Upcoming Events
EUDR Q&A Session – in German language
04 July 2024
14:00 -15:00 CET
ZOOM
EUDR still a big question mark for you? Join us on 04 July for an exclusive Q&A session hosted by our Programme Director Advocacy and Sustainability, Christoph Müller. This time the Q&A session will be held in German language. Whether you are curious about how EUDR affects your business directly or want to understand its implications for sustainable farming practices, this session is your chance to get answers from our expert.
As a member of the EUDR Expert Group, Donau Soja has the opportunity to address open questions from our members to the European Commission and to deliver firsthand information directly to our members and partners, in order to be as well prepared as possible.
Register for the Q&A session HERE
This event is for free exclusively for our Donau Soja members. Non-members can join for 50 Euro net.
Not a member yet? Join us and get access to all the benefits! https://www.donausoja.org/membership/
International Non-GMO Summit 2024
7 – 8 October 2024
Frankfurt/Main, Germany
After a successful first edition we are happy to announce the second International Non-GMO Summit taking place 7 – 8 October 2024!
Early-bird registration is now open and attractive sponsorship packages are available. Find all details here: https://www.nongmosummit.com/
Past Events
Donau Soja General Assembly and Networking event 2024
with optional pre-event
25 June 2024
Excursion (optional) – EXCURSION DETAILS
26 June 2024
09:00-12:30: Donau Soja General Assembly | FOR MEMBERS
12:30-18:00: Networking event | PUBLIC
The programme is now available – view FULL PROGRAMME
The registration is now closed – if you have any questions, please contact event@donausoja.org
The General Assembly is open only to Donau Soja members.
The General Assembly will be followed by a networking lunch and a networking event in the afternoon with interesting talks on trending topics in the field. This part will be open
LOCATION
Urania Sternwarte
Uraniastrasse 1, 1010 Vienna
EUDR Q&A Session – in German language
07 June 2024
14:00 -15:00 CET
ZOOM
EUDR still a big question mark for you? Join us on 4 July for an exclusive Q&A session hosted by our Programme Director Advocacy and Sustainability, Christoph Müller. This time the session will be held in German language. Whether you are curious about how EUDR affects your business directly or want to understand its implications for sustainable farming practices, this session is your chance to get answers from our expert.
As a member of the EUDR Expert Group, Donau Soja has the opportunity to address open questions from our members to the European Commission and to deliver firsthand information directly to our members and partners, in order to be as well prepared as possible.
Register for the Q&A session HERE
This event is exclusively for our Donau Soja members. Not a member yet? Join us and get access to all the benefits! https://www.donausoja.org/membership/
Scope 3 Webinar: How to reduce your CO2 emissions (in German)
8 May 2024
Our guests, Daniel Fitz of the UN Global Compact Network Austria and Franz Waxenecker of dsm-firmenich, provided insights into the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting and the role of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in demonstrating CO2 reductions. The discussions highlighted the role of LCAs in meeting regulatory frameworks and achieving sustainability goals, particularly in light of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and the forthcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and how this relates to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Summary and takeaways:
- The webinar highlighted that soya in animal feed is one of the most important levers to drastically reduce the carbon footprint of animal products – especially with deforestation-free and conversion-free certified soya. However, compliance with the EUDR alone is not enough to reduce CO2 emissions or meet reporting and reduction obligations.
- Donau Soja has commissioned several LCA studies on soybeans, meal and animal products based on Donau Soja / Europa Soya certified soya: The LCAs show a reduction in carbon footprint of up to 90% for soybeans and 30-40% for animal products. This data complies with CSRD and SBTi requirements and is available in recognised databases and tools such as SustellTM and Agri-footprint.
- Sustell is a new LCA tool developed by dsm-firmenich specifically for animal husbandry and nutrition that automates the LCA process. This complete LCA tool facilitates reporting for SBTi and CSRD and includes Donau Soja branded datasets for your own calculations. Donau Soja members can purchase a licence at a discounted price.
