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16 AugustLet’s work for digital rural futures in Europe!
The European Commission clearly highlights that the digital transition should work for all, putting people first and opening new opportunities…
14 AugustA Long-Term Vision for European Rural Areas
Technological innovation, globalisation and social modernisation have given rise to economic stability and population growth in some rural areas, while…
7 JulyHorizon 2020 Summer school
Rubizmo, Ruralization, Ruritage, Liverur and Polirural Summer School on Rural Enterprise, Heritage and Tourism Development Five European Union funded Horizon…
21 JuneOnline Discussion on “Access to Land: Case Studies Legal and Policy Arrangements”
The next online event on policy making, organised by RURALIZATION partners, will take place on July 1st, 2021. At the…
4 JuneThe IUCN World Conservation Congress will be held from 3 to 11 September 2021 in Marseille.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the French government have agreed to hold the 2020 IUCN World…
24 JuneRURAL WOMEN IN THE DIGITAL TRANSITION AND THE GREEN PACT
Lola Merino, president of the Federation of Rural Women and Families (AMFAR), has been present at the European seminar on…
10 JuneTHE BIOECONOMY
The bioeconomy has great potential to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and the countryside. It enables the creation…
31 MayWEBINAR “VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF RURAL AREAS”
An online meetic on rural connections will be held on 7 June 2021, in order to exchange knowledge and best…
31 MayEuropean project lacks means in the CAP for generational renewal
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) lacks sufficient instruments to encourage young people to enter farming, according to the coordinator of…
21 MayInnovative land practices for an agricultural transition and rural regeneration
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM A EUROPEAN STUDY Involving partners from research, civil society, public, and private sectors, the brings a multi-actor…
Events in December 2022
| MMonday | TTuesday | WWednesday | TThursday | FFriday | SSaturday | SSunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2828 November, 2022 | 2929 November, 2022 |
3030 November, 2022●●(2 events)All day: EIP-AGRI workshop "Young entrepreneurs - Engines of innovation in rural areas" (30 Nov-1 December 2022) All day 
The EIP-AGRI workshop ‘Young entrepreneurs – Engines of innovation in rural areas’ will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on Wednesday 30 November and Thursday 1 December 2022. The workshop will focus on exchanging knowledge and sharing innovative, inspirational practices that can support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in rural areas. Event description and objectivesRural shrinkage, due to ageing populations and rural out-migration of young people, is on the rise in the EU. Currently, about 30% of the EU’s population lives in rural areas (even less in remote areas) but this share is expected to keep decreasing in coming decades. Depopulated rural regions often provide lower incomes and fewer job opportunities. Furthermore, the out-migration of younger, skilled workers results in ageing populations, which hinders generational renewal and the development of rural entrepreneurship and business opportunity. As highlighted in the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas of the European Commission, the impact of these negative demographic trends can hamper the change towards development, opportunity and a more sustainable future of rural areas. Even though rural areas provide significant resources and services, both tangible and intangible (such as natural capital, environmental services, quality of life, culture, tradition and know-how), these are often undervalued, poorly understood and unexplored. Considering all these factors, this workshop will look into existing instruments and opportunities within the EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), and within the Research and Innovation programme Horizon Europe (HE), to support and promote young innovators/entrepreneurs and start-ups in rural communities. The event will help to provide and implement new solutions in rural areas, generating increased interest and employment opportunities, and enriching the quality of life in these areas. Overall aimThe overall aim of the workshop is to support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems and their actors in rural areas. This will be done by showcasing good practices from EIP-AGRI Operational Groups, Horizon projects and other EU-funded programmes, and by highlighting leadership examples from local communities, and innovators in rural communities. This will demonstrate that rural areas and communities can be an attractive place for internal and external innovators and start-ups, for developing sustainable processes of economic, social, and territorial development. These can be based not only on more innovative and integrated land management practices and diversification of rural businesses, but also as a source of talent and innovators. In relation to this, young people are generally more keen to embrace innovations in different sectors. They can be considered front-runners in strengthening the innovation ecosystems in rural areas, and can contribute to tackling some of the challenges posed by the demographic decline. In addition, this can contribute to a more positive and inclusive image of rural areas, making them more attractive, stimulating rural economies and creating new opportunities as envisaged by the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. The concept of an enabling environment for entrepreneurship needs a broader, holistic approach. It should show the diversified sources with infrastructure, supported by various public development funds as well as private funds. Cultural contexts change. Therefore, capacity building for innovation in rural areas should be considered a long-term strategy, not only for farming but also for other businesses with orientation of funds that add value for motivating young entrepreneurs that are settling in rural areas. Specific objectives
Target groupThe workshop will focus on good practices of young innovative entrepreneurial initiatives, in different stages of development, in EU rural areas. This will include but will not be limited to farming, forestry and environmental productions and services.
