DIVINE News

DIVINE survey lottery winner

We are pleased to announce the winner of the DIVINE survey lottery—congratulations, Yannis Oikonomidis!

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and share valuable insights on data sharing and digital technologies in the agricultural sector.

Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us better understand current practices, concerns, and motivations around agricultural data sharing. These insights will guide the development of more effective support systems, fairer policies, and practical digital solutions that truly reflect farmers’ needs and priorities.

You can view the lottery draw on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzeF5QvFSyY

Stay tuned for more updates and key findings from the survey!

Overview of DIVINE Pilot 4 in Spain

Overview of DIVINE Pilot 4 in Spain | Led by Analisis-dsc Ingeniería

Sectors & Region:
olives (5 ha) & almonds (17.5 ha)
Andalusia, Spain

Goal: Leverage agri-data sharing to optimise olive and almond production, accelerate digitalisation, improve sustainability and support automated CAP compliance.

Key Challenges:
Harvest variability & drought
Rising production costs
Fragmented data & limited data-sharing

Key Activities:
Integrating data from 100+ weather stations, on-farm sensors, FMIS, CAP field notebooks, satellite and drone imagery
Applying ML-based weather prediction and advanced analytics
Enabling vegetation classification and soil carbon estimation

Outcomes & Impact:
Optimised irrigation, weeding and yield decisions
Better environmental efficiency with increased almond production
Improved decision support through predictive analytics
Simplified demonstration of CAP requirements

Indicative Results:
-21% to -30% environmental impacts overall
-25% fossil and -30% biogenic global warming potential
-26% water deprivation potential
-23% to -28% reductions in eutrophication and ecotoxicity
-22% to -27% reductions in human toxicity indicators
-22% in ionizing radiation

Read the full Spanish pilot case study: https://divine-project.eu/pilots/4/casestudy
Watch the full video about the Spanish pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTOs0Esa9cU

DIVINE Final Plenary Meeting

The final plenary meeting of the Horizon Europe DIVINE Project has just concluded after two inspiring days of fruitful discussions and knowledge exchange in the beautiful city of Nice, France. These sessions marked an important milestone, showcasing the project’s achievements and ensuring that all objectives have been successfully met.

Over this journey, DIVINE has made a strong contribution to the agricultural data economy. Together, we delivered:

• An extended Agricultural Information Model and a robust Agricultural Data Space Ecosystem
• Knowledge extraction and AI tools, along with interactive dashboards supporting data-driven decision-making across diverse agricultural contexts
• Four real-world pilots validating and refining our approaches and solutions, along with strong wider multi-actor engagement
• Demonstrations highlighting the added value, environmental, and socio-economic benefits of agri-data sharing for farmers and other stakeholders
• Innovative governance models and policy recommendations
• Forward-looking business models and exploitation plans

A heartfelt thank you to all project partners for their dedication and collaboration throughout this journey.

Special thanks to Digiotouch R&D for hosting the meeting and for their warm hospitality in Nice.

Let us now move to the finishing line and ensure a lasting impact beyond the completion of the project.

Overview of DIVINE Pilot 2 in Ireland

Overview of DIVINE Pilot 2 in Ireland | Led by University College Dublin & South East Technological University

Sectors & Region:
Cereal crops
Kildare, Ireland (56 ha of cereal crops)

Goal: To deliver an easy-to-use crop yield prediction model and decision support tools for cereal production optimization.

Key Challenges:
Manual data collection
Lack of interoperability between datasets and technologies
Lack of grower trust
Variable weather, disease pressure, weed issues and varietal genetics
High complexity with up to 200 individual decisions

Key Activities:
Integrating numerous internal and external datasets (meteorological data, earth observation data, soil information, sensor recordings, Department of Agriculture varietal test data, FMIS data, etc.)
Developing and testing 3 decision support tools:
1. Variety selection tool
2. Automated plant counting from imagery
3. Cereal crop production blueprint
Refining solutions based on 2023–2025 data

Outcomes & Impact:
Reduced inputs and improved economic viability
Optimized yield management based on in-season data
Customised advice based on weather, soil, varieties, pests and farmer priorities
Presented to the Minister of State for Agriculture, senior advisors in the Department of Agriculture, and approximately 80 additional agricultural stakeholders

Read the full Irish pilot case study: https://divine-project.eu/pilots/2/casestudy
Watch the full video about the Irish pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLpAN87wciw

Overview of DIVINE Pilot 1 in Slovenia

Overview of DIVINE Pilot 1 in Slovenia | Led by ITC - Innovation Technology Cluster & Kmetijsko gozdarski zavod Murska Sobota

Sectors & Region:
Dairy and pork farming
Pomurje, Slovenia (12% of national livestock)

Goal: Benchmarking farming data to optimize milk and pork production.

