The world is rapidly urbanizing. According to UN estimates, more than two thirds of all people may be living in urban areas in 2050…
Digital technologies in farming are becoming ever more important. The agricultural digitalization strategy of the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) gives an overview of the current opportunities…
Digital villages are a vital tool in the rural digitalization strategies of Germany and China. In both countries, digital village inititatives seek to revitalize the countryside…
This study reviews the application of blockchain in China’s agricultural and food sector. Policy support to upgrade digital infrastructure and introduce the digital yuan have facilitated the expansion…
The study analyzes recent government initiatives to promote digital villages in China. It investigates the various applications of digital villages in the agricultural sectors, presents successful case studies…
Increasing scarcity and cost of labour are driving forces behind automation in agriculture. As costs decrease and functionality improves, robotics and other autonomous farming technologies will become increasingly common…
As strict COVID-19 prevention measures keep consumers locked down at home, online food services and e-grocery shopping are booming. DCZ expert Eva Sternfeld gives an overview of how the pandemic…
Released on 25 December 2020, China’s “Rural and Agricultural Digitalization Plan” provides a blueprint for digital development in agriculture and rural areas…
The conference and study tour “Digital tools for organic and small-scale farming” was planned and realized as part of the 2018/2019 work plan of the Sino-German Agricultural Centre (DCZ)…
Digital technologies such as robotics, remote sensing, drones, and satellite imagery are widely praised for their potential to increase productivity, while making agricultural production more sustainable and resilient…
