Ecofar wp5 module 3.2 english
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This document discusses the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in agriculture. It defines the main components of e-agriculture, including climate adaptation, efficient resource use, productivity and quality improvements, and sustainable consumption. The document also outlines the positive aspects of e-agriculture such as precise assessments, reduced environmental impacts, and increased production and quality. It discusses monitoring farm processes through technologies and the European and national regulations around developing e-agriculture.
Ecofar wp5 module 3.2 english
- 1. Development of managerial andentrepreneurial skills of young eco-farmersviajoint VET curricula, enhanced qualificationprofile, assessmentstandardandsustainable cooperationsynergies (ecoFAR) 597256-EPP-1-2018-1-BG-EPPKA3-VET-JQ Level: Entrepreneurial and managerial challenges in eco-farming Module: 3 Unit 2 Promoting new technologies and innovation adjusted to the national country vision
- 2. Table of content 3.2.1. Agriculture and ICT – 3.2.1.1 Determination of main components of e-agriculture – 3.2.1.2 Positive aspect of introducing of e-agriculture able to manage his finances with ICT skills to submit land usage and livestock declared examples for each country – 3.2.1.3 Monitoring of farm processes through e-Agriculture 3.2.2. European Regulation / Strategy for the Development of e- Agriculture in Rural Areas 3.2.3. National Regulations and tools
- 3. 3.2.1. Agriculture and ICT Agriculture is developing at an ever-increasing pace, but the sector is looking for a sustainable model that will solidify the results achieved. Increasing productivity, competitiveness and labour shortages are the driving forces for the development and implementation of information technology in agriculture. A major priority for European agriculture within the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union is to stimulate the transfer of knowledge and innovation in agriculture. The cooperation between farmers themselves, as well as their interaction with farm- related science, high technology and environmental protection are of paramount importance.
- 4. 3.2.1. Agriculture and ICT More sustainable agricultural production and significant development potential will be achieved through the introduction of appropriate innovative satellite navigation technologies. The use and implementation of information and communication technologies are of great importance for improving living conditions, creating jobs and reducing migration.
- 5. 3.2.1. Agriculture and ICT ANALYSING IMPROVING HELPING
- 6. 3.2.1.1 Determination of main components of e- agriculture The introduction of e-agriculture in various fields of agriculture and the monitoring of parameters related to climate, ecology and food production are classified as: a) Adaptation to climate change (increased energy efficiency, use of renewable energy, reduced levels of carbon dioxide emissions, increased diversification at farm level, use of biotechnology to reduce pesticide use) b) Efficient and sustainable use of resources (use of biomass and biofuels for green energy production)
- 7. 3.2.1.1 Determination of main components of e- agriculture Biomass can be obtained from plant or animal material and is the oldest source of energy from renewable sources. Biomass can provide a significant amount of energy, thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions to avoid global warming. Biomass functions as a battery for storing solar energy. Through the process of photosynthesis, chlorophyll in plants captures solar energy by converting carbon dioxide from air and water into complex carbohydrate compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. When these carbohydrates are burned, they are converted to carbon dioxide and water and energy is released. Resources include: • Parts of plant residues, such as corn shavings, wheat straw; • Sustainable harvested timber; • Waste;
- 8. 3.2.1.1 Determination of main components of e- agriculture Combustion of biomass produces steam, which is used to generate electricity. Biomass to Electricity Material Products Food Products Consumers Process residues (ex. dung) Decomposition and Combustion Process residues (ex. sawdust) Municipal solid waste Construction and demolition wood Yard trimmings Non – recyclable organics Pulp Paper Lumber Plywood cotton
- 9. 3.2.1.1 Determination of main components of e- agriculture c) Increasing the productivity of the chain and improving the quality in order to reduce Europe's dependence on imports and increase the health and well-being of European consumers d) Sustainable consumption (innovative approaches to promoting healthy lifestyles, protecting food security and protecting vulnerable groups, information campaigns and consumer training).