Key Challenges:
Lack of accessible, transparent farming data
Manual data entry and fragmented sources

Key Activities:
Developing a suite of benchmarking tools connecting public and private data sources
Establishing and validating data access policies and mechanisms
Integrating a carbon footprint calculator for sustainable farming
Completing two rounds of dairy farm data collection, benchmarking, and testing (2023–2025)

Outcomes & Impact:
Optimized production and reduced inputs
Lower GHG emissions and less food waste
Automated data entry and improved advisory support
Connected 14 different public and private data sources
30 dairy farmers and 8 pork farmers gained 3-year insights into economic and sustainability performance

Testimonial:
“With the support of the new Benchmark App, developed in cooperation of ITC - Innovation Technology Cluster and Kmetijsko gozdarski zavod Murska Sobota as part of the Horizon Europe DIVINE Project, we can now analyze and compare farm results more precisely than ever.” – Marjana Avberšek (Chamber of Agriculture and Forestry – Institute Celje)

Read the full Slovenian pilot case study: https://divine-project.eu/pilots/1/casestudy
Watch the full video about the Slovenian pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfLjX7Cl_TQ

5th DIVINE Newsletter

The latest edition of the DIVINE newsletter is out now.

This edition focuses on:

• The DIVINE Agricultural Data Space Ecosystem (ADSE) and its role in secure, interoperable agri-data sharing
• Knowledge extraction, decision support, and benchmarking tools for enhanced efficiency across the agri-food chain
• Recent project activities, including workshops, webinars, surveys, conferences, pilot-led training seminars, and other events

Special thanks to Engineering Group and CREA - Ricerca for their contributions to this edition.

Read the full edition: https://divine-project.eu/newsletters/5/
or the summarised edition on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/.../divine-newsletter-5th...

DIVINE Survey: Take part now!

We invite farmers, agricultural advisors, farmer cooperatives, agribusinesses, and all agricultural stakeholders to participate in a brief survey on data sharing and digital technologies in agriculture.

Your insights are essential to improving how agricultural data are shared and used in ways that directly benefit farmers. By sharing your experiences and perspectives, including current practices, concerns, and motivations, you help us shape better support systems, fairer policies, and more practical digital tools, aligned with farmers' real needs and priorities.

Your voice matters. Complete the survey now: https://forms.gle/cRud89x2fcUANcwH6

Duration: approximately 10 minutes
Privacy: Fully anonymous. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Thank you for your participation.

The Horizon Europe DIVINE Project is committed to demonstrating the benefits of agri-data sharing and unlocking its potential by overcoming existing barriers.

DIVINE at IJCAI 2025

Earlier this year, the Horizon Europe DIVINE Project was showcased in an invited talk delivered by Ioanna Roussaki (ICCS - NTUA) during the Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability workshop at the 34th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Montreal, Canada.

The presentation highlighted:

• Success stories from the DIVINE pilots
• AI applications developed within the project
• Insights on agricultural data sharing
• Key elements of the Common European Agricultural Data Space (CEADS)

This engagement opened the door to new collaborations with leading researchers worldwide, especially in smart agriculture and remote sensing.

We also invited participants to contribute to our ongoing survey on data sharing and digital technologies in agriculture. If you are a farmer, agricultural advisor, or other agricultural stakeholder and have not participated yet, take 10 minutes to contribute: https://forms.gle/zMT31gajgnVqc8Vp9

European Innovation Day in the Agricultural and Forestry Industry

Our Spanish partners at Analisis-dsc Ingenieria are co-organising a series of events dedicated to driving innovation in agriculture and forestry. In collaboration with several key European initiatives, they are showcasing the latest advancements in digital tools, AI-based solutions, sensors and IoT technologies that support sustainable and smart agriculture. These events provide an excellent platform for knowledge exchange and networking and foster collaboration across Europe.

The first event was held on October 7 at the Chamber of Commerce in Caceres, Spain. It was a great success, bringing together a wide range of agricultural stakeholders eager to learn, share experiences, and explore new solutions. The Horizon Europe DIVINE Project was presented alongside other relevant projects, including FRAMEWORK, OPENPAS, Espacio de Datos Agroalimentario de Andalucia, OrganicClimateNET and SOS Prodehesa Montado.

