In the first episode of the QuantiFarm podcast, Project Coordinator Dionysios Solomos from GAIA Epicheirein guides us through the main concepts, ambitions and goals of the project.
In this episode, Beatriz Almeida, Research and Innovation Consultant from our partner organization Consulai, offers valuable insights into the project’s approach to testing and evaluating digital technologies in real-life conditions. She explains the concept of test cases, reflecting on the progress achieved so far, the challenges faced along the way, and the lessons learned. Beatriz also shares an outlook on the upcoming steps, providing a clear picture of how the project’s test cases will continue to advance.
In this episode, Nikos Kalatzis, Technical Project Manager from our partner organisation Neuropublic, discusses the inclusive toolkit developed by QuantiFarm. He explains its data collection process, functionalities, and the benefits it offers to end users, as well as outlining the next steps in its development.
In this episode, Caroline van der Weerdt, Senior Researcher on Consumer Behaviour from our partner organization TNO, shares insights into farmers’ motivations for adopting DATSs and outlines the steps TNO uses to study these motivations in-depth at a European scale. Caroline also discusses the innovative and easy-to-understand storyboard method used to visualize raw data. Finally, we explore TNO’s next steps in behavior innovation and stakeholder engagement.
In this episode, George Papadopoulos from our partner Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) , shares valuable insights into the research conducted within the QuantiFarm project. His focus centers on the design of Cost and Benefit Calculators for the QuantiFarm toolkit. George highlights the benefits that Digital Agriculture Technology Solutions (DATSs) offer to end-users, outlines their main categories, and discusses the key findings of the research.
n this episode, Chiara Corbo, from our partner Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI), discusses the development of the project’s Assessment Framework and its close connection to the online QuantiFarm Toolkit. She also shares initial insights into the sustainability of DATSs based on the conducted assessments. Finally, Chiara outlines the next steps for POLIMI’s research on the framework, including data collection, analysis, data presentation, and a focus on the society-wide perspective.
In this episode, Dimitris Fotakidis, partner at reframe.food, shares valuable insights into how the QuantiFarm project strategically utilises all available channels to effectively disseminate its message to the right audience—always placing farmers at the heart of its efforts. How does QuantiFarm ensure it reaches its inclusive and diverse target groups?
In this episode, the Project Coordinator Dionisis Solomos from GAIA Epicheirein, presents the Digital Innovation Academy (DIA), explaining its purpose and the knowledge gaps it was designed to address within the QuantiFarm project. He outlines the Academy’s thematic focus, its training programme, and the key benefits it offers to farm advisors. He also introduces the online platform, describing what users encounter when they first access it and how the content is organised.
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Rossi, Director of European Research & Innovation at Confagricoltura and a key QuantiFarm partner, shares how the organisation supports policy making and capacity building. He highlights its role in representing farmers’ needs at national and EU level, ensuring policies reflect real-world challenges. He also outlines efforts to support the digital transition through training, tools, and targeted guidance, as well as Confagricoltura’s contribution to Demo Events that promote knowledge exchange and on-farm innovation.
In this episode, Viorel Marin, president at ANAMOB, explains ANAMOB’s role in QuantiFarm and the purpose of test cases as real-world environments for assessing digital agricultural tools. He presents the test cases managed by ANAMOB, how farmers have been involved, and their initial reactions to the technologies introduced. Viorel also discusses the challenges encountered during implementation and the solutions put in place to keep activities effective and relevant.
In this episode, Savvas Malliotis explains how test cases operate as real-farm environments for evaluating digital tools. He outlines the objectives of the test cases, farmers’ involvement, and initial reactions, as well as key implementation challenges. He also highlights how feedback from farm visits and events is used to refine solutions, alongside Filagro’s approach to Demo Events and stakeholder engagement.
In this episode, Evangelia Giatsiou presents the Augmenta (CNH) test case in QuantiFarm, outlining its goals, expected outcomes, and farmer involvement. She shares initial feedback, implementation challenges, and how the approach is adapted to real field conditions. She also highlights Demo Events and stakeholder engagement, as well as how feedback is used to assess the value of the tools. The episode concludes with key lessons learned and next steps, including further Demo Events and evaluation activities.
In this episode, Dolores Ordóñez, presents the QuantiFarm test case on banana cultivation in the Canary Islands. She explains how the NADIA platform supports irrigation optimisation and technology adoption among farmers with varying digital skills. She shares key challenges, including connectivity and communication, and positive results such as significant water savings. The discussion highlights the importance of farmer feedback and digital solutions for sustainable agriculture.
In this episode, Zoé Guy, Project Manager at Institut de l’Elevage (IDELE), presents QuantiFarm test cases in dairy and beef farming, focusing on the use of feeding robots. She highlights their potential to improve efficiency, working conditions, and sustainability, while sharing key challenges such as farmer engagement and the importance of trusted networks. She also emphasises the role of demo events, cross-visits, and the QuantiFarm Toolkit in supporting technology adoption and informed decision-making.
