Empowering agriculture with sovereignty by design

The future of agriculture lies in data-driven innovation, but how do we ensure that data sharing respects the values of all actors?

AgrospAI is based on the insights of the article "Sovereignty by design and human values in agriculture data spaces" and the AgriDataSpace project.

🔑 Key actors and how AgrospAI balances their values:

1️⃣ Farmers first: AgrospAI prioritizes farmers' privacy, control, and trust. By enabling sovereignty by design, farmers maintain control over their data, deciding who accesses it and how it is used. This fosters trust and ensures fair compensation for their contributions.

2️⃣ Empowering advisors: Agricultural advisors play a key role in bridging the digital divide. AgrospAI supports their autonomy and well-being, providing advanced tools and services while protecting their role in the data sharing ecosystem.

3️⃣ Strengthening farmer associations: AgrospAI fosters trust and solidarity among farmer associations, ensuring transparent data governance and reducing legal uncertainties. This allows them to defend the interests of their members more effectively.

4️⃣ Supporting technology providers: By optimizing consent mechanisms and promoting interoperability, AgrospAI balances the autonomy of technology providers with the need for fair data sharing practices, reducing dependence on monopolistic actors.

5️⃣ Public bodies and regulators: AgrospAI enhances accountability and sustainability, facilitating data sharing in accordance with regulatory requirements. This enables evidence-based policymaking while respecting farmers' control over their data.

6️⃣ Benefits for society: AgrospAI promotes fairness, ensuring that the benefits of data sharing are distributed equitably throughout the agri-food value chain, from farmers to consumers, supporting open access for research and innovation.

💡 Why this is important:

Data spaces like AgrospAI are not just about technology, but about creating a fair, transparent, and trustworthy ecosystem where all actors can thrive. By incorporating human values into the design of data sharing systems, we can unlock the full potential of agricultural data while respecting the rights and needs of everyone involved.