AI and Machine Learning for Researchers: A Course at the Intersection of Disciplines

Agri-Digital Growth supports the integration of advanced digital skills into agricultural and research practices through international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Agri-Digital Growth at SALZ21 Innovation Festival in Salzburg

European innovation actors met in Salzburg to explore how digital technologies and collaboration models are shaping emerging production systems.

Agri-Digital Growth Living Lab in Klatovy explores digital tools, skills and innovation in agriculture

Experts gathered in Klatovy (Czech Republic) to discuss how digital tools and data platforms can support everyday farming practices within the Plan4all Living Lab of Agri-Digital Growth.

AI-Integrated Weather Forecasting Advances Field-Scale Decision Support in European Agriculture

A Czech research initiative shows how AI-driven data fusion turns weather forecasts into high-resolution, field-level temperature maps, placing digital modelling at the centre of everyday agricultural decision-making across Europe.

A new generation shaping the future of EU agriculture

During the School Days at Fieragricola, technical and vocational students engaged with innovation, career pathways and digital transformation, offering a glimpse into how the next generation is redefining the future of European farming.

Precision Agriculture Roles Recognised within the Czech VET System

The Czech Republic formally integrates precision agriculture roles into its National Qualifications Framework, recognising digital farming competences within the national VET system.

Agri-Digital Growth meets over 500 students at Fieragricola

At Fieragricola 2026, FederUnacoma met over 500 students from agricultural technical institutes, placing training, digital skills and future career paths at the centre of the dialogue on innovation in agriculture.

Agri-Digital Growth at the EU CAP Network workshop in Valencia

Project insights and exchange on sensing technologies, digital skills and precision farming applications

The Federunacoma Tech Days bring research and business together

Interoperability and integration are key issues to unlock innovation in precision farming

Agri-Digital Growth to be presented at the EU CAP Network workshop in Valencia on January 28

MATE and the University of Maribor will share the key findings from their work in the Hungarian and Slovenian Living Labs

The Italian Network of Agrarian Schools spearheading the need for innovation in curricula

Patrizia Marini of RENISA talks about key issues and plans to innovate school curricula in the agrifood sector

When the soil meets the sky: a Polish example to using space data for sustainable farming

Interview to Zbigniew Kawalec, CEO at QZ Solution. The company combines remote sensing and on-site chemical measurements for precision farming. Supporting farmers from the sky.

Agrifood TEF: Test and field-validation opportunities for European SMEs

Raffaele Giaffreda, Chief Innovation Scientist at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Italy), drives us through Agrifood TEF. Funded under the Digital Europe programme in 9 different countries (including Italy, Austria and Poland), the project provides technology companies with reliable access to in-field infrastructure to test their AI and Robotics solutions, before ...

Understanding supply chains is key to success: the example of xFarm

X-Farm, an Italian SME headquartered in Piedmont, grew impressively in seven years from its creation in 2018, providing now services to almost half a million farm businesses across Europe, and in South America

Valentinho Fernandes Completes Internship at Josephinum Research

We want to thank Valentinho Fernandes for his excellent work and wish him the best for his promising career!

IACS 2025 Community Exchange Conference in Reims, Satellite Tech and Smart Data Take Root in Europe’s Farming Future

Organised by DG AGRI, the JRC and the French Services and Payment Agency, the annual flagship event highlighted practical ways that digital innovation is transforming farmland management and supporting the Common Agricultural Policy as it prepares for its next phase beyond 2027.

The State of Digitalisation in EU Agriculture: New Report Released

CAP 2028 -2034: the Commission on the state of the art of the debate on the next chapter

SOILL Start Up: New Factsheet Collection available

A new collection of Factsheets is now available on the SOILL Start up website to support participants in designing their project proposals. An essential tool to discover challenges and new research frontiers on 6 key topics.

An angel above the vineyards in Croatia

An innovative start-up is using drone as a service to enhance viticulture

Knowledge Transfer Ecosystem: the seeds are sprouting

Across Central Europe, more and more stakeholders are joining our Precision Farming Transfer Ecosystem and thus have the chance to participate to innovative initiatives for thriving together!

