European Commission delivers observation letters to MS’ CAP Strategic Plans
In the framework of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2023-2027, EU Member States had until 31 December 2021 to submit their CAP strategic plan to the [...]
RDF highlights report: The vision for digitalisation of rural areas
On 7 December 2021 and 8 February 2022, the Rural Digitalisation Forum (RDF), set-up by DESIRA organised an EU scenario planning exercise. READ HERE THE HIGHLIGHTS REPORT Bringing [...]
NEWS | More farmers received advice and training thanks to the CAP
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has introduced a number of instruments and measures to support knowledge exchange, advice and training on innovation and technology, cross-compliance and environmental sustainability. Due to [...]
NEWS | The Rural Pact Conference: the ideal scenario to outline the key role rural areas play in Europe’s future
Registrations for the Rural Pact Conference are open! This high-level event will bring together on 15 & 16 June 2022 in Brussels EU, national, and regional politicians along with local [...]
ARTICLE | The influence of EU policies in national rural digitalisation
The diversity of rural areas in Europe calls for a contextualised analysis to understand how the EU policies have influenced rural digitalisation in the different member states. In this regard, DESIRA partners from 15 countries have revised their national policies focusing on the digitalisation elements in rural development policies and the digital policies affecting rural areas.
ARTICLE | Policy options for an enhanced digital future
A recent report completed by FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Switzerland) and all Living Lab (LL) coordinators, summarises possible digital futures in various contexts across the EU as well as stakeholders’ views on these potential developments. The work suggests a range of corresponding policy options to either mitigate negative impacts associated with digitalisation or to support an enhanced digital trend associated with positive impacts.