All stakeholders working on the digital transformation of food and agriculture are facing important challenges. For the organizations, initiatives but also individuals supporting the role of scientists in both the public and private sector, important questions come forward:

• How close are we to the vision of a common data ecosystem?
• Do we still believe that a shared global data space will propel the industry forward?
• How important, relevant and possible is it to develop digital science infrastructures as collaborative and community-driven resources