Masterclass Co-Creating Trust: Climate-Resilient Crops

Gain insigths into the "new" breeding method: New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) and gain insigths into how it is perceived by the consumers!

Are you a farmer or interested in agriculture, breeding methods, new technology, consumers? Then join us and learn about climate-resilient crops and how consumers are perceiving them!

Food & Bio Cluster Denmark is a partner in the EU-funded B-Trust Project in which we offer you a series of masterclasses, In this masterclass we take a deep dive into climate-resilient crops and how consumers are perceiving new technology and breeding methods.

As climate change intensifies and food demands rise, developing climate-resilient crops quickly is crucial. Traditional breeding methods are slow, but New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), including methods like, CRISPR offer a faster solution. This approach could revolutionize agriculture, making it more resilient to climate challenges! 🌱

Consumer perception of gene editing is generally positive, especially compared to older GMO methods. Recent studies show optimism about its role in food security and sustainability, despite some media fluctuations in sentiment.

Join us and please register as follows:

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• Please click here or copy: https://www.worldlabs.org/event/masterclass-4-co-create-trust-climate-resilient-crops
• Click "going" 
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• Please register  
• You will then receive a confirmation email from Worldlabs

09:00-09:05              

Welcome and introduction by Susanne Baden Jørgensen, Senior International Manager, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark             

09:05-09:25              

“Can New Genomic Techniques foster the transition to a more sustainable and fair food system? Presentation of the Darwin Project, developing new detection methods for NGT products” by Odd-Gunnar Wikmark, Research Director Gene Technology, Environment and Society – Tromsø, and Project Coordinator of the Darwin Project.

09:25-09:45              

“Exploring Consumer Acceptance of Food from New Genomic Techniques: Insights from a DARWIN Survey in Germany and Spain by Laura Krumm, Doctoral Researcher, Justus-Liebig Universität, Giessen, Germany

09:45-10:00              

Take-aways from co-creation workshops in B-Trust Project on Consumers and Farmers by Veerle Rijckaert and Charlotte Boone, Co-founders of Alice down the Rabbit Hole and Nina Kellner, Innovation Manager, Flanders' Food

10:00-10:20              

"New Breeding Techniques (CRISPR)- new frontiers of seed innovation" by Nils Elmegaard, Senior Consultant at the Danish Agriculture and Food Council and Danish Seed Association

 10:25-10:30              

Wrap up and end of the masterclass by Susanne Baden Jørgensen, Senior International Manager, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark

About B-Trust

"The effective application of biotechnology in agri-food and biobased sectors – think of microbial protein, cultivated meat, production of milk components using micro-organisms, biodegradable plastics, …-  plays a crucial role in building a sustainable European future. B-Trust wants to contribute to the valorisation and implementation of these groundbreaking technologies by focusing on building consumer trust and broader stakeholder acceptance. Tackling trust related hurdles is as critical as addressing technological, economic and regulatory challenges, in view of delivering impact at scale with these biotech solutions." –  Flanders’ FOOD, Project Coordinator

Read more about the project here https://btrustproject.eu/about/