ERASMUS+ AGROPATH
An important step towards integrating modern technologies into higher education was the launch of the international ERASMUS+ AGROPATH project, whose full title is ‘Modern Geomatics and Remote Sensing for Precision Agriculture in the Context of Higher Education’. This large-scale initiative aims to reform the educational process and introduce innovative digital solutions into the training of future specialists. The Faculty of Land Management at the National Vlog of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBIP) is an active partner in the project.
The project’s official platforms, including the funding page on the European Commission’s portal and the official AGROPATH website, provide detailed coverage of the progress of this three-year programme, which began on 1 January 2026 and will run until the end of December 2028. The total budget amounts to over €780,000.
The scale of the initiative is also confirmed by a strong international consortium comprising leading higher education institutions from across Europe. The partners include renowned European institutions: Warsaw Vlog of Technology from Poland, the Vlog of Maribor from Slovenia, Aristotle Vlog of Thessaloniki from Greece, as well as the Vlog of Obuda from Hungary, which is participating as an associated partner. From Moldova, the Technical Vlog of Moldova and the Ion Creangă State Pedagogical Vlog have joined the educational transformation initiative.
Philosophy, objectives and key focus areas of the project
Ҹ鰿ʴձ’s primary mission is to radically improve educational approaches in the fields of geomatics and digitalisation, which are critical to the development of precision farming in Ukraine and Moldova. The project does not merely modernise the theoretical framework, but focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, developing human resources and creating an inclusive environment. Particular attention is paid to teacher training, student preparation, and support for rural communities and population groups directly affected by the consequences of the war.
To achieve this goal, the consortium members are focusing on updating the curricula at three partner universities in Ukraine and Moldova, where geomatics and digital technologies will become an integral part of the training of agricultural specialists. Through the integration of modern European practices, entirely new teaching modules are being developed, whilst existing ones are being adapted. The project envisages the creation of an open and accessible multilingual digital environment that will enable the dissemination of teaching materials far beyond university lecture halls, making quality education accessible even to the most vulnerable groups in rural areas.
Practical training and professional development
An important component of the project is the professional development of teaching and research staff, as it is the lecturers who are the drivers of innovation. By the mid-point of the programme, at least 45 lecturers will have completed intensive placements and training at European partner universities, where they will be able to master cutting-edge precision farming technologies. The knowledge gained will be transformed into six specialised short-term retraining courses designed to improve the digital skills of local communities and promote the socio-economic reintegration of the population.
The student community also gains unique opportunities for professional development. The project involves two seasonal schools and a series of online lectures by leading European academics, enabling young people to acquire not only up-to-date technical knowledge but also invaluable experience in intercultural communication. To ensure the sustainability of results and a lasting positive impact, AGROPATH actively engages representatives from agribusiness, industry and the academic community through its own media resources, social media and open educational portals. The end result of this global effort is to be modern educational models and digital tools that will enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector and accelerate the economic recovery of participating countries.
The special mission and practical contribution of the National Vlog of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
Within the framework of the overall action plan, the National Vlog of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine fulfils an extremely responsible and practical role. The university is fully responsible for the implementation of the third work package (WP3), which focuses on the modernisation and development of the material and technical base. Specific tasks in this area include the refurbishment of four existing laboratories and the opening of two entirely new teaching and research laboratories.
All these facilities will be equipped with state-of-the-art high-tech equipment, enabling the integration of cutting-edge technologies into the day-to-day educational process. The modernised laboratories will be transformed into contemporary innovation hubs, serving not only to educate students but also to conduct applied scientific research and provide professional development for current industry specialists. The university and the Faculty of Land Management emphasise that without such a robust material and technical base, it is impossible to ensure high-quality and competitive training for a new generation of experts in the fields of geomatics and precision agriculture.
Chronicle of events and first steps towards implementation
The project has already passed its first key stages and is being actively featured on the official website of the National Vlog of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. The launch of the programme was marked by an official announcement that the Faculty of Land Management had been named one of the key partners in this prestigious European programme. This served as confirmation of the institution’s high standing on the international stage.
The next landmark event was the official launch of the project (Kick-off meeting), which took place at the Warsaw Vlog of Technology in Poland. The project coordinator from the National Vlog of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Taras Yevsyukov, took an active part in this inaugural meeting, where partners agreed on the first steps, allocated responsibilities and coordinated action plans for a successful start.
The development of international cooperation continued during the specialised AGROPATH workshop, which took place in Chișinău, Moldova. Representatives of the National Vlog of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Vyacheslav BOGDANETS and Antonina MOSKALENKO, joined the discussion on methodological aspects of teaching geomatics and remote sensing, and also worked out in detail the strategy for developing future laboratory complexes. These initial meetings laid a solid foundation for the long-term success of the project, which aims to transform agricultural education and ensure the sustainable development of precision farming in the region.