SIP2: Smart Mushroom Farming Takes Centre Stage at Mushroom Days 2026
On 23 April 2026, Farmtopia’s Sustainable Innovation Pilot 2 (SIP2), led by University College Dublin (UCD), presented its Smart Mushroom Farming Technology […]
Farmtopia Policy Workshop Recording, Now Available: Advancing a Fair and Farmer-Centred Digital Future for European Agriculture
As digital technologies continue to reshape agriculture across Europe, one question remains at the heart of the conversation: how can digital innovation […]
Farmtopia’s SIP10 Demonstrates Practical Digital Agriculture Solutions for Small Vegetable Farms in Serbia
The Farmtopia Open Call Sustainable Innovation Pilot 10 (SIP 10) ABS Veggie demonstrated the practical potential of digital agriculture solutions during the […]
Combating Desertification and Drought: When the Ground Cracks, Can Technology Help Farmers Stay One Step Ahead?
On the UN day focused on desertification and drought, a field doesn’t become a desert overnight. It starts quietly. Soil dries a […]
Farmtopia’s SIP5 Validates Digital Farming Tools in Real-World Conditions in Slovenia
The Farmtopia Sustainable Innovation Pilot 5 (SIP5) demonstrated strong progress in the uptake of digital agriculture solutions during the open day at […]
Farmtopia’s Open Day: SIP6 Demonstrates AI and Precision Soil Mapping in carrot and vegetable production
The Farmtopia 2026 Open Days officially began with its first stop hosted by Sustainable Innovation Pilot 6 (SIP6), led by Agricolus S.r.l. […]
Shaping Inclusive Digital Agriculture: Join the Farmtopia Policy Workshop on 12 June, 2026
Digital technologies are rapidly reshaping agriculture across Europe, creating new opportunities for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Yet, for many smallholder farmers, access […]
Future Systems Hub at the Agricultural Fair: Innovation, Dialogue, and Sustainable Solutions
By participating in this year’s 93rd International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, held from May 16th to May 21st, our partner, Future […]
Farmtopia Consortium Gathers in Dublin for the 6th Plenary Meeting
On 13 – 14 May 2026, the Farmtopia consortium gathered for its 6th Plenary Meeting, hosted by University College Dublin in a […]
Farmtopia’s Second Expert Advisory Board Meeting
As Farmtopia moves into its final stretch, the project reached one of the key milestones by convening the 2nd Annual Meeting of […]
Farmtopia Strengthens Collaboration Through a Series of March Webinars
Collaboration and knowledge exchange are at the heart of the Farmtopia Project mission. As a Horizon Europe initiative focused on democratizing digital […]
World Water Day: Can Digital Agriculture Help Farmers Save Water?
A field may look quiet from a distance, but many decisions are being made beneath the surface – from water management and […]
Institute ARVALIS Presents – Digital Technologies for Agriculture: Webinar on March 24, 2026
ARVALIS – Technical Institute invites you to its Digicolloque 2026 webinar, “Digital Technologies in Crop Farming”, taking place on Tuesday, March 24, […]
All Farmtopia Sustainable Innovation Pilots (SIPs), Together!
Farmtopia recently hosted the webinar “Driving Innovation & Building Synergies Across Sustainable Innovation Pilots (SIPs)”, bringing together representatives from all 18 Sustainable […]
What Does the Future of Farming Have in Common with Women in STEM?
A farmer checks an app before deciding when to irrigate a field. A satellite image reveals where crops are under stress. An […]
Farmtopia’s SIP10 Demonstrates Practical Digital Agriculture Solutions for Small Vegetable Farms in Serbia
The European Commission’s EU Agricultural Outlook 2025‑35 sets the tone for how agriculture in the EU is expected to evolve over the […]
International Day of Education: Why Farmers Need Lifelong Learning
Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. On International Day of Education, celebrated every year on 24 […]
Farmtopia Celebrates the Start of 2026 with You
We want to start by saying a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has followed Farmtopia’s journey and stayed interested in our […]
Smarter Fields, Healthier Soil: Farmtopia’s SIP5 Brings Precision Farming to Arable Land in Slovenia and Ukraine
Farmtopia, an EU-funded project running from 2023 to 2026, aims to make digital farming tools accessible to small and medium-sized farmers across […]
The Secret Life of Soil: How Technology Is Helping Farmers See Beneath the Surface
Soil is more than dirt beneath our feet. In a single handful of healthy soil, millions of living organisms interact to support […]
What Has Been Happening Recently in Farmtopia? Highlights Up to November 2025
As Farmtopia continues to move forward on its mission to support smallholder farmers through accessible and affordable digital solutions, the past period […]
Farmtopia at the Digital Agroecology Cluster Conference in Brussels
Farmtopia is excited to announce its participation in the Digital Agroecology Cluster Conference, taking place on 17 – 18 November 2025 at […]
STELAR Project Reaches its Conclusion – Delivering FAIR Data and AI-Ready Solutions for Agrifood
The STELAR project will officially conclude on 31 August 2025, marking the end of three years of innovation in FAIR data management […]
On the EIP-AGRI Project Database: Farmtopia’s First 10 Practice Abstracts
In the journey to make agriculture more sustainable, inclusive, and data-driven, the Farmtopia project is proud to present its first ten Practice […]
The Environmental Shift Might Start on a Small Farm