The EU’s I³ Instrument as a Game-Changer for Regional Growth

The European Commission has adopted the new Work Programme for the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument for 2025-2027, allocating €176 million. The next calls are planned to open in May and October 2025

New Interreg Central Europe Capitalisation Call: A Strategic Opportunity for Innovators

The new call will officially open on 29 September 2025. The overall objective is: “To reduce the effects of borders on flows and functional linkages among central European regions, for a more competitive and resilient central Europe”

Successful tests for an AI-driven robot for organic agriculture

The new robot developed by TEF Agrifood and Josephinum Research Centre may allow chemical-free weed removal and support the expansion of organic farming.

KijaniSpace: Central Europe countries supporting IoT Solutions for Climate-Smart Agriculture in Africa

KijaniSpace embodies a new model of collaboration between Europe and Africa, where advanced space technologies meet grassroots agricultural innovation. Contribution from Central Europe is essential

Opening of the First Green Hatchery in Croatia

The Project DaWetRest has officially launched the first Green Hatchery in Croatia, in the framework of systematic action for the restoration of Danube wetlands and flood plains.

University of Zagreb at the 26th Spring International Bjelovar Fair

One of the largest expo for agricultural machinery and technology in Croatia, saw the participation of the team from FSB_UNIZG. The perfect stage to showcase Agri-Digital Growth

Think Thank Federunacoma: strategies and tools for a changing market

The Italian Federation of Agricultural Machinery Producers held its annual meeting to discuss the challenges and the strategies for the agri-food sector faces in the modern international market.

The new Vision for Agriculture and Food, a compass for the future of European farming

The Vision sets the foundation for a thriving and resilient agri-food sector that can meet the challenges of today and tomorrow by fostering innovation, supporting farmers, and sustainability.

Federunacoma meets Italian agri machine producers: the way for Precision Farming innovation

On March 2025, Federunacoma met its associates to illustrate Agri-Digital Growth project and to co-design the next steps for the next pilot courses and the future Living Labs.

Agricultural universities can shape a better world for farmers

Pavel Gnip (AGCO) on how univerisity research and digitalisation can change the lives of thousands of farmers

Education policies in agriculture need to catch-up with tech development

A view from prof. Davide Facchinetti of the University of Milan on the links between tech and education

The potential of research-industry collaboration in agriculture machinery

Prof. Michele Mattetti (University of Bologna) on synergies between agriculture and industry. How can the two sectors advance together?

Hackaleaks Series #4: Augmented Reality for Improved Reality

Let's explore the background of our Challenge on "AR for site-specific management", for real-life change in agriculture.

Pre-Hackathon Webinar: Slides now available!

Did you miss the Pre-Hackathon Webinar? No Panic! You can find the presentation online here!

Pre-Hackathon Webinar: registrations are open

Join our Webinar on 15/01 to learn more about the challenges and the practical details of our upcoming Precision Farming Hackathon!

Hackaleaks Series #3 – Climate-Smart Solutions for Precision Agriculture

News update about the Hackathon Challenge by the University of Maribor (Slovenia)

Hackaleaks Series: #2 Revolutionising Vineyard Monitoring

Hackaleaks Series: #1 AI-Powered Solutions for Enhanced Agriculture

AGRI-DIGITAL HACKATHON: Your chance to boost your career and shape the future of agriculture

Looking for hackers! Five precision farming challenges launched by Agri-Digital Growth

AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH Hackathons: five challenges for the digital talents of tomorrow

Precision irrigation, not yet there… but soon a must in Central Europe

An interview with Prof. Abdul Mouazen from the University of Ghent (Belgium) about technology and farmers’ trust

New competences for better agriculture: A view from an engineering perspective

An interview with prof. Matteo Matteucci of Politecnico di Milano, Italy

The Agenda for AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH at EIMA 2024

Consult the official Agenda for the AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH workshop of November the 7th

AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH FULL PROGRAMME FOR EIMA 2024 – NOW AVAILABLE!

Consult the final programme for AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH at EIMA 2024, November 6-11 in Bologna, Italy

EIMA 2024

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