The Competence Network Digital Agriculture Bavaria (KNeDL)
Working together for a smart and sustainable agriculture
Join us in shaping the agricultural world of tomorrow - practical, networked and digital. As an initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism, KNeDL brings together committed players from practice, research and industry. Our aim is to promote exchange and cooperation at eye level and to integrate innovative solutions directly into agricultural practice. The network pools forward-looking ideas and knowledge - for an agriculture that opens up new opportunities, conserves resources and inspires future generations through digital innovation.
Agriculture in the 21st century is facing major challenges: Climate change, increasing demands on animal welfare and biodiversity as well as the need for high-quality food with transparent origins.
In order to meet these requirements and at the same time strengthen traditional family farms in Bavaria, digitalization offers a wide range of new opportunities to make agricultural processes more efficient, sustainable and future-proof: Precise sensor technology and intelligent machines enable resource-conserving farming, while data analysis and AI can support well-founded decisions.
Such innovations enable modern agriculture that protects the climate, reduces the consumption of natural resources and optimizes production at the same time.
In order to keep Bavaria's agriculture competitive and socially accepted, cooperation at all levels is crucial. The Digital Agriculture Competence Network (KNeDL) promotes the exchange between business, science, associations and government agencies and extends this dialog beyond the boundaries of the agricultural sector and the Free State of Bavaria. In this way, the KNeDL creates valuable synergies and jointly develops innovative approaches for a sustainable future for agriculture in order to secure the diversity and strength of local farms in the long term.
Become a part of this creative "ecosystem" for research, technology and innovation. Network and support each other in an interdisciplinary way, exchange ideas with various players in digital agriculture and help shape the future of sustainable agriculture in our network!
Our offer
A creative and diverse ecosystem for research, technology and innovation for practice.
- Trend and technology radars to uncover future trends
- Events for networking, knowledge transfer, exchange of experience and initiating cooperation
- Knowledge transfer and publications (podcast, videocast, white paper)
- Innovation management through workshops, competitions, hackathons
- Stimuli for decision-makers in the agricultural sector
Focus topics
The focus topics in our network are listed below. They form the basis for our orientation and daily work.
Under the respective topics you will find important information on campaigns, knowledge transfer and cooperation.
The digital barn uses modern technologies such as sensors and automation to make animal husbandry more efficient and animal-friendly. These innovations enable continuous monitoring of animal health and optimize feeding and care processes, resulting in improved productivity and sustainability.
eCommerce in agriculture opens up new sales markets and distribution channels for farmers by allowing them to sell their products directly to consumers online. These digital marketplaces enable greater reach and transparency, which leads to better prices and stronger customer loyalty.
Smart energy systems in agriculture use modern technologies such as sensors and automated controls to optimize energy consumption and efficiently integrate renewable energy sources. These systems help to lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact, leading to more sustainable agricultural production.
Cybersecurity in agriculture protects digital systems and data from threats such as hacker attacks and data loss. By using security measures and technologies, farmers can effectively secure their operational processes and sensitive information, ensuring the reliability and integrity of their digital infrastructure.
What influence does digitalization have on the agricultural sector?
On 10.10.2024, the event "Agriculture in Transition: Human-Technology Future" took place at the Landsberg am Lech Agricultural Training Center. Organized by the Competence Network Digital Agriculture Bavaria (KNeDL) and the Bavarian Farmers' Association, over 150 participants discussed how digitalization is changing the job profile in agriculture.
Next level agriculture - One step ahead with AI
In the annual event series "Research State Bavaria - Where Knowledge Grows", you will gain insights into innovative research projects of the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism. This year, in cooperation with the Bavarian Digital Agriculture Competence Network (KNeDL) and the vbw - Bavarian Business Association, the topic of AI was supplemented with valuable insights from the business world and inspiring reports from everyday agricultural life.
Your contact
We look forward to hearing from you at the general email address knedl(at)bayern-innovativ.de or contact our team directly:
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