SEMINARS^*

 

Thursday, 27 March

10.30 – Protection of Suppliers from Unfair Trading Practices in the Agri-Food Supply Chain.
               G. Vitkė, Agency of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture.
                    Room 211, Building 4

10.30 – Could the Neman River Become a Viable and Appealing Route for Grain Transportation?
               M. Vienažindienė, E. Plotnikova, J. Zaleckienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 411, Building 3

10.30 – Implementing Agroforestry Practices to Boost Farm Resilience: Benefits, Examples, and Legal Prerequisites.
               R. Lapinskas, Green Policy Institute;
               R. Skorupskas, J. Volungevičius, Vilnius University.
                   Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

11.00 – Milk Thistle: Will It Be Cultivated in Lithuania?
               R. Pupalienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 520, Central Building

11.00 – Visual/Optical Methods for Identifying Nutrient Deficiencies in Plants.
               E. Zaleckas, E. Petrauskas, L. Skinulienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 211, Building 8

11.00 – Angus: a Breed for Business. Precision and Methodical Work for Easy Farming.
               G. Migonis, Angus Breeders Association;
               E. Meškinytė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Conference Hall, Building 4

11.00 – Support for Implementing Smart Village Strategies.
               A. Rėkutė-Bagdonė, J. Dokudovič, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania
                    Room 211, Building 4

11.45 – Lithuanian Angus Breeders—Members of the Global Angus Community. Data Collection Requirements and Benefits for Herd Improvement.
               G. Migonis, Angus Breeders Association.
               D. Valkauskas, State Enterprise Agricultural Data Center.
                    Conference Hall, Building 4

12.00 – Discussion Innovations that Foster Growth: How to Keep a Farm Innovative, Efficient, and Profitable in a Rapidly Changing Environment?
               The discussion will bring together international leaders from business, science and the public sector.
                    Discussion moderator I. Kalesnikovė, TIMAC AGRO Lithuania.
                    Discussion Area, Pavilion 2

12.00 – Urban Beekeeping: A Sustainable Connection with Nature.
               P. Chockevičius, A. Dautartė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 514, Central Building

12.00 - Young farmers forum - EU investment for farm development.
              V.Gomoliauskienė, E. Mankutė, Lithuanian Agricultural Advisory Service.
                   Room 162, Building 3

12.30 – Challenges in Preparing and Implementing Smart Village Projects.
               V. Atkočiūnienė, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               A. Aleksandravičius, Agency of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture; VMU Agriculture Academy;
               A. Brazdžionytė, National Paying Agency.
                   Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

12.30 – Genetic Research Opportunities in Animal Husbandry.
               V. Jukna, E. Meškinytė, I. Ražanskė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Conference Hall, Building 4

13.00 – Digital Platform of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS): Facilitating Collaboration and Networking between Agriculture and Food Sector Stakeholders.
              G. Vainienė, V. Grūcienė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 211, Building 4

13.00 – Opportunities for Businesses to Secure Funding and Develop Innovations with VMU.
               E. Samys, E. Buinauskas, M. Žiūrys, VMU Communication and Technology Transfer Centre.
                   Prototype Demonstration Area, Building 4

13.00 – Food: Technological Trends, Innovations, and Future Perspectives.
               A. Petruškevičius, P. Viškelis, Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry;
               E. Jarienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 401, Central Building

13.15 – Biosecurity: An Essential Requirement for Every Farmer.
               A. Rutkauskas, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences;
               E. Meškinytė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Conference Hall, Building 4

14.00 – Discussion Do Technologies Help Reduce Crop Production Costs?
               G. Špakauskas, farmer from Pakruojis district;
               M. Šemežys, farmer from Kėdainiai district;
               G. Klevinskas, M. Liepuonius, DOJUS Agro.
                    Discussion moderator J. Radzevičius.
                    Discussion Area, Pavilion 2

14.00 – Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies in Wheat.
               E. Zaleckas, E. Petrauskas, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               Lukoševičius, Kaunas University of Technology.
                    Room 211, Building 8

14.00 – Crop Insurance System: Best Practices and Upcoming Developments.
               M. Rusteika, R. Drejeris, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               R. Voverytė-Šimkienė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania;
               A. Bardauskas, farmer, Association of Lithuanian Agricultural Companies.
                    Room 162, Building 3

