FAO Maps Digital Agriculture Tools in Europe and Central Asia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that over 750 digital agriculture initiatives are now active across Europe and Central Asia. The FAO's AgriTech Observatory is mapping these tools to provide insights for innovation and policy. This data is relevant for exporters seeking to understand the traceability and agritech standards expected in these key markets.
- The AgriTech Observatory was launched in February 2024 as the first digital agriculture knowledge hub focused specifically on Europe and Central Asia, partnering with institutions like Wageningen University & Research. - For exporters, these digital tools are critical for meeting the European Union's General Food Law (Regulation EC 178/2002), which mandates the ability to trace a food product through all stages of production, processing, and distribution. - Key technologies being mapped include blockchain for creating a secure, unchangeable record of the supply chain and the Internet of
