GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Agricultural Industry Statistics

Upskilling boosts agriculture productivity, digital skills, sustainability, and innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global agricultural upskilling market is expected to reach $4.62 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 14.5%

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The global agricultural training market for sustainable farming practices is valued at $2.1 billion in 2023, projected to grow annually by 12%

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The global market for agricultural e-learning was valued at $1.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2027

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75% of agricultural businesses believe upskilling their workforce is essential for competitiveness

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68% of farmers in the US have taken part in some form of agricultural training in the past year

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Reskilling initiatives in agriculture have increased crop yields by an average of 15%

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60% of agricultural companies plan to increase their investment in employee training within the next 3 years

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Digital literacy upskilling in agriculture technicians has risen by 40% over the past five years

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78% of young farmers in developing nations prioritize digital skills as part of their upskilling process

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Countries investing heavily in agricultural upskilling report a 20% higher productivity rate

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55% of agricultural workers undergoing reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction

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The average cost of upskilling a farmworker is $500, which leads to an average increase in productivity of 10%

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82% of agri-tech start-ups include employee upskilling in their core business strategies

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In developing countries, upskilling programs have contributed to a 25% increase in smallholders’ income

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65% of farmers express interest in AI and robotics training for their operations

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The rate of online agricultural training course completion has grown by 50% over two years

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70% of large agricultural firms plan to implement reskilling programs to adopt sustainable farming practices

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45% of farm managers report that technology training is their biggest challenge

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The agricultural drone market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.7% partly driven by the need for upskilling drone operators

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80% of vocational training centers in agriculture in Africa now incorporate digital skills

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Investment in agricultural upskilling is associated with a 12% reduction in farm labor shortages

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54% of agricultural extension workers have received formal training in digital tools in the past year

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Reskilling for climate-smart agriculture methods has increased adoption rates by 35%

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67% of agricultural startups focus on offering training solutions as a core component of their business

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30% of farmers in Asia have participated in mobile-based learning programs

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Agricultural education programs now include modules on data analytics, leading to 20% better decision-making

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58% of farm households in Latin America have improved their crop management skills through reskilling initiatives

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The adoption of precision agriculture techniques has increased by 30% due to improved training programs

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85% of farmers believe ongoing upskilling helps them access new markets

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Professional certification programs for agricultural machinery operators have grown by 25% over three years

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62% of agricultural cooperatives now invest in employee reskilling, leading to higher productivity

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43% of farming communities in Southeast Asia have benefited from digital literacy workshops

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67% of women in agriculture in developing countries have gained new skills through upskilling initiatives

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The number of agricultural internships focusing on skill development has increased by 40% over five years

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50% of agricultural research institutes now include reskilling components in their programs

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54% of farmers using IoT devices have undergone specific upskilling courses on IoT application

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72% of agricultural graduates feel confident in adopting new technologies after upskilling programs

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The number of women-led agricultural enterprises that incorporate formal training has increased by 30% in the past three years

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65% of agricultural online courses are now offered with certification, improving employability

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80% of farmers report that reskilling programs help them adapt to climate change impacts

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The use of artificial intelligence in agricultural decision-making has grown by 25% due to targeted upskilling

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59% of cooperatives in Africa have launched digital upskilling initiatives, leading to better supply chain management

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The number of agricultural machinery operators certified after upskilling programs increased by 20% over the last two years

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70% of farm extension agents report improved ability to teach modern practices after digital skills training

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48% of farmers in Latin America participate in online training to improve sustainable practices

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The training of agricultural supply chain managers in digital tools has increased by 45% in the last three years

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63% of agricultural research funding is now allocated to training and skill development programs

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The number of young women participating in agricultural upskilling programs has doubled in the past five years

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55% of farmers in Europe have received training related to digital applications, crop management, or machinery

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The number of agricultural extension staff trained in remote sensing increased by 35% during 2022-2023

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78% of agricultural students in university programs believe that practical upskilling improves employability

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Investment in reskilling farm labor in the US increased by 22% in 2023, because of automation integration

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The adoption of digital farm management platforms grew by 50% following targeted upskilling programs

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35% of farmers report that their ability to manage pests and diseases improved after participating in skill development courses

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90% of agricultural extension programs now integrate digital literacy as a core component

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The use of VR and AR for agricultural training has increased by 30% annually

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Key Highlights

75% of agricultural businesses believe upskilling their workforce is essential for competitiveness
The global agricultural upskilling market is expected to reach $4.62 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 14.5%
68% of farmers in the US have taken part in some form of agricultural training in the past year
Reskilling initiatives in agriculture have increased crop yields by an average of 15%
60% of agricultural companies plan to increase their investment in employee training within the next 3 years
Digital literacy upskilling in agriculture technicians has risen by 40% over the past five years
78% of young farmers in developing nations prioritize digital skills as part of their upskilling process
The use of VR and AR for agricultural training has increased by 30% annually
Countries investing heavily in agricultural upskilling report a 20% higher productivity rate
55% of agricultural workers undergoing reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction
The average cost of upskilling a farmworker is $500, which leads to an average increase in productivity of 10%
82% of agri-tech start-ups include employee upskilling in their core business strategies
In developing countries, upskilling programs have contributed to a 25% increase in smallholders’ income

With the agricultural industry rapidly transforming through technology and innovation, upskilling and reskilling initiatives are becoming essential, as evidenced by a booming market expected to reach $4.62 billion by 2028 and over 75% of agricultural businesses recognizing workforce development as key to staying competitive.

