Low growth, volatile energy prices, environmental concerns, rising expectations from consumers – these are some of the complex challenges the crop production industry is facing today, along with diminishing production profit margins for farmers. To grow the food Europe and the world needs, crop production systems need innovative solutions to produce more in an environmentally, economically and socially viable way.

Research and development in everything from crop development to land usage to pre- and post-harvest crop management will be crucial in providing high-quality, affordable food that protects both natural resources and human health while remaining competitive. Some innovative solutions are already available, and their use sometimes made compulsory by law, such as adherence to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. But how can we improve access to and use of innovative solutions? What challenges do farmers face as they work to ensure sustainable crop production? Are the existing technologies and tools enough to make crop production sustainable in the long-run?

This half-day event will gather European and national decision-makers and C-level executives to discuss the challenges facing our current food production and the solutions ‒ both in development and already available ‒ to produce food more efficiently, more safely and more sustainably.

PROGRAMME

The detailed programme of the event is available here.

REGISTRATION

In order to participate in this event, please register through the following link.