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Mall Of Cyprus And Mall Of Engomi Join Ablebook Platform

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

The Ablebook application has announced its new partnership with the Mall of Cyprus and the Mall of Engomi, integrating their spaces into its platform.

This partnership aims to facilitate access and provide information for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, a relevant press release notes.

Ablebook, an application on Android and iOS devices, aims to improve accessibility and support people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups by offering information and services that facilitate their daily lives.

As noted in the press release, the Mall of Cyprus and the Mall of Engomi offer a range of accessible infrastructure, such as dedicated parking spaces near the entrances, ramps, accessible toilets and comfortable wheelchair spaces.

“Through this partnership, Ablebook users visiting the specific malls can be informed about the accessible facilities and ask for assistance, if needed, from the relevant mall staff. This ensures that all visitors can enjoy their shopping experience and moments without obstacles,” the press release adds.

“Our collaboration with the Mall of Cyprus and Mall of Engomi is another step towards a more equal and open society for all. By offering facilities and services that cater to the needs of people with disabilities, shopping centers contribute positively to social progress and solidarity,” Ablebook’s announcement concludes.

Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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