📅 July 20 – August 10, 2026
🏛️ Organised by: CREA – Research Centre for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops
📍 Monsampolo del Tronto, Italy
How can farmers and researchers work together to develop the agricultural varieties of the future? This open day at CREA’s Monsampolo del Tronto headquarters will showcase participatory breeding, an innovative approach that directly involves farmers in selecting crop varieties best suited to local conditions and agricultural needs.
The event is aimed at farmers, technicians, researchers, and agricultural stakeholders interested in building more resilient, productive, and sustainable farming systems through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
🌿 What to expect:
🌾 Discover participatory plant breeding in practice
🤝 Learn how researchers and farmers collaborate to select new crop varieties
🌱 Explore strategies for improving agricultural resilience and sustainability
🔬 Learn about breeding methods and key selection traits
🌍 Discuss soil management and sustainable farming practices
🧑🌾 Exchange experiences with farmers, scientists, and agricultural professionals
💡 Discover the potential of agricultural networks based on shared knowledge and collaborative innovation
The event will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing modern agriculture and how participatory approaches can help address environmental, economic, and agronomic pressures.
✨ A unique opportunity to explore how cooperation between science and farming can help shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
