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- 30th EGF General Meeting attracted participants from 32 countriesFrom June 9–13, the 30th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation (EGF), hosted by the Dutch-Flemish Society for Grassland and Fodder Crops (NVWV), was held in the Harmonie in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. The General Meeting attracted 325 participants from 32 countries and hosted an additional 75 participants in side-events. The event was opened by Dr. Agnes van den Pol-van Dasselaar, President of EGF and host of the event. She introduced the main theme of the General Meeting: “Why grasslands?”. The General Meeting revolved around the question whether grasslands are important, and if so, why? The scientific program was divided… Read more: 30th EGF General Meeting attracted participants from 32 countries
30th EGF General Meeting
The 30th EGF General Meeting was held in 2024 in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands!
The General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation in 2024 will focus on the role of grasslands. The main theme revolves around the question whether grass is important, and if so, why.
Meeting Details:
Date: 9-13 June, 2024
Where: Live Event, hosted in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
For whom: advanced students, young researchers, and leading scientists in academia, but also key persons of related industry
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30th EGF General Meeting attracted participants from 32 countries
From June 9–13, the 30th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation (EGF), hosted by the Dutch-Flemish Society for Grassland…
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Welcome speech by deputy Femke Wiersma
Speech on the occasion of the opening of the 30th General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation.Delivered by deputy Femke…
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Organizing team
Dr. Agnes
van den Pol-VAN DASSELAAR
Professor Grassland and Grazing
Dr. Wiepk
Voskamp-Harkema
Professor Sustainable Dairy Farming
DR. Cindy
Klootwijk
Researcher Grass and Grazing
Since 1961, the NVWV is a Dutch platform for students, researchers, advisors, teachers, industry representatives, farmers, policy makers and other people interested in grass and forage. The NVWV organizes meetings on actual topics on grassland and fodder making, from research to practical use on farms. All having to do with grasslands and fodder is of interest, such as fertilization, grazing, biodiversity, cultivation measures, breeding, forage harvesting.