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NJF seminar 422
Fostering healthy food systems through organic agriculture - Focus on Nordic-Baltic Region
International Scientific Conference
25-27 August 2009 Estonia |
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Organic agriculture is growing at a high rate worldwide as well as in Nordic and Baltic countries. Demand for organic products is increasing because of consumers' concern about their health and the environment.
The Baltic and Nordic countries share many similarities when it comes to climate and growing conditions; however, they are very different when it comes to markets and structure of agriculture.
At this conference we want to share experiences of different countries and find solutions for the challenges the organic food systems face – from farm to fork.
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The scientific programme of the Conference is open to all fields of research involved in organic agriculture, the main topics being:
- Soil fertility and nutrient management
- Organic field crop production
- Organic horticulture
- Farming systems and environmental impacts
- Animal health and husbandry
- Food quality and human health
- Marketing, economy and policy
- Education
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Prof. Ewa Rembialkowska, Warsaw Agricultural University;
Prof. Carlo Leifert, University of Newcastle;
Dr. Urs Niggli, FiBL;
Dr. Niels Halberg, University of Aarhus, Denmark
Dr. Mette Vaarst, Aarhus University |
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- researchers
- policy makers
- agrifood businesses
- stakeholders in agrifood sector
- all other interested parties |
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The abstracts of the oral and poster presentations will be published in NJF Report series.
The abstract (body without title) should not exceed 1000 characters with spaces.
Deadline for abstracts 2009-01-15
Abstract template
Title of presentation (in verdana 12 pt)
Name of author(s). Address and affiliation of authors. Telephone, fax and e-mail address of first author. If there is more than one address for the authors, use sub-scripts to indicate who is from which institute. (in verdana 10 pt italic)
Abstract body text (in verdana 10 pt).
The papers will be published in a special issue of the scientific journal Agronomy Research (peer-reviewed international journal, available online at http://www.eau.ee/~agronomy/).
NB! Deadline for submission of papers 2009-03-01
Papers are to be submitted to: luule.metspalu@emu.ee
Preparation of posters
Each poster presentation will be allocated one display board. The dimensions of the poster should be 1.2 m x 0.85 m in portrait orientation
The title of the poster and details of the author(s) must be included as part of the poster. It is recommended that details of author affiliations are kept to a minimum as affiliation and contact details will be shown within the Proceedings, so need not take up valuable space within the poster presentation.
Posters should be clear, simple and self-explanatory. Sub-headings (usually Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusions) will often be appropriate.
Posters that are simply photographic enlargements of the published papers are not acceptable.
Text, including axis labels and legends on tables and figures, should be no smaller than 36 point (capitals = 9 mm high; lower case = 6 mm high). Headings should be in at least 72 point (capitals = 17 mm high; lower case = 12 mm high).
All tables, figures and photographs must be supported by captions/legends, and axes on graphs must be labelled. Photographs must be at least 230 x 180 mm. |
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Tartu is situated 190 km from Tallinn and 250 km from Riga.
From Tallinn it is easily reached by bus. You have to take taxi from airport and it takes 5-10 min depending on traffic from airport to bus station. Buses are leaving at least in every hour, mostly in every half an hour. The travel time is 2h 25min. For bus information look the website http://www.bussireisid.ee
Accommodation with special price for the seminar participants is available at hotel Dorpat (www.dorpat.ee) next to the conference venue. For reservation with special price please contact hotel Dorpat at info@dorpat.ee and give the reference no – NJF 56647.
Prices:
Double/twin room 60 EUR
Single room 50 EUR
Other accommodation possibilities can be found at http://www.visittartu.com/1424
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The Conference is organised by NJF (Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists) in collaboration with Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonian Organic Farming Foundation
The seminar language is English and all presentations must be prepared in English.
Fee for students before 2009-06-01 100 EUR, after that date 150 EUR.
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| NJF members before 2009-06-01: 200 EUR |
| NJF members after 2009-06-01: 250 EUR |
| Others before 2009-06-01: 280 EUR |
| Others after 2009-06-01: 350 EUR |
| Students before 2009-06-01: 200 EUR |
| Students after 2009-06-01: 250 EUR |
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| The seminar will be held at Dorpat Convention Centre, www.dorpat.ee, Tartu, Estonia. |
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- Submission of abstracts for oral presentations: 2009-01-29
- Submission of abstracts for poster presentations: 2009-01-29
- Notification of acceptance for oral and poster presentations: 2009-02-01
- Final registration: 2009-08-20
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Estonia – Anne Luik and Marika Mänd (Estonian University of Life Sciences), Airi Vetemaa (Estonian Organic Farming Foundation), Eve Ader (Ministry of Agriculture)
Finland – Arja Nykänen (MTT Agrifood Research Finland)
Norway – Jon Magne Holten (Oikos)
Lithuania – Vytautas Pilipavicius (Lithuanian University of Agriculture)
Sweden – Karin Svanäng (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences)
Latvia – Elita Selegovska (Latvian University of Agriculture)
Denmark – Vibeke Langer (University of Copenhagen)
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Airi Vetemaa, Estonian Organic Farming FoundationTartu, Estonia.
E-mail: organic-conference@emu.ee
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