Digitisation Archives - Agricultural and Rural Convention

Rural Dialogues | The Three Conditions of Sustainable Rural Digitalisation

24 October, 2019 Gianluca Brunori

Gianluca Brunori argues that access, design and complexity are three conditions that define how rural digitalisation is unfolding, and if rural digitalisation is in line with the sustainable development goals. Building on this base, through Responsible Research and Innovation the DESIRA project will help society and political bodies respond to the challenges digitalisation generates in rural areas, agriculture and forestry. […]

Digitization in Romanian Agriculture – Three Appropriate Solutions

14 May, 2019 ARC

Supposed digital and technological solutions abound in agriculture, and are strongly emphasised in the EU Commission’s CAP proposals. What are the consequences of the increasing focus on these solutions – and can they really work for rural Romania? Are there other more appropriate approaches? […]

#AgtechTakeback – Debate by ARC2020 and IATP

2 September, 2018 Karen Hansen-Kuhn

As the role of technology increases in farming and food, and corporate powers use this to extend their power, we need to strive for technological developments that are appropriate for farmers, for eaters and for the planet. Welcome to #AgTechTakeback. […]

Democratising AgTech? Agriculture and the Digital Commons | Part 2

26 March, 2018 ARC

In Part 2, Gabriel Ash examines whether Free/ Open Source Software (FOSS) can really counter the commodification of agricultural knowledge. […]

Democratising AgTech? Agriculture and the Digital Commons | Part 1

25 March, 2018 ARC

AgTech is being mainstreamed. Can Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) be a way to make it accessible to all? In this 2-part piece, Gabriel Ash explores agricultural knowledge and the digital commons. […]