Events

SUMMIT 2008 – the 9th GLOBALGAP Conference (15-17 October 2008)

The upcoming GLOBALGAP conference will be opened again with the successful consultation model of round table discussions. This aims at gathering input from first years implementation of the new standard versions. One of the topics will be: “Group Certification – Organizing Small Farms”.
On the 17 October there will be a main session: “Focus on Smallholders: Lessons Learnt in Group Certification”.

• Other topics will be:
  
  • Integrated Pest Management,
  • National Technical Working Groups
  • Aquaculture
  • Animal Welfare

Here you can download the draft conference programme.

Here you find more details about the conference.

GLOBALGAP Group certification:
A challenge for smallholders in Europe and developing countries

The workshop was held on 28 and 29 April 2008 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. 57 representatives from 15 countries participated in the workshop held 28/29 April 2008 in Frankfurt (Germany).
The participants shared experiences with GLOBALGAP group certification around the globe. Many innovative proposals for the improvement of the GLOBALGAP standard were discussed in several presentations and working groups.
„The workshop helped a lot in understanding challenges for smallholders worldwide. We enjoyed the open discussions and are looking forward to find solutions to some of the challenges.“ Kristian Moeller, Secretary GLOBALGAP.
The workshop formed part of the Africa Observer project, which is funded by DFID (UK Department for International Development), GTZ (German Technical Cooperation) and GLOBALGAP.

Get here the Workshop Reports and all presentations.