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SUMMARY:Roots to Regenerative Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nThis conference is an exciting collaboration between the AAB ‘Soil and Root Biology’ and ‘Cropping and the Environment’ specialist groups to bring together two broad yet highly interconnected topics across a three-day event. From Day 1 until a lunchtime poster session on Day 2 the conference will focus on the 1st AAB Soil and Root Biology conference. From the afternoon of Day 2 through Day 3 the conference will focus on wider topics related to Regenerative Agriculture. We encourage delegates to attend the entire 3-day meeting but will provide options to attend on select days. \n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit an Abstract here\n\nRoots\, soil Organisms And Rhizosphere – a ROARing success?\nNov 11th – Nov 12th AM.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Soil organisms\, biodiversity & plant interactions – would include micro and macro-organisms\, and interactions with plants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Root & soil interactions – The rhizosphere & microbiome\, including methods and the impact of different practices. \n3. Roots in the soil and field – Including methods for measuring roots\, important root traits for resource capture and resilience\, root responses to different agricultural practices and stresses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegenerative Agriculture: Managing Soils and Resources\nNov 12th PM – Nov 13th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Soil management practices impacting soil health – Including: Tillage practices\, cover cropping\, climate adaptation (e.g. flooding and drought) and mitigation practices\, carbon sequestration or stewardship \n2. Regenerative agriculture and the importance of integrated nutrient Management – Precision agriculture\, adaptive nutrient planning\, novel fertilisers\, diverse rotations\, integrative manure management \n3. Regenerative Practices – Companion cropping\, Mob grazing\, Regen and horticulture crops\, Current and emerging weeds and pests\, beneficial and natural enemies for biological control\, soil food webs \n4. The Regen mindset\, behavioral change\, market and policy drivers – Farmer preferences\, managing risk on farm\, supply chains\, policy support and drivers of change \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured image from Frank Ashwood: https://www.frankashwood.com/
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/roots-to-regenerative-agriculture/
LOCATION:York
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Other Skills,Plant Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
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SUMMARY:Creating Canopies II: Resilience\, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches
DESCRIPTION:The AAB Applied Tree and Forest Biology Group are delighted to follow the inaugural 2023 Creating Canopies with this conference that focuses on active research on tree health\, planting and management strategies for new and existing woodlands\, both in rural and urban environments. \n\nRegister here by August 26th\nWe need more woodland for people to enjoy\, for nature\, to sustain our timber security and to help reduce the impact of climate change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe need more trees in urban areas for health\, well-being and environmental benefits. \nHowever the simple act of planting or establishing a tree is not quite so simple as it first appears! What is the right tree for the right site? What are evidenced-based scientific\, technical and social challenges and barriers to success? \nUnderpinning these activities is the need for knowledge of tree biology and ecology\, irrespective whether trees are established in urban\, rural or wild landscapes. \nBoth the planting and management of treescapes are being impacted by climate and land-use induced changes. Science and technology play a vital role in maintaining and establishing trees and woodlands and this conference is a friendly forum for early career and experienced researchers to present their research. \nThe meeting is held at the Crown and Mitre Hotel which is a short walk from Carlisle train station and could not be easier to reach by public transport. \nThe two-day meeting will include five plenary sessions\, poster session\, evening social as well as a visit to Coombs Wood Forest (a 30minute coach trip from Carlisle). We are grateful for support for the meeting from the Forestry Commission. \nConfirmed speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Chris Quine (Chief Scientist at Forest Research) \n– Ruth Mitchell (Plant Soil Ecologist\, James Hutton Institute) \n– John Mackay (Wood Professor of Forest Science\, University of Oxford) \n– Amory Ngan (Head of Urban Forestry in City of Mississauga\, Ontario and University of Toronto)
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/creating-canopies-ii-resilience-adaptation-and-regenerative-approaches/
LOCATION:Carlisle\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
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SUMMARY:Legumes Science and Practice 3
