Agri-Digital Growth took part in the EU CAP Network workshop “Sensing the future: practical applications of proximal and remote sensing for farmers and advisors”, held in Valencia (Spain) on 27-28 January 2026. The event, organised within the EU CAP Network and EIP-AGRI framework, brought together over 80 international experts, researchers, practitioners and policymakers to exchange experiences on the adoption of sensing technologies in agriculture, forestry and advisory services.
As part of the workshop programme, Agri-Digital Growth was presented during the poster session dedicated to showcasing successful initiatives. 28DIGITAL, as the author of the poster, together with project partners Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences and University of Maribor, illustrated the project, discussing its objectives, ongoing activities, overall approach and future developments, placing importance on Living Labs, digital skills development and precision farming profiles.
The first day of the workshop also included field visits dedicated to the practical application of proximal and remote sensing technologies for farmers and advisors. In this context, workshop participants had the opportunity to visit ANECOOP and Fundación Grupo Cajamar, where different applications of sensors, drones, automated tractors and other digital solutions were presented, including technologies promoted by both local and international providers.
On the second day, the workshop featured structured breakout sessions that addressed challenges, barriers, opportunities and practical actions related to the adoption of sensing-based solutions across farming, forestry and advisory contexts. The discussions covered in particular resource management, including water and energy use, as well as training needs and the skills required by farmers and advisors to manage increasingly complex digital tools.
In line with the EU CAP Network’s role as a forum for the exchange of experience, the workshop provided a structured space for knowledge sharing and peer discussion. It confirmed the role of sensor technologies in agritech and food production and emphasised the importance of cooperation between farmers, advisors, technology providers and decision-makers in shaping the future of digital agriculture in Europe.