Could small farms be the planet’s answer? As the climate crisis deepens, the way we grow our food is under increasing scrutiny. […]
Addressing the Adoption of Sustainable Practices Through Multi-criteria Assessment: Farmtopia’s 10th Practice Abstract
This is the tenth Practice Abstract developed within the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Camille Harel from ARVALIS, Technical Institute. […]
Smart Mushroom Farming Technology / SIP 2 AD: Farmtopia’s 9th Practice Abstract
This is the ninth Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Dimitrios Argyropoulos of University College Dublin. Mushroom […]
Data-driven Innovation and Smart Farming Services Supporting Organic Avocado Farming: Farmtopia’s 8th Practice Abstract
This is the eighth Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Project Coordinator Dionysios Solomos from NEUROPUBLIC. […]
Farmtopia Sustainable Collaborative Business Model Innovation: Farmtopia’s 7th Practice Abstract
This is the seventh Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Federica Ciccullo, Ernst Johannes Prosman, Sandra […]
Agricultural Digital Solutions (ADS) Sharing Platform: Farmtopia’s 6th Practice Abstract
This is the sixth Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Ioannis Seremetis and Sofia Mouseti from […]
Farmtopia Data Exchange Module: Farmtopia’s 5th Practice Abstract
This is the fifth Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Odysseas Sekkas from NEUROPUBLIC. Different agricultural […]
Farmtopia Data Integration Module: Farmtopia’s 4th Practice Abstract
This is fourth Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Nikos Kalatzis from GreenSupplyChain. There are already […]
Farmtopia Digital Field Book : Farmtopia’s 3rd Practice Abstract
This is the third Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Tomaz Bokan, Miran Bunderla, and Natalija […]
Semantic Model : Farmtopia’s 2nd Practice Abstract
This is the second Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Christopher Brewster from Green Supply Chain […]
Farmtopia Farm-driven Approach to ADSs’ Codevelopment and Testing: Farmtopia’s 1st Practice Abstract
This is the first Practice Abstract developed in the scope of the Farmtopia project, authored by Project Coordinator Dionysios Solomos from NEUROPUBLIC, […]
Farmtopia’s SIP5 Leader Tomaž Bokan in the Data Stories 360° Podcast
Farmtopia’s SIP5 leader Tomaž Bokan from the partnering organisation ITC Murska Sobota recently sat down for the STELAR project and its Data Stories […]
Sharing Farmtopia’s ADSs Co-Development Model with Global Institutions
On April 9, 2025, the Farmtopia project hosted a dedicated webinar to present its co-development approach for Agricultural Digital Solutions (ADSs) and […]
Easier Hemp Cultivation with Digital Technologies: SIP4 Makes Progress
Farmtopia, an EU-supported project running from 2023 to 2026, is set to democratize digital technology access for small and medium-sized farmers. With […]
Unlocking Sustainable Agricultural Job Opportunities
Agricultural jobs are being reshaped by innovations that address the growing need for sustainable food production. Traditional farming methods can no longer […]
Open Call Webinar: Bridging Innovation in Agriculture – Highlights from the Farmtopia & Open Agri Joint Event
On November 13th, more than 60 attendees across Europe joined an Open Call webinar co-hosted by the Farmtopia and Open Agri projects. […]
Sustainable Agriculture – What is it and why is it important?
Sustainable Agriculture – Two words that echo the last decade. Why is it so? Due to environmental challenges, sustainable agriculture has emerged […]
Farmtopia and Digi4Live: Collaboration for Smarter and Sustainable Farming
Can small farms survive in a world of climate change, rising costs, and shrinking margins? The answer may lie not in working […]
Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033: What are Key Trends Shaping Food Markets?
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033 offers a detailed forecast of the trends and prospects that will shape global agricultural and food markets […]
Celebrating World Agriculture Day 2024: Honoring Innovation and Sustainability
How can we feed a growing population while protecting our planet? Today, as we celebrate World Agriculture Day, this question takes center […]
Digital Solutions to Reduce Livestock Emissions and Boost Farm Efficiency: SIP3 Empowers Farmers
As part of a three-year initiative funded by the European Union, Farmtopia is helping small and medium-sized farmers harness the power of […]
Introducing Insights from the 2024 SOFI Report
With only six years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is alarmingly off track to meet SDG2—ending hunger […]
Celebrating Farmworker Appreciation Day with Farmtopia
Every 6th of August, we mark Farmworker Appreciation Day. This means focusing on the importance of the work farmers perform daily and […]
Celebrating National Avocado Day with Farmtopia: The Fruit That’s Changing the World
July 31st marks a special day for avocado lovers— National Avocado Day! At Farmtopia, we couldn’t let this opportunity pass without highlighting […]
Farmtopia Holds External Workshop for Collaborators and Advisory Board: Unveiling Digital Solutions for Small Farms
On July 8th, Farmtopia held its external introductory workshop to Farmtopia’s services, this time to a broader audience, including the Farmtopia Advisory […]
Farmtopia’s Workshop: Engaging Introduction and Feedback to Farmtopia Services
On July 3rd, Farmtopia’s consortium members convened for an internal workshop “Introduction to Farmtopia Services and Feedback Session,” aimed to provide an […]