EIT Food online course: Innovation in Arable Farming - Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems

Opportunity

05/05/2022 12.00 - CET

31/12/2022 00.00 - CET

Food

Explore how innovative, digital technologies can help achieve sustainable intensification of arable farming systems.

Intensification of arable farming systems can be achieved through the adoption of innovative technologies, without negatively impacting the environment. However, uptake of these technologies by farmers across the EU has been limited. In this course, you’ll explore evidence-based information that outlines the benefits and challenges of adopting new technologies within the EU, and have the chance to read case studies of some of these applications.

You’ll learn from other farmers who have already adopted agri-tech on their farms and hear how they overcame barriers to adoption. You’ll also evaluate the potential of agri-tech to enhance production while meeting environmental and social responsibilities.

The course focuses on:

Sustainable arable farming
Case studies of data-driven agri-tech solutions
Precision agriculture
Data collection technologies
Financial considerations
Social considerations
Environmental considerations

Who should join the course?

This course would appeal to individuals working in the agricultural industry – including farmers, growers, and other primary producers.

It would also benefit environmental sector workers, farm advisors, agronomists, agricultural extension workers, inputs supply companies, agri-tech developers, and others who wish to develop their knowledge in this expanding area.

Timeline

The course will be available all year round from 2022 onwards.

Learning objectives and outcomes

Improve your knowledge on the concepts of precision agriculture and sustainable intensification and the impact these can have on farming systems.
Compare the different technologies that can be used to increase productivity and know how to work out yields to profit.
Explore how to use agri-tech to help reduce the environmental impact of farming practices.
Identify which skills are necessary to implement new data-driven arable farming techniques.
Develop an action plan for precision farming.