Market Size and Investment Trends

The global agricultural upskilling market is expected to reach $4.62 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 14.5%
The global agricultural training market for sustainable farming practices is valued at $2.1 billion in 2023, projected to grow annually by 12%
The global market for agricultural e-learning was valued at $1.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2027

Market Size and Investment Trends Interpretation

As the agricultural sector accelerates its digital and sustainable transformation, the skyrocketing upskilling and reskilling markets—expected to reach over $10 billion combined—highlight that even the oldest profession is betting big on modern education to sow the seeds of future growth.

Skills Development and Upskilling Initiatives

75% of agricultural businesses believe upskilling their workforce is essential for competitiveness
68% of farmers in the US have taken part in some form of agricultural training in the past year
Reskilling initiatives in agriculture have increased crop yields by an average of 15%
60% of agricultural companies plan to increase their investment in employee training within the next 3 years
Digital literacy upskilling in agriculture technicians has risen by 40% over the past five years
78% of young farmers in developing nations prioritize digital skills as part of their upskilling process
Countries investing heavily in agricultural upskilling report a 20% higher productivity rate
55% of agricultural workers undergoing reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction
The average cost of upskilling a farmworker is $500, which leads to an average increase in productivity of 10%
82% of agri-tech start-ups include employee upskilling in their core business strategies
In developing countries, upskilling programs have contributed to a 25% increase in smallholders’ income
65% of farmers express interest in AI and robotics training for their operations
The rate of online agricultural training course completion has grown by 50% over two years
70% of large agricultural firms plan to implement reskilling programs to adopt sustainable farming practices
45% of farm managers report that technology training is their biggest challenge
The agricultural drone market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.7% partly driven by the need for upskilling drone operators
80% of vocational training centers in agriculture in Africa now incorporate digital skills
Investment in agricultural upskilling is associated with a 12% reduction in farm labor shortages
54% of agricultural extension workers have received formal training in digital tools in the past year
Reskilling for climate-smart agriculture methods has increased adoption rates by 35%
67% of agricultural startups focus on offering training solutions as a core component of their business
30% of farmers in Asia have participated in mobile-based learning programs
Agricultural education programs now include modules on data analytics, leading to 20% better decision-making
58% of farm households in Latin America have improved their crop management skills through reskilling initiatives
The adoption of precision agriculture techniques has increased by 30% due to improved training programs
85% of farmers believe ongoing upskilling helps them access new markets
Professional certification programs for agricultural machinery operators have grown by 25% over three years
62% of agricultural cooperatives now invest in employee reskilling, leading to higher productivity
43% of farming communities in Southeast Asia have benefited from digital literacy workshops
67% of women in agriculture in developing countries have gained new skills through upskilling initiatives
The number of agricultural internships focusing on skill development has increased by 40% over five years
50% of agricultural research institutes now include reskilling components in their programs
54% of farmers using IoT devices have undergone specific upskilling courses on IoT application
72% of agricultural graduates feel confident in adopting new technologies after upskilling programs
The number of women-led agricultural enterprises that incorporate formal training has increased by 30% in the past three years
65% of agricultural online courses are now offered with certification, improving employability
80% of farmers report that reskilling programs help them adapt to climate change impacts
The use of artificial intelligence in agricultural decision-making has grown by 25% due to targeted upskilling
59% of cooperatives in Africa have launched digital upskilling initiatives, leading to better supply chain management
The number of agricultural machinery operators certified after upskilling programs increased by 20% over the last two years
70% of farm extension agents report improved ability to teach modern practices after digital skills training
48% of farmers in Latin America participate in online training to improve sustainable practices
The training of agricultural supply chain managers in digital tools has increased by 45% in the last three years
63% of agricultural research funding is now allocated to training and skill development programs
The number of young women participating in agricultural upskilling programs has doubled in the past five years
55% of farmers in Europe have received training related to digital applications, crop management, or machinery
The number of agricultural extension staff trained in remote sensing increased by 35% during 2022-2023
78% of agricultural students in university programs believe that practical upskilling improves employability
Investment in reskilling farm labor in the US increased by 22% in 2023, because of automation integration
The adoption of digital farm management platforms grew by 50% following targeted upskilling programs
35% of farmers report that their ability to manage pests and diseases improved after participating in skill development courses
90% of agricultural extension programs now integrate digital literacy as a core component

Skills Development and Upskilling Initiatives Interpretation

Amidst the crop cycles and market shifts, agricultural industry statistics reveal that investing in upskilling and reskilling isn't just a smart move—it's the fertile ground where productivity, innovation, and job satisfaction grow hand in hand, proving that when farmers and agritech professionals acquire digital and technical skills, everyone’s harvest gets a little richer.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

The use of VR and AR for agricultural training has increased by 30% annually

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

With a 30% annual surge in VR and AR training adoption, the agricultural industry is sowing the seeds of innovation to harvest smarter, not harder.