The general objective of this focus group will be to explore innovative practical solutions that respond to previously identified problems or opportunities in the sector linked to the digitalization of the agri-food sector, not only linked to the policies and powers of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment. Therefore, during the work of the group, barriers and recommendations for the development of digitalization and Big Data in the agri-food sector and rural areas can be identified, which may be useful for other competent bodies, at national or European level.

In this sense, there are aspects that will be especially taken into account, such as data governance, interoperability and existing infrastructures in rural areas for the development of digitalization and Big Data.