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4th NFTN Conference 2026

The 4th Nordic Field Trials Network (NFTN) Conference was held in Aarhus, Denmark, from January 21st to 23rd, 2026. The three-day programme combined field excursions, technical presentations and networking activities for professionals working with field trials, agricultural research and advisory services across the Nordic and Baltic region.

Hosted at Agro Food Park with field visits organised in collaboration with Danespo, Nordic Seed, AU Food, SEGES Innovation and the Danish Technological Institute (DTI). The conference focused on practical methods, experimental design, digital tools and data use in field trials. Participants gained insight into Danish and Nordic field trial activities, including topics such as biochar, nitrate leaching, biostimulants, nitrous oxide measurements, new crop types and drone‑based assessments, while sharing experiences and perspectives from several countries.

We also organised joint transport and common activities (field tour, networking dinner and conference dinner) to support interaction and collaboration between participants.

NFTN 4th Conference 2026

Field Trials – Methods, Data and Collaboration

Dates: 21–23 January 2026
Location: Agro Food Park, Aarhus, Denmark

Programme

Day 1 – Wednesday 21 January 2026

Field Excursion

Field visits

  • Danespo 
    Dyrskuevej 15, 7323 Give, Denmark

  • Nordic Seed
    Grindsnabevej 25, 8300 Odder, Denmark

In the evening, participants were invited to an informal networking dinner at Aarhus Street Food (supported by NKJ).

Day 2 – Thursday 22 January 2026

Main Conference – Agro Food Park
Venue: Agro Food Park 15, 8200 Aarhus N

Welcome and introductions

Plenary talks – methods and case studies

Networking and visits

  • “Meet Each Other” – networking session
    Structured networking in smaller groups.

  • Visit to AU Food and DTI Field Trial Unit
    Guided tour of AU Food facilities and DTI field trial activities near Agro Food Park.

Afternoon session – designs, technology and new crops

Evening

Day 3 – Friday 23 January 2026

Morning plenary – fertilisers, emissions and biostimulants

Late morning – methods and farmer‑driven innovation