1. BG01-KA
Erasmus+ project “Strategic partnership for competence based training in Bio-fertilizers – Bio-FIT” National case studies “Promoting organic farming by training in bio-fertilizers” Synthesis report

2. current status of training available in all project partner countries;
BG01-KA
Bio-FIT
A survey - desk research in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece and Hungary to gather up-do-date information at national level and provide thorough analysis of the state of art on the following main topics:
current status of training available in all project partner countries;
main national structures/institutions involved in bio-fertilizers training;
existing National/European legislative framework and policy;
assessment of the educational needs / gaps in the project subject area;
alignment with National/EU VET training priorities
presentation of a common frame on the existing needs for development of Bio-FIT e-training programme.

3. 2nd phase: Data analysis and conclusions provision
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Bio-FIT
The survey - a period of 7 months (1st – 7th month of project commencement)
Two phases:
1st phase: Survey approach/tools development and information gathering.
2nd phase: Data analysis and conclusions provision

4. BG01-KA
Bio-FIT
Key points
Conclusions
National legislative framework and policy in bio-fertilizers production and eco-friendly technologies application
1.1 Basic data about current status in partner countries
Organic agriculture with all its aspects (incl. bio-fertilizers production - a strategic economic sector that contributes to establishment of a balance between food production, employment rate and environment protection
1.2 National legislative framework and policies
Established agricultural legislative frameworks and policies that among others outline the general frame for bio-fertilizers’ application
1.3 The obstacles and constraints in organic farming and bio-fertilizers application
The questions
The needs
The advantages
The main constraints

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Bio-FIT
Key points
Conclusions
2. Target groups for realization of the training policy in bio-fertilizers’ application
2.1 The vision for the bio-fertilizers sector development through education
Bio-FIT target groups need specific training within the frame of green biotechnology and especially in bio-fertilizers.
The education can contribute to bridge building between technology and farming, and can introduce bio-innovations in sustainable agriculture development.
3. Current status of training available in all project partner countries
3.1 Brief historical overview of agricultural education
Long-lasting traditions in all partner countries and currently is well developed
3.2 Formal/non-formal education in bio-fertilizers
Fundamental educational principle
VET – national priority
Common political priorities in the field of VET

6. 4. Alignment with National/EU VET training priorities
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Bio-FIT
Key points
Conclusions
4. Alignment with National/EU VET training priorities
4.1 National qualifications frameworks for Lifelong Learning
NQFs - officially launched during the last 5-7 years
encompass all levels and types of qualifications from all subsystems of education and training
4.2 Development and introduction of NQFs
NQF – classifies qualifications according to predefined levels of learning outcomes
NQF - operates outside formal education and allows awarding of qualifications in accordance to common unified criteria
4.3 Prospects for implementation of NQFs
design, broad public consultations and legal basis development
preparatory steps – dissemination
developing, implementing and reviewing NQFs procedures
referencing to EQF

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Bio-FIT
Bulgaria
Cyprus

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Bio-FIT
Greece
Hungary

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Bio-FIT
Key points
Conclusions
4.5 ECVET system
Currently ECVET is implemented and is operating in all partners’ countries
5. Launching of common frame for development of Bio-FIT e-training programme
5.1 Prospects for implementation of NQFs
defined education requirements per profession
5.2 Selection of key qualifications for VET in the field of bio-fertilizers
11 key qualifications selected
main groups of required skills identified

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Bio-FIT
Conclusion remarks
legal status of bio-fertilizers at EU level is not well defined
needs of more profound information regarding benefits and restriction from bio-fertilizers application
few specific offers for training in bio-fertilizers available and no offers for systematic learning for innovation in the area
need for broad information about existing opportunities for training in bio-fertilizers
need for development of innovative training programme designed for VET professionals and agricultural SME personnel
Building of specialized e-platforms dedicated on bio-fertilizers formal / informal training
Introduction of EQF/NQF descriptors in design of innovative training competencies of the target professionals
Specification of target groups
Bio-FIT Project will provide a real tool for improving market job chances