II Conference on Landscape and Urban Horticulture

What	Conference
When	9th to 13th Jun 2009
Where	Bologna, Italy (ITA)
More Info	http://luh2009.org
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Science Forum 2009 "Science for Development: Mobilizing Global Linkages"

What	Forum
When	16th to 17th Jun 2009
Where	Wageningen, Netherlands (NLD)
More Info	http://www.sciencecouncil.cgiar.org
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The program will feature leading practitioners introducing a foreword looking perspective on research needs to increase the resilience and productivity of agricultural and natural resource systems.  During the first day, discussion in parallel workshops will focus on research that is still at the advanced research stage, but has potential to deliver significant impact in 15 years and beyond; the second day will consider a 5-10 year timeframe, focusing on promising research that needs greater investment and essential partnership to deliver impact.

GlobalHort 5th Annual Board Meeting

What	Meeting
When	19th to 20th Jun 2009
Where	Wageningen, Netherlands (NLD)
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AgriGenomic World Congress 2009

What	Congress
When	2nd to 3rd Jul 2009
Where	London, United Kingdom (GBR)
More Info	http://www.AgriGenomics.eu
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The full two day agenda includes the following sessions:

• Enhancing & Understanding Plant Resistance to Disease
• Genomics for Stress Tolerance
• Growth Optimization for Food and Biofuels
• Systems – Based Approaches and Genomic Mapping

V International Symposium on Horticultural Research, Training and Extension

What	Symposium
When	28th Jun to 3rd Jul 2009
Where	Chiang Mai, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://agrienvi.curtin.edu.au/about/conferences/ishs_v/
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XVI International Symposium on Horticultural Economics and Management

What	Symposium
When	28th Jun to 3rd Jul 2009
Where	Chiang Mai, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://agrienvi.curtin.edu.au/about/conferences/ishs_xvi/
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Go...Organic: The Approach of Organic Agriculture: New Markets, Food Security and a Clean Environment

What	Event
When	19th to 21st Aug 2009
Where	Bangkok, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://www.goorganic2009.com/
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The Organizing Committee invites you to submit the abstracts for oral or poster presentations on the following topics:

* Marketing and promotion as niche market
* Organic agriculture and climate  change
* Organic crop protection: bio-control, integrated pest management (IPM) and plant disease management
* Organic soil fertility, sustainability and crop production
* Organic seed production
* Postharvest management
* Quality standards and certification
* Related topics about organic agriculture

Important Date

Abstract Submission                                 15 June 2009 Acceptance Notification                             30 June 2009  Registration Deadline                                 1 July 2009  Notification of Registration                         15 July 2009

Full Paper Submission                              19 August 2009 Symposium date                                 19-21 August 2009

1st All Africa Horticulture Congress

What	Congress
When	31st Aug to 3rd Sep 2009
Where	Nairobi, Kenya (KEN)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/news-events/all-africa-horticulture-congress/
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The 1st All Africa Horticulture Congress to be held in August 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the congress is Grown Under the Sun. 

The congress will cover the following broad areas:

• Food security,
• Health,
• Environment,
• Poverty alleviation/wealth creation, and
• International trade in horticulture.

2nd World Congress on Agroforestry: "Agroforestry- The Future of Global Land Use."

What	Congress
When	23rd to 28th Aug 2009
Where	Nairobi, Kenya (KEN)
More Info	http://worldagroforestry.org/wca2009/
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IV International Cucurbit Symposium

What	Symposium
When	21st to 26th Sep 2009
Where	Changsha, Hunan, China (CHN)
More Info	http://www.cucurbit2009.org
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5th International Symposium on Seed, Transplant and Stand Establishment of Horticultural Crops: Integrating Methods for Producing More with Less

What	Symposium
When	27th Sep to 1st Oct 2009
Where	Murcia, Almeria, Spain (ESP)
More Info	http://www.sest2009.com/
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African Association of Insect Scientists AAIS 18th Biennial Meeting and Scientific Conference (Réunion et Conférence)

What	Conference
When	16th to 20th Nov 2009
Where	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA)
More Info	http://www.icipe.org/arppis
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 The African Association of Insect Scientists is announcing its 18th biannual meeting and scientific conference titled "Insect pest and vector management for sustainable environment and food security in Africa: current developments", to be held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, November 16-20, 2009.

The scientific program will include keynote addresses, symposia and exhibitions, invited and contributed papers. Papers on any of the sub-themes (see below) are invited for scientific presentations. In addition, we would like to encourage roundtable meetings / workshops / symposia for specific working groups. Members who wish to hold such meetings may please indicate the topic to the AAIS Secretariat.

Sub themes:

1. Current trends in the management of transboundary/migrant pests
2. Arthropod pests and vectors, and their sustainable control in Africa
3. Biotechnology, biosafety and genetically modified organisms (GMO)
4. Monitoring and forecasting as decision tools in pest and vector management
5. Pollinating insects and other useful insects
6. Climate changes and emerging issues in insect pest and vector management in Africa

The second announcement with more details will be sent to those who would have submitted their intent to participate following this first announcement. However, an early response of potential participants is highly recommended to ensure an effective follow up of the information for a successful conference.