The second event will take place on November 19 at the Chamber of Commerce in Granada, Spain. DIVINE will be present, together with the DRYAD Project, ChoiceEU, Espacio de Datos Agroalimentario de Andalucia, MONALISA_EU, and FRAMEWORK. Do not miss the opportunity. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dhJar8Mp

DIVINE x ENFIELD: Joining Forces for the Future of AI in Agriculture

Earlier this summer, our Project Coordinator, Ioanna Roussaki from ICCS - NTUA, presented the Horizon Europe DIVINE Project at the ENFIELD AI Summer School, hosted by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

The ENFIELD AI Summer School brought together students, researchers, and professionals to explore cutting-edge topics in Adaptive, Green, Human-centric, and Trustworthy AI. Discussions spanned across multiple sectors, including agriculture and food systems.

Participants learned how DIVINE is delivering innovative AI-driven solutions to:

• Strengthen the data economy in agriculture
• Support smarter, data-informed decision-making for farmers
• Enhance efficiency and sustainability across the agri food value chain

We are proud to contribute to shaping the future of sustainable farming with the power of AI.

DIVINE at IEEE COINS 2025

We may have taken a short summer break, but Horizon Europe DIVINE Project has continued to shine on the global stage of scientific conferences throughout the summer.

On August 6, Marios Paraskevopoulos from ICCS-NTUA presented our work "Fostering interoperability in agricultural data spaces: A DIVINE use case", co-authored with Ioanna Roussaki, at the IEEE International Conference on Omni-layer Intelligent Systems (IEEE COINS 2025), hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the USA, from August 4 to 6.

IEEE COINS featured a multi-disciplinary program, including research papers, panels, workshops, and tutorials on cutting-edge developments in AI and AIoT, and their transformative impact on society, including smart agriculture applications.

DIVINE stood out for its innovative approach to connecting agricultural data spaces, ensuring multi-layered interoperability and paving the way for more efficient, scalable, and sustainable digital agriculture.

Learn more about the conference: https://coinsconf.com/ and the DIVINE project: https://divine-project.eu/

DIVINE at the AgriTech Exchange in Ireland

We were delighted to take part in a recent agritech exchange meeting, bringing together key Irish actors in the agri food sector, including Walton Institute, Munster Technological University, AgriTech Ireland Cluster, and ENTIRE EDIH Ireland.

This gathering provided a valuable opportunity to share ideas, explore synergies, and promote DIVINE's activities, learnings, and vision for smarter, data-driven, sustainable agriculture.

We look forward to continuing collaboration and knowledge sharing with partners driving innovation in the agri food ecosystem.

Webinar: Towards Sustainable Business Models for Data Spaces – Insights from IDSA and DSSC

Date: 30 June 2025
Time: 10:30–12:00 CEST
Format: Online via Microsoft Teams

Do not miss this insightful session featuring two leading initiatives, International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) and Data Spaces Support Centre, as they share frameworks and strategies for creating and capturing value in data spaces.

Agenda:

10:30 – 10:40 | Opening Remarks
Introduction to the objectives of the webinar and the relevance of business model innovation for data spaces within the context of DIVINE
Speaker: Delia Milazzo (Engineering Group)

10:40 – 11:10 | Presentation 1: Value Creation and Capture through Data Spaces: The DSSC Business and Organisational Building Blocks
Speaker: Gabriella Laatikainen (Data Spaces Support Centre)

11:10 – 11:40 | Presentation 2: Data Spaces Business Models
Speaker: Christoph Mertens (International Data Spaces Association, IDSA)

11:40 – 12:00 | Q&A Session
Open discussion with participants.

Please fill out the registration form to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/v8WoMXUKY2izScG38

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to you after registration. Let us explore the future of data spaces together.

Happy World Environment Day

At Horizon Europe DIVINE Project, we are committed to driving the green transition in agriculture through secure, interoperable and data-driven innovation.

Our 4 real-world pilots across Europe harness agri data to boost sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and support climate action.

Aligned with the EU sustainability strategies and the Green Deal, we are proud to help shape a more resilient and climate-smart agri food sector.

Let us grow a greener future together.

DIVINE at Data Week 2025

The Horizon Europe DIVINE Project proudly took part in Data Week 2025, organised by BDVA - Big Data Value Association and hosted by OTE Group of Companies (HTO), in Athens, Greece, over the past two days. Together with other innovative initiatives, DIVINE contributed to the insightful session "Democratising digital agriculture: Breakthroughs and challenges".

Delia Milazzo from Engineering Group delivered an engaging presentation on "Validating data space interoperability with TRUE Connector and developing sustainable business models", emphasizing the importance of secure, interoperable data-driven solutions for the future of agriculture.