- Choosing Donau Soja / Europe Soya in animal feed is proving to be a very effective strategy to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of animal products, while at the same time helping to meet upcoming sustainability requirements and gain access to relevant markets that demand sustainable, conversion-free soya, such as QS Sojaplus and AMA pastus+.
For those who wish to revisit the discussions or may have missed any part of the session, we have made both the slides and the recording available:
Donau Soja webinar: Outlook on European soya in 2024
18 March 2024, 15:30-16:30
What’s next after last year’s record soybean harvest? How can certified European soya help you achieve your sustainability goals?
Find a short summary and some take away messages:
- Soy cultivation in Europe is on the rise. Crop rotations with legumes contribute to sustainable farming by improving soils and improving the agronomic and environmental performance in cereal and maize rotations.
- We expect in 2024 a significant increase of the areas sown with soybeans (by 10-15%). Our forecast is based on insights provided by national soy experts, Ministries and developments in the seed business.
- Donau Soja commissioned LCA studies for soya beans and meal certified according to our standards, as well as different animal products fed with Donau Soja / Europe Soya. The calculations show up to 90% reduction of the CO2 footprint of soya beans and 30-40% for animal products!
The data is in line with CSRD and SBTi requirements and available in recognised databases such as Agri-footprint. Find more information here.
For those who wish to revisit the discussions or may have missed any part of the session, we have made both the slides and the recording available:
8th Prague Karlsbourse
28 – 29 February 2024
Congress Center Prague (Vyšehrad), Prague, Czech Republic
The Prague Karlsbourse has consolidated its position as one of the most important exchanges for agricultural trade in Central & Eastern Europe. In 2023 over 1,000 participants from 24 countries and an impressive 22 exhibitor stands were welcomed and Donau Soja Organisation was one of them hosting also the National Ukrainian stand.
Donau Soja, in collaboration with Prague Karlsbourse since 2022, has been actively supporting Ukrainian companies. In 2022 and 2023, a national Ukrainian stand was hosted in partnership with MinAgro. The success continues in 2024 – Donau Soja was present at Stand Nr.1.
International Сonference BLACK SEA GRAIN-2024
27 – 28 February 2024
Prague, Czech Republic
The 20th edition of the International Сonference “BLACK SEA GRAIN: Grow, Trade, Evolve. Together“ was held on February 27-28 in Prague. BLACK SEA GRAIN was a premiere event and united global leaders of grain & oilseed industry. Organizer – UkrAgroConsult.
BLACK SEA GRAIN offered 2 days of exclusive agri market analytics and insights from the top industry experts, effective networking and meetings with players across the value chain, top managers, decision-makers and opinion leaders.
The conference united producers and crushers of grains & oilseeds, commodity traders, agri-food, logistics and finance sectors, government authorities and industry associations, and established effective interaction in commodity supply chains that start in Ukraine and develop globally.
Donau Soja’s Volodomyr Pugachov, Regional Director of Eastern Europe was a speaker at this event. Discover the Conference Agenda, Attendees, Exhibiting, Advertising and Sponsor Opportunities at the event’s website.
Webinar: Scope 3 – How to reduce your CO2 emissions with Donau Soja
22 February 2024
Donau Soja, UN Global Compact Network Austria and Blonk Consultants provided valuable insights on how to tackle Scope 3 emissions in the webinar on 22 February 2024. Understanding CO2 databases and how they work is particularly important, as mapping and monitoring are the first steps towards credible carbon reduction.Mapping and monitoring also show where the CO2 hotspots are, as well as the low-hanging fruits: And here comes Donau Soja into play. As underscored during the webinar, soya in animal feed is the single biggest leaver to reduce the carbon footprint of animal products significantly.
The presentations from the webinar are available here:
- Julia Weihs, Donau Soja
- Daniel Fitz, UN Global Compact Network Austria
- Carolina Carrillo Diaz, Blonk Sustainability
A recording of the webinar is available here:
Donau Soja ImPulses 2023
This bi-monthly online meeting provides up-to-date market information and brings members and certified partners together. ImPulses is a platform to build new connections, to discuss burning topics of the food and feed sector and to present latest innovations.
