<< Objectives >>The main MILIMAT objective of this project is to raise training and awareness of farmers and migrant workers in the agricultural sector, so that they are able to lead and manage these new multicultural teams in a professional and responsible way, to ensure a labour and social integration in farms where codes of conduct based on diversity, equality and respect are followed to guarantee the rights of all workers. Supported by a cooperative platform for communication, management and mutual planning<< Implementation >>Based on our previous needs analysis, on the National Reports and the Transnational Analyses Report-TaR (WP2), on the knowledge and experience of the partners, and on the Manual of Best Practices (WP3), the consortium will design and develop dual training materials for migrant workers and farmers (WP4) that will be hosted on the corresponding training platforms (WP5/R5.4.) in conjunction with the MILIMAT collaboration platform (WP5/R2.2) founded on the MILIMAT Code of Good Conduct (WP5/R5.3).<< Results >>The project results are:-WP1: Management-WP2: R1: Workshop; R2: NRs; R3: TaR; R4: Database; R5: TPM1+VM1-WP3: R1: Best Practices; R2: Case Studies; R3: Good Practices Manual; R4: Extended Database2; R5: TPM2/3 + VM2/3-WP4: R1: Training Modules; R2: Self-Assessment Tool; R3: Introductory videos; R4/5: VM4 + TPM4-WP5: R1: Requirement Document; R2: Code of Good Conduct; R3: CWP; R4: Training System; R5: Pilot Test; R6/7: VM5 + TPM5 -WP6: R1: Dissemination M R2: 5 Diss. Conferences.

Agriculture and agri-food industry represent a very important sectors in all countries involved in the project. In the last years. In the last years, more and more knowledge is required in the disciplines necessary to support innovation in the sector: innovative technologies, innovative models, innovative designs etc. Everyone in the sector must have increasingly specialized skills: digital, more useful than ever for certifications, supply chain traceability, online transactions (blockchain, value chain). Even in the food sector many companies have to deal with the mismatch between real skills possessed by their workers and skills actually required.Blockchain adoption in agri-food industry has the potential to simplify and integrate agriculture supply chains but the level of its application is still very low in all EU countries. It has been demonstrated that Blockchain technology can positively influence two relevant aspects of the food supply chain:- Traceability: help to reduce food waste, provide reliable information regarding the origins of food- Optimization of Food Supply Chain: allow farmers to properly set their prices and optimize the quantities of products- Crop Insurance: provide more visibility across the supply chain- Transactions: help farmers to sell commodities, lowering transaction fees, prevent price coercion, provide lower costsThe objective of the project is to improve the knowledge and skills on blockchain technology of people working in agri-food sector by developing and testing a new training module and by providing the agri-food operators with an interactive learning platform to be used for training purposes.The project will be implemented by 6 organizations, having different experiences and knowledge but all working in or with agri-food sector: Rural Development Agency, University, VET provider, Industrial Research Laboratory and Innovation and Technology Transfer Center, SME, University and Organization representing the Agricultural Cooperatives.It is expected that the project will generate some very concrete results such as: - Improvement of specific skills and competences of farmers and agri-food operators required to adopt the Blochian technologies in their work- Development of 2 innovative outputs (Training Modules on Blockchain Technology and Learning platform) that will support the project partners and target groups to further improve their knowledge by organizing additional trainings and providing support to farmers and operators on application of Blockchain technology in agri-food sector. - Improvement of transnational connectivity among organizations working on development of skills in agri-food sector.

