Agricultural data management FAIR data principles Data integration & interoperability AI for agriculture Machine learning models Precision agriculture Sustainable farming Climate-smart agriculture Decision support systems Policy evaluation tools
Topic 1 - Data technologies and data management
We are seeking to establish a strong and strategic collaborative partnership to jointly design, develop, and implement international research projects under the AGDATA 2025 call. Our primary objective is to leverage the immense potential of agricultural and environmental data, observational technologies, and advanced digital and AI-based solutions to drive transformative innovation in agriculture. By combining data-driven insights with cutting-edge technological tools, we aim to address key challenges in sustainability, productivity, and climate adaptation while contributing to evidence-based policymaking at both national and European levels.
Our cooperation interest spans several complementary dimensions. First, we aim to enhance the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems by supporting climate-smart practices and interventions. This includes improving resource efficiency, reducing environmental impacts, and promoting adaptive management strategies that respond effectively to climate change and environmental variability. By integrating multi-source data streams from farm-level observations to regional and national monitoring systems we aim to generate actionable insights that can improve both operational efficiency and long-term sustainability outcomes.
Second, we are deeply committed to developing FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data management systems that support seamless data sharing, integration, and interoperability. Our approach prioritizes the design of robust data infrastructures, capable of aggregating heterogeneous agricultural and environmental datasets, enabling effective storage, retrieval, and re-use. These infrastructures will also provide a foundation for the application of advanced AI and machine learning techniques, supporting predictive analytics, decision support, and scenario modeling. Through AI-driven analytical tools, we aim to identify trends, forecast risks, and optimize management practices at multiple scales, from individual farms to broader policy contexts.
ARDEM is a technology-driven and research-oriented organization committed to advancing digital transformation and innovative solutions in agriculture. Our core mission is to leverage modern technologies, data management, and artificial intelligence to address the critical challenges facing agricultural systems, including sustainability, productivity, climate adaptation, and evidence-based policymaking. We operate at the intersection of technology, data science, and agricultural innovation, aiming to create measurable impact for both stakeholders and end-users across diverse agricultural contexts.
Our expertise spans multiple complementary domains. In agricultural data analysis, ARDEM has developed advanced methodologies to collect, process, and interpret heterogeneous datasets, including environmental, crop, soil, climate, and socio-economic data. By integrating data from multiple sources—ranging from in-field sensors and remote sensing platforms to national and international statistical databases—we generate actionable insights that can enhance farm-level decision-making and support policy evaluation at broader scales. Our data-driven approach ensures that agricultural operations are informed by reliable, high-quality evidence, enabling more efficient and sustainable management practices.
In the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, ARDEM applies state-of-the-art algorithms to support predictive modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support in agriculture. Our AI models are designed to process complex, multi-dimensional datasets, providing forecasts and recommendations that optimize crop performance, resource use, and environmental outcomes. We also focus on developing AI applications that are transparent, explainable, and aligned with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles, ensuring that our tools can be integrated into broader digital ecosystems and shared across stakeholders while maintaining high standards of data quality and interoperability.
ARDEM is also deeply committed to sustainable farming practices. Our work supports the adoption of climate-smart agriculture techniques, promotes efficient use of natural resources, reduces environmental impacts, and fosters resilient agroecosystems. We emphasize solutions that balance productivity with ecological and socio-economic sustainability, enabling farms to adapt to climate change while maintaining profitability and long-term viability. This includes leveraging digital tools for precision agriculture, monitoring of soil health, water management, and pest control, as well as designing strategies to enhance biodiversity and reduce carbon footprints.