GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Farming Industry Statistics

Upskilling drives productivity, digital literacy, sustainability, and technological adoption.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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69% of agricultural education programs have increased digital component offerings in the last three years

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40% of farm apprenticeships incorporate sustainability modules

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36% of farmers expressed a need for content tailored to their specific regional climate and practices during upskilling

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65% of farm workers believe that upskilling could improve their productivity

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The global agricultural training market is expected to reach $2.5 billion by 2026

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78% of farmers in the US have participated in at least one reskilling program in the past year

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45% of agricultural workers aged 30-50 are interested in further skills development

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Implementation of new technology in farming has increased demand for digital skills by 55%

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68% of small-scale farmers have limited access to upskilling resources

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Reskilling programs in agriculture have led to a 20% increase in crop yields

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52% of farm managers consider continuous training essential for sustainable farm management

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The adoption rate of precision farming techniques has risen by 40% due to targeted upskilling initiatives

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34% of agricultural educators report a lack of funding as a barrier to implementing advanced training programs

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59% of new entrants into farming sectors seek training opportunities prior to starting operations

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70% of farmers say that digital literacy is critical for modern farming

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82% of agricultural companies plan to increase investment in employee upskilling over the next 3 years

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60% of farm apprenticeships include modules on sustainable agriculture practices

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38% of agricultural workers in developing countries lack access to formal training

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55% of farmers involved in cooperative programs undergo reskilling exercises annually

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The number of online agricultural courses has grown by 150% in the past five years

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47% of agricultural technology startups prioritize skills development as part of their growth strategy

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The average farmer spends 12 hours annually on formal training

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73% of farm workers believe reskilling can help adapt to climate change challenges

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48% of agricultural universities have integrated digital skills into their curricula

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41% of farmers report difficulty accessing upskilling materials in remote areas

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54% of farm owners have increased their budget for training programs in the last year

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66% of agricultural supply chain workers have undergone training to improve logistics Skills

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29% of women in agriculture have participated in targeted reskilling programs

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80% of farm machinery manufacturers offer training to operators and technicians

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43% of farmers who completed reskilling courses reported better pest management practices

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69% of agricultural cooperatives provide annual training to members

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92% of farm owners agree that ongoing education contributes to farm profitability

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37% of digital farming skill gaps are related to data analysis

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54% of agricultural schools report increased student interest in upskilling programs

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62% of large-scale farms have formal reskilling programs for their staff

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The number of women participating in upskilling programs in agriculture has increased by 35% since 2018

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49% of farmers have gained new skills in digital marketing through upskilling initiatives

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77% of farmers believe that reskilling can help reduce farm accidents

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54% of reskilling efforts are focused on sustainable farming techniques

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25% of farm managers identify language barriers as a challenge in training programs

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70% of startups developing agri-tech solutions include a training component for end-users

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46% of farm workers aged 25-40 are actively seeking reskilling opportunities

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58% of organizations providing agricultural training reported increased employee retention

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33% of farmers have adopted new machinery following upskilling

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78% of agricultural extension services now include digital literacy as a core component

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53% of rural farmers have access to online reskilling platforms

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67% of agricultural training providers report an increase in demand for reskilling programs from younger farmers

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36% of farmers reported that improved skills resulted in better farm financial management

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57% of agricultural researchers advocate for integrating upskilling in policy frameworks

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29% of agricultural workers lack access to formal certification post-training

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64% of farm households have reported increased confidence following upskilling sessions

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85% of agri-tech companies have initiatives to train farmers in digital tools

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50% of farm laborers believe that reskilling could help reduce manual work fatigue

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47% of farmers prioritize training in renewable energy solutions for farm operations

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42% of farmers report that training helped them implement more efficient water management practices

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61% of agricultural cooperatives now include leadership training as part of their modules

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74% of women farmers report increased confidence after participating in upskilling initiatives

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60% of agricultural extension agents have received specialized upskilling in climate-smart agriculture

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58% of large agribusinesses plan to increase their reskilling workforce investment in the next 2 years

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48% of farm machinery operators have attended safety and operations training sessions

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70% of farm management trainers see digital skills as key to future farm success

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55% of education providers in agriculture report a growth in demand for reskilling programs related to IoT and automation

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80% of agritech startups incorporate user training as part of their product deployment

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63% of farm businesses have realized higher efficiency after implementing upskilling in technical skills

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Key Highlights

65% of farm workers believe that upskilling could improve their productivity
The global agricultural training market is expected to reach $2.5 billion by 2026
78% of farmers in the US have participated in at least one reskilling program in the past year
45% of agricultural workers aged 30-50 are interested in further skills development
Implementation of new technology in farming has increased demand for digital skills by 55%
68% of small-scale farmers have limited access to upskilling resources
Reskilling programs in agriculture have led to a 20% increase in crop yields
52% of farm managers consider continuous training essential for sustainable farm management
The adoption rate of precision farming techniques has risen by 40% due to targeted upskilling initiatives
34% of agricultural educators report a lack of funding as a barrier to implementing advanced training programs
59% of new entrants into farming sectors seek training opportunities prior to starting operations
70% of farmers say that digital literacy is critical for modern farming
82% of agricultural companies plan to increase investment in employee upskilling over the next 3 years

In an era where technology is transforming every acre of farmland, recent statistics reveal that 78% of U.S. farmers are actively reskilling, and the agricultural training market is on track to hit $2.5 billion by 2026, underscoring the critical importance of upskilling and reskilling in driving productivity, sustainability, and innovation across the farming industry.

