16th ATF Seminar
European livestock farming in a continuously changing world
Wednesday 25 November 2026 – 9.00-13.00 CET
Venue: University Foundation
Room: Brussels
FREE EVENT but registration is mandatory
Provisional programme:
| Time | Presentation title & speaker |
|---|---|
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9:00 |
Welcome & introduction |
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9:10 |
Main take-away messages from the ATF-LFS-S&G symposium at EAAP2026 in Hamburg By Isabel Casasus & Giuseppe Bee, ATF Vice-Presidents |
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9:20 |
Livestock Strategy & Protein Plan By Lara Amber Van Veen, DG AGRI / European Commission |
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9:40 |
Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food satefy – AgRI2040 & Food2040 TBC |
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10:10 |
Ensuring EU feed security and safety in a rapidly changing global environment By Joerg Seifert, FEFANA |
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10:30 |
Water use and needs in livestock challenges By Loïc Charpentier, Water Europe |
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10:50 |
Coffee break |
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11:10 |
Improving the sustainability of European Livestock Production Systems – the STEP UP project By David Kenny, Teagasc |
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11:30 |
The social and economic challenges to farmers – how can generational renewal be achieved? By Kirsten Wosnitza, German farmer |
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11:45 |
Competitiveness and Innovative value chains TBC |
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12:00 |
Panel discussion Moderated by Charlotte Lauridsen, ATF President with speakers and audience |
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13:00 |
Closing of the conference (and lunch) |