–promote the transformation of agri-food sector in the Americas

THE Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has launched AgriSTEAM, an Online training programme aimed at reducing the digital divide among young people in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly those living in rural areas, and those involved in the region’s agri-food sector.
This asynchronous, self-managed training programme available on IICA’s virtual campus, is designed to foster innovation and promote the adoption of digital technologies among young people. The study plan covers topics such as digital transformation in the agri-food sector, programming logic, sensorisation, geoinformatics, and data analysis.
“AgriSTEAM equips young people involved in agriculture and other activities in rural areas with the core digital skills they need to tackle the challenges in the sector, foster innovation, and promote the adoption of new technologies that facilitate data-driven decision-making,” said Manuel Otero, Director-General of IICA.
“We are focused on empowering young farmers, offering them support with technologies, data, and innovative initiatives. This training equips these individuals to spearhead the digital transformation of agriculture in the Americas,” he added.
Emmanuel Picado, Manager of Information and Communication Technologies and Digital Agriculture at IICA, explained that AgriSTEAM also fosters learning skills and innovation in young people, facilitating the adoption of new technologies in the agri-food sector.
“The programme promotes the generation of data through the use of sensors and Internet of Things technologies, making it possible to capture accurate real-time information that is important in rural areas. It also includes the study of geoinformatics, which uses geospatial technology to map and analyze agricultural resources,” Picado said.
To participate in the programme, just click on this link, register on IICA’s e-learning platform, and then sign up for the course. (IICA)