OUR ECOSYSTEM

Connecting people, technologies and expertise
to create real value across the agrifood sector.

IDEAS INTO INNOVATION

We turn ideas into innovative solutions for the agrifood sector.

DATA INTO DECISIONS

We empower better decisions through data and insights.

ACTION INTO IMPACT

We drive actions that generate measurable and sustainable impact.

Explore the unique, end-to-end DIH AGRIFOOD Ecosystem

Access DIH AGRIFOOD tools, services and innovation environments that accelerate digital transformation across the whole agrifood value chain.

DIH AGRIFOOD Ecosystem - How It Works
Demo Farms AIDA AI Services Complementary Solutions Data Lab Data Space DIH AGRIFOOD Applications Traceability Infrastructure Green Point Living Lab Green Point Center

Demo Farms

Real-world environments for testing, validating and demonstrating digital technologies, innovative farming practices and farm experiments.

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AIDA

AI-powered agricultural advisor helping users understand regulations, CAP rules, subsidy schemes and compliance requirements.

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AI Services

AI-powered analytics and decision support that transform agricultural data into practical insights and recommendations.

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Complementary Solutions

Additional digital services supporting precision farming, circular economy and innovation across the agrifood sector.

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Data Lab

A trusted environment for preparing, managing and using high-quality data for AI development and innovation.

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Data Space

Secure and trusted data sharing while ensuring data sovereignty and full control over data ownership.

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DIH AGRIFOOD Applications

Digital tools supporting farm planning, recording daily activities, decision-making, in-depth analysis and farm optimisation.

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Traceability Infrastructure

Secure, transparent and verifiable farm-to-fork product traceability through trusted digital records and certificates.

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Green Point Living Lab

Open innovation environment where stakeholders co-create, test and validate agrifood solutions and products in real-life conditions.

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Green Point Center

Regional hub connecting local food production, processing, distribution and short supply chains through innovation and collaboration.

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DIH AGRIFOOD APPLICATIONS

Digital Tools for Smarter Farming

DIH AGRIFOOD Applications bring together digital tools that support farm planning, recording daily activities, decision-making, in-depth analysis and farm optimisation. Developed with agricultural advisors and farmers, the platform provides easy access to practical digital solutions through one integrated portal.

From digital field records and benchmarking to AI-powered decision support and data management, the platform connects the tools needed for modern, data-driven agriculture.

One integrated platform

Access interconnected DIH AGRIFOOD applications through a single portal.

Practical digital tools

Support everyday farm management, planning and informed decision-making through practical tools.

Designed with users

Developed together with agricultural advisors and farmers to address real needs.

Data-driven agriculture

Connect digital technologies, data and artificial intelligence to improve agricultural practices.

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DATA SPACE

Trusted Data Sharing for Agrifood

The DIH AGRIFOOD Data Space (DADS) is a federated platform that enables secure, trusted and rule-based data sharing across the agrifood sector.

Built on the principles of data sovereignty and European data governance, DADS connects data providers, data users and digital services through a shared framework for collaboration and innovation.

Secure data exchange
Safe, trusted and controlled sharing of data across the ecosystem.
Data sovereignty
Keeping data owners in control of how their data is accessed and used.
Interoperability
Connect and exchange data across different systems and services.
Cross-sector collaboration
Connecting organisations, data providers and users to support collaboration and innovation.

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High-quality data preparation
Cleaning, structuring and preparing data for artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.
Secure and trusted data access
Controlled data sharing with governance, privacy and data sovereignty safeguards.
AI development and testing
Supporting the development, training and validation of artificial intelligence models and digital solutions.
Collaborative innovation environment
Enabling researchers, companies and data providers to safely collaborate on data-driven agrifood innovation.

DATA LAB

Trusted Data Environment for AI Innovation

The Data Lab is a secure environment for preparing, sharing and using data to support artificial intelligence and innovation in the agrifood sector.

Built on the DADS infrastructure, it connects data from farms, supply chains, public sources, satellites, IoT devices and research institutions. Data is collected, cleaned, structured and prepared for use in AI development, testing and new digital services.

AIDA

AI-Powered Agricultural Advisor

AIDA is an AI-powered digital advisor developed in a close collaboration between the EcoEnVal research group at the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS), Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Murska Sobota and ITC – Innovation Technology Cluster Murska Sobota, using the Slovenian AI Factory and HPC infrastructure.

Designed for farmers, advisors and agrifood organisations, AIDA helps users understand agricultural regulations, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) rules, subsidy schemes and compliance requirements through reliable, easy-to-understand guidance.

Powered by a large language model and verified legislation, official guidelines and expert knowledge, AIDA supports informed decision-making and simplifies complex administrative procedures.