Other participants will include advisors, researchers, representatives from start-ups and other associations, chambers of agriculture, industry, processors, other public and managing entities/bodies, local authorities, and press. Local All day: THE POTENTIAL OF THE CAP FOR GENERATIONAL RENEWAL IN RURAL AREAS All day 
On 30 November, 2022 Consulta Europa and XCN held the National Conference in the framework of RURALIZATION project. The aim of this conference was to propose and share suggestions for the improvement of the national strategic plans of the CAP in order to promote generational renewal in rural areas and, in general, to support the new generations. The RURALIZATION project explores rural areas as a context for economic activities and within this is seeking to understand the new frontiers of regenerative rural development where rural areas possess opportunities for economic and social sustainability for new generations. The new common agricultural policy analysed the factors favouring the development and revitalisation of rural areas in Europe, as well as the identification of good practices focused on favouring access to land and new economic and social opportunities for young people. We need to better understand the key levers to support improved rural generational renewal and regeneration, as well as the barriers inhibiting this process. Online |
11 December, 2022●(1 event)All day: EIP-AGRI workshop "Young entrepreneurs - Engines of innovation in rural areas" (30 Nov-1 December 2022) All day
The EIP-AGRI workshop ‘Young entrepreneurs – Engines of innovation in rural areas’ will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on Wednesday 30 November and Thursday 1 December 2022. The workshop will focus on exchanging knowledge and sharing innovative, inspirational practices that can support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in rural areas. Event description and objectivesRural shrinkage, due to ageing populations and rural out-migration of young people, is on the rise in the EU. Currently, about 30% of the EU’s population lives in rural areas (even less in remote areas) but this share is expected to keep decreasing in coming decades. Depopulated rural regions often provide lower incomes and fewer job opportunities. Furthermore, the out-migration of younger, skilled workers results in ageing populations, which hinders generational renewal and the development of rural entrepreneurship and business opportunity. As highlighted in the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas of the European Commission, the impact of these negative demographic trends can hamper the change towards development, opportunity and a more sustainable future of rural areas. Even though rural areas provide significant resources and services, both tangible and intangible (such as natural capital, environmental services, quality of life, culture, tradition and know-how), these are often undervalued, poorly understood and unexplored. Considering all these factors, this workshop will look into existing instruments and opportunities within the EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), and within the Research and Innovation programme Horizon Europe (HE), to support and promote young innovators/entrepreneurs and start-ups in rural communities. The event will help to provide and implement new solutions in rural areas, generating increased interest and employment opportunities, and enriching the quality of life in these areas. Overall aimThe overall aim of the workshop is to support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems and their actors in rural areas. This will be done by showcasing good practices from EIP-AGRI Operational Groups, Horizon projects and other EU-funded programmes, and by highlighting leadership examples from local communities, and innovators in rural communities. This will demonstrate that rural areas and communities can be an attractive place for internal and external innovators and start-ups, for developing sustainable processes of economic, social, and territorial development. These can be based not only on more innovative and integrated land management practices and diversification of rural businesses, but also as a source of talent and innovators. In relation to this, young people are generally more keen to embrace innovations in different sectors. They can be considered front-runners in strengthening the innovation ecosystems in rural areas, and can contribute to tackling some of the challenges posed by the demographic decline. In addition, this can contribute to a more positive and inclusive image of rural areas, making them more attractive, stimulating rural economies and creating new opportunities as envisaged by the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. The concept of an enabling environment for entrepreneurship needs a broader, holistic approach. It should show the diversified sources with infrastructure, supported by various public development funds as well as private funds. Cultural contexts change. Therefore, capacity building for innovation in rural areas should be considered a long-term strategy, not only for farming but also for other businesses with orientation of funds that add value for motivating young entrepreneurs that are settling in rural areas. Specific objectives
Target groupThe workshop will focus on good practices of young innovative entrepreneurial initiatives, in different stages of development, in EU rural areas. This will include but will not be limited to farming, forestry and environmental productions and services.
