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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…

April Among the Herbs in Cilento: Research, Wild Herbs, and FoodSystem 5.0

In the heart of Cilento, “Aprile alle Erbe” brought together applied research, local knowledge, cooperation, and biodiversity. An experience that shows how wild herbs, agroecology, and communities can become a…

Women, Wine and the Future: from Vinitaly, a Vision for Governing the Transformation of Campanian Wine

Presented at Vinitaly, the report Women, Wine and the Future by Rural Hack and Le Donne del Vino Campania offers an analysis of AI, sustainability, skills and women’s leadership in…

Empower Rural Change: Youth & Gender Equality

From the Naples Societing Lab, a situated reflection on youth, gender equality, and agrifood systems: a Rural Hack story of practices, communities, and transformation….

Inhabiting Complexity: What Issue #44 of the Rete Semi Rurali Newsletter Teaches Us About the Future of Agroecology

Issue 44 of the Rete Semi Rurali Newsletter addresses crucial topics such as agroecology, the soil microbiome, and the One Health perspective. Alex Giordano reflects on the role of agricultural…

Artificial Intelligence and Agri-Food Consortia: Toward a New Food System Governance

Master DOP, Digital Agriculture and the Transformation of Sustainable Food Systems The Master DOP program organized by Qualivita and Origin has, since its first edition, been more than a training…

Agriculture 4.0 Italy 2025: Market Growth, Digital Maturity and Systemic Opacity

In 2025, Agriculture 4.0 in Italy returns to growth. The digital agriculture market in Italy reaches €2.5 billion, marking a 9% increase compared to 2024. Today, 10% of Italy’s agricultural…

Tarallo Lab 2026: identity, supply chain and community in Palo del Colle under the banner of Southern Thought

There is a moment when a territory decides whether to remain an image or become a process.And often that moment passes through an apparently simple object: a bread, an oil,…

Mediterranean Diet, Health and the Future

The Export of Campanian Agri-Food Products Worldwide The joint initiative series between Rural Hack and the Italian Chapter of the FAO World Food Forum kicks off. In Naples, a seminar…

Restanza e Tornanza: Visit the Valley, Inhabit the Future

On December 10, 2025, Rural Hack invites everyone to a unique experience discovering the Valley of the Mills in Sessa Cilento, a journey that blends history, tradition, and sustainability. The…