DESCRIPTION:Visit Event Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgriculture is faced with the challenges of reducing its impact on the environment\, adapting to the changing climate\, and supporting biodiversity. UK agriculture relies heavily on imported protein for feed and home-grown legumes would help to reduce this dependence. Dietary change towards flexitarian/plant-based diets also creates a growing market for grain legumes for direct human consumption/processing for food. Grain and forage legumes have the potential to play a significant role either grown as sole crops\, intercrops or mixtures in addressing the above challenges. \nThe inclusion of legumes in cropping systems enhances soil nitrogen levels\, reducing fertiliser requirements and GHG emissions. The diverse range of leguminous forage and grain species provides opportunities for agriculture to grow a wider range of crops that are capable of coping with more extreme weather. Legumes also provide a resource for pollinators and birds and promote soil biodiversity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will begin mid-morning of June 3rd and conclude mid-afternoon on June 4th. We will host an evening poster session and drink reception on the evening of June 3rd\, followed by a conference dinner (to be optionally booked). During the meeting (time TBC) we will arrange a visit to the University of Reading farm. Close to the event we will recommend the type of footwear required for this visit. \nProposed Meeting Sessions:\n– Intercropping \n– Grain legumes – challenges and opportunities \n– Forage legumes – challenges and opportunities \n– IntercropValues: Confirmed invited speaker: Kato Van Ruymbeke\, KU Leuven\, Belgium \n– Future Proteins: Confirmed invited speaker: Josiah Meldrum\, Hodemedods\, UK \n\nAbstract Submission\nWe encourage abstract submissions from anyone working in these broad research areas. Importantly there will be plenty of opportunities for early career professionals to present provide an oral or poster presentation. Oral presenters will also be able to bring a poster while poster presenters will be invited to provide a short introduction to their work ahead of the poster session. \nAbstract submission deadline for Oral and Poster presentations: March 7th. \nWe aim to publish a draft schedule by April 1st. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Issue of Annals of Applied Biology\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo coincide with the meeting we will organise a special issue of Annals of Applied Biology entitled ‘Legumes in Science and Practice‘. Annals is 100% owned by the AAB so publication in this society-owned journal contributes to future AAB activities. We welcome submission of original articles\, reviews or Forum/comment pieces. The guest editors for the special issue will be Dr Emily Guest and Dr Charlotte White.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/legumes-science-and-practice-3/
LOCATION:University of Reading\, Reading\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250305T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Nutritional quality of cassava in a warming world
DESCRIPTION:Cassava is highly productive and an important food security crop. It is also the only staple that\, under certain conditions\, can be toxic to humans. Prof Gleadow will discuss some of the possible underlying reasons why cassava is so cyanogenic and why this may be exacerbated by climate change. \nRos Gleadow is an Emerita Professor at Monash University in Melbourne. The focus of her research for the past 30 years has been on the effect of environmental variables on plants that make cyanogenic glucosides\, including cassava\, sorghum and some Eucalyptus species\, working from the molecular to whole plant level. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science\, past President of The Global Plant Council and Chair of the International Working Group for Safe Cassava.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-nutritional-quality-of-cassava-in-a-warming-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Climate Change,Plant Science
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250122
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SUMMARY:Challenges for Effective Application of Biopesticides
DESCRIPTION:This events seeks to align application technology and integrated pest management to help extract the maximum from biocontrols. \nSustainability and regulatory pressures are driving increased use of biocontrols in agriculture\, horticulture and amenity. This day-long conference seeks to bring together interested parties from researchers to end users. \nThe programme will to cover state-of-the-art biocontrol applications\, formulation technology and novel applications. \nThe aim is to provide user-focused outputs by highlighting best practices and identifying gaps to drive future research. \nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\nWe are happy to receive abstract submissions from anyone who is involved in this area; which may include research on development of novel formulations\, application technologies or on related policy topics. We have the option of organising a poster-session depending on the number and topic of submissions. \n\n\nAbstract Submission Deadline is December 6th 2024.