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Strip cultivation in Frankfurt: Conference on the future of agriculture!
On October 9, 2025, the JLU Giessen in Frankfurt will discuss new findings on strip cultivation and biodiversity. Experts exchange practical solutions.
Strip cultivation in Frankfurt: Conference on the future of agriculture!
The expert conference “Strip cultivation in agriculture – new findings from science and practice” will take place in Frankfurt am Main on October 9, 2025. The conference is organized by the Professorship of Organic Agriculture at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen. The focus is on the BeeContour research project, which investigates innovative strip cultivation systems for sustainable agriculture. The aim is to promote exchange between experts from agriculture, research, authorities and administration.
The conference offers a varied program ranging from specialist lectures to practical workshops. Experts like Dr. Doreen Gabriel from the Julius Kühn Institute and Dr. Ute Fricke from the Julius Maximilians University will discuss topics such as biodiversity in agriculture and mixed crop systems. In addition, the economic perspective of strip farming will be discussed under the leadership of Dr. Gunnar Breustedt from the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel illuminated. The conference starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. in the Ökohaus KaEins on Kasseler Straße 1a ( uni-giessen.de ).
Goals of the BeeContour project
The BeeContour research project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Community (BMLEH), aims to develop and test cost-efficient and practical strip cultivation systems. These are intended to promote habitats for bees and other pollinating insects in the agricultural landscape. A central concern is combating the decline in biodiversity, which is also addressed in the 2035 Agriculture Strategy. In the “Biodiversity” field of action, measures are formulated to strengthen biodiversity and create insect-friendly landscapes
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The three-year project, which runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024, examines various strip farming systems under organic and conventional conditions. Relevant factors such as field size and the structural richness of the landscape play a crucial role in the diversity and performance of pollinator insects. Large agricultural fields with tight crop rotations pose a threat to this biodiversity, which is why new approaches are urgently needed ( ble.de ).
Development of agricultural diversity
The importance of promoting agricultural diversity is also emphasized in German development cooperation. This is committed to the protection and sustainable use of natural resources and supports the rural population in partner countries with their traditional farming and livestock breeding methods. Agroecological principles and regional cycles form the basis for sustainable agriculture that promises long-term success.
Another focus is on strengthening the rights of farmers, particularly with regard to the preservation of local seed varieties. Supporting small farmers in plant breeding and seed production is a crucial aspect for sustainable development in rural areas. Secured land rights are a prerequisite for meeting these objectives ( bmz.de ).
Media representatives are invited to attend the conference. If you have any questions, Dr. Petra Laubach from the Professorship of Organic Agriculture at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen is the right person to contact.