EU Partnership Agriculture of Data (AgData)
Unlocking the potential of data for sustainable agriculture
Our planet, our responsibility
The aim of the EU Partnership Agriculture of Data (AgData) is to “enhance climate, environmental and socio-economic sustainability and productivity of agriculture, and increase the capacity for policy monitoring and evaluation through exploiting the potential offered by Earth Observation (EO), other environmental and agricultural data, and using newly developed digital & data technologies in Europe to support the parallel digital and green transitions, with emphasis on utilising the umbrella effect”, consolidating and linking the efforts of existing initiatives.
The Strategic Role of Data-Driven Solutions for Agricultural Resilience
Data-based solutions are key assets to boost the resilience of the sector in terms of economic performance, attractiveness and sustainability and strengthen its competitiveness in the short-, medium- and long-term on local and global scales. They are also key enablers for implementing and assessing the performance of European and national policies smartly and efficiently. The further development of sustainable and competitive agricultural practices will require the sector to simultaneously reduce its environmental footprint, respond to the decline in biodiversity, while ensuring food security and adapting to climate change. The partnership Agriculture of Data will enable the sector to meet those challenges and cope with trade-offs, in particular through providing a foundation for decision support, for e.g. producers and policy-makers.
Addressing Environmental, Biodiversity and Climate Challenges in Agriculture
The overall scope of the scientific research, development and innovation needs targeted in the Agriculture of Data partnership are comprehensively described in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA).
Research Priorities and Regulatory Considerations for Developing Data-Based Solutions
The European regulation framework is evolving quickly in aspects deeply connected to AgData purposes. In the design of data-based solutions, the applicants in the call should take into account and demonstrate awareness of the applicable EU legislative measures on data governance, fair access and reuse. The applicants should also consider the requirements introduced by the AI Act, parts of which are already applicable.
Research Priorities and Regulatory Considerations for Developing Data-Based Solutions
Addressing Environmental, Biodiversity and Climate Challenges in Agriculture
Research Priorities and Regulatory Considerations for Developing Data-Based Solutions
The Strategic Role of Data-Driven Solutions for Agricultural Resilience
Data-based solutions are key assets to boost the resilience of the sector in terms of economic performance, attractiveness and sustainability and strengthen its competitiveness in the short-, medium- and long-term on local and global scales. They are also key enablers for implementing and assessing the performance of European and national policies smartly and efficiently. The further development of sustainable and competitive agricultural practices will require the sector to simultaneously reduce its environmental footprint, respond to the decline in biodiversity, while ensuring food security and adapting to climate change. The partnership Agriculture of Data will enable the sector to meet those challenges and cope with trade-offs, in particular through providing a foundation for decision support, for e.g. producers and policy-makers.
Partnership Pathways Towards Impact
Scientific
Societal and environmental
Economic and technological
Enabling European structures that ensure sustainability and data-driven innovation.
Growing and building through the years
The work we do
We leverage data and advanced data technologies to monitor and adapt agricultural practices, addressing both climate adaptation and mitigation. Our work focuses on using these tools to enhance sustainability, productivity, and resilience in the agriculture and food sectors, ensuring long-term food security and environmental health.
The values we uphold
Sustainable agriculture is essential for ensuring long-term food security and environmental health. It is therefore vital to implement practices that enhance productivity, conserve resources, protect ecosystems, and support the livelihoods of farming communities. Additionally, fostering innovation across the agricultural sector is crucial to addressing climate challenges and future food demands.
Coordinator: Agency for Green
Transition and Aquatic Environment
Email: agdata@sgav.dk
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.