International Stakeholder Workshop on Best Practice for the Control of Human Pathogenic Microorganisms in Plant Production Systems

3 September 2019
Event Time –
Venue Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown

This workshop, bringing together researchers, regulators and growers, will be hosted by the HUPlant COST action (CA16110) which is focused on examining the impact of plant microbiomes on human health. This workshop will examine control strategies in agricultural practices to ensure product safety, with a particular focus on interventions used across Europe, the regulatory landscape and undertaking risk analysis.

To attend the event please contact: Fiona.Brennan@teagasc.ie;  Kaye.Burgess@teagasc.ie or Michael.Gaffney@teagasc.ie.

In addition, A specific horticulture industry targeted event will be held on the second day to disseminate the workshop outputs. A report outlining a series of recommendations on management control procedures to control microbial contaminants in fresh produce will be generated from this workshop.

Register for this industry day at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/huplant-grower-workshop-tickets-66173022291?utm_term=eventurl_text