\n\n\nWe will publish the meeting schedule before the Christmas break in 2024.\n\n\n\n\nSUBMIT AN ABSTRACT HERE\n\nRegistration Details\nRegistration opens on October 1st 2024.\n\n\nRegistration closes on January 7th 2025 but we encourage earlier registration. The event venue has a limit of 80 attendees that will be filled on a first come-first served basis.\n\nMeeting Outputs\n\n\n\nWe will aim to recruit contributors to prepare a Forum article for publication in Annals of Applied Biology.\n\n\nWe expect that this article will outline the state of the art\, reflect on existing challenges and offer possible solutions and opportunities for the future application of biologicals.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/challenges-for-effective-application-of-biopesticides/
LOCATION:Berkshire\, Berkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241114T173000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The importance and role of (Bio)diversity in agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new webinar that delves into the role of biodiversity in shaping the future of agriculture. Our panel of experts will discuss how biodiversity is essential in driving sustainable agricultural practices\, enhancing crop resilience\, and ensuring long-term food security. This webinar will provide valuable perspectives on the importance of preserving and integrating biodiversity to build more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. \nRegister now to secure your spot and be part of the conversation that can help shape a greener future. \nSpeakers: Janny van Been (CropTrust)\, Elizabeth Balyejusa Kizito (Uganda Christian University)\, Roy Michielsen (B.V. Exploitatie Reservegronden Fievoland) \nModerators: Stella Stella Provelengiou (Wikifarmer)\, Isabel Mendoza (The Global Plant Council) \n\nDate: 14th\, November 2024. \nTime: 16:00 CET \n\nTo register: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xr1sRmvJQJixVH-TXfSQOw
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-the-importance-and-role-of-biodiversity-in-agriculture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
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SUMMARY:5th AAB PlantEd Congress: Agricultural Biotechnology in the Era of Genome Editing
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nPlant genome editing is a topic of enormous scientific and political importance as a potential strategy to mitigate the impact of climate change\, alterations in plant disease patterns and to ensure nutritional security. This is an exciting time for genome editing as more regions across the globe are allowing for the use of new breeding technologies to generate new crop variants. This is noticeable Europe there are political moves toward accepting the use of this technology. Concurrent with slow political processes there have been rapid technological advances in research labs\, where new genome-edited crop varieties are showing promising climate and pathogen resilience. It is now important that these varieties are tested in field trials in order to understand their possible applied impact. This event brings together technology and policy experts to explore how advances in agricultural biotechnology will proceed in the age of genome editing. This is the 5th Congress associated with the ‘PlantEd: Genome Editing in Plants’ project. Between 2019-2023 the COST Action PlantEd brought together experts from across Europe and beyond. These members represented a range of disciplines all with a focus on plant genome editing.  At the end of COST Association-funding PlantEd has transitioned to  become an AAB Specialist Group. This move aims to keep this community of experts together by sharing relevant information and through organisation of conferences and workshops. In collaboration with the Turkish local organising committee\, this event is the first organised by the AAB-PlantEd specialist group. This event will include plenary sessions of talks provided by invited speakers and those selected from submitted abstracts. We will also host a poster session and short tourist trips close to Samsun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegates can register as an in-person or an online delegate. In-person delegates have access to all sessions\, catering and social events. Online delegates will be able to watch the presenters using a zoom link through which they will have the option of asking questions using the chat-box. We offer registrations fees for the following delegate categories: \n1. Early Career Professionals (anyone within 5 years of finishing full-time education): AAB members and Non-Members \n2. Regular Attendees: AAB members and Non-members \n3. Any delegate who studies or works in Turkey or is from an Inclusiveness Target Country : ECP and Regular attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission for Oral or Poster Presentations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegates have the opportunity to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. The scientific organisers will review the submitted abstracts and select those delegates who will provide an oral presentations. Any