7th GlobalHort Board Meeting

What	Meeting
When	26th Mar 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

CIPCAD 2010 Challenges & Innovative Processes for Capacity Strengthening In Agriculture for Development

What	Event
When	26th to 27th Mar 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.agropolis.fr/cipcad/pages/cipcad.php
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

It aims to address global ARD challenges through capacity development and training support and to identify mechanisms for international collaborations in training and education.
The main challenges of the workshop are :

 

• to strengthen the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and the contribution of Higher education institutions
• to give a full role to the “non-traditional research stakeholders” such as farmers’ organisations, NGOs and the private sector
• to draw lessons from innovative experiences of higher education and training in ARD and/or innovation in agriculture and sustainable natural resources management
• to discuss innovative alliances :
  • between individual institutions (such as university-to-university agreements of co-tutoring)
  • between regional networks
  • in the design and management of multi-stakeholder training platforms

GCARD2010: Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development

What	Conference
When	28th to 31st Mar 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.egfar.org/egfar/website/gcard
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Enhancing Development Impact from Research: Building on Demand

The GCARD process will address the below questions:

• What are the development needs where AR can play its best role?
   
• How best do we turn research in development impacts at scale?
   
• How can more effective pathways be developed to create impact for the poor?
   
• What investments, institutions, policies and capacities are necessary? 

Hortiflorexpo China 2010

What	Event
When	14th to 17th Apr 2010
Where	Beijing, China (CHN)
More Info	http://www.hortiflorexpo.com
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Hortiflorexpo China is an annual event held every odd year in Shanghai and every even year in Beijing. It is the largest trade exposition in the fields of floriculture, horticulture and gardening in China.  Supporters: 　　        The Ministry of Agriculture　The Bureau of State ForestryOrganizer:　　　　   China Flower AssociationShow Management:    China Great Wall International Exhibition Co Ltd

III International Symposium on Loquat

What	Symposium
When	3rd to 6th May 2010
Where	Antakya-Hatay, Turkey (TUR)
More Info	http://loquat2010.mku.edu.tr/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

12th International Congress of Ethnobiology

What	Congress
When	9th to 14th May 2010
Where	Tofino, British Columbia, Canada (CAN)
More Info	http://www.tbgf.org/ice/home
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Settimana della Biodiversità

What	Event
When	20th to 23rd May 2010
Where	Rome, Italy (ITA)
More Info	http://www.bioversityinternational.org/news_and_events/Settimana_della_biodiversita.html
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

In celebration of the International Year of Biological Diversity (2010), Bioversity International’s Diversity for Life campaign will sponsor a weeklong celebration of biodiversity in music, video, poetry, drama and art. The festival will include keynote addresses, roundtable discussions, concerts, exhibits and workshops for children. Based in Rome at the Auditorium Parco della Musica from 20 to 23 May, La Settimana della Biodiversità will promote a broad recognition of the leading role that Italy has played in supporting the conservation and use of agricultural biodiversity all around the world. The festival will provide an unprecedented opportunity to raise awareness of the value of agricultural biodiversity to the lives of human beings. World-renowned scientists, humanists, philosophers, gardeners and chefs will ensure that the festival has wide appeal and an international spotlight.

3rd Conference on Sustainable Agriculture "The Art of Farming"

What	Conference
When	10th to 12th May 2010
Where	Brussels, Belgium (BEL)
More Info	http://www.sustainable-ag.org/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform http://www.saiplatform.org/ is proud to host this unique global event, together with the Sustainable Food Lab, the CIAA (Confederation of Food and Drink Industries of the EU) and the Dutch Sustainable Trade Initiative, that will address the challenge to dramatically improve the way we produce our food. At the conference you will have an insight on all innovative solutions for a sustainable mainstream agriculture. You will join frontrunners in the business sharing their knowledge on research and product development. You will be able to network with your peers in several interactive working sessions on metrics, business cases, soil management, climate change and business, social sustainability, water and many more!

