Agriculture and food

16 Apr 2026

Five EU-funded projects shed light on advancing gender equality in agriculture and rural areas

Gender equality in agriculture and rural areas is essential to promote social justice, food security and sustainable development. Explore the key findings and recommendations from five Horizon Europe projects in a policy brief from the European Commission.

07 Apr 2026

Share your thoughts on connectivity needs for precision farming in EU rural areas

Rural and remote areas often face weaker connectivity – both in coverage and performance – higher deployment costs and more frequent service limitations than cities. Closing these connectivity gaps is vital for translating the EU’s digital ambitions into action in rural areas and making the most of digital technology for precision agriculture. Contribute by filling in a survey on connectivity conditions in rural Europe.

06 Apr 2026

Inspiring initiatives on place-based innovation in our Good Practice Brochure

Discover six good practices that demonstrate how place-based innovation can boost resilience, competitiveness and social cohesion in rural areas in the first edition of the Rural Pact Good Practice Brochure.