The objective of this international seminar is to exchange experiences and ideas on how to implement Controlled Traffic Farming in intensive vegetable production. The machinery industry is specially invited to enable a discussion on standards for machinery for future vegetable production.
Controlled Traffic Farming has been adapted by the vegetable industry especially in the Netherland but also by farmers in e.g. Denmark and Australia (Tasmania). Experiences from farmers and from trials have shown improved yields, better and more even crop quality and less environmental impact of the production. For most vegetable crops CTF can not be fully implemented mainly due to lack of compatible harvest machines.
Controlled Traffic Farming has been adapted by the vegetable industry especially in the Netherland but also by farmers in e.g. Denmark and Australia (Tasmania). Experiences from farmers and from trials have shown improved yields, better and more even crop quality and less environmental impact of the production. For most vegetable crops CTF can not be fully implemented mainly due to lack of compatible harvest machines.
Travel to seminar
Ferry transport to and from Samsø (without car) is included in seminar fee. Options are:
- From Kalundborg (Seeland) 21.6 18:00 (Arriving Kolby Kås Harbor at 21:15). Connecting trains: Copenhagen Central: 16:34.
- Ferry from Hou (Jutland) 21.6 19:30 Arriving Sælvig Harbour at 20.40. Transport from Skanderborg train station at 18:30 can be arranged. (Bus from Billund airport)
Accomondation
As Samsø is a small island availability of accommodation is limited. Participants are highly requested to stay in twin bed rooms. Participants who wish single rooms may accept to be transported from Nordby where all rooms at three the following hotels and guesthouses are booked for the two nights:
The extra cost of people requesting single rooms are: 900 DKK / 120 Euro (for two nights)
Price
The seminar fee includes all costs during the seminar: two nights accommodation, refreshments and meals including drinks with meals, bus transport and ferry transport (not cost of cars).
- Participants fee: 3.400 DKK (460 Euro)
- Reduced fee : 2.900 DKK (390 Euro)
Members of either CTF Europe or ACTFA (Australian CTF Association) can participate at the reduced fee.
Register as CTF Europe member. (640 DKK, 85 Euro or 85 £ pr year).
Number of participants are limited. Early registration is recommended.
Registration at 12 June at the latest.
One day option
It is possible but not recommended to participate in the seminar program on Monday 22. June only. There is a ferry connection from Hou (Jutland) at 7:10 and a returning ferry from Kolby Kås at 19:45 (www.samsoetrafikken.dk).
The ferry will be at own expense. The price for a one day seminar incl. pickup and delivery to ferry, lunch, coffee and refreshment but excluding the seminar dinner:
CTF Europe member: 1,000 DKK (135 Euro)
Others : 1,400 DKK (190 Euro)
Presentation of the two farms visited during the seminar:
The Kjeldahl Farm and the Maanssons Farm
