NICoPA project, launched in January 2019, was implemented at three higher education institutions in Turkmenistan: Niyazov Turkmen State University, the Turkmen Agricultural Institute in Dashoguz, and the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction. The project aimed to develop and modernise Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Precision Agriculture.

In cooperation with European partners, including the Technical University of Berlin and Space Technologies (Berlin), the participating universities modernised curricula, introduced new courses based on green economy principles, and established virtual classrooms and practical laboratories equipped with advanced technologies.

The project developed and integrated new and modernised courses in Precision Agriculture, Soil Science, Agrometeorology, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geodesy, Hydrometry and Hydrology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Modern Geodetic Instruments, and Climatology. These programmes provide students with practical skills in the application of satellite data, geoinformation technologies, and precision farming methods for the efficient management of water, energy, and agricultural inputs. The implementation of NICoPA technologies contributes to sustainable agricultural development by improving resource efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the conservation of soil, landscapes, and biodiversity.

As the transition to a green economy remains a strategic priority for Turkmenistan, Erasmus+ projects such as NICoPA play an important role in strengthening higher education capacity and promoting sustainable development both nationally and across the Central Asian region.