Online Regional Training by IMPETUS: Digital Skills in Agriculture in the Era of AI

On 9th December 2024, the regional online training “Digital Skills in Agriculture in the Era of AI” successfully brought together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore the evolving role of AI and digital technologies in agriculture. Hosted by the SMART LABOR project, the session highlighted innovative approaches to addressing challenges like labor shortages and sustainable farming through digital upskilling.

Participants gained insights into technological advancements, ethical considerations, and practical applications of AI and machine learning tools tailored for small-scale farmers. The training emphasized the importance of adopting digital innovations to ensure the agri-food sector’s resilience and growth in the Western Balkans.

“As a passionate advocate for technological innovation in sustainable development, I am deeply inspired by the transformative potential of AI and machine learning in agriculture. However, recognizing the critical importance of the agri-food sector and the challenges posed by technology, I strongly advocate for enhancing the safety and security of digital applications used by farmers to ensure their reliability and resilience. Ensuring the safety and security of applications used by farmers is essential to protect sensitive data, maintain operational continuity, and safeguard the integrity of the agri-food supply chain in an increasingly digital landscape.” – said Liljana Pecova -Ilieska, CEO of IMPETUS

This event is part of the broader “SMART LABOR” project, supported by the “SMART Balkans – Civil Society for Shared Society in the Western Balkans” project, with funding from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.