Other participants will include advisors, researchers, representatives from start-ups and other associations, chambers of agriculture, industry, processors, other public and managing entities/bodies, local authorities, and press. Local |
22 December, 2022 | 33 December, 2022 | 44 December, 2022 |
| 55 December, 2022 | 66 December, 2022 |
77 December, 2022●(1 event)2:30 pm: 8th European Congress of Young Farmers: “The role of young farmers in food security” |
88 December, 2022●(1 event)9:00 am: The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am 
The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook ConferenceA sustainable agri-food system forged in crises ON-SITE EVENT with WEBSTREAMING, Brussels, 8-9 December 2022 Hybrid |
99 December, 2022●●(2 events)9:00 am: The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook ConferenceA sustainable agri-food system forged in crises ON-SITE EVENT with WEBSTREAMING, Brussels, 8-9 December 2022 Hybrid 9:00 am: 2nd International Agriculture Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am 
Ecosystem level conservation, plant genomics, farm management, artificial intelligence in farming – these are just a few examples of topics that the international agriculture conference will cover. Agriculture plays a central role in global health and development. As new technologies emerge, the field faces unprecedented opportunities, and, if utilized wisely, can solve problems on a global scale. However, the field faces many issues that must be addressed through careful, targeted research. The 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture is an event that every academic in the discipline must consider attending. So mark your calendar for December 09-11 and make your way to the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Hybrid |
1010 December, 2022●(1 event)9:00 am: 2nd International Agriculture Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ecosystem level conservation, plant genomics, farm management, artificial intelligence in farming – these are just a few examples of topics that the international agriculture conference will cover. Agriculture plays a central role in global health and development. As new technologies emerge, the field faces unprecedented opportunities, and, if utilized wisely, can solve problems on a global scale. However, the field faces many issues that must be addressed through careful, targeted research. The 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture is an event that every academic in the discipline must consider attending. So mark your calendar for December 09-11 and make your way to the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Hybrid |
1111 December, 2022●(1 event)9:00 am: 2nd International Agriculture Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ecosystem level conservation, plant genomics, farm management, artificial intelligence in farming – these are just a few examples of topics that the international agriculture conference will cover. Agriculture plays a central role in global health and development. As new technologies emerge, the field faces unprecedented opportunities, and, if utilized wisely, can solve problems on a global scale. However, the field faces many issues that must be addressed through careful, targeted research. The 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture is an event that every academic in the discipline must consider attending. So mark your calendar for December 09-11 and make your way to the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Hybrid |
| 1212 December, 2022 |
1313 December, 2022●(1 event)6:30 pm: RURALIZATION ENGLISH NATIONAL CONFERENCE: How can we create thriving places for all?6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 
We are bringing people together who are interested in creating / living / working in a rural setting, and holding discussions on ideas that can overcome challenges rural areas face. We are inviting people who are excited to explore how to support regenerative rural development, whether or not you are already involved with rural communities, to come along. This event comes as part of the Ruralization project, which has been worked on by a range of practitioner organisations and academics over the last 3 years. The project has been looking at how we could overcome social challenges faced by rural areas by focusing on supporting new entrants into farming, newcomers to the countryside and better facilitating access to land. We intend to bring some of the findings and context of the project into the event, and allow the room to explore ideas of “ruralization” themselves. We would like to welcome stories and dreams from a wide range of views, gathering perspectives on the work that the Ruralization project has undertaken so far, but most importantly allowing people to imagine possibilities about rural futures. We aim to capture collective insight and inspiration that can be translated into the zine, and woven through the chapters. Online |
1414 December, 2022 |
1515 December, 2022●(1 event)12:15 pm: The rural regeneration process12:15 pm – 1:15 pm 
