VTskills - Cooperation for Upskilling and building Regional Ecosystems in sustainable precision viticulture
VTskills is a project focused on viticulture in the Mediterranean region. It includes four universities, three VET institutions, and seven labour market actors.
The consortium’s aim is to promote the adoption of environmentally, socially, and economically responsible practices in the viticulture industry.
The project’s goals align with those of the Green Deal, PAC, Farm to Fork, and Biodiversity strategies. Sustainable Precision Viticulture (SPV) combines Precision Agriculture and organic farming, enabling efficient technological use while maintaining a healthy agricultural environment.
The project will create a new, transnational curriculum in viticulture studies that offers digital, green, and resilience skills to train HEI students, VET learners, consultants, managers, technicians, and farmers on SPV.
VTskills is an Erasmus+ project.
Farmtopia - Democratizing Digital Farming for All
Farmtopia, a Horizon Europe project running from September 2023 to August 2026, aims to democratise digital farming, focusing on small-scale farmers.
With 22 partners from 12 countries, Farmtopia addresses the limited adoption of Agricultural Digital Solutions (ADSs) despite substantial investments. These technological solutions hold potential to boost the economic and environmental performance of the agricultural sector, especially for small farms struggling to access cost-effective digital solutions that are suitable for their needs.
Persona - Development of a Hybrid Human-AI personalised learning path for VET for innovation in agriculture
Within an international partnership of organisations from several European countries, PERSONA brings together education and training providers, agricultural experts, and other key stakeholders to bridge the gap between education and the evolving needs of the agricultural sector.
The project promotes innovative teaching approaches, digital learning, and the recognition of acquired competences through micro-credentials, thereby supporting more accessible and flexible lifelong learning opportunities. One of the key outcomes of the project is the development of a joint micro-credential learning programme at Level 5 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), comprising 120 hours of online learning.
The programme covers key areas such as entrepreneurship, financial management, sustainability, digital technologies, robotics, and innovation management in agriculture. Another important project outcome is the development of an interactive online learning platform supported by an AI-powered chatbot, which provides learners and educators with access to educational content, guidance throughout the learning and teaching process, and easier navigation of other project results.
The platform also includes a catalogue of validated educational programmes and courses offering micro-credentials, as well as non-accredited courses available in the partner countries. This provides a clearer overview of educational opportunities and encourages the continuous development and upgrading of professional skills and competences. By promoting micro-credentials, flexible learning pathways, digitally supported education, and the practical application of innovation, PERSONA contributes to the professional development of educators, learners, and agricultural professionals while supporting the development of a more innovative, sustainable, and competitive agricultural sector in Europe.
AgriNext - Agricultural and rural excellence Incubator and Platform for the Exchange of competencies
AgriNext is an Erasmus+ project that aims to strengthen vocational excellence and promote innovation, lifelong learning, and sustainable development in the agricultural sector. The project addresses the evolving knowledge and skills needs of modern agriculture by developing innovative approaches to career guidance, flexible learning pathways, and training opportunities in multifunctional agriculture.
Through a transnational partnership of seven organisations from four European countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Spain, and Ireland), AgriNext brings together vocational education and training (VET) providers, industry representatives, and other key stakeholders to bridge the gap between education and the needs of the labour market. The project also develops an innovative Guidance Service Model, flexible training programmes at European Qualifications Framework (EQF) levels 3–6, a digital platform, and practical learning opportunities through agricultural business incubators.
A particular focus of the project is the development of agricultural business incubators, which connect education, entrepreneurship, and practical training. These incubators provide young people, learners, and other interested individuals with opportunities to develop business ideas, gain practical experience, and collaborate with experts and industry representatives. In this way, AgriNext fosters innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and the practical application of knowledge, while creating new opportunities in multifunctional agriculture.
EVECSA- Centre of Vocational excellence in Climate Smart Agriculture
EVESCA is aimed at equipping farmers and agricultural students with the necessary skills to implement Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA).
Main objectives are:
- Embed CSA in VET systems
- Establish 6 Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Climate Smart Agriculture
- Build a transnational alliance (EVACSA) and a Platform for Vocational Excellence (PoVE) for Climate Smart Agriculture
- Foster innovation and cooperation in training