In 2023, we hosted 6 meetings:
27 February: Soya market update & member presentation: Grainsense
24 April: Market update & organic soya developments
26 June: Market update & sustainable soy for egg production
28 August: Soil and plant health
23 October: Soybean harvest – regional perspectives
11 December: Market update & field trials – review 2023
Webinar: EUDR & Beyond with Donau Soja and Global Nature Fund
17 October 2023
Donau Soja and the Global Nature Fund provided valuable insights into the 2023 European soya harvest forecast, upcoming requirements for European soya supply chains, and the innovative ELAN tool designed by the Global Nature Fund to assess deforestation risks within supply chains.
The presentations from the webinar are available here:
A recording of the webinar is available here:
Ukrainian National Stand at the 63rd European Commodities Exchange
12-13 October 2023
Donau Soja, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine will be exhibiting at the European Commodities Exchange in Warsaw, Poland. Held for the first time in Central- Eastern Europe, the Grain and Feed Chamber will host the 63rd edition of the European Commodities Exchange, which will be an international platform for stakeholders in the agricultural industry.
Donau Soja General Assembly & Networking Event 2023
12 September 2023
Connecting & collaborating in Vienna, Austria – recap of the General Assembly & Networking Event.
After the morning session for members only, we invited a wider audience to a networking afternoon and dinner with many interesting talks and discussions. We kicked-off the afternoon with an innovative discussion format – a fishbowl discussion. After 15 concise input statements from Donau Soja colleagues, focusing on topics from ‘Servus Super Soya’ through ‘Stop Deforestation’ to ‘Solution’, the fishbowl discussion started, in which each guest had the opportunity to participate.
With plenty of opportunity for networking and socialising in between, we rounded off the evening with two Donau Soja expert talks. Christoph Müller and Bertalan Kruppa gave interesting insights on current policy topics, the EU deforestation regulation, an update on the soya market and a 2023 harvest outlook.
Find a detailed look at the Networking Event here: www.donausoja.org/donau-soja-network-review/
A photo gallery from the General Assembly & Networking Event is available here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAViLH
Meet us at 16th International DonauBörse
1 September 2023
Börse für landwirtschaftliche Produkte in Wien
Taborstrasse 10, 1020 Vienna
The 16th International DonauBörse will take place on September 1, 2023. The DonauBörse has become a popular meeting place in the middle of Europe for agricultural traders, processors and service providers of agricultural products.
Curious how you can reduce your CO2 footprint or how you can start the process of certifying your product? Visit our Donau Soja stand at the Börse and get first-hand information from our colleagues.
Also meet Ukrainian agriculture producers, collectors and traders at the Ukrainian national stand next to Donau Soja stand organised by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine in cooperation with Donau Soja and supported by Austrian Development Agency (ADA).
Register for the DonauBörse 2023 here: https://interconvention.eventsair.com/16-internationale-donauborse/anmeldung/Site/Register
WSRC11 – The 11th World Soybean Research Conference
18 – 23 June 2023
Vienna, Austria
The World Soybean Research Conference 11, held from 18-23 June 2023, was a great success. The credit for this achievement goes to the numerous sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and participants who contributed to making WSRC11 a valuable experience. With the participation of over 700 individuals from 51 countries, the conference generated considerable enthusiasm within the soybean community, a sentiment that continues even a week after its conclusion. In light of this, we would now like to provide you with some follow-up information.
International Non-GMO Summit 2023″ Strengthening and Securing the Non-GMO Market”
9 – 10 May 2023
The first International Non-GMO Summit aims to bring together producers and traders from South America and Europe to share information about the availability and production needs of Non-GMO crops. Retailers and food brands will be in attendance, speaking about their sustainability and deforestation commitments and Non-GMO strategies. Forums like this International Non-GMO Summit are a vital tool in helping to build stable, fair and long-term value chains for sustainably produced crops in Europe and overseas and, therefore, to meet consumer demand and ensure the availability of Non-GMO and conversion-free products.
