AgriDataSpace – Build a European data-sharing space for agriculture

The project has three main focuses:

• Axis 1: Understand and map the current landscape of ongoing data sharing initiatives and design approaches in agriculture.
• Axis 2: Assess the constituent elements and current structures (governance, business model, ethics and legislation) to develop a profitable and accountable multi-stakeholder governance system for the European agricultural data space.
• Axis 3: Develop a roadmap that compiles all requirements into a comprehensive path towards the implementation of the EU Data Space for Agriculture.

"There's a determination to offer a technological and digital alternative in line with European values. I'm confident in our ability to put in place a realistic roadmap. Beyond the design of the data space, the challenge is to propose a scenario that is validated and supported by the entire agricultural sector," explains Thomas Gomez, European Project Manager at Agdatahub.

Sharing data: the key to transforming agricultural and food systems

Within the agricultural sector, numerous data exchange initiatives have already been launched at national and regional level, reflecting the growing recognition of the potential benefits of information sharing. However, to unleash the full potential of this data, it is important to establish a common framework for data exchange on a European scale. The aim of this framework is to facilitate cross-border collaboration between players in the agricultural sector (farmers, researchers and businesses), ultimately promoting better management of agricultural resources and the implementation of more sustainable practices.

In this respect, the AgriDataSpace project strives to involve all key stakeholders and co-design the roadmap, governance and business models of the European Agricultural Data Space, within the new European regulatory framework on data.

The European Data Space for Agriculture

The European data strategy aims to define a regulatory framework to facilitate data exchanges while respecting European ethical values in terms of security, sovereignty, user protection and market regulation.

By adopting a multi-sectoral approach, this strategy aims to connect the agricultural data space to other sectoral data spaces, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering innovation on a European scale. This interconnectivity maximizes the value of agricultural data, integrating it into a wider ecosystem to stimulate research, sustainable development and strengthen Europe's position as a leader in digital transformation.

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