Importants dates to remember:

Mid-February 2009: publication of the second announcement
March - July: (closing date): reception of the abstracts

For further details please contact:

Prof. Karamoko Diarra,
The Hon. Secretary, AAIS
Faculty of Sciences and Applied Sciences,
University C. A. Diop of Dakar, Box 5005, Dakar - Fann, Senegal
E-mail: kdiarra@ucad.sn  or aais@icipe.org

VI International Symposium on Irrigation of Horticultural Crops

What	Symposium
When	2nd to 6th Nov 2009
Where	Vina del Mar, Chile (CHL)
More Info	http://www.irrigation2009.cl/
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The Symposium Program will consist of invited papers, contributed papers, posters and exhibits. The Organizing Committee will accept contributed papers on the basis of selection and recommendation of the Scientific Committee.

Papers presented in the Symposium will be published in a volume of Acta Horticulturae, subject to acceptance by the editorial board. Posters will be displayed during the Symposium.

The Scientific Program will include the following subjects:

• Recent advances on crop coefficients and horticultural crops evapotranspiration.
• Plant-water relations and physiological indicators for irrigation management.
• Irrigation scheduling using soil water content measurements, weather stations network and remote sensing.
• Regulated deficit irrigation and partial drying root.
• Use of recycled and poor quality water for irrigation.
• Irrigation systems, water management and productivity.
• Climate change impact on irrigation practices.

International Conference on Horticulture: "Horticulture for Livelihood, Security and Economic Growth"

What	Conference
When	9th to 12th Nov 2009
Where	Bangalore, India (IND)
More Info	http://www.pnasf.org/ich2009.htm
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Organized by Dr. Prem Nath Agricultural Science Foundation.  The objective of this conference is to identify factors and elements influencing the sustainability of the horticulture sector in developing countries and suggest remedial measures to issues and problems confronting this in achieving livelihood security and increased economic growth through particapatory dialogues, exchange of knowledge, genetic materials and human resources among all the stakeholders.  Note: This is not an ISHS sponsored conference.

Herb Fest 2009 - First International Conference on Conservation, Marketing and Patenting of Medicinal Plants (ICCMP)

What	Conference
When	18th to 20th Dec 2009
Where	Raipur, India (IND)
More Info	http://www.herbfest2009.org/
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To address a wide range of serious issues relating to implementation of Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) at national and regional level recommended in the Global Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 2002, assessing the replicability of promising practices on indigenous mechanism of Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants, promoting arrangements for registration of patent rights and linking livelihood opportunities with conservation and marketing of medicinal plants, reinforcing the cooperation and communication among officials responsible for overseeing the production and marketing of products made from medicinal plants and the introduction of new ones.

Organized by: VRM Foundation and Council for Tribal & Rural Development (CTRD) in association with other Partner Agencies, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Deadline for abstracts/proposals : 30th August 2009. (Check the event website for latest details.)

5th African Agricultural Science Week and FARA General Assembly

What	Event
When	19th to 24th Jul 2010
Where	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA)
More Info	http://www.fara-africa.org
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 The theme will be “African Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Global Environment”

The debates around this theme will be focused in a comprehensive set of sub-themes:

1. Investment in agricultural innovation in the post financial crisis era, 
2.  Knowledge  centres and  networks  to  cope  with  the  challenges  of  globalization  and  climate  change,  and
3. Resilience  of  African  agricultural  trade  to  domestic  and  external  shocks. 

Time will be provided for pre-plenary meetings on these topics to develop positions that will be presented for consideration in plenary sessions of the General Assembly.  I encourage you to consider your organization’s or institution’s position on these important topics and invite you to apply to convene or facilitate a pre-plenary meeting to raise awareness of the issues and what is being done and what more should be done about them.

There will also be opportunities for institutions to exhibit the research products, outcomes and innovations that they wish to share with FARA’s stakeholders as part of the African Agricultural Science Week.

For more information please visit our website http://www.fara-africa.org/. You are also welcome to contact Ms. Myra Wopereis-Pura at mwopereis-Pura@fara-africa.org  for any further information or explanation you may require.

28th International Horticultural Congress "Science and Horticulture for People"

What	Congress
When	22nd to 27th Aug 2010
Where	Lisbon, Portugal (PRT)
More Info	http://www.ihc2010.org/homepage.asp
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The 28th International Horticultural Congress, world conference on horticultural sciences under the patronage of the ISHS will be held in Lisbon, Portugal. We urge you to mark your calendar for 22-27 August, 2010.

The theme of the Congress, Science and Horticulture for People, emphasizes horticulture’s scientific components and interactions with scientists, producers, consumers and society-at-large. People are also the target of horticulture for development.

Lisbon is a magical city on the Atlantic coast of Portugal with a delightfully cool-summer Mediterranean climate. The city, home of fado, fine dining and monuments, is close to major growing regions of horticultural crops in the Iberian Peninsula. We are planning a stimulating scientific programme, a relaxing atmosphere for conviviality and a positive interaction with the vibrant horticulture industry.

Pre-register at www.ihc2010.org in order to receive current information about the Congress. We look forward to hosting you in Lisbon.