- 10. 3.2.1.1 Determination of main components of e- agriculture
- 11. 3.2.1.2 Positive aspect of introducing of e-agriculture able to manage his finances with ICT skills to submit land usage and livestock declared examples for each country Digitalization enables the agrarian economy to realize its high potential and enjoy the same successes as the high-tech spheres of the economy: increasing productivity, added value, improving quality and safety, and thus income and quality of life, drastically reducing pollution to sustainable levels, flexible and rapid response to market trends. Examples: • Real-time monitoring of production conditions • Precise control of pesticides • Farm-to-fork tracking • Balancing of consumption and other new technologies • Easing of administrative burden • Precise prediction of stages in crop development All mention is possible when robotic and artificial intelligence technologies are applied.
- 12. 3.2.1.2 Positive aspect of introducing of e-agriculture able to manage his finances with ICT skills to submit land usage and livestock declared examples for each country Positive aspect of using ICT technologies Benefits of e-Agriculture Precise assessment of the farm and fields Reduced effect on the environment, energy and climate Increased production Real-time production information Better quality Better animal health Lower water consumption Lower production costs
- 13. 3.2.1.3 Monitoring of farm processes through e- Agriculture The main objective of the digitalization of the Bulgarian agriculture sector and the related agricultural businesses is to make it a highly technological, sustainable, highly productive and attractive field that improves the living conditions of farmers.
- 14. 3.2.1.3 Monitoring of farm processes through e- Agriculture Areas of impact: 1. Establishment and development of appropriate digital infrastructure for communications and connectivity; 2. Investments in modernization and precision agriculture technologies - precision farming is a new technology that allows eco-farmers to adequately manage arable land. It is a technology and information-based, intelligent approach for identifying, analysing and managing variables to obtain profitable production with optimal production and conservation of resources. Precision agriculture is aimed at saving water, labour, preservation of soil fertility. The meaning of the approach is to make the right management decisions in agriculture, to obtain maximum production. For example: The farmer is in the field and through access systems he/she can use maps maintained by a geographic information system, which indicates where the soil is moist or dry, where there is a need for watering, fertilizing, application of preparations or other agronomic activities.
- 15. 3.2.1.3 Monitoring of farm processes through e- Agriculture 3. Development of digital networks and use of software applications in activity management and decision- making; 4. Training and consulting for the development of digital skills and qualifications; 5. Research and innovation, innovation sharing and transfer partnerships, development of experimentationinfrastructure and access to it; 6. Development of the digitalization of public administration and administrative services; 7. Data processing, sharing and protection.
- 16. 3.2.1.3 Monitoring of farm processes through e- Agriculture Digitization will lead to: 1. Higher selling prices for farmers' production and production that meets quality demands 2. Better risk management, including the risk of natural disasters 3. Higher yields 4. Reducing the adverse effects of agriculture on the environment 5. Reducing agri-food intermediaries and shortening supply chains 6. More efficient distribution channels 7. Increasing efficiency and forecasting 8. Reducing fraud 9. Production diversification and negligible costs 10. Improving the working conditions for farmers
- 17. 3.2.2. European Regulation / Strategy for the Development of e-Agriculture in Rural Areas • At European level, priorities in the field of information and communication technologies are outlined in the EU 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. In particular, they are set out in the following documents: – The Digital Agenda for Europe adopted in 2010; (Digital Agenda for Europe) – Digital Single Market Strategy adopted in May 2015 (Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe) – Towards a prosperous, data-driven economy https://eur- lex.europa.eu/legal-content/BG/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52014DC0442
- 18. 3.2.2. European Regulation / Strategy for the Development of e-Agriculture in Rural Areas Agriculture and rural areas can benefit more from new technologies and knowledge, especially digital technologies, without jeopardizing the functionality of farmers. Digitization is therefore a key cross- cutting priority in the European Commission's Proposal for a Regulation on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans. On the basis of this draft regulation, Member States will finance their agriculture in the period 2021-2027. With it, the European Commission proposes to strengthen links with research policy by placing the organization of knowledge sharing at the centre of the model in order to implement the policy.
