Description
This e-course aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills on how digital tools are used in agricultural research to enhance rural development and how research is conducted on digital tools in rural areas.
As we all have become users and consumers of digital tools, it is of interest to create a platform to share ideas and experiences.
The course aims to improve participant’s:
- Knowledge: key digital tools and concepts in agricultural research, including AI, GIS, and drones.
- Comprehension: the principles and applications of digitalization and its impact on rural development.
- Application: possible applications of digital tools and methodologies for data collection, analysis, and mapping in agricultural contexts.
- Evaluation: Critically assess the adoption, socio-economic impacts, and ethical considerations of digitalization in agriculture.
Key Dates
- Course start: November 2026
- Registration deadline: 1 April 2027
- Final closing session (MS Teams): end of February 2027 or end of April 2027
More info: www.UGain.UGent.be/DigiRural2026.htm
