Fruit Industry Congress
December 5 - 7, 2024
Participate in the industry events as part of the European Fruit Industry Congress:
Fruit Expo Congress
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Date 5-6.12.2024Hall EConference Hall 1
10:30 - 11:30
Conference block of the Union of Polish Fruit Growers
11:30 - 15:30
Orchard conference
CHERRY BLOCK:
11:30 - 12:00
Cherry cultivation through the eyes of the grower and vice-president of the National Cherry Growers Association
Dariusz Szymczak
12:00 - 12:20
Butternut on bird cherry or on antipode? How to achieve rapid fruiting and a high reproducible yield?
Marek Sidor, horticultural advisor PROCAM Polska
12:20 - 12:40
Protection of cherry orchards against diseases and pests, taking into account upcoming changes in the protection programme
Dr Krzysztof Gasparski Chief Horticultural Advisor
Tomasz Olszewski Director of the Horticultural Section of PROCAM Poland
12:40 - 13:00
Long-term prospects for cherry and apple production for processing
Romuald Łuczak, NaturFresh Produce
APPLE AND PEAR BLOCK:
13:00 - 13:45
What to uproot and what to plant? The high cost of establishing an orchard and the dynamic changes in global markets and force very considered decisions
Marcin Piesiewicz fruit grower and practitioner, orchard consultant
13:45 - 14:00
Amendments to captan registration related to dose restrictions and use rules
Arkadiusz Slawinski, Horticultural Crops Manager UPL
14:00 - 14:15
Silicon and calcium - fashion or necessity?
14:15 - 14:30
Combined use of plant protection products and foliar fertilisers and the effectiveness of treatments. Which mixtures should be avoided and which should be used without much concern?
Przemysław Kucharczyk, ADOB Horticulture Sector Director
14:30 - 15:30
Control of problematic diseases and pests in apple and pear cultivation
Dr Andrzej Soska, orchard consultant Soska Konsulting
10:30
Opening of the Berry Congress
Dziekan Wydziału Ogrodnictwa i Architektury Krajobrazu, dr hab. Katarzyna Dzida, Profesor UP Lublin
BLOCK I: Understanding the soil
10:35 - 11:00
Soil enemies of berry species: a ranking of harmfulness.
Dr inż. Aneta Chałańska, Nef Science
11:00 - 11:25
Organic carbon and microbial biodiversity key to restoring fertility in tired soils.
Prof. do hab. Zofia Zydlik, UP Poznań
11:25 - 11:50
‘The battle for the soil microbiome’.
Albert Zwierzyński, Doradca Jagodowy
Answers to questions and discussion.
BLOCK II: Understanding the plant
11:50 - 12:15
Hit or miss: gems among the new strawberry varieties.
Iza Witczak, Boryna Plant
12:15 - 12:40
Growing dessert blackberries: practical tips from a grower.
Piotr Figura, Plantator malin i jeżyn z Lubelszczyzny
12:40 - 13:10
Growing dessert blackberries: practical tips from a grower.
Dr inż. Piotr Baryła, UP Lublin, współwłaściciel plantacji „Porzeczkowa demofarma”
Answers to questions and discussion.
13:10 - 14:00
Coffee break, visit to exhibition stands
BLOCK III: Fertilisation and biostimulation
14:00 - 14:25
Correct fertilisation of early versus late varieties: how to succeed.
Jarosław Barszczewski, Calfert
14:25 - 14:50
How to safely accelerate versus effectively delay strawberry fruiting.
Dr hab. Zbigniew Jarosz, prof. UP, Doradca Jagodowy
Answers to questions and discussion.
BLOCK IV: How to make money from ‘blueberries’
14:50 - 15:20
Is it possible to make money from a traditional or biodynamic vineyard.
Dr hab. Magdalena Kapłan, prof. UP, właścicielka winnicy „Nobilis”
15:20 - 15:50
An idea begets an idea, or the evolution of the ‘Farm My Fruit’ farm
Mateusz Maruszewski, plantator, właściciel firmy „Lody z farmy”
15:50 - 16:20
Cooperation with sales networks: a necessity or a bumpy road
Adam Borzęcki, Boryna
16:20
Answers to questions and discussion.
