EIT Food is working with a consortium of global partners as a co-host of the Food Systems Pavilion at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) to discuss the opportunities that sustainable food systems provide in the fight against climate change.
We guide and accelerate food innovation to transform the food system. We focus on inclusive systems innovation, which enables all people and places to participate and benefit.
We are attracting, developing and empowering bright minds to lead the transformation of the food system into an innovative sector that produces healthy and sustainable food, and is trusted by society.
Startups play a fundamental role in transforming the food system. EIT Food supports innovative impactful agrifood entrepreneurs and startups to deliver new food innovations and businesses across Europe.
We believe that we are all responsible for, and connected to, the food that we eat, so we all need to work together to improve it. Our activities are designed to engage with people so that they can become agents of change in the food…
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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. On 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 study examples of some of these applications.
You’ll learn from other farmers who have already adopted agri-tech on their farm and hear how they overcame any 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 environmental impacts of farm practices.
Identify which skills are necessary to implement new data-driven arable farming techniques.
Develop an action plan for precision farming.
How to join the course
This course is available on FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/innovation-in-arable-farming
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