Boosting innovation and knowledge transfer in rural areas through the MAPA 2025 Training Plan
Description
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published its 2025 Continuing Education Plan for Rural Technicians on its website. This is a key initiative to modernize the agri-food sector through knowledge generation and transfer, innovation, and the incorporation of new technologies.
This plan, which expands its offering compared to previous editions, includes 54 training activities designed to improve the skills of technical personnel in rural areas. Its purpose is to promote the professionalization of the sector, attract talent, and facilitate access to innovative tools that enable more efficient and sustainable management of agri-food farms.
The training sessions are aimed at professionals from administrations, local action networks and groups, agricultural organizations, cooperatives and rural associations , as well as employment and local development agents and university graduates involved in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) advisory system .
Among the main priorities of this edition are:
- Generation and transfer of knowledge to improve the competitiveness of the sector.
- Innovation and adoption of new technologies in agriculture and agri-food management.
- Sustainability and economic viability of rural farms.
- Support for young people, women, and new entrepreneurs , facilitating their incorporation and consolidation in the sector.
The program will maintain its in-person and virtual modalities, through a dedicated platform that allows both options to be combined in some courses, thus ensuring more flexible access tailored to the needs of the sector.
With this initiative, the Ministry reinforces its commitment to training as a driver of innovation , ensuring that rural professionals have the knowledge and tools necessary to face the challenges of the future.