Regeneration is a potentially powerful approach to dealing with rural decline leading to rural revitalisation and potentially transformation. This seminar aims to open renewed discussion and examination of what is rural regeneration and how the process works. For example, how important are catalysts to rural regeneration? Is the process more effectively understood as a spiral where one positive effect leads to an upward chain of renewal? This perspective draws on the conceptual guidelines underpinning the RURALIZATION Horizon 2020 project. The discussion will also be illustrated by exploring different perspectives on ‘new generations’ and their role in rural regeneration. As depopulation and ageing are issues in many rural areas, the new generations perspective is an important lens to question the rural regeneration concept and how it plays out as a process. New generations can be understood as young people, but also more broadly newcomers to rural areas of any age. Examples will include the findings of foresight research with young people in Ireland and also a case study of remote working newcomers in the west of Ireland. The empirical research also emerges from the University of Galway Rural Studies Centre’s work on the RURALIZATION project. The RURALIZATION project explores rural areas as a context for economic activities and within this is seeking to understand the new frontiers of regenerative rural development where rural areas possess opportunities for economic and social sustainability for new generations. Commencing in 2019 and finishing in 2023, RURALZATION brings together 18 organisations across 12 European countries. Find out more about RURALIZATION here: https://ruralization.eu/ Dr Aisling Murtagh is a Postdoctoral Researcher with the RURALIZATION project at the Rural Studies Centre, Discipline of Geography, University of Galway. Her current research examines the issues of rural regeneration and generational renewal. She has worked on a number of rural development related national and European research projects in areas including creative industries, short food supply chains and food cooperatives. She also worked with the National Rural Network as Research and Development Officer where her work particularly focused on the LEADER programme. Online |
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| 2626 December, 2022 | 2727 December, 2022 | 2828 December, 2022 | 2929 December, 2022 | 3030 December, 2022 | 3131 December, 2022 | 11 January, 2023 |
Events in December 2022
| MMonday | TTuesday | WWednesday | TThursday | FFriday | SSaturday | SSunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2828 November, 2022 | 2929 November, 2022 |
3030 November, 2022●●(2 events)All day: EIP-AGRI workshop "Young entrepreneurs - Engines of innovation in rural areas" (30 Nov-1 December 2022) All day
The EIP-AGRI workshop ‘Young entrepreneurs – Engines of innovation in rural areas’ will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on Wednesday 30 November and Thursday 1 December 2022. The workshop will focus on exchanging knowledge and sharing innovative, inspirational practices that can support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in rural areas. Event description and objectivesRural shrinkage, due to ageing populations and rural out-migration of young people, is on the rise in the EU. Currently, about 30% of the EU’s population lives in rural areas (even less in remote areas) but this share is expected to keep decreasing in coming decades. Depopulated rural regions often provide lower incomes and fewer job opportunities. Furthermore, the out-migration of younger, skilled workers results in ageing populations, which hinders generational renewal and the development of rural entrepreneurship and business opportunity. As highlighted in the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas of the European Commission, the impact of these negative demographic trends can hamper the change towards development, opportunity and a more sustainable future of rural areas. Even though rural areas provide significant resources and services, both tangible and intangible (such as natural capital, environmental services, quality of life, culture, tradition and know-how), these are often undervalued, poorly understood and unexplored. Considering all these factors, this workshop will look into existing instruments and opportunities within the EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), and within the Research and Innovation programme Horizon Europe (HE), to support and promote young innovators/entrepreneurs and start-ups in rural communities. The event will help to provide and implement new solutions in rural areas, generating increased interest and employment opportunities, and enriching the quality of life in these areas. Overall aimThe overall aim of the workshop is to support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems and their actors in rural areas. This will be done by showcasing good practices from EIP-AGRI Operational Groups, Horizon projects and other EU-funded programmes, and by highlighting leadership examples from local communities, and innovators in rural communities. This will demonstrate that rural areas and communities can be an attractive place for internal and external innovators and start-ups, for developing sustainable processes of economic, social, and territorial development. These can be based not only on more innovative and integrated land management practices and diversification of rural businesses, but also as a source of talent and innovators. In relation to this, young people are generally more keen to embrace innovations in different sectors. They can be considered front-runners in strengthening the innovation ecosystems in rural areas, and can contribute to tackling some of the challenges posed by the demographic decline. In addition, this can contribute to a more positive and inclusive image of rural areas, making them more attractive, stimulating rural economies and creating new opportunities as envisaged by the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. The concept of an enabling environment for entrepreneurship needs a broader, holistic approach. It should show the diversified sources with infrastructure, supported by various public development funds as well as private funds. Cultural contexts change. Therefore, capacity building for innovation in rural areas should be considered a long-term strategy, not only for farming but also for other businesses with orientation of funds that add value for motivating young entrepreneurs that are settling in rural areas. Specific objectives
Target groupThe workshop will focus on good practices of young innovative entrepreneurial initiatives, in different stages of development, in EU rural areas. This will include but will not be limited to farming, forestry and environmental productions and services.
