Building the Skills for the Future of Agriculture
AgriFuture is an Erasmus+ project designed to strengthen vocational education and training (VET) in the agricultural sector. It connects theory and practice through digital learning and hands-on experiences, empowering learners, trainers, farmers and institutions to develop the skills needed for a more sustainable and resilient future of agriculture.
VISION
To contribute to a regenerative and resilient agricultural system by empowering people with the skills, mindset and tools needed for sustainable transformation.
MISSION
To design and implement innovative learning pathways that combine:
- digital education
- practical experimentation
- social and environmental awareness
OBJECTIVES
EQF-Aligned Training Modules
Develop high-quality training modules aligned with EQF Level 4, ensuring that learning outcomes are clear, transferable and relevant across different European contexts.
Learning Through Living Labs
Integrate real-life learning experiences through Living Labs, where participants can apply knowledge in practical environments and connect theory with real agricultural challenges.
Accessible Digital Platform
Create a digital learning platform that makes training accessible, flexible and scalable, allowing learners across Europe to engage with the content in different formats.
Certification and Recognition
Support the certification and recognition of learning outcomes, enabling participants to validate their skills and increase their professional opportunities.
Training Areas
AgriFuture develops innovative learning pathways that combine regenerative agriculture, digital innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. The programme addresses the key competences needed to build more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.
Humus Build-up
Building fertile and resilient soils through regenerative soil management.
Green Agro Entrepreneurship
Transforming regenerative practices into viable business opportunities.
Agroforestry
Integrating trees and shrubs into productive and multifunctional farming systems.
Water & Erosion Management
Improving water retention and protecting landscapes from drought and erosion.
Zero Emission Farming
Reducing emissions while enhancing carbon sequestration and climate resilience.
Sustainable Grazing
Using grazing systems to improve soil health, biodiversity and animal welfare.
Sustainable Technology & AI
Applying digital tools and technologies to support regenerative decision-making.
Green Nutrient Management
Managing nutrients through circular and biologically-based approaches.
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Eight Learning Areas, One Shared Goal: Skills for More Resilient Farms
Soil, water, climate, livestock, technology and farm economics do not operate separately. AgriFuture’s training programme starts from a simple idea: the challenges facing agriculture are interconnected — and the skills
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What Farmers Need: Key Findings from the AgriFuture Skills Gap Analysis
More than 60 interviews across four European countries reveal what farmers and agricultural professionals need from the training of the future. Before designing the AgriFuture training programme, the partnership started
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From Kaindorf to Budapest: Turning Ideas into a Shared Training Vision
Two international project meetings have helped turn AgriFuture’s ambitions into a shared roadmap for developing practical, future-oriented agricultural training across Europe
