If organic and agroecological farming are the answer, why isn't change happening faster? (WEBINAR)

When? Wednesday 23 April 2025, 10:00 to 11:30 (CET)

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Speakers: Dr Shadi Hashem from Aberdeen University, Scotland and Andreia Arbenz, policy researcher at Agroscope, Switzerland.

We know from previous webinars that there is a sizable body of research demonstrating how organic and agroecological farming increase biodiversity and help farmers find resilient solutions to ever-more frequent periods of drought and deluge.

We also know that on the ground, there is still inertia and resistance to change. This webinar explores why.

We take a deep dive into two current studies, looking at:

1. The mechanics and practicalities needed to make conversion to organic farming appealing and achievable
2. Farmers’ motivations and intentions when looking at how to make changes to their farm systems.

This webinar is of interest to farmers, researchers and policy makers.

By the end of the webinar, you will know more about:

1. the wider complexities that affect decisions made by farm businesses
2. the need for a consistent infrastructure and framework that will enable change and iron out the current blocks
3. why this is important for farms, agri-food businesses, citizens and landscapes across Europe

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