A Free Online Course for Farmers «Sustainable Farming: Technologies, Profitability, Innovation» Has Launched in Ukraine

According to the authors of the training programme, the course will help participants develop a holistic understanding of modern sustainable farming — from soil health and tillage systems to digital monitoring, agricultural economics and climate-smart approaches.

The programme will be useful for farmers, agricultural producers, advisors, students of agricultural specialities, veterans, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and everyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of modern sustainable agriculture.

During the course, participants will:

• learn about the global challenges of agricultural production and the impact of climate change;
• acquire practical knowledge on assessing soil conditions and selecting modern tillage systems;
• gain insights into regenerative, organic and sustainable farming practices;
• understand how to combine farm profitability with environmental sustainability;
• master digital monitoring tools, satellite analysis and the use of UAVs in the agricultural sector;
• become familiar with the practical experience of Ukrainian, British and Swiss farmers.

Course language: Ukrainian, with English subtitles.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate.

Go to the course «Sustainable Farming: Technologies, Profitability, Innovation».

For reference: the project has been implemented within the framework of the UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership programme aimed at strengthening capacities in the field of sustainable agriculture, with the support of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) of the UK Government. The course is a joint initiative of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU, United Kingdom), Sumy National Agrarian University (SNAU, Ukraine) and the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH, Switzerland) in partnership with the NGO «Green Agro Solutions» (Ukraine).