World Bee Day: a digital revolution for sustainable agriculture, from soil to shelf

• On World Bee Day, Environmental Protection and Soil Health Are Crucial: Diagram’s Solutions for Sustainability Across the Agri-Food Chain, from Soil to Shelf.
• Roberto Mancini, CEO of Diagram Group: “Our group implements solutions to monitor agricultural land and guide policies towards sustainability, using satellite data and predictive models as essential tools for well-informed, timely decisions.”

Jolanda di Savoia, 20 May 2025 -On World Bee Day, the focus on sustainability in agriculture is more urgent than ever: one-third of the food we consume—such as apples, strawberries, and tomatoes—depends directly on the pollination work of bees. In fact, as many as 4,000 plant varieties exist thanks to pollination. Without pollinators, 75% of crops could suffer significant reductions in quantity and quality. 

In today’s agricultural landscape, sustainability is no longer optional—it is essential. This urgency arises not only from growing consumer awareness but also from evolving regulations. In this context, digitalisation is emerging as a vital tool to guide supply chains toward more environmentally and ethically responsible practices. Diagram, Italy’s and Europe’s leading agritech hub for precision farming services, technological solutions, and professional software applications in agriculture, stands at the forefront of this transformation with advanced technologies designed to monitor and promote sustainability in farming. 

Risk monitoring and soil health Diagram offers tools to assess and manage environmental risks associated with agriculture, fostering responsible and sustainable land stewardship. “Our solutions enable the monitoring of agricultural land to help direct policies toward sustainability,” explains Roberto Mancini, Managing Director of Diagram Group. One such tool is the Erosion Risk Index, which provides data on average annual soil loss and erosion rates, offering a detailed overview of soil health. “This tool is indispensable for guiding supply chains towards sustainable practices and effectively communicating environmental commitments to consumers,” Mancini adds. 

According to the latest EU Commission report, soil erosion across the EU is estimated at 1 billion tonnes per year, with projections forecasting an increase of 13-25% by 2050. Monitoring soil health is therefore crucial to ensuring food security and controlling costs for agricultural businesses. The Copernicus study highlights how unsustainable farming methods, including monoculture and excessive pesticide use, degrade soil structure and increase vulnerability to erosion. 

“To reduce soil erosion in Italy, sustainable land management is essential,” Mancini stresses. “Adopting agricultural practices such as crop rotation, cover crops, and minimizing pesticide use are critical.” 

Soil plays a vital role in protecting against heatwaves, controlling floods, capturing and storing carbon, filtering nutrients and contaminants, and supporting one-quarter of global biodiversity. It also produces 95% of the world’s food. 

Diagram is a trusted partner to a major multinational company that has integrated its solutions to monitor soil health across 60,000 hectares in four countries. The company offers tools to analyze and map soil characteristics, assessing chemical, physical, and biological parameters while significantly reducing sampling needs compared to traditional methods. Digital soil maps reveal grain size, nutrient content, and pH, providing comprehensive insight into soil conditions. 

Soil health is, therefore, a crucial element. Diagram, which is also a reference partner for a major multinational company that has integrated the Italian group’s solutions to monitor soil health in 4 countries on over 60,000 hectares, offers tools to analyse and map soil characteristics. “These tools make it possible to assess chemical-physical and biological parameters, drastically reducing sampling compared to traditional methods,” Mancini continues. Digital soil maps show grain size, nutrient presence and pH, providing a complete view of the state of the soil. 

Efficient water management against deforestation The efficient use of water resources is one of the central challenges for sustainable agriculture. Diagram supports companies and operators in the sector by providing useful data and tools for optimising water use, increasing crop productivity and reducing waste. The proposed solutions have already made a significant contribution to water savings at a national level, demonstrating the effectiveness of the technological approach in the responsible management of natural resources 

In parallel, Diagram is actively involved against deforestation, a global phenomenon with strong environmental and climate implications. The solutions offered allow real-time monitoring of areas at risk, in compliance with the EUDR Regulation, which requires ‘due diligence’ for products potentially linked to deforestation. Through the analysis of satellite images, it is possible to detect changes in land use and receive alerts if deforestation occurs after 2020. Several production companies are now already adopting this system to improve the traceability and sustainability of their supply chains. 

Benefits for large-scale retailers (GDO) Large supply chains, cooperatives, supermarkets, wholesalers, food processors and multinational food corporations are committed to ensuring the resilience of their supplies and improving long-term sustainability. These sectors are constantly looking for solutions that not only improve soil health and agricultural sustainability, but also help reduce risks and optimise operations along the entire supply chain.  

The solutions developed by the Group offer concrete benefits for large-scale retailers and the entire food supply chain. Among the main benefits are real-time monitoring of supplier commitments, access to up-to-date data to support purchasing, sustainability and quality departments, and the simplification of processes related to the preparation of sustainability reports. In addition, Diagram provides effective tools for enhancing and communicating companies’ environmental commitments in a transparent manner, responding to growing consumer awareness of environmental and social responsibility issues. 

Digitalisation represents an extraordinary opportunity for the agricultural sector to embrace sustainability. Companies such as Diagram, with their innovative solutions, are leading the way in this transformation, guiding supply chains and retailers towards a greener and more responsible future. 

About Diagram 

Founded in 2024 from the transformation of the IBF Servizi SpA Group and the acquisitions of Agronica Srl, Abaco SpA, Agriconsulting SpA, and Netsens Srl, Diagram is a leading Italian and European player in digital services for the agri-food sector. The company develops farm management software and manages delivery processes, monitoring, and control of environmental and agricultural support programs. A trusted partner to major governments across Europe, Diagram supports public administrations, agricultural companies, banking and insurance institutions, and the agri-food industry with a focus on promoting social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Today, Diagram is 41.6% owned by CDP Equity (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group), 41.6% by Trilantic Europe, and 15% by BF Agricola.