14.00 – Aspects of Support in Developing Short Supply Chains.
               N. Padvaiskaitė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                    Room 211, Building 4

14.00 – Artificial Intelligence and Data Integration for Developing Sustainable Fisheries Policy.
               J. Nečiūnienė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                   Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

14.30 – Application of Social Conditionality.
               J. Čiučkienė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                   Room 211, Building 4

14.30 – ILTE Financing Solutions for the Agricultural Sector.
               I. Beiliūnienė, UAB ILTE.
                   Conference Hall, Building 4

15.00 – Social Innovations Strengthening the Resilience of Local Communities.
               V. Atkočiūnienė, VMU Agriculture Academy;
              R. Čiūtas, Association of Industrial Hemp Growers, Processors and Innovators.
                  Conference Hall, Building 4

Friday, 28 March

10.00 – Opportunities for Businesses to Secure Funding and Develop Innovations with VMU.
               E. Samys, E. Buinauskas, M. Žiūrys, VMU Communication and Technology Transfer Centre.
                    Prototype Demonstration Area, Building 4

10.00 – Increasing Farm Competitiveness and Productivity: Intervention Investment Support Measures in the Lithuanian Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Development 2023–2027.
              Ž. Jasiulevičius, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 211, Building 4

10.00 – The Well-being of Farmers and Agricultural Workers: Experiences, Perspectives, and Challenges.
               L. Girdžiūtė, A. Novikova, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 154, Building 3

10.00 – The Revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive: Challenges and Future Prospects.
               M. Dapkienė, L. Česonienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 512, Central Building

10.30 – Aerial Photography, Laser and Hyperspectral Scanning for Everyone.
               D. Jonikavičius, N. Kupstaitis, G. Mozgeris, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 162, Building 3

10.30 – Evaluation of Prospects for Developing Agro-Forestry and Agro-Horticulture in Agricultural Land.
               E. Švažas, E. Klimas, J. Aleinikovienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

11.00 – Presentation of the monograph “Kukurūzai”.
               V. Liakas, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               P. Drulis, Agribusiness Representative;
              G. Staugaitis, Lithuanian Academy of Sciences.
                  Conference Hall, Building 4

11.00 – Discussion Challenges in Reaching Consumers with Organic Products: Possible Solutions.
               A. Rutkauskas, farmer, Association of Organic Beef Cattle Breeders;
              O. Dobilienė, Kaunas Clinics;
               J. Kreizaitė, farmer from Lazdijai district;
              G. Sakalauskienė, farmer;
              M. Petkevičius, Lithuanian Association of Organic Farms, cooperative “Eko tikslas”;
              N. Dubnikovas, ŽŪK BIO LEUA.
                   Discussion moderator D. Petkevičius.
                   Discussion Area, Pavilion 2

11.00 – Soft Loans under the Financial Instruments of the Lithuanian Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Development 2023–2027.
               S. Mečkovskienė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                    Room 211, Building 4

11.00 – Biocircular Economy: How Plant-Based By-Products Are Changing the Food Sector?
               A. Ispiryan, E. Jarienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 401, Central Building

11.00 – Soil Resources of Lithuania and Their Productivity Assessment.
              R. Vaisvalavičius, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               I. Urbanavičienė, State Enterprise Agricultural Data Center.
                    Room 506, Central Building

11.00 – New Plants in Lithuania—Kernza Perennial Grain: for Food, Feed, and Bioenergy.
               Z. Kriaučiūnienė, R. Čepulienė, N. Vaitkevičienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 217, Central Building

11.00 – Quality Testing of Various Types of Oils.
               M. Gumbytė, E. Sendžikienė, V. Makarevičienė, K. Kazancev, VMU Agriculture Academy
                    Room B212, Building 8

11.00 – The Importance of Diesel Fuel Lubricity for the Durability of the Engine Power System.
               R. Kreivaitis, A. Kupčinskas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 204, Building 2

11.00 – Fire Safety in Agricultural Activities: Fire Protection of Solar Power Plants.
               V. Velička, VšĮ „Priešgaisrinių paslaugų garantas“;
              R. Mieldažys, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 310, Building 2

