SEMINARS


Thursday, March 31

11:00 – Organic Mulch: Advantages and Disadvantages.
             Rita PupalienÄ—, Darija JodaugienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

11:00 – Research-Based Innovations Are Changing the World. Examples of Good Practice.
             Judita ŽukauskienÄ—, Inga AdamonytÄ—, Vytautas Magnus University.
                  Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

11:00 – Functional Model of an Efficient and Integrated Lithuanian Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System in 2023–2027.
             Rasa PakeltienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             Laura GirdžiÅ«tÄ—, Lina ŽukauskienÄ—, Lithuanian Agricultural Advisory Service;
             GintarÄ— KučinskienÄ—, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
                  Room 610, Building 3.

11:00 – The Role of Peat Soils in Agriculture in the Context of Climate Change.
             AgnÄ— PrakapienÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

11:00 – The Use of Concrete Containing Fiber Hemp Shives in Agricultural Production Buildings.
             Raimondas Šadzevičius, Vincas Gurskis, Dainius Ramukevičius, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 132, Building 3.

12:00 – Organic Products—Lower Environmental Load.
             Anželika DautartÄ—, Daiva ŠileikienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 509, Central Building.

12:00 – MZURI PRO-TIL Technology—a Healthier and More Sustainable Food System for People and Planet.
             Åukasz Lewandowski, UAB “Žemtiekimas”, Agro-Land.
                  Conference Hall, Building 4.

12:10 – Rural Development Program “Smart Villages.
             Virginija LiukpetrytÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

12:30 – Fat Quality Evaluation.
             Milda GumbytÄ—, EglÄ— SendžikienÄ—, Kiril Kazancev, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room B212, Building 8.

12:30 – Presentation of Farm Production Optimization Model.
             Irena KrišÄiukaitienÄ—, Virginia Namiotko, AistÄ— GalnaitytÄ—, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences. Institute of Economics and Rural Development.
                  Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

13:00 – Possibilities of Vytautas Magnus University Laboratories and Scientific Services for Business.
             Vaida SteponavičienÄ—, Judita ŽukauskienÄ—, Vytautas Magnus University.
                  Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

13:15 – Development of Short Supply Chains.
             Nomeda PadvaiskaitÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

14:00 – Sustainable Way to Dispose of Organic Waste.
             Arvydas Noreika, UAB “Green Genius”.
                  Conference Hall, Building 4.

14:00 – Short Supply Chains for Hemp Products: Benefits for Nature, Economy and People.
             Rimantas ÄŒiÅ«tas, Association of Industrial Hemp Growers, Processors and Business Innovators (KAPVIA);
             Egidijus Zvicevičius, Vilma AtkočiÅ«nienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

14:00 – Research Communication from Media Communication to “LinkedIn” Profile.
             AistÄ— RagauskaitÄ—, Raimonda ZinkevičienÄ—, Vytautas Magnus University.
                  Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

14:30 – Presentation of the Draft Strategic Plan of Lithuanian Agriculture and Rural Development for 2023–2027.
             Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

15.30 – Certification actualities for 2022. Updates of Ecological Production, Processing and National Quality Product Certification.
             Inga UrbonavičienÄ—, Linas Merkevičius, Public Institution "Ekoagros".
                  Conference Hall, Building 4.

16:15 – Innovations in the Declaration of Direct Payments in 2022.
             Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

Friday, April 1

10:00 – Importance and Benefits of Cattle Genetic Testing for Farming.
             GiedrÄ— JarienÄ—, Edita MeškinytÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

10:00 – Environmental Impact of Personal Protective Equipment During a Pandemic.
             Midona DapkienÄ—, Laima ÄŒesonienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 512, Central Building.

10:00 – Thermal Insulation Materials From Sheep’s Wool.
             Sigitas VÄ—jelis, ArÅ«nas Kremensas, Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences. Institute of Economics and Rural Development.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

10:00 – Certification of Organic Catering Establishments.
             Reda ButkevičiÅ«tÄ—, Public Institution "Ekoagros".
                  Conference Hall, Building 4.

