The SMART SKILLS project actively contributes to sustainable rural development, fights against climate change, and addresses the unique challenges of the European agricultural labour market. It ensures that farmers and rural workers have access to the appropriate technology and skills, fulfilling both immediate labour market needs and longer-term sustainability goals. The SMART SKILLS project is motivated by the need to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of small and family farms in rural areas. A key issue is the low adoption of innovative technologies and modern practices, resulting in limited competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
The project’s impact isn’t limited to Poland, it also has potential to positively impact rural areas in all partner regions and across diverse agricultural landscapes in the EU.
The SMART SKILLS project primary objective is to elevate digital proficiencies and innovation transfer within the agricultural sector. We aim to tackle pressing issues of climate change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the long-term viability of rural communities.
A toolkit encapsulating digital skills and knowledge GoodPractices for sustainable agriculture, complemented by Open Educational Resources (OER).
Our toolkit is not just a set of guidelines; it's a hands-on manual packed with real-world applications, simulations, and OERs. This ensures farmers not only understand but can directly implement smart farming technologies.
designed for a microlearning training system. In today's fast-paced world, flexibility in learning is key. Our Digital Learning Platform is designed to fit into the lives of busy farmers, offering microlearning modules that can be accessed at convenience. This results in not just learning but effective implementation.
The Train-the-Trainer programme does more than just teach; it ensures that knowledge spreads like wildfire. By focusing on rural developers as a dissemination point, we create a network of highly skilled individuals who can adapt the curriculum to local needs, causing a ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate trainees.
