Success and sustainability in agriculture require innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance profitability and support environmentally friendly practices. The SmartFarm Satakunta project addresses this need by offering concrete solutions to challenges faced by farmers, readiness for the adoption of robotics and automation, and knowledge of the possibilities offered by data spaces. The project supports farmers in joining agricultural data ecosystems that implement fair data economy principles and create future data-driven innovations.
SmartFarm Satakunta promotes the implementation of analyses into the daily lives of farmers, accelerating the digitalization of agriculture and advancing sustainable development goals. The project brings together local agricultural entrepreneurs, research institutions, and agricultural actors, fostering regional cooperation and networking. This creates a strong foundation for developing the competitiveness of Satakunta's agricultural sector and promoting robotics and data spaces. The "SmartFarm 2.0" concept is a scalable and transferable process across Finland.
The main implementers of the project are Tampere University and the Natural Resources Institute Finland. The work methods involve participatory co-development, where farmers actively engage in testing solutions. SmartFarm Satakunta will be implemented in the Satakunta region 1.1.2025–31.12.2027 with outcomes supporting the long-term development of the region's agricultural sector.
Funding source
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
Partners
Natural Resources Institute Finland Luke