“10 years of Sino-German Agriculture Cooperation – Joint Solutions for a Sustainable Future”
21-23 October 2024
Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province
Arrival of guests/registration: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Background
In the context of the bilateral cooperation between the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Chinese Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), the 10th Sino-German Agricultural Week will be held from 20-23 October. Themed “10 years of Sino-German Agriculture Cooperation – Joint Solutions for a Sustainable Future“, the event is jointly sponsored by MARA and BMEL and implemented by the Sino-German Agricultural Centre (DCZ).
The Sino-German Agricultural Week is the flagship event of the DCZ. High-level representatives from central and local governments, academia, think-tanks, and agribusiness companies of both countries are expected to participate and contribute to the event. For three days, leading researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from both countries will share research findings, practical experiences, and insights on the latest developments in the fields of sustainable food and agriculture. The event will include keynote lectures, panel discussions, as well as networking events.
Conference program
SUN, 20 October
Arrival and registration day
MON, 21 October
Opening day with keynote speeches from high-level political and scientific representatives
Thematic session 1: Agroecology
TUE, 22 October
Field day with site visits
WED, 23 October
Thematic session 2: Sustainable livestock production
Thematic session 3: Agrobiodiversity
Thematic session 1:
Agroecology
Agricultural and food systems of the future must secure sustainable and healthy food production and simultaneously ensure a responsible approach to the environment under increasing impacts of climate change. In its role as a holistic concept and a multi-faceted toolbox, agroecology provides a set of principles for meeting these challenges within the earth’s carrying capacity. This thematic session will present experiences and approaches to agroecological farming in Germany and China.
Thematic session 2:
Animal health
The increase of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human medicine and farm animals is a challenge for livestock production and a threat to global health. This thematic session discusses how requirements, modern management systems, closer surveillance, and optimization in the use of antibiotics can help to halt the rise of AMR in humans, animals, and the environment, highlighting successful examples of Sino-German cooperation.
Thematic session 3:
Agrobiodiversity
The rapid loss of biological diversity is one of the major global crises of our time. Agriculture is particularly dependent on biological diversity to ensure a supply of high-quality food and biogenic raw materials and to remain productive, competitive, and resilient in the long term. This thematic session presents approaches to on-farm conservation and sustainable use of agro-biodiversity for a climate-resilient food system and strong rural communities. The results are the outcome of a DCZ-led project on agrobiodiversity supported by funding from BMEL’s Innovation and Transformation Dialogue (ITD).
Venue
Yancheng Guest House (盐城迎宾馆）
1 Tianshan Street, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province
Tel.: +86-515-68888888
Transportation
For international guests, we recommend you travel via Beijing. There are two flights daily from Beijing to Yancheng.
- Beijing Capital Airport – Yancheng Nanyang Airport CA1591 07:55-10:00
- Beijing Daxing Airport – Yancheng Nanyang Airport CA8613
17:15-18:55
If you travel via Shanghai, you can take the high-speed train (approx. 2.5 h) from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Yancheng.
Registration
Registration for the event has been closed. If you still wish to attend, please send an e-mail to m.boehme[at]iakleipzig.de.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the conference venue Yancheng Guest House 盐城迎宾馆.
Refer to “Sino-German Agricultural Week” (中德农业周) to get a special rate. Single rooms are available at 428 RMB including breakfast, suites at 698 RMB.
For inquiries please contact the reception at +86 515 6888 8888.
Contact
Sino-German Agricultural Centre (DCZ)
Phone: +86 (0) 10 6500 0958
E-Mail: m.boehme[at]iakleipzig.de
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