Yesterday, March 25, 2025, Federunacoma brought together its associates, the Italian producers of agricultural machines producers, for an event on the future of digital transformation in agriculture. The special presentation of the Agri-Digital Growth outlined the project’s approach to Precision Farming, and its ambition to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge transfer across borders in Central Europe.
The event served to define the path forward for the integration of cutting-edge digital solutions into modern farming practices, as it featured a structured agenda, designed to introduce attendees to the key components of the Agri-Digital Growth Project.
During the online event, each partner organization shared insights into their core competencies, highlighting their specialised contributions to the project, providing participants with a clear understanding of the collaborative network driving the initiative.
Eventually, Federunacoma shed a light on the role of Precision Farming Specialists, detailing the essential skills and competencies these professionals will develop within the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The PF Specialist is a newly-developed agriculture expects with technical skills in developing and operating agricultural machinery, coupled with advanced digital and ICT knowledge.
One of the most exciting discussions centered around the project’s Living Lab approach—a dynamic, real-world testing ground where innovation is designed, demonstrated, and validated. Federunacoma introduced the collaborative process aimed at identifying a field of knowledge and activating cross-border cooperation to foster pilot study programs.
Another pivotal moment of the presentation was the unveiling of the Precision Farming Transfer Ecosystem, a pioneering initiative designed to serve as a catalyst for the development and adoption of precision agriculture solutions. This is designed to drive precision agriculture forward by bringing together farmers, SMEs, public institutions, and research centers, creating an ideal environment for knowledge transfer, best practices, and funding opportunities. On the one hand, the ecosystem will help small and medium-sized enterprises develop new technological solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the agricultural sector. On the other, agricultural research centers within farms will act as innovation hubs, fostering the transfer of knowledge and best practices to enhance productivity and sustainability.
At its core, the ecosystem is structured around four fundamental pillars: collaboration among stakeholders toward shared goals; the identification and connection of competencies; co-Design of innovative products and practices; transfer of knowkledge and best practices across different regions to maximize impact.
To ensure a participatory approach and collect valuable insights from attendees, FederUnacoma distributed a questionnaire at the end of the event. The survey, accessible via QR code, was provided in Italian and aimed at gathering feedback to shape future pilot training programs and pinpoint collaboration opportunities within the ecosystem.
The responses will be crucial in fine-tuning the development of educational and training courses, ensuring that they align with the actual needs of the agricultural sector in Italy and in the rest of Central Europe.