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Transforming Food Systems through Research, Innovation and Territorial Action.

Rural Hack is a Mediterranean research/action ecosystem operating on the transformation of the FoodSystem in the era of ecological and digital transition in the era of ecological and digital transition, contributing to the construction of new forms of governance of food systems.

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Four Worlds, One System: Agri-food as a Strategic Infrastructure for Global Influence

On May 14, 2026, Rural Hack will take part in the international dialogue “Four words, one system” in Rome, hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The…

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Creativity and Innovation for the Sustainable Development of the Agri-Food System
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FoodSystem 5.0: Innovation and tradition for the future of food

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FoodSystem 5.0: Innovation and tradition for the future of food

Innovation and the Mediterranean diet: a synergy is possible Alex Giordano envisages a food system that overcomes the contradictions of [...]

Blockchain for the agri-food sector

Scenarios, applications, impacts Developing blockchain solutions without a thorough assessment of all the existing challenges – including infrastructure, digital literacy [...]

There is no transition without conflict

The various positions within the protests by farmers, towards a food system 5.0 We have always maintained that complexity embraces [...]

WFF Italy Youth Chapter

Rural Hack is a partner of the WFF Italy Youth Chapter, the national, youth-led platform for the transformation of agri-food systems. Launched in October 2024 and already active with 294 members, nine thematic working groups, and over 900 young people participating in workshops and events, the Chapter connects the voices of the younger generations with local and global decision-making processes—from the CFS to the COP, all the way to the World Food Forum’s main event.

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Projects and Workshops

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Women, Wine, and the Future (Vinitaly Report)

The project analyses the role of female leadership in the wine sector as a driver
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FoodSystem 5.0: Side event of the FAO Science and Innovation Forum 2022

The workshop reports on the side event organised by Rural Hack as part of the
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CampdiGrano 4.0: rural social innovation and Industry 4.0 technologies

The workshop describes a co-design workshop organised by a community in a rural setting to
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Agrifood Future Award

The project promotes the Agrifood Future Award, an accolade for businesses, start-ups and research centres
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50 years of Nuovo Cilento. A wish that looks to the future.

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Irpinia and Sannio – Promoting the Wine Industry and Digital Development

The project supports wine-producing businesses in Irpinia and Sannio — accounting for over 65 per
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Tarallo Lab

The project establishes a permanent workshop in Palo del Colle to map and strengthen the
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Data commons to improve the efficiency and sustainability of smart agriculture. The AGRIMED project in the Mediterranean area.

The workshop explores the AGRIMED project and the role of data as a common good
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Irpinia and Sannio at Vinitaly

The project supports wine producers in Irpinia and Sannio in their participation at Vinitaly, combining
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April of Herbs – Cilento FoodSystem 5.0

The project integrates traditional ethnobotany and a Foodsystem 5.0 vision in Cilento, transforming the collection
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Agrifood Future

The project promotes dialogue between the research community, institutions and businesses to facilitate technology transfer
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Agrifood Future

The project analyzes the impact of emerging technologies—AI and the Data Economy—on agri-food supply chains,
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Sustainable Development Goal

Through our work, we support the following Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

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