Having been selected as a beneficiary of the 2024 call for the acquisition and improvement of skills for the ecological transition within the Empleaverde+ Program promoted by the Biodiversity Foundation, of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge and co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), he will develop his project “AgroDigital: Sustainability and geomatic and topographic technologies in the agriculture of today”, an initiative that seeks to modernize the management of farms through the integration of advanced digital technologies and promote a more ecological production in Spain.
“AgroDigital” addresses the challenges facing the agricultural sector in Spain, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices and digitalization to optimize production. In addition to modernizing the sector and fostering green jobs, the project will reduce uncertainty in rural communities regarding the ecological transition. According to the report “Social Perception of the Ecological Transition in Spain, 2023-2024,” prepared by the Just Transition Observatory, the rural population generally feels more disoriented and powerless in the face of the energy transition process. This context reinforces the need for experts to disseminate clear information about its impacts and opportunities and to promote this much-needed change. “AgroDigital” thus becomes a space for dialogue and knowledge transfer, strengthening the sector's excellence and fostering collaboration among strategic areas for sustainable development.
Among the main challenges facing the sector addressed by this proposal are the efficient use of water, soil conservation, and the need for more environmentally friendly production—key aspects for environmental sustainability and the economic viability of rural communities. Therefore, it emphasizes the need to move towards responsible agriculture, where digitalization and geospatial technologies improve the efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of agricultural activities.
The program integrates innovative tools such as drones, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which are essential for monitoring and optimizing agricultural production. These technologies enable more precise planning and optimized resource management, promoting more efficient and environmentally friendly production.
This project will train registered surveyors and geomatics professionals in the use of digital technologies applied to sustainable agriculture, providing fundamental knowledge to understand, plan, describe and manage the geographical environment and its resources.
The program will train participants in sustainable agricultural practices, strengthen their skills in advanced digitalization technologies, expand green job opportunities by contributing to the sustainable economy, promote gender equality in the agricultural sector, and strengthen their leadership and management skills
To achieve these objectives, the project consists of five free courses aimed at unemployed individuals, workers, and entrepreneurs with academic backgrounds in engineering (surveying, agriculture, or environmental engineering). Specifically, the modules include mandatory courses in sustainability and geomatics and surveying technologies for agriculture, interpersonal skills, and gender equality, as well as optional supplementary courses in QGIS, photogrammetry with RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems), and remote sensing and surveying for precision agriculture.
The COIGT (Official Association of Geotechnical Engineers) will certify students who complete the training, validating their knowledge of agricultural digitalization and sustainable management. Registration is now open.