Reliable answers
based on verified sources.
Better understanding
of regulations and requirements.
Support
for subsidy applications and compliance.
Faster access
to relevant information.
Integrated data intelligence
combining multiple agricultural data sources.
Predictive analytics
for planning, risk assessment and decision support.
Practical recommendations
tailored to real farming conditions.
Improved efficiency
through informed decision-making.

AI SERVICES

AI-Powered Decision Support for Agriculture

AI Services combine artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and integrated data sources to support data-driven decision-making across the agrifood sector.

Built on the GEMMA Fusion Suite, the platform integrates data from satellites, sensors, weather services and digital farm records. AI models combine, analyse and process these data to support forecasting, risk detection and decision support for farmers and advisors, transforming complex information into practical insights, maps and recommendations.

COMPLEMENTARY SOLUTIONS

Additional solutions supporting data-driven agriculture and circular economy

DIH AGRIFOOD also provides specialised services that help organisations improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and support sustainable decision-making across the agrifood sector.

CIRC ECO

Circular Economy Marketplace

A digital platform connecting providers and users of surplus food, by-products and secondary resources. CIRC ECO supports resource valorisation, reduces food waste and creates new opportunities for collaboration across the food value chain.

  • Reduced food waste;
  • resource valorisation;
  • circular business models;
  • cross-sector collaboration.

PRECISION FARMING

Data-Driven Precision Agriculture

A precision agriculture approach that combines satellite imagery, sensors, weather data and digital farm records to support informed decision-making and more precise farm management.

  • Improved productivity;
  • lower input costs;
  • better resource management;
  • sustainable farming practices.

TRACEABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Farm-to-Fork Transparency and Trust

The Traceability Infrastructure enables transparent and verifiable tracking of products throughout the agrifood value chain, documenting product origin, production, delivery and key product information.

Built on blockchain technology, the solution creates trusted digital records and certificates that support traceability, verification and information sharing across the food supply chain.

Verified product traceability
Track products from farm to fork through trusted digital records and certificates.
Blockchain-based transparency
Ensure secure and tamper-resistant documentation of production, processing and delivery activities.
QR-code verification
Provide consumers and business partners with easy access to verified product information and provenance.
Simplified compliance and record-keeping
Support documentation, reporting and traceability requirements while reducing administrative effort.

DEMO FARMS

Co-creating, testing, validating and demonstrating innovative solutions, farming practices and experiments in real farming conditions

Demo Farms bring together farmers, advisors, researchers, technology providers and other stakeholders to develop, test and validate innovative solutions in real agricultural environments.

Through pilot activities, demonstrations and practical training, farmers actively contribute to co-creation by providing feedback and adapting innovations to local needs.

Real-world testing
Validation of technologies and farming practices in operational farming environments.
Farmer involvement
Active participation in co-creation and development.
Demonstrations & training
Practical learning through pilot activities and field demonstrations.
Knowledge exchange
Sharing results, experiences and best practices across the agrifood ecosystem.

LIVING LAB

Co-Creating Innovation for Sustainable Agrifood

The Green Point Living Lab is a real-life open innovation environment and a member of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL). It provides a structured methodology for the co-creation, testing and validation of digital and non-digital solutions addressing real-world challenges across the agrifood system.

Bringing together farmers, consumers, food processors, researchers, technology providers and public institutions, the Living Lab enables stakeholders to collaborate throughout the innovation process, ensuring that solutions are shaped by real-world needs and experience.

ENoLL Member

European Network of Living Labs
Co-creation and validation
Innovations are developed, tested and refined together with users and stakeholders.
Multi-stakeholder collaboration
Connecting agriculture, research, business and public organisations.
Innovation from idea to adoption
Supporting the co-creation, development, validation and uptake of practical agrifood innovations.

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GREEN POINT CENTER

Regional Hub for Local Food and Short Supply Chains

Green Point Center is a regional hub in Murska Sobota that connects local food production, processing and distribution through a sustainable and integrated model.

Combining wholesale activities, logistics, service kitchen operations, innovation activities and Living Lab initiatives, the centre serves as a one-stop ecosystem supporting local supply chains, regional food self-sufficiency and circular economy practices.

Short supply chains
Connecting local producers, processors and buyers through efficient regional supply networks.
Market access for local food
Supporting the distribution and visibility of regional products across public institutions, businesses and local markets.
Innovation and collaboration
Integrating innovation projects, Living Lab activities and stakeholder collaboration within a shared ecosystem.
Sustainable regional development
Contributing to food self-sufficiency, local value creation and long-term regional resilience.
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