12th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

What	Conference
When	7th to 11th Jun 2010
Where	St Denis, Réunion Island, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.icppb2010.org/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Scientific enquiries

Dr Philippe Prior
INRA
UMR PVBMT CIRAD/Université de la Réunion
Saint Pierre, Réunion Island, France
Tel: +262 262 49 92 60
Fax: +262 262 49 92 93

Post-harvest and Transport Technologies: Reducing Losses and Improving Quality in F&V: Second in Series of Interactive Seminars Provided by World Bank in Collaboration with GlobalHort and Others

What	Seminar
When	22nd Jun 2010
Where	Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

The second in the series will take place June 22, 2010 involving 5 countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Madagasgar.  Topic: Post-harvest and Transport issues in the Horticulture Value Chain. This conference should address issues raised by air freight crisis and carbon food miles, sharing experiences or strategies for transport and market diversification.

Innovation and Sustainable Development in Agriculture and Food

What	Event
When	28th Jun to 1st Jul 2010
Where	Montpellier, France (FRA)
More Info	http://www.isda2010.net/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Facing the crisis and growing uncertainties, can science and societies reinvent agricultural and food systems to achieve sustainability?

What current changes imply for research is a question that must be addressed collectively. This is why we invite you to join us in this symposium to reflect upon future choices, design appropriate scientific agendas, and help renew actions and policies so that innovation systems can better achieve sustainability.
 

Researchers from all disciplines are welcome, as well as stakeholders and policy makers, from Northern and Southern countries

VII International Pineapple Symposium

What	Symposium
When	13th to 15th Jul 2010
Where	Johor, Malaysia (MYS)
More Info	https://anjungnet.mardi.gov.my/Conference.nsf/PineApple?OpenPage
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

5th African Agricultural Science Week and FARA General Assembly: "African Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Global Environment"

What	Event
When	19th to 24th Jul 2010
Where	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (BFA)
More Info	http://www.erails.net/GH/fara/ga2010/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Overview

The Government of Burkina Faso has graciously offered to host the fifth (5th) General Assembly of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). The General Assembly will draw together representatives of FARA's constituents from all African and non-African institutions involved in African agricultural research and development such as the Sub-Regional Organizations (SROs) (ASARECA, CORAF/WECARD, SADC/FANR and NASRO), farmers' and pastoralists' organisations, the agricultural research institutions, universities, NGOs and private enterprises that comprise the national agricultural research systems (NARS), non-African advanced research institutions (ARIs), the International Agricultural Research Centers (IARCs), international NGOs, policy makers, private sector, farmers’ organizations and Africa's development partners.

Objectives

• To hold the 5th African Agricultural Science Week and the 5th FARA General Assembly.

• To enable FARA members meet to review progress and lessons learnt since the 4th General Assembly and based on foresights and determine the African regional agenda for the next three years.

• To hold a Burkina Faso Agricultural Science day as a highlight of Agricultural Science week, where host country exhibit their agricultural innovations to raise awareness on the relevance and impact of agricultural research in alleviating poverty, promoting food security and protecting the environment.

Expected Outputs

• Increased knowledge of the problems, opportunities and successes in African agricultural research and development

• Greater awareness of the roles and contributions of different stakeholders and enhanced networking and interaction

• Greater appreciation amongst the participants and the public of the important contributions of agricultural research for development in Africa, especially in Burkina Faso

• Review and endorsement of FARA’s program for the next three years

• Election of new FARA Executive Board members including the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

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.

III International Symposium on Tomato Diseases

What	Symposium
When	25th to 30th Jul 2010
Where	Naples, Italy (ITA)
More Info	http://www.3istd.com/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

34th International Carrot Conference

What	Conference
When	26th to 28th Jul 2010
Where	Washington, DC, United States (USA)
More Info	http://www.pnva.org/carrotconf
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

For more information, contact snolan@agmgt.com or 509-585-5460
Visit www.pnva.org and click on the 34th International Carrot Conference

Standards and Market Preferences: Opportunities and Constraints

What	Event
When	27th Jul 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Series of Interactive Seminars to be Provided by World Bank in Collaboration with GlobalHort and Others

Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension.

