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Conference:

‘Added Value of the Organic Farmer, Bioregions’

13, 14 October 2021

Which are the broader benefits of organic farming?
Is it useful to aim for ‘Bioregions’ with higher ambitions than the 25% uptake in 2030 as foreseen by the EU?

The programme will be in English and consists of presentations by leading speakers from the Netherlands and abroad, workshops, and farm visits. The conference is part of a wider programme which includes October 12 (only in Dutch) on Opportunities of the Common Agricultural Policy, the Soil as Basis.
The conference is intended for farmers, farm advisers, policy makers, students and educational institutions from the Netherlands and abroad.
You are kindly invited to register for this conference. Participation is free of charge, but registration is necessary.
The plenary session on 13 October is on location: Ecostyle/Biosinstrum, Ecomunitypark in Oosterwolde, the Netherlands. It will also be streamed online.
The workshops on 14 October will be online only.
We adhere to the guidelines of the Dutch central government regarding the corona pandemic.
The organization is in the hands of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of the Netherlands, the Provinces of Fryslân, Groningen and Drenthe, Avalon, the project Added Value of the Organic Farmer. the Soil Knowledge Center and Symphony of Soils.

12 October

Opportunities of the CAP,

The Soil as Basis (Hybrid and Plenaries)

PROGRAMME FOR 12 OCTOBER
Archive Live streams

13 October

Added Value of the Organic Farmer, Bioregions  (Hybrid and Plenaries)

PROGRAMME FOR 13 OCTOBER
Archive Live streams

14 October

Added Value of the Organic Farmer, Bioregions (Online Workshops)

PROGRAMME FOR 14 OCTOBER
Archive Live streams

What is the purpose of this conference?

Much is going to change for dairy farmers and arable farmers in the foreseeable future. The new European CAP requires them to take additional steps regarding the environment, the climate and biodiversity. The emphasis is increasingly on greening and sustainability. At the same time income support is scaled down and payment for performance is introduced. These changes ask a lot of farmers. They also affect companies and organisations in and around the agricultural sector.

Gain inspiration and knowledge

The conference is intended to help farmers to turn threats into opportunities, to inspire them to future-proof the management of their farms and to update the sector on all the developments. During the conference the participants will receive practical tips from experts, as well as inspiring examples, which are all in line with the new agricultural policy. The site visits and on-site demonstrations offer everyone a chance to experience sustainable and economically viable farming for themselves.

Who should attend the conference?

This conference is not just intended for farmers, but for everyone involved in the agricultural sector. Advisors, policy makers, involved citizens and educational institutions are welcome to take part. Participation is free of charge; however, the number of participants is limited.

Organisation

The conference is organised by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the provinces of Fryslân, Groningen and Drenthe, Avalon, the Soil Knowledge Centre, Symphony of Soils and the Added Value of the Organic Farmer Project.

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