11.00 – Farm Resilience: What Is It and How to Build It? 
              J. Zaleckienė, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             A. Cicėnas, Lithuanian Agricultural Advisory Service, representative of a farmer’s farm;
             T. Keršulis, representative of a farmer’s farm.
                 Room 411, Building 3

12.00 – Spring Support for Ornamental, Sports, and Forage Grasslands Affected by Extreme Wintering Conditions.
               E. Klimas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

12.00 – Soil Biodiversity and Organic Carbon.
               N. Maršalkienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 411, Building 3

12.00 – Robotics and Mechatronics in Agriculture: A Path to the Future.
               V. Bučinskas, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University;
               S. Petkevičius, VMU Agriculture Academy;
              M. Makulavičius, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.
                   Room 159, Building 3

12.00 – Organic Agricultural Production: What Do We Know about It?
               D. Šileikienė, L. Česonienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 162, Building 3

12.10 – New Intervention Measure in the Strategic Plan for Lithuanian Agriculture and Rural Development 2023–2027 “Managing the Spread of Invasive Species in Drainage Ditch Slopes”.
               A. Bagdonas, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                   Room 211, Building 4

12.30 – Discussion No Need for Soil or Plant Testing if You Have Smart Agrometer.
               E. Zaleckas, E. Petrauskas, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               M. Martinaitis, farmer, member of the Board of the Šakiai District Farmers' Union;
               G. Pšibišauskienė,  Head of Agri-technology Development, AB Linas Agro.
                    Discussion moderator D. Petkevičius.
                    Discussion Area, Pavilion 2

12.30 – Afforestation and Reforestation.
               R. Smilgailytė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                    Room 211, Building 4

13.00 – The Role of Multi-Species Cover Crops for Increasing Soil Sustainability.
               A. Marcinkevičienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 348, Central Building

13.00 – Cooperation in Agriculture: Benefits, Opportunities, and Support.
               J. Žukovskis, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               A. Žliobaitė, Chamber of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania;
               P. Astrauskas, Agricultural Cooperative “Ekoop”.
                   Room 154, Building 3

13.00 – 2025 Changes in Agricultural and Other Land Declaration Procedures.
               G. Dūdėnas, S. Ramoška, R. Miknevičienė, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                    Conference Hall, Building 4

13.00 – “MOM” Strip-Till Drilling with Slurry Injection.
               M. Soave, MOM Moretto Mechanical Workshops;
                V. Valančius, UAB „Baltic Direct“.
                    Room 211, Building 4

13.00 – Competences, Knowledge, and Information for the Strategic Development of Lithuania’s Bioeconomy: Insights from BOOST4BIOEAST.
               R. Pakeltienė, V. Vitunskienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 411, Building 3

13.10 – Implementing Agroforestry Practices to Boost Farm Resilience: Benefits, Examples, and Legal Prerequisites.
               R. Lapinskas, Green Policy Institute;
               R. Skorupskas, J. Volungevičius, Vilnius University.
                    Room 162, Building 3

13.30 – Use of a New Generation of Bio-Stimulator for Plants Affected by Extreme Natural Conditions.
               A. Belzus, UAB „Aljara & Co“;
               E. Klimas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

14.00 – Discussion Viburnum: Research and Innovative Products.
               L. Česonienė, R. Daubaras, P. Viškelis, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Disussion moderator D. Petkevičius.
                    Discussion Area, Pavilion 2

14.00 – Nutrient Imbalance in Plants.
               E. Zaleckas, E. Petrauskas, L. Skinulienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Room 211, Building 8

Saturday, 29 March

11.00 – Game Meat: Safe and Healthy Food from Nature.
              J. Stankevičiūtė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Room 213, Building 6

11.00 – Closer-to-Nature Forest Management: Forest Adaptation for Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation.
              G. Brazaitis, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 212, Building 6

12.00 – Where Will We Pick Mushrooms: in the Woods, in the Garden, or at Home?
              N. Maršalkienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

13.00 – Let’s Make High-Quality Fermented Fireweed Tea!
               M. Lasinskas, E. Jarienė, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                   Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

14.00 – Innovations in Fermented Beverage Production.
               A. Velička, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall, Pavilion 1

 

^* The organisers reserve the right to change the seminar programme.