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🌱 Hydroponics: A Game-Changer for Agriculture Students 🌿 As agriculture continues to evolve, it’s clear that traditional methods aren’t the only path forward. With the growing focus on sustainability and innovation, Hydroponics has emerged as a breakthrough, offering new opportunities for agriculture students to expand their skillset. 🚀 Here’s why obtaining a Hydroponic Certificate can be a transformative step: 1️⃣ Learn Cutting-Edge Techniques: Hydroponics allows for soil-free farming, optimizing water usage and boosting crop yields. Gaining expertise in this area equips students with modern farming skills. 2️⃣ Practical, Hands-On Knowledge: The certificate program covers essential topics like nutrient management, plant growth, and controlled environment agriculture, preparing students to excel in today’s agri-tech landscape. 3️⃣ Diverse Career Paths: Whether you aspire to start your own hydroponic farm or join an agri-tech company, this certification opens doors to various career opportunities in agriculture and beyond. 🌍 4️⃣ Focus on Sustainability: As the world moves towards sustainable food production, knowledge in hydroponics positions students to make impactful contributions to food security. 🌾🌍 🎓 Ready to take the next step? 📢 [AD] Join Our Upcoming Hydroponic Workshop! 🎟️ We're hosting a live workshop where you’ll receive a certificate and hands-on training from experts in the field. Perfect for students and professionals looking to stay ahead in the agri-tech world! 🕒 Date: 24/11/2024 📍 Platform: Google Meet 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g_Q93di9 🎯 Limited seats available — reserve yours today and unlock the potential of hydroponic farming! #Hydroponics #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #AgricultureEducation #CareerOpportunities #Workshops #FutureOfFarming

🌿 How a Hydroponic Certificate Can Benefit Agriculture Students 🌱 In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, traditional farming methods are no longer the only path to success. 🌾 With the global push towards sustainable and efficient farming, Hydroponics is emerging as a game-changer, offering immense potential for agriculture students to diversify their skillset. 🚀 Here’s why obtaining a Hydroponic Certificate can be a valuable asset for agriculture students: 1️⃣ Master Modern Farming Techniques: Hydroponics eliminates the need for soil, reduces water usage by up to 90%, and increases crop yield. Students who understand these systems are better prepared for the future of farming. 2️⃣ Hands-On Learning: The certificate course provides practical knowledge on nutrient management, plant health, and controlled environment agriculture. 🌱 This hands-on approach is crucial for students who want to excel in agri-tech. 3️⃣ Career Opportunities: From starting your own hydroponic farm to exploring roles in agri-startups, consultancy, and research, the certificate opens doors to diverse career paths. 🌍 4️⃣ Sustainability Focus: As the world shifts towards sustainable practices, knowledge in hydroponics can help students contribute to sustainable food production and address challenges like food security. 🌍🌾 📢 [AD] Unlock the Secrets to Hydroponic Farming! 🎟️ We’re excited to announce our upcoming Hydroponic Workshop, where you can gain a certificate and hands-on training from industry experts. 🌐 Whether you're a student or professional, this workshop is your gateway to mastering modern farming techniques! 🕒 Date: 24/11/2024 📍 Location: Google Meet 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gHwxFq5g 🚀 Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your agricultural career! Seats are limited, so sign up today to secure your spot. #Hydroponics #AgriTech #SustainableFarming #AgricultureStudents #CareerGrowth #Workshops #FutureOfFarming #HandsOnTraining

UST signs MOU with Western Sydney University to accelerate agritech innovation, story in The Economic Times, Education.  UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Western Sydney University (WSU), a leading university in Australia, to collaborate on advancing agritech solutions. The partnership aims to leverage WSU's research capabilities and domain expertise, and UST's cutting-edge technology solutions to drive sustainable agriculture and enhance global food security.   Through this collaboration, UST and WSU will leverage their combined strengths to conduct focused research, develop innovative agritech solutions for agri industry needs, and nurture the next generation of industry leaders through mentoring programs. Additionally, the partnership will involve knowledge-sharing initiatives to educate the public and promote sustainable agricultural practices.   “It is truly exciting to partner with WSU, a leading educational institution in Australia. This partnership gives UST access to world-class research, talent and facilities to enable us to leverage our technology solutions in a meaningful way for the agriculture industry. This partnership underscores our approach of understanding industry-specific challenges and building a partnership ecosystem to solve real issues and deliver a positive impact to our clients and the industries we serve,” said Kumaran C R, Managing Director - ANZ, UST. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gEk-nbVy

