Integration of digital technologies for effective farm management

Course Description

This LU aims at providing students with a fundamental understanding of the applications of digital technologies and modern tools in agriculture, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively monitor and manage relevant agricultural processes while improving productivity and sustainability in farming.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

After the completion of this LU, the learner will:

• Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of digital technologies, including artificial.
• intelligence, the internet of things and robotics as applied to agriculture.
• Recognise and describe the various monitoring systems and precision agriculture techniques for
• collecting and analysing essential information related to key agricultural factors.
• Identify and discuss real‐world applications of smart farming, including the integration of digital.
• technologies and their impact on farm management and sustainability

Skills

After the completion of this LU, the learner will be able to:

• Analyse and compare various monitoring systems and sensor technologies used to collect data
• on soil conditions, crop health, environmental factors and livestock.
• Analyse and evaluate modern tools and techniques used in precision agriculture, such as remote
• sensing, drones, satellite imagery and data analytics for optimizing agricultural practices.

Competences

After the completion of this LU, the learner will be competent to:

• Apply digital technologies in agricultural processes.
• implement and appraise sustainable farming practices using digital technologies