Intelligent Sensor Networks in Farming Machines
Photo: The combine harvestor at work. Source:© InSensEPro Efficient harvesting is a complex endeavor, with combine harvesters constantly adapting to field conditions and weather. Variations in plant size, spikes, grain count, and size, influenced by factors like soil quality, water distribution, and shading, eliminate any one-size-fits-all approach. This raises pivotal questions: How can we enhance […]
Small Farmers’ First Steps Towards Effective Digital Farming
Photo: © Suwin Puengsamrong, Dreamstime.com Digital agriculture, which encompasses the use of digital technologies in farming practices, has a significant influence on the sustainability of rural areas. digital agriculture empowers farmers with information, insights, and tools to adopt sustainable practices, optimize resource use, and enhance productivity. By integrating digital technologies into agricultural systems, rural areas […]
Indoor Vertical and Greenhouse Farming Controlled by Artificial Intelligence
Photo source: © wayhomestudio on Freepik and ©iFarm In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the demand for fresh, locally grown produce. This preference stems from a growing awareness of the importance of nutritious and sustainably sourced food. Locally grown produce holds a distinct advantage – it retains more nutrients and boasts superior quality. However, […]
Project “Wildretter F-C” – Wildlife Rescuer Research
Photo source: © Wildretter F-C Often, farmers face a challenging dilemma: the need to mow their meadows for crucial fodder, while unaware of fawns hidden in the tall grass during this vulnerable phase. With a nearly nonexistent scent and instinct to remain motionless, these young deer evade both predators and humans. Tragically, mowers inadvertently […]
Top Soil Field Mapping for Precision Agriculture
Photo: From Start to Finish: How SoilOptix® Technology Works, Source: © SoilOptix.com, link: From Start to Finish: How SoilOptix® Technology Works | SoilOptix® Growers face numerous challenges with traditional soil sampling due to its inherent inaccuracy and variability. These methods struggle to capture the nuanced variability across vast farmland, leading to imprecise nutrient assessments. Traditional methods […]
Embrace the Future and Start Exploring the World of Digital Agriculture
Are you ready to take your farming to the next level? Digital agriculture is the future, and it’s time for you to join in. Embracing digital agriculture can bring significant benefits to your farm, including increased productivity, reduced costs, and better crop yields. By incorporating digital technologies, such as precision agriculture, remote sensing, and big […]
What Are the Current Skill Needs of Farmers for Success in Digital Transformation?
Our analysis of the skill development, knowledge, and competencies needed by farmers for the successful implementation of digital technologies is complete. The “Entrepreneurial Skills for the Digitization of Agriculture in Rural Areas“ is a study conducted in 2022 by our AgriSkills team across the rural areas of five European countries: Germany, Austria, Slovenia, North Macedonia, […]
Face-to-face meeting in Darmstadt
10.05.2022 The kick-off project meeting brought together the AgriSKills partners from diverse backgrounds and expertise to lay the foundation for our collaborative journey ahead. Hosted in the vibrant city of Darmstadt, the meeting commenced with warm introductions and presentations from each partner, providing insights into their respective strengths and contributions to the project. With enthusiasm […]
Online kick-off meeting “AgriSkills”
22.03.2022 We have Strated! We are happy to announce that the European Erasmus+ project “Agriskills” has been successfully launched online. Our consortium consists of five European partners – INI-Novation (Germany), Connextions (Greece), MEDF (North Macedonia), WIN (Austria) and ID20 (Slovenia) with expertise in business development, vocational training, digital technologies, innovation management and regional development. All […]
