of the Digital Agriculture Programme and Action Plan with FAO support
19/11/2024

On Tuesday, November 5, FAO convened more than 40 stakeholders in an Inception workshop to initiate the development of Kosovo’s Digital Agriculture Programme and Action Plan.

Call for Innovations, Solutions, and Best Practices on Green Agriculture
08/11/2024

The FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) is launching a Call for Innovations, Solutions, and Best Practices to enrich the Green Practices Repository on the Regional Technical Platform on Green Agriculture.

FAO's Digital Villages Initiative in Georgia
16/08/2024

Nestled near the Khrami River, the Georgian villages of Dioknisi and Maradisi from Marneuli municipality share more than just a landscape —they are united by a common history and a forward-looking vision. Established in the early 1990s by Adjarians fleeing natural disasters, these villages have cultivated a strong sense of community.

The Digital Villages Initiative: Starts in ‘Boyalı Village’
04/06/2024

The Digital Villages Initiative (DVI) is a collaboration with the FAO Europe and Central Asia Office and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry designed to support digital transformation in rural development.

FAO initiative transforms Albanian chestnut value chain through innovation
10/05/2024

In the picturesque landscape of northern Albania's Tropoja region, nestled within the expansive chestnut forest massif, an ambitious initiative is taking shape. The chestnut sector is now the focus of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Every drop counts: FAO support for the implementation of an electronic irrigation water monitoring system in Kyrgyzstan
10/05/2024

Due to water scarcity, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Government of Kyrgyzstan and scientists from the Irrigation Institute have joined forces to address the issue of field water accounting.

FAO's Digital Villages Initiative to spark digital innovation in Tropoja Valley
04/03/2024

Bajram Curri and its surrounding villages in Tropoja valley have embarked on a transformative journey under the Digital Villages Initiative (DVI) of FAO.

AgriTech Observatory monitors digital agriculture in Europe and Central Asia
20/02/2024

The AgriTech Observatory has just been launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and is now live for review.

FAO presents the National Programme of Action for the Digitalization of Agriculture in Uzbekistan
20/02/2024

Tashkent, 20th February 2024 — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) introduced the National Programme of Action for the Digitalization of Agriculture as a result of a pivotal one-year technical assistance project.

FAO and agritech innovators join hands to create digital demo farm
19/01/2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognizes that scaling up science, technology and innovation is necessary for a profound transformation of food and agricultural systems. Engagements with the private sector help energize digital ecosystems and catalyse innovations and integration of digital technologies.

Digitalizing Agriculture in Kyrgyzstan at all levels
03/01/2024

Marking a pivotal step towards the future of agriculture in the country, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic hosted a ministerial technical meeting on 21 December to support the country in updating the National Concept for the Digitalization of Agriculture and developing farmer service centers.

Sustainable chestnut production boosts rural development
15/12/2023

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with Albania’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, have recently launched in Albania the FAO One Country, One Priority Product (OCOP) programme aimed at transforming agrifood systems.

EU-supported Online Vineyard Pruning Video Tutorial for Viticulturists Now Available in Georgian
30/11/2023

In November 2023, video tutorials on respect pruning in vineyards became available online for Georgia’s viticulturists.

Meet the winners: Hack4DigitalVillages Innovation Challenge
26/11/2023

The "Hack4DigitalVillages" regional innovation challenge was held this weekend from November 24 to 26 in Fergana, Uzbekistan. The initiative aims to address the agricultural challenges faced by rural Fergana by encouraging youth to code for their own communities.

FAO partners with Albania for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems and rural development
16/11/2023

irana, Albania – The signing today of the 2022—2026 Country Programming Framework (CPF) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) ushers in a new phase of the progress toward sustainable and resilient agrifood systems and improved rural livelihoods for the country.

Izmir hosts timely event on smart technologies in the agriculture and food industry
20/10/2023

Digital agriculture and climate-smart agricultural practices are attracting increasing attention in the Turkish agricultural and food sectors.

FAO Launches Digital Villages Camp in Fergana Valley
10/10/2023

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the IT-Park launched the"Digital Villages Camp", a skill development programme designed for young talents of the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan.

Innovation and digitalization will shape future food systems in Europe and Central Asia
02/10/2023

In historic Samarkand, Uzbekistan, leading thinkers from around the globe convened for an international conference on food security to discuss a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future for the world's agrifood systems.

Livestock industry in Central Asia looks into digital solutions to build resilience
18/07/2023

Dairy and meat businesses in Central Asia, especially smaller ones, are being hit by multiple shocks – from the war in Ukraine, to droughts, to the lingering effects of COVID-19.

From Italy to Georgia: regenerating rural communities with agritourism
06/07/2023

Exploring Georgia’s gastronomy offers tourists unique insights into the country and its culture.