BOOST e-learning platform for Precision Agriculture: bridging digital skills and sustainable agribusiness in Europe

The transition to a more sustainable and digital agricultural landscape is crucial for addressing the global challenges posed by climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity. Precision Agriculture (PA) is central to this transformation, leveraging digital technologies to optimize farming, reduce environmental impact, and improve efficiency and food quality. BOOST, an ERASMUS+ funded project, brings together a diverse consortium of European partners to equip current and future agripreneurs with the skills needed for PA and sustainable agriculture. This paper introduces the BOOST e-learning platform, an open-access, multilingual curriculum covering agricultural innovation, digital technologies, and business/marketing strategies, developed to bridge the gap between traditional agricultural education and the evolving needs of the agrifood sector. Preliminary pilot results in different European contexts highlight the platform’s adaptability and impact.