Over the four days of Fieragricola, FederUnacoma – partner of the Agri-Digital Growth project – met more than 500 students from agricultural technical institutes during the School Days organised within the exhibition. The initiative brought to the fair students from territories with a strong agricultural vocation, offering them direct exposure to current technological developments in the sector.
The exchanges moved well beyond a simple presentation of machinery and digital tools. Discussions addressed training pathways, employment prospects and the evolving professional profiles required in contemporary agriculture. A significant presence of female students further reflected ongoing changes within agricultural education and access to the sector.
High levels of preparation and curiosity clearly emerged, together with a forward-looking attitude. Particular interest focused on drone applications, robotics and artificial intelligence, perceived as technologies capable of reshaping agricultural practices. At the same time, students demonstrated clear awareness that these innovations require adequate training and skills development to be effectively integrated into farm operations.
Within this broader framework, Fieragricola represented the occasion to present the Agri-Digital Growth project and its upcoming free training activities, scheduled to start between May and June. The programme will include modules on precision farming for open-field crops, robotics, data processing and artificial intelligence, as well as precision viticulture, all closely connected to everyday agricultural practices.
Fieragricola, held at Veronafiere (Verona, Italy) from 4 to 7 February 2026, provided the wider context for these exchanges. As an international exhibition dedicated to agricultural technologies and solutions for the agri-food sector, the event confirmed the central role of training in supporting the effective uptake of digital innovation in EU agriculture.