From March 21–23, 2024, the 28th international exhibition “Ką pasėsi…2024” brought together the agricultural community and those interested in agriculture at the Academy of Agriculture in Kaunas. The event provided an excellent opportunity for participants to showcase a variety of innovations introduced over the past year, network with colleagues, and observe the achievements of partners and competitors firsthand. Visitors could explore a wide range of products and services tailored to their needs. The educational program featured researchers and practitioners who shared their accumulated knowledge and expertise. As per tradition, the exhibition also included a crafts and seedlings fair.

At the exhibition, the NPA stand showcased its work, including the implementation of international projects funded under various programs, such as the EU LIFE programme-funded GFarm for LIFE project. This project aims to support national and EU climate change mitigation goals by fostering systemic changes in Lithuania’s agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) sector. It focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing carbon storage farming initiatives.

As part of GFarm for LIFE, common technological infrastructure and digital tools for monitoring GHG balances and soil organic carbon storage are being developed, tested, and implemented. The project unites key stakeholders from science, business, public, and state sectors to create an ecosystem model for more accurate and reliable GHG assessments. Additionally, it seeks to design a framework for national carbon absorption certification and monitoring.

Visitors to the NPA stand inquired about the GFarm for LIFE digital platform for monitoring, reporting, and verification of carbon management, including the development of a carbon register, which aims to contribute to environmental goals.

The NPA stand also received numerous questions about smart agriculture and the application of new technologies to reduce farm operational costs and enhance environmental sustainability. Lithuanian farmers expressed significant interest in modernizing their equipment and increasing the competitiveness of their farms. To achieve this, it is essential to understand how innovative technologies operate and select the appropriate solutions and tools. Farmers emphasized the need for support mechanisms to accelerate modernization through the acquisition of new technologies.