2nd International Strawberry & Raspberry Conference

2nd International Strawberry & Raspberry Conference – Berry Forum

16 November 2025

On 26 November 2025, the berry industry will gather at the 2nd International Strawberry & Raspberry Conference – Berry Forum in Ożarów Mazowiecki

Producers, consultants, researchers, and all professionals interested in modern strawberry and raspberry cultivation will soon meet at the 2nd International Strawberry & Raspberry Conference – Berry Forum, taking place on 26 November 2025 in Ożarów Mazowiecki.

The first day of the event will be fully dedicated to strawberries, with experts from Poland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands presenting the latest trends, technologies, and practical solutions — from everbearing varieties and precision cultivation, to fertigation strategies, labour management, and production cost optimisation.

26 November 2025 – STRAWBERRY DAY – FULL PROGRAMME

8:30–9:45 – Registration of participants

9:45–10:00 – Welcome & Opening of the Conference

Morning Session

10:00–10:30 – Yield performance and challenges in everbearing strawberry production based on the 2025 season – Tomasz Domański, Greenovatica

10:30–10:50 – Managing grey mould and powdery mildew in strawberry crops – Jan Szałas, Szałas Agro

10:50–11:10 – Precision soil-grown strawberry production – conclusions from the Strawberry Inspirations project – Mariusz Podymniak & Magdalena Cieślak-Włodarczyk

11:10–11:25 – Discussion & summary

11:25–12:10 – Coffee break

Technology & Innovation Session

12:10–12:40 – New strawberry cultivation systems: how to harvest more per square metre – Ireneusz Wypasek, New Forest Farm (UK)

12:40–13:00 – Single-component vs. multi-component fertilizers for strawberry fertigation programmes – Dr. Eng. Diana Wieczorek, ICL

13:00–13:30 – VPD (Vapour Pressure Deficit) as a key to berry fruit quality: from monitoring to automation – Nick Green (UK)

13:30–13:50 – Dutch experience in strawberry crop protection and supermarket requirements – Dorus Rijkers, Bayer (Netherlands)

13:50–14:10 – When is a farm manager needed? Motivating and retaining seasonal workers – Dr. Artur Smolik

14:10–14:20 – Discussion & summary

14:20–15:30 – Lunch break

Afternoon Session

15:30–16:10 – PANEL DISCUSSION: Strategies for developing strawberry production in Poland

16:10–16:30 – Substrates for strawberries – key parameters for successful cultivation – Krzysztof Sak, 4Berry

16:30–17:00 – Biotic and abiotic pest pressure in strawberries – what must be considered in an effective protection strategy – Dr. Emilia Mikulewicz, Cultiva EcoSolutions

17:00–17:30 – Crop steering and ripening control in the newest everbearing varieties – Pim Kleeven, Delphy (Netherlands)

17:30–18:00 – Cost optimisation and crop management on a modern berry farm – Ireneusz Wypasek (UK)

18:00–18:15 – Discussion & closing remarks

19:30 – Gala dinner & networking evening

Why attend the Berry Forum?

Berry Forum is a unique event combining expert knowledge, practical experience, and a forward-looking vision for the berry sector. It is an excellent opportunity to: