According to the United Nations, the global population is projected to reach nine billion by 2036. Supply shortages and hunger are already pressing issues in many regions. Simultaneously, agriculture need to align with modern strategies and technologies to combat climate change.
Central to this progress is the digitalization of agriculture. It positively impacts the health of crops, plants, and animals, as well as food processing, supply chains, and environmental oversight. This agricultural shift yields positive effects on both individuals and society.
A reference catalog titled “AgriSkills Guidebook on Digitalization in Agriculture” promoting describes 47 good practices use cases and inspiring initiatives with special focus in fostering the business development, thus making innovation happen in agriculture, especially in rural areas. It also spotlights technology-driven applications driving this evolution.
The catalog is based on different perspectives, presenting insights into skills and competences needed in five European countries, including Germany, Austria, Slovenia, North Macedonia and Greece.
While project partners play a significant role in collecting good practices and use cases, valuable contributions also came from VET providers and innovation advisors and companies.
The “AgriSkills Guidebook on Digitalization in Agriculture” is an valuable companion to the AgriSkills Training Course. It is conveniently accessible on the AgriSkills 4.0 eLearning Platform as a downloadable PDF file in English.
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