What	Symposium
When	2nd to 4th Aug 2010
Where	Bangkok, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://www.kmutt.ac.th/APS2010/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

The goal of APS2010 is to highlight the most recent and exciting developments and innovations in the area with an emphasis on  

* All aspects of postharvest research

* Curriculum and training program development

* Modes of delivery of postharvest education

* Graduate research systems

* Perspectives and personalities in postharvest education and research

* Role of vernacular languages in training of practitioners in SMEs

* Role of industry in training

* Postharvest education material development including computer assisted learning

* Integration of research outcomes in training and extension programs

* International networks of training organizations and multilingual training

* Marketing of postharvest education and training programs  

Authors of all accepted oral and poster presentation will be given the opportunity to publish their papers subject to the rules for publication in Acta Horticulturae proceedings.

Please note that Acta Horticulturae will publish the papers prior to the conference.

As a reminder, abstracts must be received by 30 June 2010. Abtracts should send directly to the symposium secretariat e-mail address : aps@kmutt.ac.th

 

Dr. Sirichai Kanlayanarat Convener

Head, Division of Postharvest Technology King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Thungkru, Bangkok 10140 THAILAND

Phone: 662-470-7720

Fax: 662-452-3750

E-mail : sirichai.kan@kmutt.ac.th

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
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

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.

6th European Conference on Pesticides and Related Organic

What	Conference
When	7th to 10th Sep 2010
Where	Matera, Italy (ITA)
More Info	http://www.pesticides2010.org/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Increased Regional Trade: Opportunities and Issues

What	Event
When	15th Sep 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Series of Interactive Seminars to be Provided by World Bank in Collaboration with GlobalHort and Others

Environment and Sustainable Issues

What	Event
When	13th Oct 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Series of Interactive Seminars to be Provided by World Bank in Collaboration with GlobalHort and Others

VII International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal

What	Congress
When	17th to 22nd Oct 2010
Where	Agadir, Morocco (MAR)
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Contact Dr. Akka Oulahboub aoulahboub@yahoo.fr

 

COP 10: Convention on Biological Diversity

What	Convention
When	18th to 29th Oct 2010
Where	Nagoya, Japan (JPN)
More Info	http://www.cbd.int/cop10/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Pursuant to decision IX/35, the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 10) will be held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from 18 to 29 October 2010.   COP 10 will include a high-level ministerial segment organized by the host country in consultation with the Secretariat and the Bureau. The high‑level segment will take place from 27 to 29 October 2010.

 

This meeting will take place during the International Year for Biodiversity (IYB) as declared by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 61/203. During the course of the year events will occur in every region of the world to raise public awareness of the importance of biological diversity to human well-being.

 

Strategic Issues for Evaluating Progress and Supporting Implementation of the Convention will be considered and it is anticipated that the negotiations to conclude an International Regime on Access and Benefit-sharing will result in the adoption of an instrument on Access and Benefit-Sharing.

International Workshop on Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases: Challenges and Opportunities

What	Workshop
When	25th to 28th Oct 2010
Where	Leesburg, Virginia, United States (USA)
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

This workshop, to be held in October 2010, is sponsored by BARD and the International Society of Horticultural Sciences (ISHS) in collaboration with its commissions of Plant Protection and Quality and Postharvest Horticulture will provde an opportunity to review the progress that has been made and identify paradigms, concepts and scientific questions that will drive postharvest biocontrol research in the next ten to twenty years. The workshop will explore not only the biology of postharvest biocontrol agents but will also address the use of natural compounds as additives or stand alone products and the potential of this technology to serve as a major postharvest disease management strategy on a global basis. It will also facilitate the interchange of information among leading scientists, commercial companies, and regulatory agencies in the field of biological control of postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables. Several panel discussion sessions are planned to facilitate the exchange of information between scientists and industry participants.

Conveners:Michael Wisniewski USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV, US michael.wisniewski@ars.usda.gov

Samir Droby ARO, the Volcani Center, Israelsamird@volcani.agri.gov.il

Among the topics to be presented and discussed:

• A critical review of the current status of postharvest biocontrol with an emphasis on what has been accomplished and what critical questions still need to be addressed.

