The deadline is now open to participate in the EU CAP Network conference on water resilience in agriculture
Description
The EU CAP Network has opened the call for expressions of interest to participate in the conference “Water resilience in agriculture: innovation in practice” , a European meeting focused on innovation, knowledge exchange and the EIP-AGRI approach .
February 9th is the deadline to submit applications to attend this meeting, which will take place in Hamburg, Germany, from May 19th to 21st.
The conference is organized with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Regional Identity (BMLEH) , the German CAP Network – DVS , the Lower Saxony EIP Agriculture and Innovation Network and the EIP-AGRI Innovation Office of the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture .
A European space to promote innovative solutions to the water challenge
The aim of the meeting is to accelerate the adoption of innovative results in the agricultural and forestry sector , highlighting practical solutions and successful experiences that contribute to strengthening water resilience in European agriculture.
The conference will be structured around the following thematic blocks :
- Circular water management
- Climate-resilient and less water-intensive crops and farming systems
- Irrigation efficiency, precision irrigation, and digital tools
- Nature-based solutions (NBS)
- Land management
- Water quality and water pollution
The program will combine real-world case studies , interactive workshops , an innovation marketplace featuring solutions developed in collaboration with farmers, foresters, consultants, and researchers, as well as field visits to Germany to learn about applied experiences. Furthermore, it will foster networking and the creation of new collaborations among participants.
The call is open to professionals in the field of:
- Farmers and foresters
- EIP-AGRI Operational Groups
- Horizon Europe projects and other projects related to water resilience
- Research staff, advisors and innovation intermediaries
- Agricultural training professionals
- Water management entities and NGOs
- Any agent interested in sharing knowledge and experiences about water and agriculture
Agricultural journalists and content creators specializing in agriculture or water management are also especially encouraged to apply and actively participate in the conference.
For more information, please contact us via email: conference.innovation@eucapnetwork.eu
A key opportunity to connect innovation, knowledge and practice and move towards a more resilient European agriculture in the face of water challenges .