After the success of the 1st series of e-conversations, which took place over the period February-May 2023, the Digital Agri Hub conducted a survey among the members of the D4Ag dgroup to identify topics related to digitalization for agriculture of priority interest. The topics addressed in the course of this second series of e-conversations reflect the results of the survey.

This new series aims to delve into the priority areas highlighted by the D4Ag community, providing a platform for in-depth discussions and sharing of experiences. By exploring these specific topics, participants will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding digitalization in agriculture and foster innovative solutions.

The discussion will be maintained on the DGROUPS platform: https://dgroups.io/g/d4ag.

This post draws from an interview conducted by Dgroups Associate Jessica Ball with Giacomo Rambaldi, an experienced facilitator of online communities of practice. It explores how to foster thriving online communities with insights from Giacomo Rambaldi, a seasoned expert in facilitating digital spaces for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

In this exclusive interview with Dgroups Associate Jessica Ball, Giacomo reflects on his journey with the Dgroups Foundation, including his tenure on its Board during his time with CTA (ACP-EU), and his current role as a lead moderator for the Digital Agri Hub D4Ag dgroup community. Discover the evolution of this vibrant community of practice, its innovative strategies for member engagement, and actionable tips for cultivating dynamic, inclusive digital ecosystems. Whether you’re managing an online forum or building a professional network, this article offers valuable guidance to inspire and inform your efforts.

Digital service providers operating in the agricultural sector often find themselves at a crossroads, faced with deciding whether to stick to their specialized niche or diversify their service offerings within agriculture and eventually branch out to other sectors. This strategic choice can significantly impact their market positioning, growth potential, and resilience.

Join us in this webinar for an engaging discussion of the challenges and opportunities digital service providers face in diversifying their offerings. Gain exclusive insights from industry experts as they present real-world examples and provide actionable guidance to help you navigate this critical strategic decision.

This webinar aims to explore the pivotal role of data infrastructures in catalyzing advancements in agriculture, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Join us as we delve into discussions surrounding challenges, opportunities, and the strategic framework required for the successful implementation of agricultural data infrastructures. Your participation and insights are welcomed as we plan for interactive discussions with the D4Ag community.

The Digital Agriculture Week is an important event organized by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) as part of its activities to promote digital agriculture. The event is ongoing and will end on May 19. So far, it proved to be a prime venue where key players have shared ideas and actions aimed at promoting the digital transformation of agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean. A selection of Digitalisation for Agriculture (D4Ag) start-ups, public and private multilateral organizations, policymakers from LAC and leaders in the field are among the key participants.  

The Digital Agri Hub has been invited to contribute to the Week. In the panel discussion on Thursday the 19th of May, together with experts in the sector we will be exchange ideas about the state of the D4Ag sector, and we will introduce the Hub, and its D4Ag solution dashboard. We will also launch the Spanish-speaking chapter of the D4Ag online community at https://dgroups.io/g/d4ag-es.  

The objectives of the event are to investigate the state of digitalisation for agriculture (D4Ag) policies (or eAgriculture strategies) across Asia and to introduce the work done by the Digital Agri Hub in collecting, curating and disseminating information on solution providers operating in Asia and globally.

Representatives of goverments and providers will be discussing around the three dimensions of policy and regulatory frameworks; enabling technical and human capital infrastructure and business environment.

The event is co-organized by Digital Agri Hub and the  Asian Development Bank Institute, and is facilitated by DGroups Foundation. The event will be hosted in English. 

The event will explore the status and potential for scaling digital solutions for agriculture in francophone low- and middle-income countries , where the market is relatively weak compared to the role of public actors. It will also be the opportunity to learn more on solution providers in the region that the Hub is collecting, curating and disseminating information on. 

This event is co-organized by Digital Agri Hub and  Enabel. It will be in French, including an English translation service for the plenary sessions. 

This event is the first of a series of webinars organised by the Digital Agri Hub targeted at accelerating private sector investments in D4Ag solutions for small-scale producers in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). This will steer peer to peer conversations amongst seasoned impact investors to analyse the current landscape, the financing gaps and the solutions needed to accelerate investments with a deep-dive into opportunities offered by investing in Digital Climate Advisory Services and Smart Farming.

The event targets impact investors, intermediaries, governments and any other organisations that have an interest in Digital Agriculture in LMIC. The event will be interactive and time will be reserved for questions to the panellists!

Recordings of the webinar and break-out sessions are now available on the Digital Agri Hub channel on YouTube