• Identification of the barriers that prevent the wide scale commercial application of biocontrol products (microbial antagonists and natural compounds).

• Identification of potential methods for enhancing the efficacy of postharvest biocontrol agents including the use of natural products.

• Evaluation of our current knowledge on the mode of action of postharvest biocontrol agents and identifying research needs and priorities for future studies and advances in the field of postharvest biocontrol.

• What can be learned from research in other fields such as medical mycology, microbial ecology of the phyllosphere, and, molecular biology of foliar and soil biocontrol agents,

• Identification of critical needs in formulation science and technology for microbial biocontrol agents and natural compounds.

• Evaluation of the role of commercial companies in development and implementation of biocontrol products in a global marketplace.

• What is the global climate for this technology, especially in areas that are developing strong export industries such as South America and Asia.

Smallholders: How to Involve Small Farmers in Commercial Agriculture

What	Event
When	15th Nov 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Series of Interactive Seminars to be Provided by World Bank in Collaboration with GlobalHort and Others

I International Symposium on Genetic Researcch of Bamboos and Palms and III International Symposium on Ornamental Palms

What	Symposium
When	21st to 25th Nov 2010
Where	Campinas, Brazil (BRA)
More Info	http://www.infobibos.com/symbampalm/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

TropHort 2010: 1st International Symposium on Tropical Horticulture

What	Symposium
When	22nd to 26th Nov 2010
Where	Kingston, Jamaica (JAM)
More Info	http://ocs.mona.uwi.edu/ocs/index.php/th/th1
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Main Topics

The topics of the symposium are:

1. Botanical, Anatomy, Nomenclature and Physiology of Tropical Crops.
2. Growing, Irrigation, and Pest Managements of Tropical Crops.
3. Postharvest Physiology, Biochemistry, and Technology of Tropical Crops.
4. Biotechnology and Processing of Tropical Crops.
5. Economic, Marketing and Food Chain Supply of Tropical Crops.
6. Global Environmental Change and Sustainable Tropical Horticulture

PCF6: COL's 6th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning

What	Forum
When	14th to 28th Nov 2010
Where	Kochi, Kerala, India (IND)
More Info	http://www.pcf6.com
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

COL’s Sixth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF6) will be held from 24 to 28 November 2010 at Le Méridien Cochin Resort & Convention Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India. The theme is Access & Success in Learning: Global Development Perspectives.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), COL’s local partner for PCF6, has named Professor P.R. Ramanujam as Programme Chair/Manager for PCF6. Professor Ramanujam is Director of the Inter-University Consortium and Professor of Distance Education at IGNOU’s Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE). Professor M.S. Swaminathan is PCF6’s Honorary Chair.
Forum Co-chairs are Sir John Daniel, President and CEO of COL, and Professor
V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU.

The conference website, providing complete details about the programme, registration and accommodation, is
www.pcf6.com

Urbanization: Market Opportunities

What	Event
When	8th Dec 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

Series of Interactive Seminars to be Provided by World Bank in Collaboration with GlobalHort and Others

International Symposium on Organic Matter Management & Compost Use in Horticulture

What	Symposium
When	4th to 7th Apr 2011
Where	Adelaide, Australia (AUS)
More Info	http://compost-for-horticulture.com/
Download	vCal iCal

Published on

This International Scientific Symposium will focus on:

·         Characterization and production of fit-for-purpose organic soil amendments and growing media,

·         Potential uses for compost products as horticultural soil amendments and mulch,

·         Managing organic matter in conventional, integrated and organic horticultural production systems,

·         Identifying and quantifying the agronomic, environmental and societal benefits of using composted and un-composted organic soil amendments and mulches,

·         The economics of managing organic matter,

·         Translating R&D outcomes into farm practices.

Convenor Johannes Biala Ph +61 (0)7 3901 1152 biala@optusnet.com.au

SecretariatSapro Conference Management Ph +61 (0)8 8274 6043 SOM&compostinhort@sapmea.asn.au