Digitalization of the Agricultural Sector

Identification, analysis and recommendations on gaps and synergies between digitalization strategies for the agricultural sector in Spain and the Netherlands.

Customer

Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain

Work areas

Sustainability and Ecosystems

In collaboration with

Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain, Office of Agriculture, Nature and Food

Status

Finished in June 2025

Problem to solve

The digitalisation of the agricultural sector is progressing unevenly across countries, with differences in strategies, capabilities and technology uptake. The lack of alignment and shared knowledge limits international cooperation and hinders the ability to leverage key synergies for an effective and sustainable digital transition.

Solution

The project, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain, analyzed the digitalization strategies and key initiatives of the agri-food sectors in Spain and the Netherlands, exploring synergies and opportunities for cooperation and collaboration in the development and implementation of agricultural digitalization agendas for both countries.

The result is a review of key policies, action plans, and scientific literature, as well as an analysis of perspectives through 43 interviews with industry experts. We thus supported the work of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain, specifically the Office of Agriculture, Nature and Food, to understand the opportunities for collaboration and the progress in digitalization of the agri-food sector in Spain, the Netherlands, and the European Union. The report addresses topics such as the development of cutting-edge technologies, the training and support needs of the agricultural sector, strategic territorial autonomy, and collaboration in Spain between academic, public, and private sectors.

Concrete measures

  • Establish a bilateral collaboration framework between Spain and the Netherlands to exchange best practices in agricultural digitalisation.
  • Promote joint training and support programmes to facilitate technology adoption among farmers and SMEs.
  • Foster shared pilot projects to test digital solutions in real production environments.
  • Strengthen collaboration between public, private and academic stakeholders to accelerate innovation and knowledge transfer.
  • Promote access to digital technologies adapted to different production scales, ensuring an inclusive transition.
  • Align national strategies with European initiatives to strengthen strategic autonomy and sector competitiveness.

Problem to solve

The digitalisation of the agricultural sector is progressing unevenly across countries, with differences in strategies, capabilities and technology uptake. The lack of alignment and shared knowledge limits international cooperation and hinders the ability to leverage key synergies for an effective and sustainable digital transition.

Solution

The project, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain, analyzed the digitalization strategies and key initiatives of the agri-food sectors in Spain and the Netherlands, exploring synergies and opportunities for cooperation and collaboration in the development and implementation of agricultural digitalization agendas for both countries.

The result is a review of key policies, action plans, and scientific literature, as well as an analysis of perspectives through 43 interviews with industry experts. We thus supported the work of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain, specifically the Office of Agriculture, Nature and Food, to understand the opportunities for collaboration and the progress in digitalization of the agri-food sector in Spain, the Netherlands, and the European Union. The report addresses topics such as the development of cutting-edge technologies, the training and support needs of the agricultural sector, strategic territorial autonomy, and collaboration in Spain between academic, public, and private sectors.

Customer

Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain

Work areas

Sustainability and Ecosystems

In collaboration with

Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain, Office of Agriculture, Nature and Food

Status

Finished in June 2025

Concrete measures

  • Establish a bilateral collaboration framework between Spain and the Netherlands to exchange best practices in agricultural digitalisation.
  • Promote joint training and support programmes to facilitate technology adoption among farmers and SMEs.
  • Foster shared pilot projects to test digital solutions in real production environments.
  • Strengthen collaboration between public, private and academic stakeholders to accelerate innovation and knowledge transfer.
  • Promote access to digital technologies adapted to different production scales, ensuring an inclusive transition.
  • Align national strategies with European initiatives to strengthen strategic autonomy and sector competitiveness.

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