Our project coordinator, Ioanna Roussaki from ICCS - NTUA, also showcased the extended Agricultural Information Model developed within DIVINE, which is based on the original model proposed in the H2020 Demeter project.

The event was an excellent platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, bringing us closer to related projects like OpenAgri, O-CEI, QuantiFarm, H2020 Demeter and ScaleAgData.

We also promoted our ongoing stakeholder survey on data sharing and digital transformation in agriculture. If you are a farmer, advisor, cooperative or association representative, policymaker, input supplier, or machinery or agritech provider, we want your input. Take 10 minutes to share your views here: https://forms.gle/4cRS4aGeb5ibAzWd8

Learn more about Data Week 2025: https://data-week.eu/

DIVINE at the Global Food Forum 2025

Last week, the Global Food Forum 2025, hosted by FARM EUROPE on a farm in Belgium, brought together over 150 key stakeholders committed to shaping the future of European agriculture. The Horizon Europe DIVINE Project was proud to contribute to this impactful event for the agri food sector.

From European Commissioners, members of the European Parliament, national ministers, EU officials from DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG TRADE and former EU leaders to agri-food industry leaders, farmers' associations, academics, and civil society representatives, the forum fostered dynamic discussions on revitalizing the agri-food sector as a sustainable engine of growth for Europe.

This year's Global Food Forum was particularly special, celebrating FARM EUROPE's 10th anniversary and focusing on translating a bold EU vision and roadmap into concrete, sustainable actions to shape the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

The Horizon Europe DIVINE Project actively contributed through panel discussions and workshops, highlighting how secure and effective agri data sharing can strengthen EU agriculture. Many attendees visited our booth to learn about our approach to boost the agricultural data economy through demonstrations in real-world pilots.

At Global Food Forum 2025, we also launched our new survey on data sharing and digital technologies in agriculture. If you are a farmer, advisor, cooperative or association representative, policymaker, input supplier, or machinery or agritech provider, we need your insights. Take 10 minutes to share your views: https://forms.gle/4cRS4aGeb5ibAzWd8

DIVINE at IWCMC 2025

Are you attending the 21st International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC 2025) in Abu Dhabi?

Do not miss the chance to hear from Soumya Kanti Datta, CEO of Digiotouch R&D, as he presents the research paper "A Reference Architecture for Agricultural Data Spaces: Case Study from the DIVINE Project" on May 15 at 13:30.

The paper, co-authored with Tomaz Bokan (ITC - Innovation Technology Cluster) and Lara Resman (Kmetijsko gozdarski zavod Murska Sobota), highlights the added value of the proposed reference architecture for agricultural data spaces and how it is being validated through real-world DIVINE pilots.

If you are working at the intersection of wireless technologies, data spaces, and smart agriculture, this is a session you do not want to miss.

Shaping the Future of Farming and the Agri-Food Sector

On May 8, in Brussels, Belgium, the European Commission – Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) hosted a conference on the Vision for Agriculture and Food, focusing on the theme: "Shaping the Future of Farming and the Agri-Food Sector".

The event brought together a broad range of stakeholders, from agri-food industry leaders and policymakers to civil society, academia, and rural communities, to:

• Build consensus around the vision and its roadmap
• Collect feedback on next steps
• Engage in discussions on the future direction for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027

Key priorities included:

• Resilience
• Competitiveness
• Fairness
• Entrepreneurship
• Excellence
• Climate protection

The Horizon Europe DIVINE Project was proud to be present at this high-profile event. Our project coordinator, Ioanna Roussaki, promoted DIVINE's innovative approach in support of the European vision for agriculture and food. The event also provided a valuable platform to connect with key actors in the EU agri-food sector, paving the way for potential partnerships and the wider uptake of DIVINE results.

Explore more about the conference here: https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/media/events/shaping-future-farming-and-agri-food-sector-2025-05-08_en

Exciting Updates from the Slovenian Pilot

Our partners, ITC - Innovation Technology Cluster and KGZS - Zavod Murska Sobota, are driving innovation in farming through DIVINE's smart solutions. As part of the Horizon Europe DIVINE Project, they have developed a benchmarking tool for milk production, built on the DIH Agrifood Data Space, with the potential for future integration with the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN).

The tool was recently presented at the Agrarian Economics Board meeting, showcasing its potential to optimize milk production. Additionally, last week, the first in a series of training sessions took place, where farmers and agronomical experts explored its features, tested its functionality, and provided invaluable feedback. With the next round of training seminars in Slovenia fast approaching, stay tuned for more updates.

