SEMINARS

Thursday, 30 March

 

Support measures

9.50 – Support for organic farms.
             J. ÄŒeponienÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                      Room 211, Building 4.

11.00 – The role of wetlands in agriculture in the context of climate change.
               A.PrakapienÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                       Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

11.00 – Declaration of the agricultural land and other plots in year 2023.
               S. Ramoška, R. MiknevičienÄ—, J. AšmonienÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                       Conference Hall, Building 4.

11.00 – Smart villages.
               J. Dokudovič, A. RÄ—kutÄ—-BagdonÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                       Room 211, Building 4.

11.40 – Short supply chains.
               N. PadvaiskaitÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                       Room 211, Building 4.

12.10 – Investment support opportunities for production and processing of agricultural products under the Strategic plan 2023–2027 for Agriculture and Rural Development of Lithuania.
               L. GolubevaitÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                       Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

12.20 – Community-led local development (LEADER).
                V. LiukpetrytÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                        Room 211, Building 4.

13.00 – Protection of national heritage products, market and craft development.
               D. BelevičienÄ—, E. NeniškienÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                       Room 211, Building 4.

13.20 – Priorities and measures of the Lithuanian Fisheries Sector Programme for 2021–2027.
               I. ŽundienÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                      Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

 

Strengthening the resilience of the country's agro-sector and rural vitality

10.00 – Methodological approaches to the quality assessment of agricultural advisory services.
               R. PakeltienÄ—, L. GirdžiÅ«tÄ—, J. ZaleckienÄ—, Ž. ÄŒerniauskienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 512, Central Building.

13.00 – Crop insurance system in Lithuania: present and future perspectives.
               M. Rusteika, VMU Agriculture Academy;
                A. Bardauskas, Association of Lithuanian Agricultural Companies;
                A. KaunÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                        Room 506, Central Building.

 

Smart technologies and innovations in agriculture

10.30 – The usage of concrete made from hemp shives in construction.
               V. Gurskis, D. Ramukevičius, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 520, Central Building.

11.00 – From idea to prototypes. Presentation of researchers' prototypes and discussion of opportunities for collaboration between science and business.
               E. Samys, J. ŽukauskienÄ—, VMU Communication and Technology Transfer center.
                       Prototype Demonstration Site, Building 4.

12.00 – Smart technologies in crop production.
               M. Kazlauskas, I. BručienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 520, Central Building.

13.00 – Creating and improving innovative products with LEAN CANVAS.
                R. ZinkevičienÄ—, VMU Communication and Technology Transfer center;
                A. RagauskaitÄ—, VMU Professional Competence Development Center.
                        Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

 

Ecosystem services in the context of climate change

11.30 – Cultural ecosystem services in Lithuania and their benefits.
               J. VilkevičiÅ«tÄ—, L. MarcinkevičiÅ«tÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 512, Central Building.

13.30 – Cargo transportation on the Neman: prospects and benefits for the agro sector.
               V. Vinokurovas, llc „Vidaus vandens kelių direkcija“;
               E. Plotnikova, M. VienažindienÄ—, S. Slavinskas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 520, Central Building.

 

Sustainable crop production and livestock farming

13.00 – Incre asing plant diversity and root biological activity to enhance soil functionality.
               J. AleinikovienÄ—, A. MarcinkevičienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 512, Central Building.

 

Friday, 31 March

 

Sustainable crop production and livestock farming

10.00 – Open discussion. Preservation and improvement of soil condition in the context of today's challenges.
                V. Liakas, K. Romaneckas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                    Participants in the discussion:
                       P. Astrauskas, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania;
                       P. Drulis, Ltd „Agrotikslas“;
                       A. Gegeckas, Ltd „Bioenergy“;
                       V. Lebedys, Ltd „Krekenava“.
                   Discussion moderator – J. Jankevičius.
                            Conference Hall, Building 4.

10.00 – Organic mulches: advantages and disadvantages.
               R. PupalienÄ—, D. JodaugienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 520, Central Building.

11.00 – Genome research and future perspectives in beef cattle breeding.  
               I. RažanskÄ—, E. MeškinytÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                      Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

12.00 – Formation of beef cattle herds based on the results of scanning of the longest back muscle.
               V. ZigmantaitÄ—, E. MeškinytÄ—, A. Kučinskas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                      Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

12.00 – Spring support for grasslands affected by extreme meteorological conditions.
               E. Klimas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 347, Central Building.

12.00 – Benefits of fungi in agriculture and forestry.
               N. MaršalkienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 520, Central Building.

13.30 – Application of a new generation of bio-stimulant to stressed plants.
               E. Klimas, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               A. Belzus, Ltd „Aljara“.
                      Room 347, Central Building.