- 19. 3.2.2. European Regulation / Strategy for the Development of e-Agriculture in Rural Areas Digitization aims at modernizing agriculture and rural areas and promoting their use. Likewise, the emphasis on digitalisation makes it possible to become involved with the EU Digital Agenda. Article 5 of the draft Regulation, which sets out the three common EU objectives, states that "these objectives should be complemented by the cross-sectoral objective of modernizing the sector by stimulating and sharing knowledge, innovation and digitization in agriculture and rural areas. areas and promoting their use to a greater extent. "
- 20. 3.2.3. National Regulations and tools The national provisions and legislation of all Member States of the European Union must draw up their Strategic Plan in order to help achieve the objectives by creating a modern and digitized agriculture. The main institution at European level responsible for digitizing agriculture and promoting innovation is the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI). The future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union will give more freedom to Member States as to how and where to invest the funds allocated to farmers and farmers in their countries, but these funds must meet the ambitious environmental objectives of the EC , climate change and sustainable development.
- 21. 3.2.3. National Regulations and tools • Each country will come up with a strategic plan to mix its agricultural interventions, but support for innovation and digital innovation is a priority for the entire EC team. • Farmers need to leverage innovative capacity to become more competitive and offer better products.
- 22. 3.2.3. National Regulations and tools Bulgaria: • Strategy for digitalization of agriculture and rural areas of the Republic of Bulgaria, adopted by Decision № 247 of the Council of Ministers of 02.05.2019, https://www.mzh.government.bg/bg/politiki-i-programi/politiki-i- strategii/strategiya-za-cifrovizaciya-na-zemedelieto-i-selskite- rajoni-na-/
- 23. 3.2.3. National Regulations and tools Greece: For declaration of crops or agricultural land-usage the regional Directorates of Agricultural Economy & Veterinary Medicine have the responsibility to collect all required information from Farmers or cooperatives. • Crete: https://www.crete.gov.gr/contact-categories/periferiaki-enotita-irakliou/dieythinsi- agrotikis-ikonomias-ktiniatrikis-pe-hrakleioy • Western Greece: https://www.pde.gov.gr/gr/perifereia/organotiki-domi/genikes- dieuthunseis/gdpaok/dao.html • South Aegean: http://www.pnai.gov.gr/dieythinseis.aspx?gd=25 • Thessaly: https://www.thessaly.gov.gr/main.aspx?catid=94&gd=3&dn=19 • Peloponnese: https://www.ppel.gov.gr/kentriki-ipiresia-periferias-peloponnisou/geniki- diefthinsi-periferiakis-agrotikis-ikonomias-ke-ktiniatrikis/ • Etc.
- 24. 3.2.3. National Regulations and tools Slovenia: •Creation of Digital (r) Evolution in agriculture: https://www.program-podezelja.si/sl/knjiznica/281-oblikovanje- digitalne-r-evolucije-v-kmetijstvu/file •New technologies and digitalisation in relation to agriculture: https://www.program-podezelja.si/sl/podezelje-prihodnosti- pametne-vasi/nove-tehnologije-in-digitalizacija
- 25. 3.2.3. National Regulations and tools Turkey: •The development of the national e-agriculture strategy of Turkey started in 2019 and is expected to be announced by the end of 2020: https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/TAGEM/Haber/509/Tagem- Ve-Fao-Is-Birligi-Ile-Ulusal-E-Tarim-Stratejisinin-Ilk-Adimlari-Atildi# •E-agriculture portal for farmers on website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: https://eciftci.etarim.gov.tr/ •Digital Agriculture Portal for consumers and small farmers (launched in April, 2020): https://ditap.gov.tr/
- 26. Literature 1. Стратегия за цифровизация на земеделието и селските райони на Република България, приета с Решение № 247 на Министерския съвет от 02.05.2019 г. https://www.mzh.government.bg/bg/politiki-i-programi/politiki-i-strategii/strategiya-za-cifrovizaciya-na- zemedelieto-i-selskite-rajoni-na-/ 2. СЪОБЩЕНИЕ НА КОМИСИЯТА ДО ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯ ПАРЛАМЕНТ, СЪВЕТА, ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯ ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ И СОЦИАЛЕН КОМИТЕТ И КОМИТЕТА НА РЕГИОНИТЕ КЪМ ПРОСПЕРИРАЩА ИКОНОМИКА, ОСНОВАНА НА ДАННИ https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/BG/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52014DC0442
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