3rd International Symposium on Work in Agriculture – ISWA, 7th HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute Annual Event (2026), 25. Arbeitswissenschaftliches Kolloquium - AKAL

Call for Abstracts is now open until 11 January 2026!

The symposium will focus on the theme of current and future challenges of work in agriculture from a research, policy and practice perspective.

Global crises, structural change, evolving labour dynamics and other dynamics at multiple levels create challenges of work in agriculture, currently and in the future. This requires research attention, meeting the needs of policy and practice. the symposium brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to address urgent questions and promote sustainable, inclusive solutions.

The symposium covers the following themes:

• Attractiveness of work in the agri-food sector
• Decent work in the agri-food sector
• Knowledge, skills, and education
• Dynamics of work
• Health and safety
• Agricultural workforce development systems

Abstract submission is now open until 11 January 2026.
Decisions on acceptance will be communicated by 15 February 2026.
Accepted abstracts will be published in a book of abstracts.