Organic Advice Network Hosts Cross-Border Knowledge Exchange Visits for European Farmers
The Organic Advice Network is an EU project supporting the advancement of the organic sector. The project aims to build a strong European network of experienced and new advisors with organic farming expertise, by offering in-person and online knowledge exchange and training.
About the Programme
The Cross Visits programme consist of a cross-border exchange with advisors from the same agricultural sector. They are organised over 2-3 days in different European countries and provide unique opportunities for new and experienced advisors to gain insights into innovative organic farming practices and to meet, exchange ideas and learn from peers.
16 cross visits are being organised in 2026, covering five agricultural sectors: arable production, ruminant husbandry, vegetable production, fruit production and viticulture. An overview of the cross-visit topics, approximate dates and locations is already available, with some already open for application. The full programmes are currently being developed and will be displayed soon.
Confirmed visits
Arable
- Intercropping & Biodistrict Model to Boost Organic Arable Farming – Italy
- Organic Works! DOK Trial & Arable Field Visits – Switzerland
- Nutrient Management on Organic Crop Farms – Finland
- Arable Cropping Realities in Sothern Portugal
- Smart Technologies for Arable Farmers – Romania
Ruminant Husbandry
- Pasture Management, Milking Robots & Climate-Friendly Energy Concepts – Germany
- Organic Sheep Production for meat – Estonia
- Grazing, Climate Impact & Carbon Mitigation in Dairy Farming – Denmark
- Grazing & Self-Sufficiency in Organic Livestock Farming – France
- Beef Cattle & Pasture management Under Climate Change – Spain
Vegetable Production
- Successful Weed Control in Organic Outdoor Vegetables – Belgium
- Seed Safety & Sustainable Organic Seed Production – Austria
- Fertilisation and Soil Fertility in Vegetable Production – France
Fruit Production
- Organic Fruit Production: Challenges & Opportunities – Serbia
- Climate Change Adaptation in Organic Fruit Farming – Hungary
Please note – programme participants from the UK must cover their own travel costs.
For further info and registration links visit the Organic Advice Network website.
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