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Call for Case Studies: Digital Tools for Genetic Diversity of Pollinators
13/02/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is launching a call for case studies on innovative solutions for monitoring diversity of pollinators and provision of pollination services.
Unlocking Türkiye’s AgTech potential
17/01/2025
The Investment Centre of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has launched Digital Technologies for Agriculture in Türkiye showcasing how AgTech solutions – from smart irrigation to traceability and e-commerce – are poised to enhance productivity and sustainability in Türkiye.
Turkmenistan embraces advanced remote sensing technology for enhanced crop monitoring
14/01/2025
Collaboration has begun between Turkmenistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to introduce cutting-edge technology and skills in land use monitoring and remote sensing.
Online training by FAO enhances the preparedness of European veterinarians against avian flu
18/12/2024
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is offering online training to equip European veterinarians, who are the first responders, with the skills needed to detect and react to this cross-species virus, helping to mitigate severe health impacts on both animals and people.
FAO presents results of a comprehensive study on the digitalization of agriculture in Tajikistan
17/12/2024
On 17 December 2024 the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Centre for Sociological Research “Zerkalo” hosted a workshop in Dushanbe to present the results of a comprehensive study on the digitalization of agriculture in Tajikistan.
FAO project paves the way for the Chestnut Route in Albania
11/12/2024
As part of One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), “Sustainable Chestnut Value Chain Development”, the "Chestnut Route" was established to promote sustainable development in the Albanian Alps by capitalizing one of the area’s most distinctive natural products, chestnuts.
Aligning Agritech knowledge platforms to accelerate digital agriculture adoption in Europe and Central Asia
10/12/2024
This article is a follow-up to the webinar hosted by JengaLab titled “From Knowledge to Action: The Impact of Agritech Knowledge Sharing Platforms on Evidence-Based Policies” on November 28, 2024.
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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.
United Nations launches ambitious programme for sustainable digital transformation of Albania’s agriculture
08/11/2024
Albania, with United Nations partners, has launched a new, groundbreaking joint programme leveraging digitalization to advance sustainability goals with systemic interventions particularly targeted at smallholder farmers.
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.