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FINAL PROGRAMME OF THE WORKSHOP



ACTIVITY

SPEAKER

TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 1998

2100 hours

Pre-workshop Meeting of Speakers and Group Facilitators in Order to Fine-tune Workshop Aims, Brainstorming Techniques and Reporting


WEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 1998

0830-0900 hours

Registration


0900 hours

Introduction to ESCORENA/SREN and Working Group on Research Methodologies in Organic Farming

R. Krell (FAO)

0920 hours

The Position of the Government of Switzerland on R&D in Organic Farming

J. Morel (BLW)

0940 hours

The Role of CIHEAM in the Development of OF in Mediterranean Countries

Mr Sisto (CIHEAM/IAM - IT)

PART I - A REVIEW OF CURRENT R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING

1000-1030 hours

Review Paper on the State-of-the-Art of Research in Organic Farming in Europe with Specific Focus on Methodological Problems - Northern Europe/Livestock Based Farming Systems

V. Lund (Swedish University of Agriculture)

1045 hours

Review Paper on the State-of-the-Art of Research in Organic Farming in Europe with Specific Focus on Methodological Problems - Mediterranean Europe/F&V Farming Systems

R. Zanoli (University of Ancona, Italy)

1115 hours

Review Paper on the State-of-the-Art of Research in Organic Farming with Specific Focus on Methodological Problems - Central/Eastern Europe/Arable Farming Systems

C. David (ISARA - France)

1145-1230 hours

Open Plenary Discussion


PART II - A STRATEGY FOR AN INTERDISCIPLINARY, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING

1400 hours

Holistic Research in Organic Farming: General Overview and Major Loopholes

U. Niggli (FiBL)

1420 hours

The Farming Systems Approach

H. Alroe (Research Centre Foulum - Denmark)

1440-1500 hours

Discussion


1515 hours

Bio-dynamic Approaches in R&D

J. Raupp (Institute for Biodynamic Research - Denmark)

1545 hours

Discussion


1600 hours

On-farm and Participatory Approach

T. Baars (Louis Bolk Institute - The Netherlands)

1630 hours

Discussion


PART III - POSTER SESSION ON RECENT RESULTS AND ON-GOING RESEARCH PROJECTS IN ORGANIC FARMING

1700-1830 hours

Presentation and Discussion of Posters


THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER 1998

PLENARY SESSION

0830 hours

Explanation of Group Work Technique and Choice of Groups by Participants


0900 hours

Review Paper on the Demand of R&D in Organic Farming in Europe

U. Zerger (Sàl/IFOAM - Germany)

0915 hours

Icebreaker Presentation: Mixed Farming on a Bio-regional Level: Current Issues and New Perspectives

U. Kàpke (University of Bonn, Germany)

PART IV - BRAINSTORMING ON INTERDISCIPLINARY, HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING “PARALLEL SESSIONS WITH DISCIPLINARY FOCUS”

0930-1230 hours

How to Apply a Holistic/Interdisciplinary Approach to:

- Socio-economic and Policy Studies (including Rural Sociology and Regional Studies);
- Soil Science and Nutrient Management;
- Crop Protection/Plant Pathology;
- Plant Production and Cultivation Techniques;
- Animal Production;
- Food Science, Processing and Quality


1400-1600 hours

Visit of FiBL


1615 hours

Meeting of Speakers and Facilitators for Mid-workshop Assessment of Group Work and Calibration


1645-1830 hours

Parallel Sessions Continued on Recommendations and Final Statements for Disciplinary Work


FRIDAY, 2 OCTOBER 1998

PLENARY SESSION

0830-1030 hours

Discussion of Parallel Session Results and Approval of Final Statements and Proposals on Disciplinary Work


1045 hours

Mini-lecture: Holistic Approaches to Teaching

J. Hess (University of Kassel - Germany)

PART V - BRAINSTORMING ON INTERDISCIPLINARY, HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING “PARALLEL SESSIONS WITH METHODOLOGICAL PLATFORM FOCUS”

1100-1230 hours

How to Apply a Holistic/Interdisciplinary Approach to: - Laboratory and Field Experiments; - On-farm Experimental Research; - Non-experimental Research; - Development/Extension


1400-1630 hours

Parallel Sessions Continued


1645 hours

Meeting of Speakers and Facilitators for Mid-workshop Assessment of Group Work and Calibration


1715-1830 hours

Parallel Sessions Continued on Recommendations and Final Statements on Methodological Platforms


SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER 1998

PLENARY SESSION

0830-1030 hours

Discussion of Parallel Session Results on Methodological Platforms


1045-1230 hours

Approval of Final Statements and Proposals on Methodological Platforms



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