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 […]
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 […]
Farmtopia’s Growth Story: Insights from Our Third Newsletter
As the Farmtopia project approaches its 1st anniversary, we are summing up the updates that occurred since our March newsletter. Read about […]
Celebrating International Fruit Day with Farmtopia
Happy International Fruit Day from Farmtopia! Today, we celebrate the vibrant diversity and deliciousness of fruits that nourish us and bring communities […]
Supporting Small-Sized Farmers in Europe: A Comprehensive Guide
This comprehensive guide for small-sized farmers in Europe provides essential support strategies, highlighting key resources and opportunities to thrive. Discover how Farmtopia […]
Smallholder Oyster Mushroom Farming: Farmtopia Developing a Smart Mushroom Farming Solution
The EU-backed project Farmtopia, running from 2023 to 2026, is poised to democratise access to digital technologies, catering particularly to small- and […]
Farmtopia at the International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad: A Day of Innovation, Engagement, and Collaboration
The Farmtopia Project made a significant impression at the International Agricultural Fair 2024 in Novi Sad, being part of the opening day […]
Cultivating Unity: Farmtopia Celebrates Europe Day
Europe Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a testament to the values of peace, solidarity, and cooperation […]
NEUROPUBLIC Leads Effort in Farmtopia Project to Boost Sustainability and Profitability in Organic Avocado Farming
In a bid to revolutionise organic avocado farming practices and bolster sustainability and profitability in the sector, NEUROPUBLIC SA is taking the […]
Celebrating Earth Day with Farmtopia
On April 22nd, as the world unites to honour International Earth Day, we at Farmtopia are joining in, and highlighting our mission […]
Introducing the New EU Rural Action Plan for Rural Development
Rural areas serve as the bedrock of Europe, but they grapple with a number of challenges – and this is something the […]
Farmtopia’s 6-month Progress: Our Digital Farming Revolution Summarised
The EU-backed Farmtopia project has reached its sixth-month milestone and is still gaining momentum. Our dedicated partners have been working on co-developing […]
Fruitful Progress Made: Conclusions from the Farmtopia Project Consortium Second Plenary Meeting
The Farmtopia Project has made significant strides since its start in September 2023. Just as the 6-month mark of the project’s beginning […]
Climate Resilience: Digital Tools for Mitigating Climate Change Impacts on Small-Scale Agriculture
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, small-scale agriculture remains particularly vulnerable. The vital systems of such agriculture, often the backbone […]
Honoring Women’s Impact in Agriculture
“International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also […]
Access to Finance for Small Farmers: Unearthing Financial Pathways
Among many hurdles confronting farmers, one looms large: financial barriers. That is why we compiled this list of possible ways of access […]
Cultivating Innovation: Farmtopia Workshop on Intellectual Property
On January 31, 2024, Farmtopia, a project supported by the European Commission, conducted an Intellectual Property (IP) workshop for its consortium members. […]
Unpacking the State of Arable Crops in 2024: Outlook for EU
A recently published report by the European Commission provides insights into the agricultural markets in 2023/24 and gives interesting information into the […]
Digital Harvest: Navigating Small Farmers in the Digital Era
What do you mean by ‘Digital Harvest for Small Farmers’ and what is included in its scope? In the past decade, as […]
Industrial Hemp: Digital Technology Cuts Costs for a Greener Future
Hemp, once burdened by stigma, now finds itself embraced by various industries, prompting a pivotal question: What potential does it truly hold? […]
Cultivating Oyster Mushrooms: 5 Challenges Faced by Small-scale Farms
The oyster mushroom (Pleurotus Ostreatus) is a widely cultivated fungi renowned for its pleasant taste and numerous culinary and medicinal benefits. With […]
Breaking the Herbicide Dependency: A Look at Advantages of Precision Spraying in Arable Crops
Cutting chemical pesticide use by 50% by 2030? How can we achieve ambitious goals such as these, set by the European Green […]
Transforming Agriculture: How Digital Solutions Empower Small Farms
In the ever-evolving realm of modern agriculture, technology has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the landscape for farmers, particularly those with […]
Challenges of Adopting Digital Solutions: Can Small-Scale Farmers Weather the Storm?
It’s often said that we should consider quality not quantity. But does real life agree?If this rule should always apply, how come […]
Rural Entrepreneurship: Can Innovation Spark Local Hotspots?
Rural communities are not so quiet anymore and most importantly, are not afraid – traditional rural entrepreneurship is making way for a […]
Navigating Through the Farmtopia Open Call: €900.000 For Agricultural Innovators
The last decade has seen a digital revolution in agriculture, with exciting new technologies promising to boost efficiency, sustainability, and farmer livelihoods. […]
How Social Innovations in Farming Fuel Agricultural Democratisation
Farming is more than a job for many – it’s a way of life. Especially for small farmers who, for instance, run […]
Complete Guide to Agricultural DIHs for Small Farmers: What’s In It for You?
If you are wondering what kind of benefits you, as a small farmer or a potential small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME), can […]
Tech Talks on the Farm: 5 Ways Networking Can Help Drive Innovation in Agriculture
Imagine this: a farmer in Ireland, wearing work boots and overalls, stands before a captivated audience at a high-tech conference. They’re not […]
AI in Farming: Smarter Decisions for EU Growers
Changing Times: A Symphony of Soil and Technology For generations, farmers have been the stewards of our land, nurturing crops and raising […]
Farmtopia: European Project Paving the Way for Digital Farming Accessible to All
Farmtopia: European Project Paving the Way for Digital Farming Accessible to All Farmtopia, a Horizon Europe project running from September 2023 to […]
From Plough to Pixels: Digital Technologies in Farmtopia Innovation Pilots
A future where Agricultural Digital Solutions (ADSs) are not just accessible but finely tuned to the specific needs of small farms is […]
Introducing Farmtopia: Revolutionising Agriculture for Small-Scale Farmers
This September, we kicked off Farmtopia, a 3-year Horizon Europe project that focuses on the democratisation of digital farming, with a particular […]