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The 3rd International GRAB-IT Workshop focuses on resilient, science-based, and socially inclusive agri-food systems. It explores pathways for climate, nature, and food sustainability amidst policy volatility and environmental pressures, building on the vision of Organic 3.0.

Important Dates

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
Abstract registration deadline
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
Abstract submission
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
Notification of acceptance
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Early bird registration ends
Sat, May 2, 2026
Cancellation confirmation deadline
Sat, May 30, 2026
Submission of competitive papers for Best Paper Award and overall submission deadline
Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Registration ends

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Resilience of organic farming systems under CAP reform and subsidy volatility
Digital and precision-technology integration in organic agriculture
Circular nutrient flows and closed-loop organic farming models
Soil microbiome enhancement and regenerative practices within organic systems
Innovations in organic breeding, seed systems, and genetic resources
Organic seed system resilience and biodiversity under global supply-chain disruptions
Climate-adaptive organic cropping systems and agroecological practices
Trust, integrity, and digital traceability in organic supply chains
Renewable energy integration, agrivoltaics, and the energy-organic farming nexus
Novel feed sources (algae, insects, seaweed) within organic pathways
Waste reduction, recycling, and bio-based packaging in organic systems
Landscape-level ecosystem services and multifunctionality of organic farming
Short supply chains, localisation, and community governance for resilience
Spatial spill-over effects between organic and conventional farming systems
Organic aquaculture in marine and freshwater systems
Soil and water conservation, nutrient cycling, and carbon-smart farming
Ecosystem services and functional biodiversity
Digital certification and participatory guarantee systems for small-scale organic farms
Business models, value chains, and logistics for high-quality organic food
Policy modelling for organic farming under climate-nature-food targets and CAP scenarios
Social innovations, participatory governance, and community-based food networks
Market trends, consumer trust, credence attributes, and sensory expectations
Marginal rural areas regeneration through organic agriculture

Call for Papers Description

The workshop welcomes contributed papers and poster presentations on how organic and agroecological farming can address global challenges and related uncertainties. A structured abstract of max 5000 characters is required.

Committee

International Scientific Committee

Raffaele Zanoli

Chair, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy & ISOFAR

Simona Naspetti

Chair, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

Gianni Cicia

University of Napoli Federico II and Centro di Portici, Napoli, Italy

Teresa Del Giudice

University of Napoli Federico II and Centro di Portici, Napoli, Italy

Massimo Fagnano

University of Napoli Federico II, Napoli, Italy

Danilo Gambelli

Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

Giorgio Schifani

Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy

Stefano Colazza

Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy

John Togersen

MAPP, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Dernmark

Reza Ardakani

Azad University, Karaj, Iran & ISOFAR

Patrizia Pugliese

CIHEAM Bari, Valenzano, Italy

Fancesco Solfanelli

Università Politecna delle Marche, Ancona, Italy

Giovanni Dara Guccione

CREA-PB, Palermo

Paola Migliorini

Università di Scienze Gastronomiche, Pollenzo, Italy

Ulrich Schmutz

University of Coventry, Coventry, UK

Mahesh Chander

ICAR- Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India & ISOFAR

Adrian Mueller

Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, Switzerland

David Wahyudi

Bakrie University, Indonesia & ISOFAR

Bodapati Subrahmanyeswari

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, AP, India & ISOFAR

Khaled Sassi

University of Carthage, INAT, Tunisia & ISOFAR

Yoko Taniguchi

Setsunan University, Japan & ISOFAR

Jochem Meyer

Agroscope, Switzerland

Katrin Zander

University of Kassel, Faculty Organic Agricultural Sciences, Germany

Local Organising Committee

Giuseppina Migliore

UNIPA

Giovanni Dara Guccione

CREA-PB

Giuseppina Rizzo

UNIPA

Riccardo Testa

UNIPA

Daniela Vairo

UNIVPM

Emel Ozturk

UNIVPM

Serena Mandolesi

UNIVPM

Alessandra Vaccaro

CREA-PB

Francesco Vella

UNIPA

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
Ordinary
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€450€330
Student Early Bird-
PhD students/Students
Ordinary Early Bird-
Student Early Bird
€250€200

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