Proceedings of the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS)

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15439/2024F5291

Citation: Proceedings of the 19th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (FedCSIS), M. Bolanowski, M. Ganzha, L. Maciaszek, M. Paprzycki, D. Ślęzak (eds). ACSIS, Vol. 39, pages 543–548 (2024)

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Abstract. This work describes the design and development of the METRIQA platform, hosting the Italian agrifood data space (IADS). Both are key components that the Italian National Research Centre for Agricultural Technologies is putting forward. We present a high-level description of the platform, which is designed to provide web-like access to digital resources and services following an approach called Web of Agri-Food, to support the digital transformation of the sector in Italy. To show its potential, we also present a real case study demonstrating both the benefits and impacts of the proposed architecture, connecting stakeholders and authorities at different levels.

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