Other participants will include advisors, researchers, representatives from start-ups and other associations, chambers of agriculture, industry, processors, other public and managing entities/bodies, local authorities, and press. Local All day: THE POTENTIAL OF THE CAP FOR GENERATIONAL RENEWAL IN RURAL AREAS All day
On 30 November, 2022 Consulta Europa and XCN held the National Conference in the framework of RURALIZATION project. The aim of this conference was to propose and share suggestions for the improvement of the national strategic plans of the CAP in order to promote generational renewal in rural areas and, in general, to support the new generations. The RURALIZATION project explores rural areas as a context for economic activities and within this is seeking to understand the new frontiers of regenerative rural development where rural areas possess opportunities for economic and social sustainability for new generations. The new common agricultural policy analysed the factors favouring the development and revitalisation of rural areas in Europe, as well as the identification of good practices focused on favouring access to land and new economic and social opportunities for young people. We need to better understand the key levers to support improved rural generational renewal and regeneration, as well as the barriers inhibiting this process. Online |
11 December, 2022●(1 event)All day: EIP-AGRI workshop "Young entrepreneurs - Engines of innovation in rural areas" (30 Nov-1 December 2022) All day
The EIP-AGRI workshop ‘Young entrepreneurs – Engines of innovation in rural areas’ will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on Wednesday 30 November and Thursday 1 December 2022. The workshop will focus on exchanging knowledge and sharing innovative, inspirational practices that can support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in rural areas. Event description and objectivesRural shrinkage, due to ageing populations and rural out-migration of young people, is on the rise in the EU. Currently, about 30% of the EU’s population lives in rural areas (even less in remote areas) but this share is expected to keep decreasing in coming decades. Depopulated rural regions often provide lower incomes and fewer job opportunities. Furthermore, the out-migration of younger, skilled workers results in ageing populations, which hinders generational renewal and the development of rural entrepreneurship and business opportunity. As highlighted in the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas of the European Commission, the impact of these negative demographic trends can hamper the change towards development, opportunity and a more sustainable future of rural areas. Even though rural areas provide significant resources and services, both tangible and intangible (such as natural capital, environmental services, quality of life, culture, tradition and know-how), these are often undervalued, poorly understood and unexplored. Considering all these factors, this workshop will look into existing instruments and opportunities within the EU Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), and within the Research and Innovation programme Horizon Europe (HE), to support and promote young innovators/entrepreneurs and start-ups in rural communities. The event will help to provide and implement new solutions in rural areas, generating increased interest and employment opportunities, and enriching the quality of life in these areas. Overall aimThe overall aim of the workshop is to support young entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems and their actors in rural areas. This will be done by showcasing good practices from EIP-AGRI Operational Groups, Horizon projects and other EU-funded programmes, and by highlighting leadership examples from local communities, and innovators in rural communities. This will demonstrate that rural areas and communities can be an attractive place for internal and external innovators and start-ups, for developing sustainable processes of economic, social, and territorial development. These can be based not only on more innovative and integrated land management practices and diversification of rural businesses, but also as a source of talent and innovators. In relation to this, young people are generally more keen to embrace innovations in different sectors. They can be considered front-runners in strengthening the innovation ecosystems in rural areas, and can contribute to tackling some of the challenges posed by the demographic decline. In addition, this can contribute to a more positive and inclusive image of rural areas, making them more attractive, stimulating rural economies and creating new opportunities as envisaged by the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. The concept of an enabling environment for entrepreneurship needs a broader, holistic approach. It should show the diversified sources with infrastructure, supported by various public development funds as well as private funds. Cultural contexts change. Therefore, capacity building for innovation in rural areas should be considered a long-term strategy, not only for farming but also for other businesses with orientation of funds that add value for motivating young entrepreneurs that are settling in rural areas. Specific objectives
Target groupThe workshop will focus on good practices of young innovative entrepreneurial initiatives, in different stages of development, in EU rural areas. This will include but will not be limited to farming, forestry and environmental productions and services.