abstracts not selected for an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster to the meeting. AAB will also publish a Special Issue of Annals of Applied Biology and a issue of Aspects of Applied Biology that will be associated with the meeting. Details can be found here. \nAbstract submission deadline for Oral Presentations is July 15th 2024 \nSubmission deadline for Poster Presentations is August 15th 2024 \nWe will announce the provisional program of oral presentations by August 1st 2024 \nSUBMIT ABSTRACT HERE\n\nConfirmed Invited Speakers\n> Professor Goetz Hensel\, Head of Centre for Plant Genome Engineering Institute of Plant Biochemistry\, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf \n> Dr Sadiye Hayta\, John Innes Centre. Unlocking Wheat’s Potential: Wheat Transformation and Gene Editing \n> Professor Johnathan Napier\, Rothamsted Research. The long-road from lab to market for Omega-3 Camelina \n> Dr Dennis Eriksson\, Associate Professor in Genetics and Plant Breeding\, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences \nWe expect to host sessions on the following topics: \n– Gene editing for climate resilience \n– Gene editing for food and nutritional security \n– Gene editing for pest and disease resistance \n– Policy update\, public perception and communication of gene-editing science \n– Plant biotechnology in the era of gene-editing
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/5th-aab-planted-congress-agricultural-biotechnology-in-the-era-of-genome-editing/
LOCATION:Atatürk Congress Center      Ondokuz Mayıs University     Samsun\, Turkey\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Biotechnology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241017T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Safeguarding the World’s Food Supply – An Introduction to the Crop Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join The Global Plant Council for a new webinar with the help of Janny van Beem (Crop Trust global genebank partnership coordinator)\, where we will explore the work done by The Global Crop Diversity Trust (Crop Trust).\n\nCrop Trust is an international organization committed to preserving the world’s crop diversity. As climate change\, population growth\, and environmental challenges threaten food security\, Crop Trust ensures that the genetic diversity of crops remains protected for future generations. During the webinar you’ll learn how Crop Trust supports global seed banks\, including the renowned Svalbard Global Seed Vault\, and how its work contributes to resilient agriculture and sustainable food systems. For plant scientists\, the webinar will highlight opportunities for collaboration in crop conservation and research.\n\n\nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SgPxBFRVSu-Z5Mj2v1Qq4w
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/webinar-safeguarding-the-worlds-food-supply-an-introduction-to-the-crop-trust/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Food safety,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241004
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SUMMARY:Biomass and Energy Crops VI
DESCRIPTION:Biomass and Energy Crops can provide feedstocks for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS)\, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)\, green manufacturing and construction materials. Biomass and Energy Crops are therefore important for not only renewable energy and transport fuels\, but also for the decarbonisation of agriculture and other industries. \nIn response to the urgency of the climate emergency\, biomass and energy crops are becoming an important part of the portfolio of negative emissions technologies\, needed for meeting net zero targets. As a result\, the size of the Biomass and Energy Crop community has significantly expanded in recent years. For example\, in the UK this has been through the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme\, the Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstrator Programme\, the Supergen Bioenergy Hub and the AI for Net Zero Programme. \nOur objective is to bring together researchers from these communities in the UK along with researchers involved in similar international programmes\, and importantly industrialists and policymakers\, to exchange ideas and foster closer collaboration\, and to thereby ensure that Biomass and Energy Crops can fulfill their potential for people and planet. \nThe conference provides an ideal forum for researchers\, agricultural advisors\, bioenergy industry representatives\, policy makers and research funders\, NGO’s and environmental organisations to meet and discuss the state of the art in Biomass and Energy Crops\, and how these crops can be optimised and sustainably scaled up. \nThis event includes standard talks but also the opportunity to visit energy crop experiments and demonstrations at IBERS including one of the Biomass Connect Hub site demonstrating different energy crops and varieties. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of speakers at this meeting will be selected from submitted abstracts. We encourage delegates to submit an abstract to either present an oral or poster presentation. We especially encourage submissions from early career professionals. AAB offer generous travel grants to support ECP attendance which we hope will encourage abstract submission. EVERSITYveryone who is not selected for an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster presentation. \nAbstract submission deadline is July 1st 2023.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/biomass-and-energy-crops-vi/