We are excited to see how agri data sharing can enhance production efficiency and enable evidence-based farming decisions.

DIVINE 7th Plenary Meeting

Last week, on February 26 and 27, the Horizon Europe DIVINE Project successfully held its 7th plenary meeting virtually. With the final year of the project underway, the consortium came together to ensure we remain aligned with our goals and timeline.

During the meeting, we:

• Reviewed our progress toward achieving our KPIs
• Dived into findings from the second round of the four DIVINE pilots
• Engaged in technical discussions on the Agricultural Data Space Ecosystem, knowledge extraction tools and integration
• Addressed policy aspects, exploitation strategies, and stakeholder engagement

With the project approaching its completion, we are committed to strengthening the agri data economy and supporting the data-driven transformation of agriculture.

DIVINE at the EU CAP Network Workshop on Farm Sustainability Data Network

The 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗙𝗦𝗗𝗡) is a new European Commission initiative designed to enhance farm-level sustainability data collection and use across the EU. Building on the 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗙𝗔𝗗𝗡), which has provided economic insights on EU farms for 60 years, FSDN expands its scope to cover environmental, social, and economic sustainability. This will support evidence-based policymaking, benchmarking in EU, and help farmers adopt sustainable practices aligned with the Green Deal.

To facilitate the transition from FADN to FSDN, the EU CAP Network, together with the European Commission (DGAGRI), organised a workshop on February 12, 2025, in Brussels, bringing together key stakeholders such as FADN/FSDN liaison agencies, CAP managing authorities, data collectors, advisors, and farmers.

Our own Tomaz Bokan represented the Horizon Europe Divine Project, showcasing how the benchmarking platform, developed by ITC - Innovation Technology Cluster and currently tested in Slovenia with KGZS - Zavod Murska Sobota, leverages FADN data and DIH Agrifood DataSpace to help farmers optimize milkproduction. This innovative solution developed within the DIVINE project has the potential to integrate FSDN data in the future, further fostering sustainability in farming.

DIVINE at EU Agri-Food Days 2024

We were thrilled to be part of one of Europe's most influential agriculture events, EUAgriFoodDays, held in Brussels, Belgium, from December 10th to 12th!

Organized by the 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (DGAGRI), the event brought together 700 in-person attendees from 56 countries and more than 2,800 online participants. Stakeholders from across the agrifood ecosystem, including policymaking, civil society, academia, and industry, gathered to explore the future of agriculture.

Topics ranged from cutting-edge trends and market dynamics to the transformative role of research , innovation, and digital technologies in shaping sustainable agricultural practices in Europe.

Horizon Europe Divine Project was proudly represented by our project coordinator, Ioanna Roussaki (ICCS - NTUA), and Alessandra Diana (FARM EUROPE). Together, they showcased how DIVINE is revolutionizing the agricultural data economy through advanced digital solutions, such as dataspaces and data connectors , information models, decision support systems , and predictive AI algorithms, as well as through the development of data sharing governance models and relevant policies.

The EUAgriFoodDays also provided an excellent platform to boost collaboration with other related EU-funded initiatives, including ICAERUS, XGain, and AgriGuide (CropLife Europe). DIVINE representatives engaged in fruitful discussions with members of these projects, exploring potential joint actions and collaborative activities to achieve our shared goals.

6th DIVINE plenary meeting

Last week, the Horizon Europe Divine Project consortium came together in the picturesque city of San Sebastian, Spain, to reflect on our journey and strategize our next steps. As we enter the third and final year of the project, our efforts are intensified towards achieving our ultimate goal of boosting the agricultural data economy.

At this crucial point, this intensive 3-day meeting fostered discussions on milestones achieved over the past two years and key challenges that should be addressed to ensure the successful completion of the project. Key topics included:

• Technical integration updates
• Agricultural DataSpace Ecosystem development
• Knowledge Extraction and Decision Support Systems
• Agridata sharing governance models and policy making
• Stakeholder engagement, communication and dissemination
• Business modelling and exploitation
• and of course, progress and challenges from the second round of the 4 pilots, ensuring the efficient assessment of DIVINE data-driven solutions in real-world applications

We would like to extend our gratitude to our partner vicomtech_ for hosting this impactful meeting with such warm hospitality.

DIVINE Project at EGI Conference 2024

We are excited to share that the Horizon Europe Divine Project, in collaboration with TANGO EU, CEDAR EU, and DATAMITE, co-organized the workshop “𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗢, 𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗥, 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗘, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘” at the EGI Foundation's 2024 Conference in Lecce, Italy, on October 3rd.

