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Integrated food and energy systems for climate-smart agriculture
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €257,100.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Cooperation partnerships in vocational education and training
Project code2021-1-FR01-KA220-VET-000034605
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"<< Background >>To feed the world in 2050, food production needs to increase by 70%, mainly through higher yields (FAO, 2014). Increases in productivity have often been accompanied by negative effects on agriculture's natural resource base, to the extent that this could affect its productive potential in the future.This situation is further exacerbated by the effects of climate change, which are reducing the resilience of agro-ecosystems. Improving the efficiency of resource use and the productivity of agro-ecosystems are therefore essential if we are to achieve our food security objectives. Continuing along this path is not an option as it will put additional pressure on the already stressed natural resource base and local livelihoods, while climate change further reduces the resilience of agro-ecosystems and smallholder farmers. IFES is a diversified farming system, i.e. an agricultural production system that integrates agro-biodiversity and is based on the principles of sustainable intensification of production.<< Objectives >>The main objective of the SOLAR project is to improve the competence, knowledge, skills and qualifications of small and medium-sized farmers in the field of IFES, which can lead to a positive approach to smart farming. Currently, existing training materials for farmers are mainly focused on the separate areas of bio-food production or alternative/renewable energies. In addition, these learning materials/events/courses are very general and based on sophisticated technologies, which are not always suitable for people with a farming background. We propose to develop a comprehensive curriculum and complex learning materials focused on IFES issues, with particular attention to the climate-smart approach. << Implementation >>The following activities were organised during the project: Management and implementation activities : - Five transnational meetings were organised: - - Election of 3 committees- preparation of the project management plan and the quality management plan - development of the integrated dissemination strategy - Internal evaluation of progress made in developing intellectual products. - development of the pilot plan and strategy for the multiplier events and the final conference. Main activities linked to the result R 1 : - Development of research tools for the collection and analysis of evidence to define SOLAR competences - Identification of SOLAR competences - Definition of SOLAR curriculum R 2: - Definition of methodology and didactic framework - Case studies on successful implementation methods on IFES design - Development of open educational resources R 3: - Methodology for personalised learning - Concept, structure and presentation of the design of the online platform - Implementation of the digitised platform and content development - Guide to personalised learningOrganisation of multiplier events and the final conference in Sofia Organisation of pilotsExpert meetings to validate deliverables<< Results >>We have developed the following results:SOLAR Competence Framework. This tool was developed on the basis of an in-depth analysis of the initial competences of our target group in the partner countries of the SOLAR project, which includes farmers, practitioners, students and other actors involved in climate-smart agriculture. 6 training modules with the respective themes : - module 1: Introduction to integrated food and energy systems.- Module 2: Production of raw materials for food and energy on the same land, using multiple cropping models and agroforestry systems.- Module 3: Renewable energy production- Module 4: Sustainable integration of agriculture and livestock (integrated agriculture-livestock systems). - Module 5: Biomass- Module 6: Agro-industrial technologies.Each module is accompanied by 6 case studies (36 in total).A learning platform: The ""personalised learning platform"" has been developed to offer users the opportunity to acquire skills in a personalised way in the field of climate-smart agriculture. These resources include teaching materials, guides and tools for education and training in climate-smart agriculture. A user's guide: this guide shows how to navigate the ""SOLAR"" platform"
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"<< Background >>To feed the world in 2050, food production needs to increase by 70%, mainly through higher yields (FAO, 2014). Increases in productivity have often been accompanied by negative effects on agriculture's natural resource base, to the extent that this could affect its productive potential in the future.This situation is further exacerbated by the effects of climate change, which are reducing the resilience of agro-ecosystems. Improving the efficiency of resource use and the productivity of agro-ecosystems are therefore essential if we are to achieve our food security objectives. Continuing along this path is not an option as it will put additional pressure on the already stressed natural resource base and local livelihoods, while climate change further reduces the resilience of agro-ecosystems and smallholder farmers. IFES is a diversified farming system, i.e. an agricultural production system that integrates agro-biodiversity and is based on the principles of sustainable intensification of production.<< Objectives >>The main objective of the SOLAR project is to improve the competence, knowledge, skills and qualifications of small and medium-sized farmers in the field of IFES, which can lead to a positive approach to smart farming. Currently, existing training materials for farmers are mainly focused on the separate areas of bio-food production or alternative/renewable energies. In addition, these learning materials/events/courses are very general and based on sophisticated technologies, which are not always suitable for people with a farming background. We propose to develop a comprehensive curriculum and complex learning materials focused on IFES issues, with particular attention to the climate-smart approach. << Implementation >>The following activities were organised during the project: Management and implementation activities : - Five transnational meetings were organised: - - Election of 3 committees- preparation of the project management plan and the quality management plan - development of the integrated dissemination strategy - Internal evaluation of progress made in developing intellectual products. - development of the pilot plan and strategy for the multiplier events and the final conference. Main activities linked to the result R 1 : - Development of research tools for the collection and analysis of evidence to define SOLAR competences - Identification of SOLAR competences - Definition of SOLAR curriculum R 2: - Definition of methodology and didactic framework - Case studies on successful implementation methods on IFES design - Development of open educational resources R 3: - Methodology for personalised learning - Concept, structure and presentation of the design of the online platform - Implementation of the digitised platform and content development - Guide to personalised learningOrganisation of multiplier events and the final conference in Sofia Organisation of pilotsExpert meetings to validate deliverables<< Results >>We have developed the following results:SOLAR Competence Framework. This tool was developed on the basis of an in-depth analysis of the initial competences of our target group in the partner countries of the SOLAR project, which includes farmers, practitioners, students and other actors involved in climate-smart agriculture. 6 training modules with the respective themes : - module 1: Introduction to integrated food and energy systems.- Module 2: Production of raw materials for food and energy on the same land, using multiple cropping models and agroforestry systems.- Module 3: Renewable energy production- Module 4: Sustainable integration of agriculture and livestock (integrated agriculture-livestock systems). - Module 5: Biomass- Module 6: Agro-industrial technologies.Each module is accompanied by 6 case studies (36 in total).A learning platform: The ""personalised learning platform"" has been developed to offer users the opportunity to acquire skills in a personalised way in the field of climate-smart agriculture. These resources include teaching materials, guides and tools for education and training in climate-smart agriculture. A user's guide: this guide shows how to navigate the ""SOLAR"" platform"