[Day 4/7] We’re continuing with our daily feature highlighting the women of EMILI! Up next is our Innovation Farms Manager, Leanne Koroscil. Leanne shares some of her favourite digital agriculture technologies, and why she loves working in the digital agriculture and agri-food space. #IWD2024 #ThisIsAgriculture ➡️ Job Title Innovation Farms Manager ➡️ Describe your job in one sentence. I plan and manage projects that test, validate, and demonstrate new and commercial digital ag technologies on EMILI's Innovation Farms. ➡️ What was your first job in the agriculture or agri-food sector? I worked as a summer student in a small plot field doing research trials with Dow AgroSciences. At Dow AgroSciences we applied crop protection products on a range of common crop types grown in Manitoba to examine and compare their efficacy and viability. On top of general establishment and maintenance of field trials (seeding, spraying, data collection and harvesting), I also helped plan and execute field tours for Dow AgroScience researchers from across North America. The precision of small-plot research was appealing to me, and I was further intrigued by the statistical and scientific data analyses conducted on the data collected through the season. This led me to pursue a Masters degree in Plant Science to further my education in agricultural research. ➡️ Why do you think digital agriculture is important for farming? Digital agriculture provides customized options for producers to incorporate better management decisions in their farming practice. Many of these technologies are changing the way we farm for the better - they enhance sustainability, can be economical, and allow a producer to monitor aspects of their farming operation in ways that were previously impossible. In my own work, I’ve found remote sensing technology to be immensely helpful to modern day agriculture. Access to live environmental information using the device in your pocket can provide a lot of context for decision making and real data to improve management practices. ➡️ What’s your favourite part about working in the digital agriculture and agri-food space? Digital agriculture technologies have enhanced our understanding of agricultural practices, and we've learned so much during this exciting and rapid evolution. There is so much more to learn and explore going forward - the potential is vast

🌱 Nov 26 2024 || The Future of Agriculture is Sustainable 🌱 As someone deeply invested in horticulture and agriculture, I often wonder: What more can we do to align farming with sustainability? During my academic journey and internship, I’ve seen the incredible impact of organic practices, like using liquid formulations, on improving crop yield and soil health. These methods are not only environmentally friendly but also economically viable for farmers. Here’s what I’ve learned: ✅ Small changes in farming practices—like using Panchgavya or Jeevamrit—can create huge impacts. ✅ Sharing technical knowledge with customers can empower communities to adopt more sustainable practices. ✅ Monitoring plantations and analyzing data is just as critical as nurturing the soil itself. 🌟 What are some sustainable innovations you’ve seen in the agriculture or horticulture sectors? Let’s discuss how we can make a lasting impact together. #Sustainability #OrganicFarming #AgricultureInnovation #Horticulture

We have just kicked off the first week of venture validation with Beanstalk AgTech Drought Venture Studio’s first cohort of innovators! After receiving 200+ expressions of interest and 111 applications, 24 innovators have been selected to work with us for 3 months to validate the venture potential of their innovations. These 24 amazing innovators come from a range of backgrounds, are targeting drought and climate resilience challenges across multiple agricultural sectors, and are validating the commercial viability of software, hardware and biological innovations. As one of the Studio’s Venture Builders, I am working directly with 4 innovators: Liqi Han, a digital horticulture researcher at UQ, integrating AI and Digital Twins to optimise horticultural practices. His technology reduces spray drift and water usage by up to 50%, offering an adaptable solution to improve the drought resilience of high-value crops. Jean-Philippe Ral, a Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, specialising in cereal starch degradation and crop resilience. His work integrates genomics, gene editing, and data science to develop predictive tools that forecast crop yields, quality, and other data necessary the effective management of resources during drought. Savannah McGuirk, founder of Remote Water Analytics, leverages her expertise in remote sensing and data science to enhance drought resilience in Australian agriculture. Remote Water Analytics provides farmers with real-time data and practical tools to optimise water management, soil health, and sustainability. Michael Max Brown, a chemist turned entrepreneur, is passionate about using technology to provide small-scale farmers with agronomic insights, enabling them to thrive in all conditions, including drought. He leads Orchard Mate, a platform that increases drought resilience by optimising irrigation management through real-time, tree-specific insights. Curious to see the full list?  Check it out on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUcUQKz3

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 🌱🇳🇱 We are excited to announce the beginning of a new chapter at our new location in #Westland, The Netherlands, an area that will eventually serve as our research and distribution hub for the European market. Vivent Biosignals’ choice for this new location is driven by our commitment to being part of an ecosystem rich in data-driven growing and innovation. We are immensely grateful to InnovationQuarter for their support and quick integration into the Dutch horticulture sector, and connecting us with key growers and partners in this area. Our current collaboration in the area? A comparative study of Rockwool and coco substrates Zwingrow B.V. pepper growers. This gives us the opportunity to involve students from Hogeschool Inholland to experience practical examples of real-world applications that will benefit growers. 📊 At Vivent #Biosignals, our sensors enable early detection of crop stress before symptoms are visible. Through our live dashboard, we provide real-time information on crop responses to climate and biotic stressors, ensuring proactive crop management. Eager to discuss opportunities as partners? Let’s connect via: https://lnkd.in/e5Qx3tmu Here’s to pioneering new frontiers in horticulture together and to enjoying the great tasting produce from growers! 🌿 #HighTechHorticulture #CropManagement #HorticultureInnovation #DataDrivenGrowing