The workshop explored the shared mission of these  Horizon Europe projects to build 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 aligned with 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀. Together, these projects are addressing critical challenges in 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 in various domains. Attendees gained valuable insights into how these projects complement each other, creating a unified front in Europe’s efforts to establish 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 and 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 through advanced 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀.

Sergio Comella from Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SpA represented the 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, showcasing its commitment to developing 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀. By leveraging open-source tools and frameworks like the 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, DIVINE is ensuring 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 between sectors, emphasizing the importance of 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆, and 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

Watch the full workshop here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWSSC5Enu0g

Learn more about the workshop here https://www.egi.eu/.../deep-dive-into-data-spaces.../

DSA’s exclusive event on Data Space Protocol Standardisation

On September 9th, 2024, the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) hosted a pivotal event in Brussels titled “Next-Level Data Spaces: Making the Data Space Protocol an International Standard”. This gathering brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of data spaces and data sharing.

The DIVINE Project, which focuses on advancing data sovereignty and interoperability in the agricultural sector, was actively involved in the event. Marios Paraskevopoulos from ICCS-NTUA represented DIVINE during the “Data Space Protocol in the Wild” session. His presentation highlighted the project’s objectives, technical challenges, and its outcomes, emphasizing how the Data Space Protocol is integrated into the DIVINE Agricultural Data Space Ecosystem to ensure secure and interoperable data sharing. He also discussed DIVINE’s role in providing critical feedback from its real-world pilots to help refine the protocol.

The session was initiated by Anil Turkmayali, who introduced the Data Space Protocol and facilitated discussions on its standardization, as well as the forthcoming EU Data Governance Act, which will be implemented next year. The event saw productive exchanges between participants from technology, policy, and business sectors.

If you want to learn more, you can view all the presentations here and read the IDSA’s statement paper on Data Space Protocol standardization here.

Horizon Europe Divine Project at IEEE COINS 2024!

Horizon Europe Divine Project had a significant presence at the prestigious IEEE International Conference on Omni-layer Intelligent Systems 2024 (IEEECOINS2024), held from July 29th to 31st in London, UK.

Our project coordinator, Prof. Ioanna Roussaki, expertly chaired the Smart Agriculture session, which focused on groundbreaking proposals in agriculture, livestock farming, aquaculture, and forestry, all leveraging the power of the Internet of Things and related technologies.

The paper "Smart Farming Data and IoT in Support of Agricultural Policy Monitoring", co-authored by ICCS - NTUA and NEUROPUBLIC, won the 3rd Best Paper Award, showcasing the impactful research and innovative solutions DIVINE is contributing to the field.

Additionally, the paper "Open-source Tools and Supports to Advance Data Interoperability in the Agriculture Domain", co-authored by South East Technological University and University College Dublin was also presented, further demonstrating our commitment within DIVINE to advancing data interoperability in agriculture.

Stay tuned for more updates in the smart agriculture domain and keep an eye out for the forthcoming conference proceedings to explore our contributions in detail.

New Publication Alert!

We're excited to announce that Horizon Europe Divine Project has been featured in the research article, “Aligning interoperability architectures for digital agri-food platforms,” published in the current volume of Elsevier's "Computers and Electronics in Agriculture" journal.

DIVINE emphasizes interoperability across four layers: technical, semantic, organizational, and legal. This paper underscores the importance of making interoperability a high-priority challenge to optimize the use of digital platforms in the agrifood sector.

Extending the work of previous projects is crucial in this direction, and incorporating their key findings is essential for the development of the DIVINE Agricultural DataSpace Ecosystem. Additionally, the standardization through the Open Geospatial Consortium of the Agricultural Information Model, which was initially introduced by the H2020 Demeter project and is being extended within the Horizon Europe Divine Project, is anticipated to significantly increase interoperability.

Congratulations to all the co-authors, including our DIVINE partners, for this achievement: Daoud Urdu, Arne Jørgen Berre, Harald Sundmaeker, Stefan Rilling, Ioanna Roussaki, Angelo Marguglio, Kevin Doolin, Piotr Zaborowski, Robert Atkinson, Raul Palma, Marianna Faraldi, and Jacques Wolfert.

Curious to learn more? Read the full article here:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109194 It's open access!

First Review of the DIVINE Project Completed!

Project Milestone: First Review of the DIVINE Project Completed!

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully concluded the first review of the Horizon Europe Divine Project. During this review, we showcased an in-depth overview of our project's vision, milestones, and achievements in the first period. Each work package and task was meticulously detailed, highlighting key objectives, completed activities, ongoing work, and upcoming plans for the second and final period.