14.20 – Artificial intelligence control of fertilisers and pesticides for smart and cost-conscious farms.
               D. LabanauskienÄ—, Ltd „Luxera“;
               K. K. Morthen, DAT.
                      Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

 

Smart technologies and innovations in agriculture

10.00 – Circular economy development in the agri-food sector: Results of the industrial symbiosis study conducted in five Lithuanian municipalities.
               V. KargytÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
                I. MatijošytÄ—, Vilnius university.
                        Room 503, Central Building.

11.00 – How to use emerging technologies for learning: AI solutions & digital platforms.
               E. VaičiukynaitÄ—, N. DubauskienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 506, Central Building.

11.00 – Opportunities provided by Vytautas Magnus University laboratories and research services for business.
               V. SteponavičienÄ—, A. RudinskienÄ—, VMU Communication and Technology Transfer center.
                       Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

12.00 – The advantages of Mzuri Pro-Til technology: reduced CO₂ emission, healthier soil, reduced fuel consumption and reduced labour time. Hear about it for yourself!
                Ł. Lewandowski, D. Pačenga, Ltd „Žemtiekimas“.
                        Conference Hall, Building 4.

13.00 – Workshops on finding innovative solutions.
               V. JonikÄ—, J. Blažukas, VMU Communication and Technology Transfer center.
                       Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

14.00 – Services provided by the European Digital Innovation Centers (ESIC): opportunities for digitising business processes.
               G. Junevičius, Lithuanian Inovation Centre, Lithuanian cluster network „KLASTERLT“.
                       Room 211, Building 4.

 

Support measures

10.00 – Calls for proposals and what to look out for when writing projects.
               E. Samys, VMU Communication and Technology Transfer center;
               E. GerulaitienÄ—, VMU Projects department.
                        Inno Space for Cooperation, Building 4.

13.00 – Presentation and discussion of current issues of risk management measures: insurance measures for plants, crops and farm animals.
               A. KaunÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                      Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

13.00 – Financing opportunities for innovative business development here and now.
               A. Jakubavičius, Lithuanian Inovation Centre.
                      Room 211, Building 4.

13.40 – Presentation and discussion of current issues of risk management measures:  mutual funds for agricultural risk management, income stabilisation measure.
               R. JuodenienÄ—, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.
                       Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

 

Development and production of high added-value food products

10.00 – High-added value products from berry residue: a case of Lithuania.
               J. GreblikaitÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
              R. Rakštys, Ltd „Verslo valdymo technologijų grupÄ—“;
              P. R. Venskutonis, Kaunas University of Technology.
                      Room 512, Central Building.

11.00 – Improving the management of the production and commercialisation of high-added value products from berry residue.
              J. GreblikaitÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
             R. Rakštys, Ltd „Verslo valdymo technologijų grupÄ—“;
             V. MakutÄ—nas, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                     Room 512, Central Building.

 

Ecosystem services in the context of climate change

11.00 – Environmental monitoring programme: benefits to society.
               L. ÄŒesonienÄ—, D. ŠileikienÄ—, A. DautartÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 509, Central Building.

 

Sustainable energy and renewable energy sources

11.00 – Use of chromatography in quality studies of fat and biodiesel.
               M. GumbytÄ—, E. SendžikienÄ—, K. Kazancev, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room B212, Building 8.

13.30 – Possibilities of using sludge from aquaculture ponds and recirculation systems.
               A. Žibas, K. Venslauskas, G. ŽibienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 520, Central Building.

 

Strengthening the resilience of the country's agro-sector and rural vitality

12.30 – Shortening food chains: involving households and rural communities.
               V. AtkočiÅ«nienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               R. ÄŒiÅ«tas, Association of Cannabis Growers, Processors and Business Innovators;
               V. Kavaliauskas, Association „Viva Sol“.
                      Room 512, Central Building.

13.00 – Increasing dairy farm income: business models for cooperatives and producer organizations.  
               J. Žukovskis, VMU Agriculture Academy;
               J. Ramanauskas, Klaipeda University;
               A. ŽliobaitÄ—, The Chamber of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania;
               J. Kuzminskas, Association „Kooperacijos kelias“.
                       Room 506, Central Building.

 

Saturday, 1 April

 

Ecosystem services in the context of climate change

10.00 – Migrating geese damage evaluationon winter wheat and grassland yield.
               G. Brazaitis, K. Šimkevičius, S. KazlauskaitÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Room 503, Central Building.

 

Development and production of high added-value food products

11.00 – Game meat – a high added-value product.
               J. StankevičiÅ«tÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.

13.15 – The use of rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub) for the development of high added-value food products.
               M. Lasinskas, E. JarienÄ—, VMU Agriculture Academy.
                       Seminar Hall in Pavilion 1.