Digital and data technologies have the potential to revolutionise agriculture by helping farmers work more precisely, efficiently and sustainably. Data-driven insights can improve decision-making and practices and help increase environmental performance while making the job more attractive to...

Rural areas cover more than 80% of the EU. These are territories that host natural and cultural heritage, provide food, energy as well as ecosystem services for all. They play an essential role in the green and digital transitions. Rural areas are also home of approximately 30% of the European...

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Rural Vision Magazine! In this first edition, we try to reflect the progress made in 2023 towards the rural vision, placing a special emphasis on the pivotal role that Member States can play in its realisation. The Rural Pact focus showcases the activities...

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Rural Vision Magazine! In this first edition, we try to reflect the progress made in 2023 towards the rural vision, placing a special emphasis on the pivotal role that Member States can play in its realisation. The Rural Pact focus showcases the activities...

In line with the European Commission's 2020-2025 Gender Equality Strategy, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) now includes a Specific Objective aimed at enhancing the position of women in farming and accelerating the social inclusion of rural women. This will be key in reducing the gender gap...

In line with the European Commission's 2020-2025 Gender Equality Strategy, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) now includes a Specific Objective aimed at enhancing the position of women in farming and accelerating the social inclusion of rural women. This will be key in reducing the gender gap...

Acknowledgements -- List of illustrations -- Notes on Contributors -- 1 Rural Life in Late Socialism: Politics of Development and Imaginaries of the Future -- Phill Wilcox, Jonathan Rigg and Minh Nguyen -- 2 Risk Perception and Lowland Rice Farming Change in Savannakhet Province, Southern Laos...