LOCATION:Aberystwyth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
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SUMMARY:AAB Presidents Meeting: Cereal Quality for sustainable production and human health
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to introduce the 2024 AAB Presidential Meeting led by Professor Mike Gooding\, who for the past three decades has supported sustainable cereal production through improving quality\, resource use-efficiency\, and climate-change adaptation. \nThe human population is heavily reliant on the cereals for food security. Indeed\, production of the most popular cereals has outstripped that of population growth over the last 60 years. This remarkable achievement is\, in part\, testament to scientific and technological advances in crop improvement\, nutrition\, and protection\, and the efforts of farmers\, agronomists\, and processors. However\, there is growing concern as to the effect of the quantity of certain cereal products in the human diet on health. These concerns need to be set against recognised health benefits\, and the contribution that increased production has for global food security in times of political upheaval and climate change. \nIn addition to improving human health\, attempts to meet processor and consumer expectations is key to sustaining food chains. Achieving quality criteria\, however\, often demands special attention to the selection of genotypes\, agronomy\, and cropping system; while success is also often heavily dependent on soils\, weather\, and climate. Growing crops for specific markets have\, therefore\, implications for the efficient use of land and other resources\, whilst environmental change will undoubtedly affect the reliability of meeting quality standards. \nIt is timely that AAB returns to the subject of Cereal Quality. We invite contributions that seek to increase sustainability; through improved understanding and innovation related to environmental\, genetic\, agronomic\, and processing effects on cereal quality and human health. We also welcome systems orientated contributions: more needs to be known concerning the effects on crop quality of systems protecting the soil\, and mitigation / adaptation of effects of climate change such as regenerative- \, conservation-\, and climate-smart agriculture. \nThis meeting is co-organised by the AAB Plant Physiology and Crop Improvement group and will include awards of AAB Presidents Medals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of speakers at this meeting will be selected from submitted abstracts. We encourage delegates to submit an abstract to either present an oral or poster presentation. \nWe especially encourage submissions from early career professionals. AAB offer generous travel grants to support ECP attendance which we hope will encourage abstract submission. \nEveryone who is not selected for an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster presentation. \nAbstract submission deadline is July 1st 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nDelegates can register for the meeting without accommodation. This will includes access to all sessions\, meeting catering and the conference dinner on September 17th. \nOnline registration is also available for those delegates who are unable to travel to Birmingham. Online delegates are eligible to present an oral or poster presentation. \nRegistration will open in Spring 2024
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/aab-presidents-meeting-cereal-quality-for-sustainable-production-and-human-health/
LOCATION:Birmingham\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
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SUMMARY:6th Symposium of Potato Cyst Nematode Management
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Symposium of Potato Cyst Nematode Management will cover many aspects\, including international distribution\, genetic diversity\, sampling and decision making\, population dynamics\, diagnostics\, integrated management\, biology and application of resistance\, use of effectors\, rotational control\, chemical control\, biological control and novel control methods such as RNAi and biofumigation. \nAAB have a history of organising the Symposium of Potato Cyst Nematode Management including a 2019 meeting that was also held in Harper Adams. We are happy to supply the PDF of the conference papers from that event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD 2019 ASPECTS PAPER (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of speakers will be selected from submitted abstracts. We encourage delegates to submit an abstract to either present an oral or poster presentation. Everyone who is not selected for an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster presentation. \nAbstract submission deadline is June 17th 2023.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/6th-symposium-of-potato-cyst-nematode-management/
