Summary

The AGRO-WELL project is addressing the challenging and hazardous conditions faced by workers in the agricultural sector, which is marked by high accident rates and health issues due to physical labor and repetitive tasks. These challenges, coupled with emerging issues like digitalization, technological changes, environmental goals, and the impacts of climate change, are increasing the demands on farmers and farm workers, particularly in terms of occupational safety and health (OSH). AGRO-WELL adopts an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together experts from various OSH-related fields, technology providers, and farmer representatives across Europe. The project focuses on enhancing knowledge for a sustainable agricultural sector by assessing farmer needs and promoting awareness of smart farming. It leverages five key technologies, including robotics, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence, to improve working conditions, farm safety, decision-making, and environmental sustainability in four different farming systems. The project will also assess the multidimensional effects of these technologies, design business models to support market adoption, and incorporate an open technology competition to foster other promising innovations. The results will be disseminated through strategies and policy recommendations to encourage the adoption of sustainable technological solutions and business models in agriculture.