We are grateful to our project officer, Lara Congiu, and reviewers, Mario Béjar Fuentes and Tatiana Boussange, for their insightful comments and valuable feedback. We are committed to integrating their suggestions to enhance our services and optimize our solutions in the coming months.

Celebrating World Earth Day!

At Horizon Europe Divine Project, we are proud to support sustainable agriculture and combat climate change through our innovative data-driven smart agriculture solutions. By harnessing the power of agridata sharing and processing, we are not only revolutionizing farming practices but also making significant strides towards a greener future.

Aligned with the EU sustainability strategies and GreenDeal objectives, DIVINE is dedicated to paving the way for a more sustainable agricultural sector. Our mission is clear: to establish robust pathways for transitioning towards a fully functional agri-data marketplace, underpinned by agri-aware, eco-conscious business models.

Through our 4 real-world pilots, we are harnessing agri-data to increase efficiency and minimize the environmental impact of food production. By embracing data-driven solutions, we are not just farming smarter — we are actively contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

Let's cultivate together a brighter, more sustainable future for our planet. Happy Earth Day!

Horizon Europe Divine Project's newsletter is out now

Exciting News! The first edition of the Horizon Europe Divine Project's newsletter is out now!

Dive into the project’s main objectives, expected outcomes, pilots' insights, and all the exciting activities we have conducted during the first year of the project.

Curious to learn more? Click the link below to explore the first edition of our newsletter and stay in the loop with our latest updates, as we move towards an enhanced agricultural data economy through agridata sharing!

https://divine-project.eu/newsletters/1/

Horizon Europe Divine Project featured in the latest issue of Irish Farmers Monthly

We couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2024, as Horizon Europe Divine Project has been featured in the latest issue of Irish Farmers Monthly!

In an insightful article, Professor Kevin McDonnell from University College Dublin delved into the transformative impact of the Horizon Europe Divine Project on the agricultural landscape, explaining how it can empower cereal farmers with cutting-edge digital tools for informed decision making. Professor Kevin McDonnell emphasized the shift from intuitive decision-making based on farmers' experience to leveraging digitized data. This transition could enable farmers to make optimal decisions, fostering increased efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in their operations.

In his words: "One example of research currently underway here is the DIVINE project – an EU-funded project looking at how we can develop a fully digital model for cereal production. This would then offer a tool that can be used by farmers/agronomists and researchers to better understand all the variables and options when managing the farm. So, if our head researcher at Lyons farm wanted to decide on which crop would be best to grow, he should be able to go through all the relevant data on a laptop – looking at soil terrain, crop varieties, weather conditions etc. – and be guided towards the best decision. We are trying to build the right tools to do that. This project involves walking through every single step of growing season, capturing the data and offering an interactive tool to help farmers use that information."

Curious to learn more? Read the full article here: https://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/3/12754/1130710/pub/html5.html

Horizon Europe Divine Project in EU Agri-Food Days in Brussels

Exciting news from the EU Agri-Food Days in Brussels! On December 8th, Horizon Europe Divine Project was featured at the inaugural EUAgriFoodDays organized by the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DGAGRI).

Our project coordinator, Ioanna Roussaki from ICCS - NTUA, and Alessandra Diana from FARM EUROPE showcased our transformative journey at the DIVINE booth, sharing insights into the value of agridata and our continuous efforts to boost the data economy in agriculture through digital interventions and innovative policies.

DIVINE booth became a hub of engagement, attracting a diverse audience, including farmers, policy makers, business leaders, analysts, and experts. It was heartening to witness the keen interest of visitors as they learned about our commitment to shaping the future of agriculture in the digitalization era. The positive feedback received and the opportunity to connect with attendees who specifically came to meet us were truly rewarding.

This event provided a fantastic platform to engage with stakeholders, initiate thought-provoking conversations, and spark inspiration for new ideas to revolutionize the agrifood sector. We look forward to the continued impact and the transformative journey ahead!

Horizon Europe Divine Project 4th plenary meeting

Exciting updates from the 4th plenary meeting of Horizon Europe Divine Project!

During our 2-day meeting, we discussed the milestones achieved so far, we delved into some lingering challenges, and identified ways to overcome them. With a clear vision in mind to boost the dataeconomy in agriculture, we defined our next steps and created a roadmap to achieve our strategic objectives.

Our four pilots have officially launched their activities and demonstrated some very promising preliminary results. Efforts are now intensified to support the running pilots, focusing on providing a 4-layer (technical, semantic, organizational, and legal) interoperability.