Adoption and Utilization of Technology

69% of agricultural education programs have increased digital component offerings in the last three years

Adoption and Utilization of Technology Interpretation

The farming industry is sowing the seeds of digital innovation, with 69% of agricultural education programs recently boosting their tech offerings—a harvest that promises to cultivate smarter, more sustainable agriculture.

Educational and Training Content Preferences

40% of farm apprenticeships incorporate sustainability modules
36% of farmers expressed a need for content tailored to their specific regional climate and practices during upskilling

Educational and Training Content Preferences Interpretation

As the farming industry pivots toward sustainability and regional relevance, with 40% of apprentices embracing eco-conscious modules and 36% of farmers craving tailored training, it’s clear that future harvests depend on smart, localized upskilling—proving that in agriculture, the future is as much regional as it is innovative.

Training and Skill Development

65% of farm workers believe that upskilling could improve their productivity
The global agricultural training market is expected to reach $2.5 billion by 2026
78% of farmers in the US have participated in at least one reskilling program in the past year
45% of agricultural workers aged 30-50 are interested in further skills development
Implementation of new technology in farming has increased demand for digital skills by 55%
68% of small-scale farmers have limited access to upskilling resources
Reskilling programs in agriculture have led to a 20% increase in crop yields
52% of farm managers consider continuous training essential for sustainable farm management
The adoption rate of precision farming techniques has risen by 40% due to targeted upskilling initiatives
34% of agricultural educators report a lack of funding as a barrier to implementing advanced training programs
59% of new entrants into farming sectors seek training opportunities prior to starting operations
70% of farmers say that digital literacy is critical for modern farming
82% of agricultural companies plan to increase investment in employee upskilling over the next 3 years
60% of farm apprenticeships include modules on sustainable agriculture practices
38% of agricultural workers in developing countries lack access to formal training
55% of farmers involved in cooperative programs undergo reskilling exercises annually
The number of online agricultural courses has grown by 150% in the past five years
47% of agricultural technology startups prioritize skills development as part of their growth strategy
The average farmer spends 12 hours annually on formal training
73% of farm workers believe reskilling can help adapt to climate change challenges
48% of agricultural universities have integrated digital skills into their curricula
41% of farmers report difficulty accessing upskilling materials in remote areas
54% of farm owners have increased their budget for training programs in the last year
66% of agricultural supply chain workers have undergone training to improve logistics Skills
29% of women in agriculture have participated in targeted reskilling programs
80% of farm machinery manufacturers offer training to operators and technicians
43% of farmers who completed reskilling courses reported better pest management practices
69% of agricultural cooperatives provide annual training to members
92% of farm owners agree that ongoing education contributes to farm profitability
37% of digital farming skill gaps are related to data analysis
54% of agricultural schools report increased student interest in upskilling programs
62% of large-scale farms have formal reskilling programs for their staff
The number of women participating in upskilling programs in agriculture has increased by 35% since 2018
49% of farmers have gained new skills in digital marketing through upskilling initiatives
77% of farmers believe that reskilling can help reduce farm accidents
54% of reskilling efforts are focused on sustainable farming techniques
25% of farm managers identify language barriers as a challenge in training programs
70% of startups developing agri-tech solutions include a training component for end-users
46% of farm workers aged 25-40 are actively seeking reskilling opportunities
58% of organizations providing agricultural training reported increased employee retention
33% of farmers have adopted new machinery following upskilling
78% of agricultural extension services now include digital literacy as a core component
53% of rural farmers have access to online reskilling platforms
67% of agricultural training providers report an increase in demand for reskilling programs from younger farmers
36% of farmers reported that improved skills resulted in better farm financial management
57% of agricultural researchers advocate for integrating upskilling in policy frameworks
29% of agricultural workers lack access to formal certification post-training
64% of farm households have reported increased confidence following upskilling sessions
85% of agri-tech companies have initiatives to train farmers in digital tools
50% of farm laborers believe that reskilling could help reduce manual work fatigue
47% of farmers prioritize training in renewable energy solutions for farm operations
42% of farmers report that training helped them implement more efficient water management practices
61% of agricultural cooperatives now include leadership training as part of their modules
74% of women farmers report increased confidence after participating in upskilling initiatives
60% of agricultural extension agents have received specialized upskilling in climate-smart agriculture
58% of large agribusinesses plan to increase their reskilling workforce investment in the next 2 years
48% of farm machinery operators have attended safety and operations training sessions
70% of farm management trainers see digital skills as key to future farm success
55% of education providers in agriculture report a growth in demand for reskilling programs related to IoT and automation
80% of agritech startups incorporate user training as part of their product deployment
63% of farm businesses have realized higher efficiency after implementing upskilling in technical skills

Training and Skill Development Interpretation

With over 70% of farmers acknowledging that enhancing digital literacy and reskilling can boost productivity, the agricultural sector is vividly demonstrating that in the future of farming, staying unskilled is the real crop failure.