The theme of the 2023 Women Farmers Innovation Awards will be sustainability. Sustainability is not a new concept; its three dimensions have been pillars to the family farming model as long as agriculture has existed. Yet for EU policymakers, it has become the new buzzword in the long list of regenerative lexica. However, increasing attention is being paid to the role women can play in our changing environment. We require new ideas and solutions to answer some of our greatest global and societal challenges. To kick off the theme for the 2023 Innovation Award for Women Farmers, this workshop is dedicated to exploring the untapped potential in the role women farmers and those living in rural areas can play in making the agriculture and forestry sector more sustainable.
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Moderator:
Sally Shortall
Duke of Northumberland Chair of Rural Economy
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Agri-Environmental Policy Specialist & CAP Implementation Contact Point
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Agri-Environmental Policy Specialist & CAP Implementation Contact Point
Farmer and finalist for the Women's Innovation Award, 2020
Farmer & Vice Chair of the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture Women´s Committee (LKÖ)
Chair of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España Women’s Committee
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Chairwomen of Copa-Cogeca's Women Committee (LRF, SE)
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EU farmers and their cooperatives are committed to communicating more efficiently with consumers and using smart tools and labelling adapted to consumers’ needs. These key topics will be addressed in the two panels of the workshop in an interactive way. An important part of this discussion shall be focused on sharing best practice and solution demonstrations.
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Director, Polish Chamber of Milk and Cogeca Vice President
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Project Officer EARSC
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Land Applications Scientist, ESA
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Land Applications Scientist, ESA
Farmer & Chief Consultant, Danish Agriculture and Food Council
President of CEMA
Sub-Director of the Direct aid Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund
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Project Officer EARSC
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Director General of Gaia Epicheirein
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Deputy Director of the Competitiveness and Ecological Transition Department of La Coopération Agricole
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Deputy Director of the Competitiveness and Ecological Transition Department of La Coopération Agricole
President of biodynamic association Luna and organic producer
Secretary General, Euroseeds
Policy Analyst DG AGRI, Unit A1 on Policy Perspective
This second panel will delve into rewarding and communicating on sustainable production through sustainability schemes and labelling.
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Director General of Gaia Epicheirein
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Director, Polish Chamber of Milk and Cogeca Vice President
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The second day will centre around the plenary session of the Congress which will include four panel sessions on the following topics; challenges and opportunities for EU agriculture, balancing food security and sustainability in the EU, leading the transition towards a long-term sustainability of the agri-food chain and EU agriculture on a global stage.
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BBC Rural Affairs Champion & Radio 4 Rural Affairs & Environment Editor
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President of the hosting organisation - Croatian Chamber of Agriculture
Prefect of the Šibenik-Knin County
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President of Cogeca
President of Copa
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Minister of Agriculture of Croatia
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European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development
Czech Minister of Agriculture, President in office of the EU Agricultural Council
Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Parliament
Assistant Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine
The Congress Plenary will involve four different panels; the first panel will discuss challenges and opportunities for EU agriculture.
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President, LRF & Vice-president, Copa
Head of Unit “Farm to Fork Strategy”, DG SANTE
Director Veterinary and Plant Health Questions, Food and Forestry – Council Secretariat
Secretary General AnimalHealthEurope
The second panel will look at balancing food security and sustainability in the EU.
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Chairwomen of Copa-Cogeca's Women Committee (LRF, SE)
Director, Polish Chamber of Milk and Cogeca Vice President
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Vice-President of Euralis & Vice-President of Cogeca
President of CEJA
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, WWF Hellas
Director General CropLife Europe
The third panel will delve into how to lead the transition towards long-term sustainability of the agri-food chain.
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President of Asaja Cádiz & Vice-President of Copa
Member of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis' Cabinet
Director General, FoodDrinkEurope
Senior Agricultural Attaché, USEU
The fourth and final panel will discuss EU agriculture on a global stage.
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President of Cogeca
President of Copa
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The Atrium restaurant is situated at the entrance to the National Park “Krka” waterfalls, in a beautiful natural environment. Spoil your senses with a rich offer of traditional dishes prepared in a modern way and a top selection of local wines. It is a unique gourmet experience based on the combination of traditional Mediterranean cuisine and a modern preparation of dishes. Culinary artists pay attention to every single detail, from the freshness and quality of groceries, their quality preparation and finally their decoration and service to guests. The restaurant cherishes local tradition and homemade recipes, while always giving the utmost to be in step with the most modern techniques of food preparation.
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The third and final day of the Congress will focus on visits which will be organised by the Croatian Chamber of Agriculture.
download programmeVisits to be organised by the Croatian Chamber of Agriculture. The first farm will be a cheese dairy "Sirana Stone" farm. The farm currently has 520 Dalmatian Curly sheep, which are grazed every day of the year, and the production is organic. Two years ago, they built a mini cheese factory to make their own cheeses, yogurt and milk from sheep's milk. The desire of the owners in the near future is to offer high quality cow and goat products from animals that graze on pastures, away from pollution and negative environmental impacts. Then the visit will lead to Testament vineyards which are located in the wine-growing region of Northern Dalmatia, in the immediate vicinity of the medieval town of Šibenik. The specific weather conditions and the peculiarity of the local soil require a constant struggle for the survival of the vines, and this age-old ritual is reflected in the more intense, deeper and fuller colours, flavours and aromas of the wine. The winery has a wine tasting room.
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The first farm will be on Organic cultivation of immortelle and donkeys. The farm engages in the organic cultivation of immortelle, which is certified by the control body Biotechnicon. The farm visit will include a tour of the immortelle plantation, the donkey farm and the laboratory and the possibility of tasting local delicacies in "Viktoria's Corner". Followed by Farm Roca. The production of top-quality prosciutto in Dalmatia begins with pig breeding. The breeds raised are Yorkshire, Duroc and Landrace, because only these three give real prosciutto of the highest quality. A part of the Roca estate has been turned into an ethno museum – a house where we have preserved all the traditional elements of life in Dalmatia. A large part of the estate consists of a vineyard where indigenous Dalmatian varieties are grown.
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This is the first orchard with a photoselective anti-hail netting in the Republic of Croatia. The innovative technology of photoselective netting is applied in Italy, Israel, Australia, South Africa and other countries that base the development of fruit growing on innovations. The construction of anti-hail netting and the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment were financed with funds from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. Through the implementation of the project, red photoselective netting was installed on 3 ha of apple and 7 ha of peach and nectarine orchard. In addition to anti-hail protection, improved yield and fruit quality, due to the smaller opening size compared to the classic black anti-hail netting, this type of netting also creates a barrier for harmful insects, if also placed on the sides of the orchard, as is the case here. From there we will visit "olive and wine". The goal of the organic cooperative is the production of top organic products through olive growing (extra virgin olive oil and table olives in various preparations), viticulture (top and quality wines), and figs and their products.
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Return to hotel by 15:00.
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