Registration deadline: 11 October 2026 (inclusive): EPA 2026 Innovation Area “More with Less!” | AKIS Maainfo
Moderator: Airi Külvet, Puutsa Farm, Farmer of the Year 2023
10:00–10:45 | Global and European Economic Outlook in Autumn 2026
Live recording of the “Nestor & Koppel” podcast.
Mihkel Nestor, Economic Analyst at SEB, and Peeter Koppel, Head of Investments at Redgate Capital.
10:45–11:25 | The Current State of Estonian Agriculture and Outlook for 2027
Ants-Hannes Viira, Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce (EPKK); Hannes Prits, CEO of KEVILI; and Tanis Kulp, Member of the Management Board of agricultural companies within Infortar Agro.
11:25–12:00 | Climate and Production Risks in Crop and Livestock Farming – What Needs to Change in Farm Management?
Krista Nurk, Junior Researcher at the Estonian Centre for Agricultural Research and Knowledge (METK) and PhD student in Rural Economics at the Estonian University of Life Sciences;
Timo Vunder, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Estonian Pig Breeders Association (ETSAÜ) and Member of the Management Board of Kõpsta Seafarm OÜ;
Andres Härm, Managing Director of AS Tartu Agro.
12:00–13:00 | LUNCH BREAK
13:00–13:40 | Soil as a Core Farm Asset: What Do Estonian Data Reveal and How Can We Make Better Use of Them?
Priit Penu, Soil Science Adviser at METK;
Margus Muld, Member of the Management Board of Agrone OÜ, Farmer of the Year 2017;
Robin Randaru, Member of the Management Board of OÜ Kirde Seeme.
13:40–14:20 | Which Crops Will Become More Important as Climate Risks Increase?
Peeter Lääniste, Senior Lecturer in Integrated Crop Production at the Estonian University of Life Sciences;
Elisabeth Viedehof, Marketing and Sales Manager at Tamme Farm Herb Garden;
Sten-Robin Käos, Agronomist at Jaagumäe OÜ.
14:20–14:35 | STRETCH BREAK
14:35–15:35 | How Can AI Help Save Time?
Practical examples of AI assistants developed by agricultural producers:
Airika Verrev, Pajo Ranch OÜ – An AI assistant for visualising grain harvesting data, including harvest records from digital field logs, delivery notes, invoices and other relevant information.
Mark Vasin, OÜ Estonia – A locally installed AI assistant for agronomists, supporting transport logistics, monitoring stock levels and recommending inventory use, as well as providing crop protection recommendations based on weather data and the requirements of the Estonian Agriculture and Food Board (PTA).
Marek Ruiso, AgriConsul OÜ – An AI assistant for farm managers and agronomists that prepares field-specific fertilisation, crop protection and crop rotation plans, including machinery costs, water transport logistics and contribution margin calculations. The assistant also sends completed work orders directly to agricultural machinery terminals.
Please note: The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
Participation in the seminars is free of charge, but advance registration is required.
Admission tickets will be sent by email to registered participants a few days before the exhibition.
Registration deadline: 11 October 2026 (inclusive): EPA 2026 Innovation Area “More with Less!” | AKIS Maainfo
The programme continues: 15:35–17:00 | AIRE Club: Digitalisation in Agriculture.
The seminar will be held in Estonian.
