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COURSE B
FOR FARM ADVISORS (END-USER TRAINING)
Course details
Subject:
Digital farming and Digital Agriculture Technology Solutions (DATSs)
Target audience:
Farm advisors, rural consultants, agricultural students
Level:
Intermediate
Recommended background:
Prior working experience as agricultural advisor, proficiency in English
Mode:
Asynchronous, self-paced
Course duration:
3 weeks
Hours to complete:
12-15 hours (study time)
Language:
English
Learning objectives
Gain a deep understanding of the factors and motivations influencing both the adoption and non-adoption of DATSs by farmers.
Obtain comprehensive insights into the various categories of DATSs, their potential benefits, costs, and impact on sustainability within agriculture.
Learn to use the QuantiFarm toolkit to provide personalized advisory services, helping farmers select and use DATSs tailored to their unique needs.
Be able to effectively support farmers in using DATSs in real-life production conditions and adopting appropriate business or operational models.
Outline / Modules
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Training on various types of DATSs and their potential benefits, costs and sustainability impacts
The role of farm advisors in DATSs uptake.
Regulatory compliance obligations arising from farm-level DATSs usage.
DATSs: Fundamental concepts and categorisation.
DATSs presentation (per category): Application scope, technical specs, costs, financial benefits, sustainability impact.
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Technical part on how to use the QuantiFarm toolkit
Why we need the QuantiFarm Toolkit?
QuantiFarm Toolkit: Theoretical foundations, scope, and uses.
QuantiFarm Toolkit: Dashboard structure, tools and features.
3
Recommendations under which conditions/ in which way DATSs deliver best results for a farmer
Behavioural determinants influencing DATSs adoption
Strategies for effective communication with farmers regarding DATSs uptake.
Farmers’ perspectives, patterns identified from DATSs use, best practices and lessons learned.
DATSs’ suitability assessment and application scope.
Requirements and practical tips for effective DATSs application in the field.
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