11:00 – Global Vertical Cooperation (Clusters) Models and Their Application Possibilities in Lithuania.
             Jan Žukovskis, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             Aušra ŽliobaitÄ—, Chamber of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania;
             Robertas Pikšrys, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                  Room 411, Building 3.

11:00 – Hunting Hygiene: How It Affects Game Meat Quality?
             Jolanta StankevičiÅ«tÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Assembly Hall, Building 7.

11:00 – Scrapie Research in Sheep Farming.
             GiedrÄ— JarienÄ—, Edita MeškinytÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

11:00 – From Ideas to Prototypes. Presentation of Prototypes Developed by Scientists and Opportunities for Cooperation.
             Edvinas Samys, Judita KmeliauskienÄ—, Vytautas Magnus University.
                  Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

11:00 – The Barn Barriers Made from Concrete Containing Fiber Hemp Shives.
             Raimondas Šadzevičius, Vincas Gurskis, Dainius Ramukevičius, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 132, Building 3.

11:30 – Risks Relating to Land Transactions. Payment for Purchased Agricultural Production. Debt Administration.
             Jolanta VilkevičiÅ«tÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             Dalia StakvilevičiÅ«tÄ—, Ieva SmetonaitÄ—, Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts.
                  Conference Hall, Building 4.

12:00 – Mycorrhiza and Its Importance in Agriculture and Forestry.
             NijolÄ— MaršalkienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

12:00 – Requirements for Water Quality in Fishery Ponds.
             Laima ÄŒesonienÄ—, Gražina ŽibienÄ—, Alvydas Žibas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 518, Central Building.

12:30 – Spring Help for Grasslands Affected by Extreme Meteorological Conditions.
             Evaldas Klimas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

13:00 – How Heavy Metals Enter the Soil. Methods to Detect Them.
             Karolina BarčauskaitÄ—, the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry.
                  Room J335, Building 8.

13:00 – Improvement of Environmentally Friendly Lubricants by Using Ionic Liquids.
             Raimondas Kreivaitis, Milda GumbytÄ—, J. TreinytÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room B212, Building 8.

13:00 – Preparation of Smart Village Development Plans and Projects.
             Vilma AtkočiÅ«nienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             Alvydas Aleksandravičius, Rural Business and Markets Development Agency.
                  Conference Hall, Building 4.

13:00 – How to Attract Funding for Innovative Solutions?
             Rita PetlickaitÄ—, Edvinas Buinauskas, Vytautas Magnus University.
                  Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

14:00 – Digital Crop Production Solutions in Farming.
             Marius Kazlauskas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

14:00 – Effectiveness of Cover Crops in Organic Farming System.
             Aušra MarcinkevičienÄ—, ArÅ«nas ÄŒmukas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 211, Building 4.

14:00 – Creative Workshop on Developing Innovations from Idea to Product (Using Business Model Canvas).
             Raimonda ZinkevičienÄ—, IndrÄ— BručienÄ—, AistÄ— RagauskaitÄ—, Vytautas Magnus University.
                  Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

14:00 – Topicalities of Cooperation Between Agricultural Entities.
             Rimantas Dapkus, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             Jonas ÄŒaplikas, Lithuanian Regional Research Institute;
             Jurga BučaitÄ—-VilkÄ—, Vytautas Magnus University.
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14:30 – Fertilizers Are Getting More Expensive: Are There Any Alternatives to Them?
             JÅ«ratÄ— AleinikovienÄ—, EglÄ— JotautienÄ—, Antanas Juostas, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             Liudvikas Milkintas, UAB “Ecohumus”.
                  Conference Hall, Building 4.

Saturday, April 2

10:00 – Discussion About High Added-Value Products from Berries.
             Jolita GreblikaitÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             Rolandas Rakštys, UAB “Verslo valdymo technologijų grupÄ—”;
             AudronÄ— Ispiryan, AudronÄ—s Ispiryan Å«kis.
                  Room 610, Building 3.

11:00 – Peculiarities of the Construction of Hemp Concrete Buildings in Lithuania.
             Raimondas Šadzevičius, Vincas Gurskis, Dainius Ramukevičius, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                  Room 132, Building 3.