3 Mar –
 5 Mar

LUKE – Natural Resources Institute Finland, Jokioinen, Finland

3rd Nordic Field Trials Network (NFTN) Conference

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Welcome to a conference on ‘Innovation in Technology and Automation in Field Work‘, 3-5 March 2025.

We are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Nordic Field Trials Network (NFTN) Conference, taking place in Finland 3-5 March 2025.

This year’s conference promises to deliver unique insights, engaging discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities for professionals involved in field trials, research, and agriculture across the Nordic region.

Hosted by LUKE – Natural Resources Institute Finland, the event will focus on Innovation in Technology and Automation in Field Work, offering a platform to explore cutting-edge advancements and share expertise in field trials.

Facts

Time: 2025-03-03 - 2025-03-05
City: Jokioinen, Finland
Location: LUKE – Natural Resources Institute Finland
Organiser: LUKE – Natural Resources Institute Finland, Danish Technological Institute, SEGES Innovation, Denmark; NIBIO, Norway and SLU Fältforsk, Sweden
Last signup date: 28 February 2025
Additional info:

Why Attend?

This is a one-of-a-kind event, bringing together researchers, professionals, and practitioners from across the Nordic region to share knowledge, build collaborations, and explore innovation in field trials. The conference offers:

  • Unparalleled networking opportunities during shared meals, breaks, and transportation.
  • A unique chance to gain insights into Finland’s field trials sector and hear from experts across the Nordics.
  • A carefully designed schedule to optimize travel time and make the most of your participation.

Thanks to support from NKJ (Nordic Joint Committee for Agricultural and Food Research), we are able to offer a very low participation fee of just 500 DKK (excl. VAT) for physical attendance, which includes:

  • Transport between Helsinki Airport, the venue, and the hotel.
  • Coffee, cake, lunches, and two evening dinners.

Hybrid Option

While we highly encourage in-person attendance for the best experience, we do offer an online participation option for those unable to travel. Please note that online access is limited to presentations only (not workshops).

Accomodation

Rooms available at the Fabrik Hotel (100–120€ per night; a quota of 35 rooms has been reserved).

Register Now!

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Programme

Program Highlights

The conference spans three days, carefully planned to include both travel time and ample opportunities for networking. Key highlights include:

  • Day 1 (3 March):
    • Pickup at Helsinki Airport at 12:00 and transport to the venue.
    • A field visit to NSL Field Trials, with practical demonstrations and discussions.
    • Networking dinner to foster connections and idea-sharing.
  • Day 2 (4 March):
    • Expert presentations on topics like precision agriculture, drones, and smart farming platforms.
    • Interactive workshops.
    • A tour of LUKE’s laboratory and field facilities.
    • Networking, Conference gala-dinner.
  • Day 3 (5 March):
    • Working group sessions to collaborate on current challenges.
    • Final presentations and discussions.
    • Program concludes after lunch, with transport back to Helsinki Airport for same-day travel home.

 Confirmed Topics and Speakers

The conference will feature a stellar lineup of experts from across the Nordic region, including:

  • Introduction to Field Trials in Finland – Kalle Ohralahti
  • Spraying and Spreading with Drones – Jere Kaivosoja
  • Drones for Phenotyping Field Trials – Panu Korhonen
  • Crop Simulation Models Used in Field Trials – Svend Vendelbo Nielsen
  • Intelligent Machinery Research – Ari Ronkainen
  • Boreal Plant Breeding and Variety Trials – Merja Veteläinen
  • Plot Seeding and Spraying with Autonomous Vehicles II – Morten Nygaard
  • FarmDroid Field Robot – Sami Talola
  • Working Group on Drones in Field Trials, moderated by Thomas Nitschke

We are still accepting applications for presenters or moderators, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to participate actively. Speaker application deadline: 15 February 2025.

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