About the Forum for the Future of Agriculture
The European Landowners’ Organization and Syngenta came together in 2008 to create a new, open and inclusive place in Europe where all stakeholders interested in contributing to a more sustainable agriculture system could come together to debate and share knowledge and expertise on how this could be achieved. They remain committed to that goal and have now invited other organisations to join and help take forward the Forum for the Future of Agriculture on the next phase of its journey.
The Forum for the Future of Agriculture (ForumforAg) is now established as the premiere meeting place in Brussels to debate sustainable agriculture and environmental challenges, and one of the leading international forums committed to help building a more resilient, sustainable, climate-smart and nature positive food and agriculture system.
The Forum is where agriculture and environment meet for an open dialogue at our Annual Conference and other events throughout the year. To achieve this goal, the Forum and its partners announced a ‘Call to Action’ in March 2023 which included a series of commitments, to support the transformation of the agri-food system in Europe and beyond.
Upcoming events
International events
Les Ateliers des Tanneurs, Brussels
2026: Integrating soil nutrient budgets into EU carbon policy: Building climate-competitive agriculture
Latest news
New Supporting Partner joins Forum
The Forum for the Future of Agriculture is thrilled to welcome Oath® Soil Life as our latest Supporting Partner.
Oath, a public benefit company, regenerates life in depleted soils globally with naturally occurring, beneficial microorganisms to address some of agriculture’s biggest challenges, including yield, nutrient density, and soil health. You can find out more by clicking here.
New report on finding common ground in a divided world published
‘Finding Common Ground in a Divided World’ explores how global agriculture can remain both sustainable, resilient and profitable amid profound geopolitical, economic, and environmental change. Developed by the Global Forum on Farm Policy and Innovation (GFFPI) – a collaboration between leading agricultural think tanks from Australia, Canada, the European Union, and the United States includign the Forum for the Future of Agriculture – the paper brings together diverse perspectives to inform constructive dialogue on the future of food and farm policy.
Recent events
International events
Committee of the Regions, Brussels (in-person event)
2026: A Global Outlook for local impact – Innovation and technologies shaping the future of...
International events
Online webinar
2025 Aligning policy, practice and innovation for sustainable agriculture
International events
European Parliament, Room SPINELLI 3G2
2025 Growing agricultural resilience through innovative crop nutrition
International events
The Thon Hotel, rue de la Loi 75, 1000 Brussels
2025 Market outlook workshop Day 1
Some recent videos from ForumforAg
2026 Annual Conference summary
2026 Annual Conference – Introduction
Stephen Sackur, Rose O’Donovan
2026 Annual Conference – Interview with Janez Potočnik
Janez Potočnik, Stephen Sackur
2026 Annual Conference inspirational talk – Michael Werz
Michael Werz, Mark Titterington
2026 Annual Conference – Inspirational talk – Nomindari Enkhtur
Nomindari Enkhtur, Mark Titterington
2026 Annual Conference – Panel 1
Cristina Bruce, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Tassos Haniotis, Mariangela Hungria, Stephen Sackur
2026 Annual Conference – Panel 2
Michael Brückner, Harvey Locke, Lauren M. Phillips, Martin Stuchtey, Kurt Vandenberghe, Rose O’Donovan
2026 Annual Conference – Inspirational talk – Henri de Gerlache
Henri de Gerlache, Mark Titterington
2026 Annual Conference – Panel 3
Delphine Babin-Pelliard, Barry Cowen, Jörg-Andreas Krüger, Ricard Ramon I Sumoy, Jurgen Tack, Rose O’Donovan
2026 Annual Conference – Panel 4
Jessica Agnew, Martin Clough, Justin Rose, Ethan Soloviev, Stephen Sackur
2026 Annual Conference – Soil Award
Martin Gerzabek, Silvija Aile
2026 Annual Conference – Closing
Rose O’Donovan
Recent articles and publications
Event Summary
2025 Aligning policy, practice and innovation for sustainable agriculture summary
Dec 02, 2025
Read NowEvent Summary
2025 Growing agricultural resilience through innovative crop nutrition summary
Nov 27, 2025
Read NowEvent Summary
2025 Market outlook workshop day 2 summary
Nov 23, 2025
Read NowNew Advisory Council appointed to support Forum’s mission for agri-food
The Forum for the Future of Agriculture have announced the establishment of a new Advisory Council to support it in the achievement of its mission to help build a more resilient, sustainable, climate smart and nature positive food and agriculture system.
Listen to latest podcasts
We regularly release new episodes of ForumforAg Food Systems podcast where we interview politicians, civil society representatives, thought leaders, scientists, activists, farmers, business leaders and many others with ideas and actions on how we can deliver a safe, plentiful, and above all sustainable food system that works for everyone.
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Forum founding and strategic partners
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