GYPREG: Important discussions and ready to accelerate in Poland

Two great days when hosting the partner meeting in Uppsala and Stockholm together with RISE. © RFTB

In February, GYPREG partners from across the Baltic met in Uppsala and Stockholm for two inspiring days of lab visits, field trial planning, and lively talks with Swedish stakeholders. In March, we headed to Åland for The Farmers Day, connecting with farmers, researchers, and agri-companies—where our Finnish partner, John Nurminen Foundation, showcased exciting gypsum pilots. Now, we’re gearing up to boost our presence in Poland! With a new team member joining in May, we’re ready to ramp up dialogue and action on the ground to accelerate the stakeholder dialogue and practical work within the Polish agriculture sector. Big steps ahead for sustainable agriculture.

Partner meeting in Uppsala and Stockholm 
In the beginning of February, we had the honour to host a partner meeting in Uppsala and Stockholm together with RISE. For two days, project partners from Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland met to discuss results and possibilities. The first day, internal discussions on synchronising lab tests, planning for field trial and aspects for scaling up were mixed with lab visits and external lectures on Swedish agriculture. Next day’s theme included communication, target group involvement and a panel discussion with invited Swedish stakeholders. In other words, two days filled with knowledge, inspiration and new energy for the forthcoming year! Next time we meet in Riga in May.  

Meeting farmers and other stakeholders at Åland 
By visiting The Farmers Day in Mariehamn, Åland, we got the chance to meet farmers, agriculture companies and researchers to discuss relevant topics for sustainable and future oriented agriculture. Interesting and inspiring to listen to seminars and get in contact with important stakeholders. Our Finnish project partner John Nurminen Foundation are doing field pilots with gypsum treatment in Åland and were showing their work at the fair.  

Recruitment and more focus on Poland
From May this year, we will increase our engagement in Polish activities within GYPREG. We are very happy to announce that the recruitment of new team member in Poland is finalized, who soon will be presented. With our new colleague on-board, we are ready to accelerate the stakeholder dialogue and practical work within the Polish agriculture sector.