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The launch of the free BOOST Erasmus+ training package for precision farming, aimed at students, farmers, agronomists and educators who want to acquire up-to-date knowledge about the digitalisation of agriculture, marketing and sustainable management

We are thrilled to share highlights from the recent E4.1 Practical Module Planning Meeting in Marche, hosted by UNIVPM. The meeting brought together key consortium members, blending in-person and online participation to ensure a dynamic and productive discussion. 

2023 marked a pivotal moment for European agriculture with the introduction of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Designed to enhance sustainability, innovation, and productivity, the CAP 2023-2027 emphasizes the role of Precision Agriculture (PA) as a game-changer for the

We are happy to share that this year for the first time our association BGGA was officially invited to participate as an exhibitor at the traditional exhibition of different breeds of animals, which is organized every autumn near Sliven. The

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🌿 Exciting update! Our Italian partner @Investments and Service presented the Erasmus+ BOOST e-learning platform for precision agriculture during a city event in Civitanova Marche, #Italy 🇮🇹. 🌱 On June 15th, 2024, Civitanova Marche held a city event called “Gustoporto”,

BOOST is a cutting-edge project designed to integrate precision agriculture into educational curriculums and farming practices. By leveraging advanced technologies such as satellite imagery, IoT devices, and data analytics, BOOST aims to provide actionable insights that can significantly improve crop

On June 19, 2024, a National Dissemination Event of the BOOST project was organized in Serres, Greece by PFA and AUTH. During this event, the project coordinator (AUTH), presented the progress of the project, the educational course, and the training

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, a presentation of the e-learning platform for precision agriculture developed as part of the Erasmus+ BOOST project took place at the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty. All students and employees of the Biotechnical Faculty as

Bwcon conducted a National Dissemination Event for the BOOST Project on 17th May, 2024 at the Innovation Lab in Stuttgart to introduce the revolutionary course and learning platform, that has been developed by the BOOST team to educate and train

On May 20th, 2024, DEKAPLUS hosted a dynamic national dissemination event in Cyprus, engaging 11 key representatives from the education, entrepreneurship, and student communities. The seminar aimed to raise awareness about the innovative BOOST Training Materials and Education Platform-Course. Attendees

Get ready for an exciting deep dive into the future of agribusiness! On May 15th, Plovdiv’s Center for Plant System Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB) hosted a National Dissemination Event, drawing students, university representatives, and industry leaders from across Bulgaria. The

Our twentieth newsletter is now online! Topic: Discover the cutting-edge advancements shaping modern agriculture in Slovenia with our latest edition of Boost Newsletter. Delve into the world of Precision Agriculture (PA) as we explore the firsthand experiences and perspectives of

Our nineteenth newsletter is now online! Topic: The project coordinator AUTH, gave an interview at a national electronic journal “ypaithros.gr”. Below is the media article.

Our eighteenth newsletter is now online! Topic: The project coordinator AUTH, presented the BOOST Project in a communication activity with the Relief Sister Project. The meeting was virtual and held on 25/10/2023. During the event, there was an overview of

Our seventeenth newsletter is now online! Topic: The educational platform of the BOOST Project was evaluated prior to wide use by 13 consortium members (1 representative from each partner) and 20 trainees (10 students and 10 farmers). The evaluation included

Our sixteenth newsletter is now online! Topic: The European Green Deal is a comprehensive EU initiative with the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and enhancing sustainability across all economic sectors. Precision agriculture plays a pivotal role in this

Our fifteenth newsletter is now online!  Topic: The newsletter highlights the significance of technology in modern agriculture, focusing on the BOOST project’s role in supporting young farmers. Precision agriculture, which utilizes various technologies like drones and sensors, is a key

Our fourteenth newsletter is now online! Topic: On the 30th of March 2023, DEKAPLUS organised the 1st BOOST Project National Dissemination Event in Limassol, Cyprus, which was a seminar for 18 students from the General Lyceum of Afantos in Rhodes,

Our thirteenth newsletter is now online! Topic: Every year in Gornja Radgona, in the north western part of Slovenia, the traditional agricultural fair AGRA is held. This year, the fair was held for the 61st time from August 26 to

Our twelfth newsletter is now online! In this issue, the “Triple Bottom Line” (TBL) business approach is described, which emphasizes three key aspects: People, Planet, and Profit. Unlike the traditional focus on economic profit alone, TBL considers social and environmental

Our eleventh newsletter is now online! Topic: On September 24, 2023, the BOOST project was presented in the SEREXPO exhibition (https://ser-expo.org/) as part of a parallel day organized by the Business Center of the Chamber of Serres (city of Serres in

Our tenth newsletter is now online! Topic: The BOOST Project’s Dissemination Event, held on September 07, 2023 at bwcon premises, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, experts, and enthusiasts in the field of Precision Agriculture (PA). The primary objective

Our ninth newsletter is now online! Topic: By the end of this decade, drones will be part not only of precision agriculture but also of urban transport and courier services. Unmanned aerial drones will find wide application in all spheres of

Our eighth newsletter is now online! Topic: Organifarms, a visionary start-up, aims to make agriculture more sustainable and efficient with their innovative harvest robot named “Berry”. Their goal is to automate labor-intensive tasks such as harvesting, quality control, packaging, and

Our seventh newsletter is now online! Topic: On April 5th, 2023 the farm project partner AGRICOLT BRANDONI with the collaboration and organization of The Faculty of Economics, UNIVPM (Dr. Giorgio Murri, agronomist of the experimental farm named “Pasquale Rosati”, Univpm),

Our sixth newsletter is now online! Topic: The BOOST project was presented to farmers and entrepreneurs developing their businesses in the municipality of Brezovo. The local authorities also attended the meeting in the presence of the Deputy Mayor, Mr. Petar

Our fifth newsletter is now online! Topic: After all planned interviews with farmers and researchers as well as the survey among university students on agriculture and related topics were successfully conducted in the past months and the project was communicated

Our fourth newsletter is now online! Topic: Last 20th of February 2023, our project partners BIOAZUL and BALAM organised a dissemination event in the University of Cordoba, Spain. On this occasion students of Agronomy from different levels, including bachelor’s and

Our third newsletter is now online! Topic: On December 21st, 2022 the farm project partner AGRICOLT BRANDONI with the collaboration and organization of UNIVPM (Prof. Adele Finco and Dr. Deborah Bentivoglio), held a Seminar entitled “New technologies for agriculture” in