According to a study issued by the Geneva Center for Studies and Research, which specializes in food security, the agricultural sector in Jordan constitutes one of the pillars of food security and rural development. However, a key question arises regarding the ability of agriculture to keep pace with digital transformation and benefit from the professions of the future.
The study continues, noting that recent international reports indicate that more than 80% of global institutions will be affected by technological transformations by 2030. This means that traditional jobs will decline, while new jobs requiring advanced digital and analytical skills will emerge.
This reality imposes on countries, including Jordan, the need to anticipate changes by integrating future skills into education and training to ensure the readiness of the workforce to keep pace with transformations.
In this context, the Jordan Chamber of Industry affirmed that bridging the skills gap represents a national priority, stressing that developing the digital and analytical capacities of the workforce is an essential condition for enhancing productivity and competitiveness.
Hence arises the importance of foresight studies that monitor future professions and identify the required competencies, thereby enabling the design of a national roadmap for qualification and development.
The study confirmed that the agricultural sector is among the most promising sectors to benefit from modern digital technologies. Concepts such as smart and precision agriculture have emerged, relying on the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence to monitor crops and improve their productivity.
These technologies are not limited to increasing production alone; they also contribute to rationalizing resource consumption, particularly water, which represents one of the most pressing challenges in Jordan.