Use case 8

Dutch Data Line

Control over data for a transparent and efficient agricultural sector

Data is playing an increasingly important role in agriculture, yet farmers often have limited access to their own information. Data is scattered across various platforms, making it difficult to effectively use insights. This project focuses on the development of a farmer data space, where farmers remain in control of their data and can securely share it within the supply chain and with government bodies.

Background of Use Case 8

The Agricultural Information Hub as the central node for data exchange

The primary goal of the Dutch Data Line is to establish the Agricultural Information Hub—a platform where farmers can manage all their farm data in one place. This enables them to use data for:

  • More efficient operations and better decision-making

  • Improved collaboration and transparency within the supply chain

  • Accurate reporting to government authorities

To make this possible, the project is developing a robust information architecture aligned with the latest European developments in data spaces. This ensures that farmers not only gain access to their own data, but also retain full control over how and with whom it is shared.

"Farmers need to regain control over their own data so they can use it to run their operations more efficiently and sustainably."

Contribution to the ecosystem and the sector

From fragmented data to an integrated agricultural network

This project contributes to the digitalization of the agricultural sector by:

  • Developing a secure and fair architecture for data exchange

  • Validating the farmer data space through seven real-world pilot projects

  • Embedding the Agricultural Information Hub within the sector’s governance structure

  • Organizing collaboration around data integrity and data-driven practices

  • Identifying and addressing gaps in standards, governance, and cybersecurity

By placing farmers at the center of data flows, the project strengthens their position within the supply chain and promotes greater transparency in food production.

Deliverables Use Case 8

Data-driven agriculture for a sustainable future

  • Development of an information architecture for fair and secure data exchange

  • Validation of the farmer data space through seven real-world pilot projects

  • Governance integration of the Agricultural Information Hub within the sector

  • More transparent and efficient data flows between farmers, supply chain partners, and government bodies

Added value for Human Capital

New skills for a digital agricultural sector

The transition to data-driven agriculture requires new knowledge and skills among farmers and supply chain partners. This project supports that development by:

  • Providing training and knowledge sharing on data integrity and data-driven practices

  • Fostering collaboration between farmers, technology companies, and policymakers

Leading Partners involved Use Case 8

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