🌱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀! 🌱 🅴🆇🅲🅸🆃🅸🅽🅶 🅽🅴🆆🆂! 🇬🇷 🇧🇦 🇭🇷 🇦🇱 🇲🇪 🚀 The ᴘʀᴏᴠᴇʀ Project is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to revolutionize vertical farming education, and we need YOUR insights to make it happen! 🌿 As pioneers in sustainable agriculture, your expertise is invaluable in shaping the future of vertical farming education. That's why we're thrilled to invite you to participate in the "Vertical Farming Curriculum and Training Preferences Survey"! 🔍 Your input will guide us in pinpointing key areas of focus, determining preferred delivery methods, and tailoring training programs to best suit the needs of your institution. Together, we can ensure that vertical farming education remains relevant, engaging, and aligned with industry standards. Ready to make a difference? 💡 Share your valuable insights with us through the survey link below: 👉 Survey Link: https://shorturl.at/iDRW9 👈 About the ᴘʀᴏᴠᴇʀ Project: 🌍 Co-funded by the European Union under the Programme Erasmus+ Capacity Building in the field of VET, the ᴘʀᴏᴠᴇʀ Project is dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture practices through innovative education and training. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲—𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲! Let's join forces and shape the future of vertical farming education, one insightful response at a time. Together, we can cultivate a brighter, greener tomorrow! 🌟 proverproject.info #PROVERProject #VerticalFarming #EducationRevolution 🟢🟢🟢 𝙳𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚖𝚎𝚛: 𝙵𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙴𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗. 𝚅𝚒𝚎𝚠𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚑𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛(𝚜) 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚍𝚘 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚗𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚏𝚕𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙴𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚘𝚛 𝙴𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝙴𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙲𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝙴𝚡𝚎𝚌𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝙰𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚢. 𝙽𝚎𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙴𝚞𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚗 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚗𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚍 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖.

🌍 A new interdisciplinary initiative, EVECSA (European Vocational Education in Climate Smart Agriculture), is launching a transformative collaboration between Danish agricultural schools and Aarhus University in Denmark as well as collaborations between universities and agricultural schools in Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. This project brings research-based knowledge directly into agricultural education, preparing the next generation of farmers with the tools they need to address future challenges. From adapting to climate change to reducing emissions and improving productivity, EVECSA aims to make climate-smart agriculture a core part of everyday teaching. The project, involving Bygholm Landbrugsskole, Asmildkloster Landbrugsskole, Viden Djurs, Jordbrugets UddannelsesCenter Århus, Aarhus Universitet, and Food & Bio Cluster Denmark, sets a clear path toward sustainable farming solutions. 🌾🔍 💡 As Kasper Hvelplund Overgaard from Asmildkloster Agricultural School puts it: "We aim to provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to find new sustainable solutions and move the sector in a more sustainable direction." This effort also opens doors for students to continue their education at Aarhus University in areas like plant and animal sciences, ensuring a seamless integration of education, research, and practice. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dExQHtSE #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Sustainability #Education #GreenTransition #EVECSA #AarhusUniversity #FutureOfFarming #AUViborg

Hello, everyone! I hope you’re all doing well! As part of the NEPAFE, I wanted to share some exciting updates about the agriculture scene in Australia and how we can contribute to our fields back home in Nepal. Key Trends in Australian Agriculture: Precision Agriculture: Farmers are leveraging advanced technologies like drones and IoT sensors to optimize crop yields and minimize waste. This innovative approach is a game changer for sustainable farming! Sustainable Practices: There’s a big push towards regenerative agriculture, focusing on restoring soil health and promoting biodiversity through techniques like cover cropping and reduced tillage. AgTech Innovations: The rise of AgTech startups is transforming how we farm. From automated machinery to data analytics, technology is helping us farm smarter and more sustainably. Climate Resilience: With climate change impacting farming practices, Aussie farmers are adopting strategies like crop diversification and water-efficient irrigation to enhance resilience. How NEPAFE is Contributing: At NEPAFE, we’re dedicated to enhancing scientific research and educational quality in Nepal. Here’s how we’re making an impact: Conducting Workshops: We’re organizing scientific meetings and workshops in Australia on critical topics related to agriculture, forestry, and environmental research, focusing on issues pertinent to Nepal. Facilitating Collaborations: We’re fostering partnerships between Australian and Nepalese research institutions, supporting higher studies, scholarships, and research collaborations. Providing Guidance: We offer academic and technical advice to Nepalese students studying agriculture, forestry, or environmental sciences in Australia. Let’s keep the conversation going! What trends have you noticed in your work, or how do you think we can collaborate to support our fields in Nepal? Share your thoughts in the comments! Cheers to our vibrant community! 🌿