Field trial professionals and enthusiasts in the Nordic region had a real peak last week, at least if attending the 4th Nordic Field Trials Network (NFTN) Conference in Skejby last week.
In total, there were 72 participants from 7 countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Latvia and Germany – representing more than 30 different organisations across research institutes, advisory services, field trial units, seed companies and technology providers.
“The broad mix of people and institutions made the conference exceptionally well attended and very valuable”, writes network coordinator Nicolai Fog Hansen in a mail after the conference.
The participants started off the conference with field visits to Danespo and Nordic Seed. That was a very strong and practical start to the programme.
Throughout the three days, there were a strong series of presentations and a lot of active discussion – both in the sessions and during the breaks, field visits and social events.
“Many of the participants commented on how useful it was to meet colleagues from other countries who work with similar practical challenges in field trials, and it was clear that the networking and informal conversations were just as important as the formal talks”, writes Nicolai Fog Hansen in his mail.
The network is currently preparing a new funding application to NKJ to continue and expand NFTN activities over the coming years. They already have agreements with Latvia (2027) and in Agriultural University of Iceland (2028) to host future NFTN conferences. More information will follow as plans and funding are confirmed – please stay tuned.