Expected outcomes: 

Modernised Lifelong Learning (LLL) systems

• Educational and training systems in agriculture should be innovative, responsive, and effective.
• They must prepare current and future generations of farmers, workers, and advisors for the evolving challenges in farming.

Enhanced knowledge and skills

• Farmers and advisors should gain comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge, skills and competences to adapt to climate, technological, and socio-economic changes.
• This includes improving competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of farms.

Accelerated adoption of innovations

• New knowledge and solutions should be quickly introduced and implemented in farming practices.
• The goal is to boost productivity and sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

Scope: 

Assessment & forecasting

• Develop methods to assess current and future skill needs in agriculture.
• Identify gaps and opportunities for upskilling and reskilling.

Mapping learning pathways

• Explore how agricultural professionals acquire knowledge (e.g. tools, timing, incentives).
• Identify who provides this learning and how to make it more effective and attractive.

Dissemination of innovations

• Investigate how to spread new, practice-oriented knowledge from research projects.
• Analyse preferred communication tools and channels, and create a toolbox and guidelines.

Comparative analysis & best practices

• Map and compare Lifelong Learning (LLL) systems across the EU and beyond.
• Recommend improvements to embed knowledge within Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS).

Co-creation & piloting

• Test new interactive tools (including generative AI and social innovation) to stimulate learning.
• Improve access to impartial, relevant knowledge for decision-making.

Synergies across EU instruments

• Connect Horizon-funded projects, EIP-AGRI groups, and Erasmus+ initiatives to maximise impact.

Recognition systems

• Develop systems to acknowledge and reward lifelong learning efforts (e.g. micro-credentials).
• Ensure visibility and tangible benefits for learners.

Collaboration & inclusivity

• Work closely with projects under GOVERNANCE-13 to avoid duplication.
• Use a multi-actor approach with farmers, advisors, educators, and AKIS actors.
• Consider national/regional specificities and social diversity.

In total, one project will be funded, with the European Union providing the funding.

Budget per project: Around € 8.000.000,00

Call deadline: 24 September 2025, 17.00 CET

Funding rate 

• RIA: (100% profit and non-profit) - TRL 3-5