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Traditional agroforestry still is an important element of current farming systems in Switzerland and in all European countries.
Modern agroforestry maintains productive agricultural systems under climate change, sequesters carbon, protects soils and maintains biodiversity.
The EURAF Congresses: Every other year, 400+ scientists, policy makers and farmers discuss the latest advancements on agroforestry. The goals of the Congress are to:
- Connect scientists, farmers and policy makers
- Advance the know-how on agroforestry by learning across borders
- Facilitate the planting of trees on farmland by translating scientific to practical know-how
The 2026 Congress will be organized at the University of Neuchâtel, which offers all facilities needed for an international event. The venue will also facilitate the informal exchange among participants, which is a key element to the success of such a conference.
Focus
In addition to the broad spectrum on agroforestry research and implementation, we want to particularly focus on:
- Agroforestry for food security in a changing world
(Keywords: Productivity , climate adaptation, crop protection, food systems, global change) - Farmer friendly agroforestry
(Keywords: Extension, subsidies & policy, certification, technology, digitalization, quality of life, land ownership, intergenerational equity) - Reconciling agriculture and nature
(Keywords: Biodiversity, climate mitigation, soil, water, landscape, ecosystem services) - Agroforestry systems design
(Keywords: Lowland agroforestry, mountain agroforestry, agroforestry and viticulture, fodder hedges, business models)
Conference activities
- Keynotes (from researchers and farmers)
- Scientific sessions
- Workshops and round table discussions
- Excursions
There will also be ample time for informal exchange during multiple social events: an icebreaker event on the first Conference day, coffee breaks, poster sessions, the Conference dinner, a swim in the lake after an exhausting Conference day, or simply around a nice meal in one of the restaurants of the lovely Ville de Neuchâtel.
