SLU Agroecology Days
What is Agroecology Day?
Annual
Sweden's premier Agroecology conference. Usually in held in May.
Theme
Since 2012, the students of MSc. Agroecology at SLU have organised a one day conference to communicate to the world about agroecology and all it entails.
For who?
The day is developed to not only have the chance to learn something new, but also to have fun.
Next AE Day Space
2025
From Research to Practice - Scaling agroecological solutions
​Agroecology Day is an annual event organized by the Agroecology Masters students at SLU Alnarp. This year’s event aims to bridge the gap between research and practical applications in sustainable agriculture. With the theme "From Research to Practice: Scaling Agroecological Solutions," the event will serve as a platform for researchers, students, practitioners, and industry stakeholders to exchange knowledge, showcase innovative agroecological solutions, and pathways for scaling these practices in real-world settings.
Agroecological practices such as diversified cropping systems, agroforestry, aquatic systems and combining different dimensions of sustainability in practice (environment, economic and social) are increasingly recognized as solutions for ensuring food security, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. However, scaling these solutions requires collaborative efforts, interdisciplinary approaches, and strong linkages between research institutions, farming communities and industry experts. This event will facilitate discussions on best practices, challenges, and opportunities in mainstreaming agroecology by leveraging scientific advancements, policy frameworks, and farmer-led innovations.
2024
Agroecology and Regeneration: synergies, practices, and implementation.​Agroecology Day is an annual day of learning, inspiration, connection, and food, brought to life by the students of the agroecology master’s program at SLU. Hear from Anders Højlund Andersen on regenerative farming, education, and co-operation in Denmark; Clara Nicholls on agroecological practices for climate resilience in Latin America; and Charles van de Kerkhof on exploring the potential of regenerative agriculture with specific examples from Skåne. Join us during lunch for a showcase of local producers and organizations, and a seed swap session. Lunch and fika will be provided, featuring Amapola Bageri, a local-, organic-, and sourdough-based bakery owned and operated by an agroecology student. When: 15th May 2024, 10:00-15:00​
Where: Loftet, Sundsvägen 6 Alnarp, SLU Campus
2023
Local Food Sovereignty and Agrobiodiversity​
10 May 2023, 12-17:00.​
This year’s Agroecology Day will include lectures and a panel discussion, as well as a market area open for mingling, networking and buying produce from the farmers attending the conference. The conference is open to all people interested in the field of agroecology, from academia, the public, private and civil sector – so please spread the word and share our event!​The event is completely free, including lunch and “fika” for registered attendees.​The event is kindly sponsored by SLU and SIANI.​
2022
Ecosystem Resilience for Farm Resilience
This year, we have the priviledge of welcoming Pablo Tittonell in our panel discussion! Accompanied by Teun Dekker (SLU) and Benjamin Feit (SLU), and introduced by Aneth David (University of Dar es Salam), the symposium will focus on small-scale farm resilience by addressing issues in the favorisation of the soil microbiota, the implementation of pest control management and the general improvement of both the below and above soil biodiversity through farm practices.
A roundtable animated by Alnarp’s Agroecology Farm will then take place with other local small-scale farmers. This will be the occasion to get hands-on, concrete examples on how to bring a farming system towards more resilience on a day-to-day basis.
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Program:
13:00 – Opening words
13:05 -14:30 – Mini seminars with Aneth David, Pablo Tittonell, Teun Dekker and Benjamin Feit
14:30 -14:45 – Coffee Break
14:45 -16:00 – Roundtable animated by Alnarps Farm
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Venue: Crafoordsalen (Sundsvägen 14, Alnarp)
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This event is free of charge and open to the public.
Join us online!!!
2021
Lost in Translation?
Is Agroecology too broad a concept to be an effective tool in reality?
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Since Stephen Gliessman’s first publications on the topic almost 40 years ago, the term “agroecology” has evolved and been taken up all around the world. In this webinar with Stephen Gliessman and the Agroecology masters students at SLU, we will consider the various dimensions associated with agroecology today and how it is implemented in different contexts. We will wonder why this broad and vast movement can be hard to define and easy to misinterpret. Looking to the future, we will discuss how agroecology is likely to evolve in the coming decades as it moves to the top of policy agendas worldwide. Join us for this exciting opportunity to talk with one of the most influential leaders of the agroecological movement.
2020
Agroecology: crossing paths on the way to sustainable food
The webinar will present you with insights into professionals’ work with agroecology. Each panellist will give a short presentation about what they do and how they relate to agroecology. Following this, a panel discussion will go into more depthThe webinar will present you with insights into professionals’ work with agroecology. Each panellist will give a short presentation about what they do and how they relate to agroecology. Following this, a panel discussion will go into more depth of specific issues and provide a common ground for exchanging perspectives.
This webinar will provide participants with the unique opportunity to meet a range of professionals working with agroecology. Hereby, you will experience the different facets of agroecology through the diversity of the panelists. The mix of panellists will guarantee an interesting discussion and a multitude of perspectives. As panellists discuss prepared questions and selected questions by the audience, the discussion will be relevant and relatable. By the end of the webinar, you will know how different actors work within the concept agroecology. The webinar will give you enough context to think about how you and your work can relate to agroecology.
We are looking forward to a highly diverse and participative event, where people meet that usually would not. Do not miss to take part in this accelerating event to a more sustainable food system and register now!
When: 6th of May 2020, 14-16 (Swedish time) .
Where: Online
2019
Food Security - The Role of Agroecology
​Agroecology day is an annual conference, organised by the SLU MSc Agroecology students. In 2019, the conference is organised around the questions: How can we sustainably build up food security? And how is the holistic approach of Agroecology imperative to this?
2018
Land For Future Food
