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2nd International Strawberry & Raspberry Conference – Berry Forum
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:
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gain up-to-date, practical cultivation knowledge,
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learn from leading industry specialists,
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discover trends shaping berry markets in Poland and abroad,
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exchange experience with growers and advisors from multiple countries,
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build valuable business connections.
If you want to grow your plantation, understand the newest production trends, and stay ahead of the competition — Berry Forum is the place to be.
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