The role of apprenticeships in vocational education and training has been recognised as an important factor in employability of youth and it is in a strong relationship with the needs of labor market. Eventhough small and medium entreprises represent a backbone of european economy providing employment, economic development and social cohesion, most of the apprenticeship positions are in large companies or in the public sector. Agriculture and food processing industry is a very important factor in the economy of Croatia, Greece, Hungary and Italy. The majority of the employees in the agricultural sector is older than 35 years. There is an urgent need to attract young and qualified employees with mutual benefit for the growth of the sector and employment. The engagement of small and medium entreprises working in agro-food sector in apprenticeship schemes should contribute to better employment of students and recently graduates who are in the labor market for the first time. Apprenticeship offers and positions contribute to the better employment and qualifications of students, as well as to the better adaption to the needs of small and medium entreprises. Leading partner of the project is Zadar County Rural Development Agency AGRRA from Croatia. Other project partners are: School of agriculture, food and veterinary medicine in Zadar, Croatia (PPVS Ozanic), IDEC a Greek certified LLL centre experienced in online platforms and quality management, INASO PASEGES the Panhellenic Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives, Tuscany Region in Italy, TREBAG a Hungarian consultancy and quality assurance company specialized in the sector and Hungarian Chamber of plant protection.Project is focused on the promotion of work-based learning and apprenticeship in agricultural sector. The specific objectives are following: - to increase the offer of high quality apprenticeship places in agricultural and food sector, by engaging small farms and small food industries in apprenticeships; - to build sustainable partnerships between VET providers and employers/farmers on both local and transnational level;- to build capacity of VET providers and employers/farmers in organizing and hosting apprenticeships;- to increase transnational mobility and workplacements of VET students in agriculture. Target groups of the project Apprenticeship HUBs in agro-food sector can be divided into two larger groups - primary target audience and secondary target audience. Category primary target audience refers to following : • VET providers in agricultural sector, including VET schools at lower and upper secondary level, VET centers of post-secondary level providing initial or further VET, agricultural chambers, local or regional authorities and other stakeholders that provide training in the sector of agriculture;• farms and small and micro food industry companies; • VET students of agriculture.Category secondary target audience includes following categories:• support staff that will liaison between VET providers and companies of agricultural sector in the field of apprenticeship;• journalists;• the public.Using different types and methods of dissemination (publications on websites, publications on DISCUSS platform, four newsletters, social media posts, creation of project's FB page (317 likes) and website, creation of project's leaflet and logo, articles in websites/magazines/newspapers, e-mail campaigns, workshops, multiplier events, meetings, workshops, presentation in meetings, distribution of leaflets and dissemination in local and regional fairs) project reached in total 77.828 persons. This numbers consist of all the dissemination efforts made by all the partners in the project.Main results of the projects are Apprenticeship Hub model and establishment of four apprenticeship hubs in Croatia, Greece, Hungary and Italy. The services that hubs provided are: awareness raising on usefulness of apprenticeship placements and position, capacity building of actors involved in apprenticeship (farmers, employers and VET centres) through targeted actions, methods and instruments, establishment of partnership between VET providers and SMEs on local and European level and networking of actors involved through a web platform and social media. A web platform is a powerful tool which supports the operation of Apprenticeship hubs and its work is focused on awareness raising materials for small and medium entreprises VET providers, students, etc., list of companies offering apprenticeship places and positions, toolkit for VET providers on how to organise apprenticeships at local and transnational level and prepare grant applications and supports services of organization of transnational apprenticeship of VET students. By the end of the project, in total 293 users registered on the platform, out of which 7 hub representatives, 7 VET providers, 184 SMEs, 92 students and 2 keymasters. Partners will ensure the availabilty of the project resulsts for at least 5 years and they will focus their effort on establishment of hubs in their countries and in Europe.

The aim of SAGRI “Skills Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture” project was to provide the agricultural workers (mainly farmers), as well as other agricultural stakeholders with knowledge, skills and competences in the field of agro-environmental technology for sustainable agriculture. SAGRI project enabled agricultural workers to acquire the skills, knowledge and ability to understand and approach agri-environmental systems as natural ecosystems modified by human activity, though with an emphasis on environmental technologies that can be applied to achieve sustainable crop production by means of improved systems’ management.The main project results, which were achieved during the project lifetime, can be summarized as following:- The identification of specific skills (with particular focus on “green skills” and “digital skills”) that agricultural workers require, as well as the analysis of most recent practical advancements of the agricultural sector. These results were useful for the development of SAGRI training programme. - The development of an innovative curriculum that responds to specific training needs of agricultural workers and integrates the latest advancements of the “agri-tech” sector. The programme abides by the European Qualification Framework (EQF) and the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) standards. Six (6) training modules were developed targeting to a max EQF level 4, supported by relevant learning and assessment material: Module 1: Precision AgricultureModule 2: Integrated pest management in plant protectionModule 3: Agricultural reuse of organic residualsModule 4: Drip irrigation and water conserving technologiesModule 5: Renewable energy and its application as green agriculture energy sourceModule 6: Bioenergy and energy crops- The development of a virtual learning platform which makes all training resources widely available as Open Educational Resources (OER). The SAGRI OER platform (www.sagri-vet.eu) is linked to the SAGRI website (www.sagriproject.eu) and both will remain active and sustainable beyond the project end. The SAGRI OER platform as well as the project website are available in English and all consortium languages.- The organization of training workshops and the delivery of the SAGRI training programme in 219 agriculture engineers, agricultural researchers and extension staff in three partner countries (Greece, Portugal and Italy).- The organization of training workshops and the delivery of the SAGRI curriculum in 855 agricultural workers/farmers in all partner countries.- The development of the certification scheme where the trained agricultural workers can be assessed and awarded with the certification of “sustainable farmer” according the international standard ISO/IEC 17024 for personnel certification. - A plethora of dissemination activities bringing together major stakeholders of the agricultural sector, including agricultural workers (mainly farmers), extension staff and agriculturists, Higher Education Institutions, VET providers and social partners such as: * Portfolio of dissemination material * SAGRI website* SAGRI Facebook page* YouTube Channel* Participation and Publications in conferences, exhibitions, Trade Fairs, info days etc. * Interviews and Articles in Newspapers* Training workshops to the agricultural extension staff* Training workshops to the agricultural workers/farmers* Dissemination Conference at the end of the projectA developed exploitation strategy will ensure the sustainability of the project's results which will be maintained and exploited beyond the project lifetime. Particularly, the innovative curriculum, supported by relevant learning and assessment material will be integrated into the education and training programme of the partner Universities and VET partners specifically indented for agricultural worker.

uP_running project aims to set the path for the development of the bioenergy utilisation of agrarian pruning and plantation removal (APPR) wood obtained from vineyards, olive groves and fruit tree plantations. uP_running vocation is the abatement of the current immobilism of the value chain actors for the utilization of APPR woody biomass. For that purpose uP_running incorporates a set of straight actions aimed to reshape the sectors perception, to provide evidences of real success and replicable models to follow, as well as to promote the take-off for the utilisation of APPR biomass residues. An intense communication campaign will address the varied target audience with tailored messages and materials to raise the awareness. An impact on policy barriers and on the legal framework currently setting limits for the utilisation of APPR wood will be carried out through direct advocacy and lobbying work at national and EU level. Once the awareness is raised and the sector is released of hindering barriers, a snowball effect will be triggered through multiplicative and dissemination actions. First part of uP_running multiplicative strategy is to create a permanent capacity in Europe, by empowering national and regional agrarian associations, extension services and/or private consultants with capacities to give support for decision making to farmers, cooperatives and agro-industries owing the APPR residues. A call for entrepreneurship will put into operation the newly created capacities in 7 EU countries to promote the decision making of pioneer entrepreneurs. Setting up and running new APPR biomass value chains is the key for a self-replication and to further contribute to the development of the bio-economy in Europe. The actions will be initiated in a set of 4 “demo” countries (that together account for 50% of EU potential), replicated in 3 relevant EU countries, and extended through precursor actions to 7 additional EU countries.