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Global food systems face growing pressure from population growth, climate change, resource degradation, geopolitical instability, and rapid digital transformation. At the same time, there is increasing demand for sustainable, transparent, and socially responsible food production. In response, the EU Farm-to-Fork strategy promotes resilient and environmentally friendly food systems through innovation and digitalization.
Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and big data are becoming essential in modern agriculture. They enhance productivity, improve supply chain transparency, optimize resource use, and reduce environmental impacts. However, effective implementation depends on specialists with strong digital and analytical skills.
Agricultural universities play a key role in preparing such professionals by combining agronomic knowledge with digital competencies and sustainability thinking. Their role is shifting from traditional education providers to innovation hubs linking education, research, and society. However, a gap remains between rapid technological progress and slower curriculum adaptation. While many students are aware of digital tools in agriculture, fewer have structured opportunities to study them in depth.
This highlights the need to modernize agricultural education by integrating artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital traceability, and interdisciplinary learning. Strengthening these competencies is essential for sustainable food systems and long-term agricultural resilience.
| Presenting author | Uliana Shelinher |
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