Our technical partners are putting in tremendous effort to provide the essential technical infrastructure. We are actively building the DIVINE Agricultural Data Space Ecosystem, implementing the required DataSpace protocol, developing predictive models, and extending the current agricultural Information Model.

Presentation of the DIVINE Project at the Synergy Days Conference

Last week, Horizon Europe Divine Project was successfully presented at the Synergy Days Conference, hosted by Smart Agri Hubs in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Our partner, Nikos Kalatzis from NEUROPUBLIC, delivered a compelling 3-minute pitch that highlighted DIVINEproject&39;s visionary goals and activities. We also seized the opportunity to amplify and promote collaboration with other related EU-funded projects, including but not limited to Agridataspace, Data4Food2030 and QuantiFarm.

Finally, our DIVINE booth attracted numerous stakeholders and digital innovators of the European agrifood sector. Visitors had the chance to get informed about our mission to boost the dataeconomy in agriculture and our efforts to revolutionize the agricultural sector by leveraging the power of agridata.

We are thrilled to be at the forefront of this transformation in the European agri-food sector and we can’t wait to continue making progress together towards it. Stay tuned for more updates!

Divine - AgriDataSpace Joint Meeting

We are thrilled to announce the continuation of our successful collaboration with Agridataspace HorizonEurope CSA Project, which was launched in July 2023. On August 24th, our teams came together once again to identify targeted tasks for creating synergies, exchange invaluable knowledge and experience, and explore the potential of producing joint outputs.

Our bilateral discussions revolved around three key areas:

• Business modeling, market analysis, and exploitation strategies
• Data sharing governance models and policy making
• Data innovation, digital strategies and frameworks

Both projects remain committed to our shared mission of strategically transforming the agriculture sector in Europe.

Stay tuned for more updates as our collaborative journey continues!

Presentation of the Divine Project at the Agridataspace consortium

On July 12, our coordinator, Prof. Ioanna Roussaki, had the chance to present Horizon Europe Divine Project to the Agridataspace consortium. This milestone event marks the beginning of a promising collaboration with the AgriDataSpace Project.

In our first joint virtual meeting, we explored collaboration channels between the two projects, examining both technical and business perspectives. Representatives from DGAGRI and DGCNECT also participated in the discussion, highlighting the potential benefits of our joint efforts.

Both DIVINE and AgriDataSpace aim to leverage agridata to pave the way for transformations in the agricultural sector. DIVINE plans to demonstrate the value of agridatasharing to boost the dataeconomy in agriculture while AgriDataSpace is dedicated to building a European framework for the secure and trusted dataspace for agriculture.

We are thrilled about this new collaboration and the potential it holds for revolutionizing the agricultural industry. Stay tuned for more updates as we are scheduling our next joint meeting!

DIVINE Project 3rd Plenary Meeting in Talinn, Esthonia

The 3rd plenary meeting of the Horizon Europe Divine Project was successfully held in the beautiful city of Tallinn, Estonia.

Our dedicated partners united forces, making final preparations for the highly anticipated launch of the DIVINE pilots, which are aimed at demonstrating the value of agridata sharing.

Shout-out to our amazing host, Digiotouch OU, for their exceptional hospitality and support throughout the event!

DIVINE Project in WFO General Assembly 2023

Representatives from Horizon Europe Divine Project attended WFO General Assembly 2023 in Sun City, South Africa and engaged with hundreds of farmers and other stakeholders in agriculture, mainly from the private sector and the media.

Throughout the WFOGA2023, we had the chance to showcase our DIVINE project's vision and preliminary results, demonstrating how data-driven approaches can significantly enhance farming outcomes and mitigate climate change.

Special thanks to all the attendees for their keen interest and positive feedback and of course, to World Farmers' Organisation for organizing such an impactful event.

Second Project Meeting in Palermo, Italy

The 2nd Plenary Meeting of the DIVINE project was successfully held in Palermo, Italy, on 22-23 February, 2023. Two intense days full of discussions, progress reporting, task alignment and planning of future activities to achieve the ultimate goal of boosting the Data Economy in Agriculture through AgriData sharing.

DIVINE Project Kick-off Meeting

DIVINE Project Kick-off Meeting was hosted at 6-7/10/2022 by ICCS in Athens, Greece
Back to physical meetings ...

DATA WEEK 2022

Presentation of the DIVINE project.
DIVINE vision toward Data Economy: Ioanna Roussaki - NTUA (DIVINE coordinator)