Albert Zwierzyński, Doradca Jagodowy
16:30
End of the Berry Congress
University of Life Sciences stand (E5.02c): Florist workshop: ‘Utility kokedama starring the strawberry – step by step’ by Dr Karolina Pitura, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm (registration for the workshop on 6 December 2024 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am)
Running parallel to the conference are: Substantive Technology Workshops (MWT) during which speakers answer growers’ questions and give individual agrotechnical recommendations (VIP room Boryna, opposite the lecture hall).
Biologisation in horticulture - how to put ‘Zero residue’ technology into practice
10:30 - 11:00
Elements that build natural plant immunity.
Albert Zwierzyński, Berry Advisor
11:00 - 11:30
Mycorrhization the answer to tired soils and harsh environmental conditions.
Szymon Kamiński, Bioagris.
11:30 - 12:00
Bacteria at the service of technology: mineralisation of plant residues, fixation of atmospheric nitrogen, mobilisation of volatilised phosphorus.
Wojciech Szyszkowski, Bio Gen
12:00 - 12:20
Spider mite and thrips control technology using MiteMine organic formulation
Ezekiel Guard, Cosmocel
12:20 - 13:00
Biological and non-chemical solutions in an anti-resistance strategy: effective protection without residues.
Bartłomiej Drzazga, Andermatt
13:00 - 13:40
„Hard way to organic farming… G4TF in practice”
Jan Vanherck
Paweł Jesiotr, Certis Belchim
13:40 - 14:00
Plant biostimulation in organic farming and ‘Zero residue’ technology
Jarosław Barszczewski, Calfert
14:00 - 14:20
Comprehensive plant protection and stimulation technology using silicon.
Zbigniew Jarosz, UP Lublin/Doradca Jagodowy
14:20 - 14:50
Panel discussion: Perspectives for the development of the market of ‘organic’ products in Poland and worldwide - is it worth going in this direction?
Beata i Maks Karpierz (Borówka Henrykowska)
Popławski Rafał (RafBerry)
Tomasz Olszewski, PROCAM Polska
Zbigniew Jarosz, Albert Zwierzyński, Doradca Jagodowy
14:50 - 15:00
Summary and conclusion of the conference
Trade Fair Medal Ceremony
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December 5
12:00
Trends panel and presentations of exhibitors
Trends and presentation panel:
A promotional initiative during which each of our exhibitors can give a lecture at the price of the purchased stand. The topic of the presentation is free, but we recommend that it be consistent with the theme of the fair and refer to industry news, which will always encourage a wider group of visitors to get to know your company! All information about your lectures will be made available on our website.
How to register:
Contact the person responsible for the project by e-mail:
The order of applications is decisive!
Do you have an interesting idea to organize a promotional event during the fair? We are open to supporting the organization of interesting projects! We have professionally furnished conference rooms equipped with, among others, a stage, interpreter booths, VIP rooms and a fantastic sound system. At your disposal is a wide range of additional equipment, free outdoor parking, rooms for self-adaptation and technical support from the Ptak Warsaw Expo team.
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Celebrating Excellence: Medal Awards Ceremony
This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contributions to the industry’s development and showcasing the most advanced solutions in the following categories:
Trade Fair Premiere: Recognition for exhibitors who introduced innovative products or services at the fair, presenting them to the public for the first time.
Innovation: An award for companies that have presented groundbreaking technologies or solutions with the potential to revolutionize the industry.
Trade Fair Display: A prize awarded for exceptional booth design and aesthetics that stand out for their creativity and attract visitors’ attention.
The trade fair studio
We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where during exclusive interviews with industry experts and outstanding exhibitors, you will learn about the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge. The Trade Fair Studio is also connected with the Medal Award Ceremony, where distinguished exhibitors are honored, adding prestige to the event and highlighting the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry..
Inspiring conversations and new opportunities – the networking zone awaits!
The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees can exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business connections in a more informal atmosphere.
Join us to deepen your knowledge, continue the inspiring discussions from the conference, and form valuable relationships that can benefit both you and your company!
