- Funding Programme
- Year
- 2023
Digital transformation of farming in Poland
The European Commission supports the digital transformation of Polish agriculture by identifying barriers, developing recommendations, and implementing actions to increase the adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics.
The main beneficiary is the Ministry of Digital Affairs, with funding provided by the European Commission.
Context
Polish agriculture is at a crossroads, facing mounting pressure to modernise in response to global trends, EU policy priorities, and evolving consumer expectations. Despite the availability of EU and national support programmes, the sector’s uptake of advanced digital technologies remains limited.
Key challenges include low digital skills among farmers, insufficient advisory services, fragmented data infrastructure, and regulatory barriers. At the same time, there is a growing need to increase productivity, ensure environmental sustainability, and enhance food safety and transparency.
Addressing these challenges is essential for building a resilient, competitive, and future-ready agricultural sector in Poland.
Support Delivered
Who: The main beneficiaries were the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MoDA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), supported by key industry stakeholders. The project was delivered by the provider, with the suppot of Institute of Rural and Agricultural Development of Polish Academy of Science and AgroHortiMedia.
What: The project delivered a comprehensive analysis of digitalisation barriers, multi-stage stakeholder consultations, actionable recommendations, an implementation roadmap, capacity-building workshops, and a national awareness campaign.
When: Activities were carried out from 2023 to 2025.
Where: The project was implemented nationwide across Poland.
Why: The support aimed to accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technologies in Polish agriculture. The project was funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument.
Results achieved
The project delivered a comprehensive diagnosis of barriers to digitalisation in Polish agriculture, providing actionable recommendations and a detailed implementation roadmap for the adoption of advanced technologies. Stakeholder workshops and a nationwide awareness campaign were organised, significantly increasing digital awareness and competencies among farmers and agricultural advisors.
As a result, the sector is now better equipped to implement solutions such as AI, IoT, and robotics. The expected impact includes improved competitiveness, greater sustainability, and enhanced resilience of Polish agriculture, supporting the broader goals of the European Green Deal and digital transformation priorities.
Useful links
https://eventy.agrohorti.pl/event/transformacja-cyfrowa-rolnictwa-w-polsce
More about the project
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