Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems

Consider ways arable farmers in the EU can use agri-tech to benefit business

Please note this course runs without facilitation

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.

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.

If you’re looking to expand your knowledge on this topic, you might also find of interest the following EIT Food courses on agriculture, technology and sustainability:

• Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably
• The Regenerative Agriculture Revolution
• Revolutionising The Food Chain With Technology
• Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

• Technology and sustainability
• Welcome
• Sustainable farming
• What do farmers say?
• Getting started
• Precision techniques and economic sustainability
• Making a start
• Precision techniques
• Map-based technologies for financial sustainability
• Putting it into practice
• Social and environmental sustainability
• Social considerations
• Environmental considerations
• Making it work for me
• The future for farming