Events


RAMIRAN 2020

, Cambridge, UK

We warmly invite you to the 18th International RAMIRAN conference to be held in the historic University city of Cambridge, UK, between the 14th and 17th September 2020. RAMIRAN “Recycling of Agricultural, Municipal and Industrial Residues in Agriculture Network” is a research and expertise network set up over 25 years ago to improve nutrient utilisation and minimise the environmental impact from livestock manure and other organic material use in agricultural systems. This conference was last held in 2017 and attracts up to 250 delegates from across Europe and further afield. RAMIRAN 2020 will be organised by ADAS, Rothamsted Research and Bangor University and held at the University of Cambridge in Eastern England, UK.
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CANCELLED - 16th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries

, Het Pand, Ghent, Belgium

Biobased solutions for climate change The 16th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Ghent, Belgium from Wednesday 3 June until Friday 5 June, 2020. Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference is expected to welcome about 350 international participants from over 30 countries. Delegates from university, industry, governmental and non-governmental organizations and venture capital providers will present their views on industrial biotechnology, sustainable (green) chemistry and agricultural policy related to the use of renewable raw materials for non-food applications and energy supply. The conference further aims at providing an overview of the scientific, technical, economic, environmental and social issues of renewable resources and biorefineries in order to give an impetus to the biobased economy and to present new developments in this area. The conference will provide a forum for leading political, corporate, academic and financial people to discuss recent developments and set up collaborations. The three day international conference will consist of plenary lectures, oral presentations, poster sessions and an exhibition. Companies and research organizations are offered the opportunity to organize a satellite symposium.
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ReNu2Farm Seminar in the Learning Network of BSc and BSc (Hons) Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness in the Wexford Campus of the Institute of Technology Carlow

, The Wexford Campus of the Institute of Technology Carlow

In the ReNu2Farm project partners are very much interested in developing, testing and evaluating recycling-derived fertilisers (RDF) and demonstrating their suitability to replace their conventional traded equivalents. In addition to those, they are also interested in communication of project work to relevant audiences. Such target groups also include the so called “learning networks” which are groups of people training in relevant areas. One such expedition for outreach was undertaken on Tuesday 28 January 2020 by the ReNu2Farm Institute of Technology Carlow project manager, Dr Thomaé Kakouli-Duarte.
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Inagro in the field, tips & tricks for your soil, fertilization and crop protection

, demo location next to Floralux, Dadizele, Belgium

Inagro is active in many themes and sectors. In our test fields we have a lot of research into new crops, techniques and innovations. In addition, we also have a wide range of services. With the unique demo day 'Inagro in the field!' we want to bundle and demonstrate our innovations and services at 1 location on plots of fellow farmers! We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday 10 September between 9.30 am and 5 pm. During this free experience day we give tips & tricks for your soil, fertilization and crop protection on 5 demonstration islands. Put together your own program and choose which demonstrations and information moments you want to attend.
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Founder Members Day of the Irish Nutrient Sustainability Platform

, Dublin, Ireland

The Founder Members Day of the Irish Nutrient Sustainability Platform took place on Tuesday 10th September, in Dublin, Ireland. The vision of the Platform is to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal agenda – with respect to food, waste, climate, economic development and protection of the environment – across the Island of Ireland through a stakeholder-led coalition.
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Pioneering meeting: environmental and circular economy in pig farming

, Sint-Amandshof, Sint-Amandstraat 11, Pittem, Belgium

At the St.-Amandshof the pioneering meeting "Environment and cycle economy in pig farming" took place, organized by the UGent-Crelan Chair on 3 September. Various themes related to pig farming were discussed: nutrient recovery, possible housing systems, alternative protein sources and various fertilizer substitutes. During this information afternoon, UGent and Inagro gave a duo presentation about the use of VeDoWS manure in the pocket digester at Inagro.
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