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4th NFTN Conference 2026 – Coming Up

We are excited to announce that planning for the 4th Nordic Field Trial Network (NFTN) Conference is well underway! The event will gather Nordic researchers and practitioners to focus on innovation in field trials, including the latest methods, field visits, networking, and dedicated sessions on emerging challenges and solutions in agriculture.

Dates: January 21–23, 2026

Location: Skejby, Denmark

Travel & Practical Information

To help with your planning:

Arrival:
We recommend flights to Billund Airport Wednesday, January 21. Morning arrivals are coordinated with direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm, plus a route from Helsinki via Copenhagen.

Bus transfer:
The conference bus departs Billund Airport at 11:00. We will organize a stop at a regional train station to accommodate participants arriving by train (exact station to be announced).

En route:
Sandwiches and refreshments are provided for all on the bus.

Return:
The return bus will leave Aarhus Friday at 13:00, with expected arrival in Billund Airport at 15:00. This is suitable for afternoon and evening departures.

Accommodation:
Recommended hotels in Aarhus city. Please book via booking.com or hotels.com to secure your preferred option in good time.

Conference Themes and Call for Contributions

Shape the content! We are seeking talks and workshops within these focus areas (examples):

Field Trial Techniques & Digitization

  • Lysimeter measurements
  • 3D root imaging
  • Digital and automated monitoring (emergence, ear counting, etc.)

Experimental Design & Methodology

  • Innovations in sowing and machinery (incl. producers and solutions)
  • New experimental set-ups for emerging challenges
  • Advanced design types for trials (e.g., row-column and t-latinized alpha designs)

Cropping Systems & Agroecology

  • Cover crop experimentation
  • Biostimulant and biochar field work
  • Organic fertilization & nutrient management
  • Flexible sowing strategies (e.g., late/alternative timings)

GHG Emissions & Monitoring

  • Automated measurement and monitoring solutions for emissions in field trials

Presenters and contributors from diverse companies and institutions across the Nordic region are welcome!

Preliminary Program

Wednesday, January 21: Field Excursion & Arrival

  • 11:00: Bus departs Billund Airport (coffee + snacks at assembly)
  • Field visits (planned and confirmed):
    • Danespo
    • Sejet Planteforædling (pending confirmation)
    • Local farmer/trial host (pending)
    • LFE Østjylland (pending)
    • SmartField Supersite (pending)
    • Other locations may be added
  • Possible pick-up: Regional train station (to be announced)
  • 17:00: Arrival in Aarhus city, check-in at your hotel
  • 19:00: Informal dinner & networking at Aarhus Street Food

Thursday, January 22: Main Conference at Agro Food Park

  • 09:00–17:00: Plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and networking
  • Evening: Group dinner in Aarhus

Friday, January 23: Conference & Departure

  • 09:00–12:00: Final presentations and discussion sessions
  • 12:00–13:00: Lunch and farewell
  • 13:00: Bus departs to Billund Airport (expected arrival around 15:00)

Content & Call for Contributions

The detailed program is still being planned. We welcome suggestions for talks and workshop topics!

Contributions may cover all phases of field trials—from idea and planning, through execution and analysis, to data presentation. If you would like to suggest a topic, give a presentation, or propose a workshop, please send your ideas to either Maxie Skalshøi (SEGES Innovation) or Nicolai Fog Hansen (Danish Technological Institute).

Stay Updated

More details and the full conference program will be published as soon as possible.