(including horticulture, viticulture, silviculture, pisciculture, veterinary science, agricultural technology and associated subjects); a completed agricultural apprenticeship is regarded as basic training. viticulture, silviculture, pisciculture, veterinary science, agricultural technology and associated subjects. Source: Author's calculations based on (Eurostat, 2023[2i), Agricultural holdings and utilised agricultural area by training, age and sex of farm managers [ef_mp_training], (accessed October 2023) agricultural education (2.1%), this proportion remains substantially below the EU average of 21.4% number of graduates from agricultural schools, which dropped from 2 302 in 2014 to 1 650 in 2017, contributing to the overall low level of education among farm managers (EC, 2020[14). In tertiary education, slight decrease at bachelor's level, relative stability at master's level, and an increase at doctoral level from the 2018/19 to the 2022/23 school years (MARD, 2023[81). The current agricultural curriculum lacks alignment with the diverse needs and interests of farmers, often prioritising theoretical aspects over practical projects and replication of successful solutions. Moreover, existing curricula require better adaptation to modern labour market . 0.7%, according to 2022 data (Eurostat, 2024[631). While the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) offers relevant courses through its County Agricultural Directorates, their availability remains join classes organised on a flexible schedule, has nearly doubled (Ministry of Education, 2022[64); MARD