Aotearoa, New Zealand is known around the world as a leader in agriculture and producer of quality food. Therefore, it’s not surprising that NZ farmers, producers and growers are paving the way in digital agriculture. According to a 2022 AgritechNZ report, digital adoption in farming has increased by 59% in recent years. As New Zealand’s agriculture sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, farmers will increasingly need to upskill and reskill. Recent research by Gallup and AWS shows that 50% of non-tech workers in New Zealand want digital skills training, however 43% say they don’t have the time.
Now, there is the AWS Agritech School, a one-stop shop for NZ farmers, producers and growers to learn more about the cloud and pick up vital skills. AWS Agritech School provides instant access to digital skills content through AWS Skill Builder, an online learning centre for learners of all levels. It includes curated skills courses relevant to the needs of the agricultural industry including an introduction to robotics, IoT, AI and machine learning (ML), and data analytics, which are commonly used to drive digital transformation and innovation across operations.
AWS Agritech School will be hosted on AWS Connected Community, an online resource where businesses can join events, workshops, and ask AWS experts for free one-on-one consultation on business and technical issues, and enjoy discounts on a range of software and cloud services.
Source: voxy.co.nz
