Smart Land Use for Territorial Restructuring: Digital Agriculture as a Tool for Rural Revitalization and Spatial Integration in Cyprus

Spatial inequalities and land abandonment remain key obstacles to balanced territorial development in Cyprus. This study analyzes how digital agriculture can act as an instrument of territorial restructuring and spatial integration in rural areas. Using statistical and spatial data on land use, agricultural productivity and the degree of digital application, this research examines the ability of local agricultural communities to revitalize unused land through models of smart spatial management. The findings show that municipalities that implement precision agriculture, digital advisory systems and local water resource management technologies realize greater resilience of rural communities and better spatial connectivity. Digital agriculture is thus recognized as a technological and management tool that connects community-based decision-making with decentralized land management. The paper concludes with a proposal for a framework for “smart territorial restructuring”, emphasizing how digital transitions in agriculture can contribute to reducing rural differences, strengthening localism and aligning with EU goals for inclusive and spatially balanced development.