Boosting sustainable digitalisation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas by 2040

In June 2021, the European Commission expects to publish the Communication on the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. Digitalisation will certainly have a prominent role in the future of rural areas, as a mega trend already affecting agriculture, forestry and the life of rural citizens across Europe. DESIRA’s Rural Digitalisation Forum developed over the last months a series of recommendations to guide sustainable digitalisation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas in 2040.

This is the 2^nd Webinar organised in the context of the Rural Digitalisation Forum. Members of the forum and other interested rural stakeholders  came together to:

• get a common understanding of the envisaged role of digitalisation in the Communication on the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas;
• reflect on the recommendations produced by the Rural Digitalisation Forum to boost sustainable digitalisation of agriculture, forestry and rural areas;
• identify key challenges and opportunities of digitalisation for the future;
• exchange on the policy support needed on the ground to ensure sustainable digitalisation of agriculture, forestry and rural areas.

Presentations:

• Digitalisation in the EU long-term vision for rural areas – Juan Velasco (DG AGRI, European Commission) | Video
• Principles for a sustainable rural digitalisation – Gianluca Brunori (University of Pisa) | Presentation, Video
• Needs and expectations for digitalisation emerging from DESIRA Living Labs – Fabio Bartolini (University of Ferrara) | Presentation, Video
• Digitalisation in agriculture by 2040 (discussion) – Cynthia Giagnocavo (University of Almeria) | Presentation, Video
• Digitalisation in forestry by 2040 (discussion) – Monia Santini (CMCC) | Presentation, Video
• Digitalisation in rural areas by 2040 (discussion) – Emilija Stojmenova (4P Digital Innovation Hub) | Presentation, Video

Background information:

• Agenda
• DESIRA contribution to the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas (See Briefing)
• Digital Game Changers shaping the future of agriculture, forestry and rural areas by 2040 (See article)