PR3 - Farmer Course
E-book
Module 1: Theoretical Framework on Risk Management and Resilience
Farming is risky. Farmers live with risk and make decisions every day that affect their farming operations. Many of the factors that affect the decisions that farmers make cannot be predicted with 100 percent accuracy: weather conditions change; prices at the time of harvest could drop; hired labor may not be available at peak times; machinery and equipment could break down when most needed; draught animals might die; and government policy can change overnight. All these changes are examples of the risks that farmers face in managing their farm as a business. All these risks affect their farm profitability.
Module 2: Technology and Digital Innovative Tools in dealing with Resilience
How digital technologies help?
Agriculture is a vital sector of the economy that is susceptible to various risks that can affect crop yields, profitability, and sustainability. Most agricultural systems are highly variable, both spatially and temporally, and depend on external factors such as weather. These parameters, however, can be easily constantly monitored through the use of digital tools(…..)
Module 3: Farmers Risk and Disaster Preparedness
The purpose of this Disaster Preparedness (DP) Guidance Note is to present and explain disaster preparedness and risk-informed approac(…..)
Module 4: Emergency, Disaster and Crisis Management
- Emergency, disaster, and crisis management are crucial aspects of ensuring the resilience and preparedness of EU farmers in dealing with unexpected events and challenges.
- Understanding their fundamental notions, definitions, similarities and differences is essential for developing an effective strategy on Emergency, Disaster, and Crisis Management for EU farmers(…)