Digital Administration and Agricultural Policy in Italy

Digital administration and agricultural policy in Italy are shaped by the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS), managed by AGEA, which integrates LPIS, geospatial aid tools, and animal databases with automated checks and on-farm inspections. Despite challenges in efficiently accessing EU funds due to bureaucratic delays and non-interoperable IT systems—especially in southern regions—the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) drives Next Generation EU-funded investments. The Digital Administration Code (DAC) mandates open-by-default data practices, supported by the national portal dati.gov.it, managed by AgDI. Italy's digital divide persists, with below-average digital skills and low uptake of digital public services, though broadband coverage is expanding, reaching 90% nationally and 42% in rural areas. The national strategy for Inner Areas and CAP innovation promote rural development via robotics and precision agriculture. Digital tools, including telemedicine and remote monitoring, have also advanced healthcare, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.