Other participants will include advisors, researchers, representatives from start-ups and other associations, chambers of agriculture, industry, processors, other public and managing entities/bodies, local authorities, and press. Local |
22 December, 2022 | 33 December, 2022 | 44 December, 2022 |
| 55 December, 2022 | 66 December, 2022 |
77 December, 2022●(1 event)2:30 pm: 8th European Congress of Young Farmers: “The role of young farmers in food security” |
88 December, 2022●(1 event)9:00 am: The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook ConferenceA sustainable agri-food system forged in crises ON-SITE EVENT with WEBSTREAMING, Brussels, 8-9 December 2022 Hybrid |
99 December, 2022●●(2 events)9:00 am: The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
The 2022 EU Agricultural Outlook ConferenceA sustainable agri-food system forged in crises ON-SITE EVENT with WEBSTREAMING, Brussels, 8-9 December 2022 Hybrid 9:00 am: 2nd International Agriculture Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ecosystem level conservation, plant genomics, farm management, artificial intelligence in farming – these are just a few examples of topics that the international agriculture conference will cover. Agriculture plays a central role in global health and development. As new technologies emerge, the field faces unprecedented opportunities, and, if utilized wisely, can solve problems on a global scale. However, the field faces many issues that must be addressed through careful, targeted research. The 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture is an event that every academic in the discipline must consider attending. So mark your calendar for December 09-11 and make your way to the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Hybrid |
1010 December, 2022●(1 event)9:00 am: 2nd International Agriculture Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ecosystem level conservation, plant genomics, farm management, artificial intelligence in farming – these are just a few examples of topics that the international agriculture conference will cover. Agriculture plays a central role in global health and development. As new technologies emerge, the field faces unprecedented opportunities, and, if utilized wisely, can solve problems on a global scale. However, the field faces many issues that must be addressed through careful, targeted research. The 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture is an event that every academic in the discipline must consider attending. So mark your calendar for December 09-11 and make your way to the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Hybrid |
1111 December, 2022●(1 event)9:00 am: 2nd International Agriculture Conference9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ecosystem level conservation, plant genomics, farm management, artificial intelligence in farming – these are just a few examples of topics that the international agriculture conference will cover. Agriculture plays a central role in global health and development. As new technologies emerge, the field faces unprecedented opportunities, and, if utilized wisely, can solve problems on a global scale. However, the field faces many issues that must be addressed through careful, targeted research. The 2nd Global Conference on Agriculture is an event that every academic in the discipline must consider attending. So mark your calendar for December 09-11 and make your way to the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Hybrid |
| 1212 December, 2022 |
1313 December, 2022●(1 event)6:30 pm: RURALIZATION ENGLISH NATIONAL CONFERENCE: How can we create thriving places for all?6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
We are bringing people together who are interested in creating / living / working in a rural setting, and holding discussions on ideas that can overcome challenges rural areas face. We are inviting people who are excited to explore how to support regenerative rural development, whether or not you are already involved with rural communities, to come along. This event comes as part of the Ruralization project, which has been worked on by a range of practitioner organisations and academics over the last 3 years. The project has been looking at how we could overcome social challenges faced by rural areas by focusing on supporting new entrants into farming, newcomers to the countryside and better facilitating access to land. We intend to bring some of the findings and context of the project into the event, and allow the room to explore ideas of “ruralization” themselves. We would like to welcome stories and dreams from a wide range of views, gathering perspectives on the work that the Ruralization project has undertaken so far, but most importantly allowing people to imagine possibilities about rural futures. We aim to capture collective insight and inspiration that can be translated into the zine, and woven through the chapters. Online |
1414 December, 2022 |
1515 December, 2022●(1 event)12:15 pm: The rural regeneration process12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Regeneration is a potentially powerful approach to dealing with rural decline leading to rural revitalisation and potentially transformation. This seminar aims to open renewed discussion and examination of what is rural regeneration and how the process works. For example, how important are catalysts to rural regeneration? Is the process more effectively understood as a spiral where one positive effect leads to an upward chain of renewal? This perspective draws on the conceptual guidelines underpinning the RURALIZATION Horizon 2020 project. The discussion will also be illustrated by exploring different perspectives on ‘new generations’ and their role in rural regeneration. As depopulation and ageing are issues in many rural areas, the new generations perspective is an important lens to question the rural regeneration concept and how it plays out as a process. New generations can be understood as young people, but also more broadly newcomers to rural areas of any age. Examples will include the findings of foresight research with young people in Ireland and also a case study of remote working newcomers in the west of Ireland. The empirical research also emerges from the University of Galway Rural Studies Centre’s work on the RURALIZATION project. The RURALIZATION project explores rural areas as a context for economic activities and within this is seeking to understand the new frontiers of regenerative rural development where rural areas possess opportunities for economic and social sustainability for new generations. Commencing in 2019 and finishing in 2023, RURALZATION brings together 18 organisations across 12 European countries. Find out more about RURALIZATION here: https://ruralization.eu/ Dr Aisling Murtagh is a Postdoctoral Researcher with the RURALIZATION project at the Rural Studies Centre, Discipline of Geography, University of Galway. Her current research examines the issues of rural regeneration and generational renewal. She has worked on a number of rural development related national and European research projects in areas including creative industries, short food supply chains and food cooperatives. She also worked with the National Rural Network as Research and Development Officer where her work particularly focused on the LEADER programme. Online |
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