Join us for a two-day training session focused on the principles and practices of regenerative agriculture.

Experts from leading institutions will share insights on soil health, biodiversity, input optimization, and livestock integration.

The event includes expert presentations, discussions, and a field trip to witness regenerative farming in action.

Farmers will gain practical knowledge and strategies to enhance soil fertility, improve sustainability, and boost economic resilience.

📍 Subotica, Serbia | Hotel Patria
📅 March 6-7, 2025
Registration: [link]

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and take the next step towards sustainable farming!

AgendaDay 1 – March 6, 2025

10:00 – 11:00 | Welcome and introduction to the program – Mirjana Lalošević, Donau Soja
11:00 – 11:45 | Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture and its principles – Mirjana Lalošević, Donau Soja

• Minimal soil disturbance – reduction of tillage
• Keeping the soil covered 365 days per year
• Maximization of biodiversity
• Optimization of input use (seeds, chemicals, and fertilizers)
• Livestock integration
• Context-specific design and technical transition

11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee break

12:00 – 14:30 | Soil Health and Fertility

• The importance of healthy soil in agrotechnical practices of regenerative agriculture – Jordana Ninkov, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops
• Minimizing soil disturbance through tillage systems – Danijel Jug, Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences in Osijek

14:30 – 15:30 | Lunch

15:30 – 17:00 | Farm Ecosystem Diversity and Animal Husbandry Integration

• Enhancing crop diversity and ensuring year-round soil coverage – Vladan Ugrenović, Soil Institute, Belgrade
• Livestock and crop integration – tbd

17:00 – 18:00 | Economic and Environmental Benefits for Farms

• Benefits of regenerative agriculture for farms – Dragan Žikić, The Faculty of Agriculture, Novi Sad

18:00 – 20:00 | Dinner & Networking

Day 2 – March 7, 2025

09:30 – 10:00 | Travel to farm site

10:00 – 13:00 | Field Trip

• Assessment of challenges and achievements in the transition to regenerative agriculture – Marko Bojin (Geneza, Kanjiža), Jordana Ninkov (Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops), Danijel Jug (Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences in Osijek)
• First-hand demonstration of crop performance in regenerative agriculture cultivation – challenges and achievements

13:00 – 13:15 | Coffee break

13:15 – 15:15 | Navigating towards Regenerative Agriculture: A Farm’s Journey

• Prof.

  Danijel Jug (Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences in Osijek), Mirjana Lalošević (Donau Soja)

• Discussion: Perspectives on transitioning towards regenerative agriculture
• Summary of key takeaways & closing remarks

15:15 – 17:00 | Lunch