e-Learning on Digital Agriculture

via edX

Overview

Discover the transformative power of Digital Agricultural Technologies (DATs) with our comprehensive e-Learning course on Digital Agriculture, offered through edX. DATs are cutting-edge innovations designed to boost productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness for farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs. By facilitating market access, improving nutritional outcomes, and enhancing resilience against climate change, these technologies are becoming vital in the global food and agriculture sector. They encompass a wide array of solutions, from mobile applications and digital identities for farmers to solar-powered agricultural tools and portable devices.

Despite their potential to revolutionize agro-food outcomes, the adoption rates of DATs remain low. Recognizing this gap, the World Bank is integrating digital agriculture into its operations, highlighting the importance of delving deeper into digital agriculture technologies. This five-week course offers an in-depth overview of DAT concepts, their potential impacts, the technologies being used, use cases, and forward-looking innovations. It will introduce participants to various agricultural data platforms, encouraging exploration of open data platforms for analytics and intelligence in agriculture. Engage in stimulating discussion forums, interact with peers, and enrich your learning experience with quizzes throughout the course. Enroll now and explore the scope of digital agriculture to understand how it can contribute to a more sustainable and efficient agricultural sector.

Categories: Agriculture Courses, Remote Sensing Courses.