LOCATION:Newport\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
CREATED:20230913T145426Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Biology 2024
DESCRIPTION:Plant Biology 2024 will celebrate the centennial of the American Society of Plant Biologists and the plant science community In Honolulu\, Hawaii\, from June 22 to 26\, 2024. \nThe submission portal is open NOW: https://plantbiology.aspb.org/submit-abstract/
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-biology-2024/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
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SUMMARY:V All Africa Horticultural Congress - AAHC2024
DESCRIPTION:The All Africa Horticultural Congress (AAHC) is the most important scientific event organized every four years in the field of Horticulture in Africa under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). Morocco was assigned the organization of the 5th edition of this Congress and this will be the first time such event will be held in North Africa. The previous four AAHCs took place in Kenya in 2009\, South Africa in 2012\, Nigeria in 2016 and Senegal in 2021\, corresponding to East Africa\, South Africa\, Central Africa\, and Western Africa\, respectively. \nThe development of Horticulture in Africa is one of the main tools that can help ensure food security. It can also improve agricultural productivity and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products\, strengthen its contribution to the overall wellbeing of the population\, improve dietary and nutritional behavior\, create wealth\, alleviate hunger\, and reduce dependency on food imports. \nIn Morocco\, Agriculture contributes\, on average\, 13% to Morocco’s GDP and employs about 40% of the nation’s workforce.\nThe country has several agro-climatic regions including 3\,500 km of Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts\, temperate in the north\, semi-arid in the center and arid-to-desert in the south with somewhat mild/cold in the higher altitudes of the Atlas Mountains and\, thus\, produces a great diversity of agricultural products\, including horticultural crops such as fruits\, vegetables\, medicinal and aromatic species\, flowers\, and ornamental plants. These are produced mainly in open field but crops such as tomatoes\, pepper\, berries\, banana\, and flowers are also produced under plastic-covered greenhouses. \nMost of the production is for the domestic market but a significant percentage\, particularly fruits\, vegetables and flowers\, goes to export markets\, including Africa\, Europe\, and North America. Morocco is the first larger exporter of berries and third larger exporter of tomatoes worldwide.\nOperators of the horticultural sector are all private. Small-scale growers are also an important milestone of the system. They contribute to the export activities through organized cooperatives and associations. \n“Unlocking the potential of a resilient Horticulture in Africa” is the theme of the 5th AAHC\, with the objective to discuss and promote the huge potential of African Horticulture. \nThe event will provide a platform for professionals\, researchers\, young scientists\, and entrepreneurs\, where they can share their research results\, experiences\, and latest innovations. It will be an occasion to create new and consolidate and expand ongoing networks of technical cooperation between professionals in horticulture throughout Africa and the rest of the world. Young and more experienced scientists will have ample opportunities to interact and explore scientific and technical exchanges and partnerships for research and development initiatives.\nIn addition\, the Congress will raise and discuss aspects related to the impact of climate change\, invasive diseases and pests and other biotic and abiotic stresses on current and future horticulture and its resilience. \nFurthermore\, socio-economic and financial aspects related to food security\, market issues\, best use\, and management of natural resources in the field will be tackled. Themes\, such as contribution of horticulture to overall wellbeing\, wealth creation\, alleviating poverty\, empowering youth\, and women will also be discussed. \nTo register: https://www.aahc2024.com/
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/v-all-africa-horticultural-congress-aahc2024/
LOCATION:Marrakech\, Marrakech\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
CREATED:20230421T145611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T145611Z
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SUMMARY:IPM and Biocontrol 2023: Increasing collaboration across the innovative cycle
DESCRIPTION:VISIT MEETING WEBSITE\nThe IPM Innovative Cycle involves inputs from four distinct yet interconnected sectors: Farmers/Agronomists\, Academic Researchers\, Industrial Researchers and Regulators. However practical experience suggests that there are unfortunate disconnects between these parts of cycle. \nThis event we will bring together participants from across the Innovation Cycle\, each of whom are working towards the ultimate aim of developing novel modes of plant protection. \nThe annual AAB IPM and Biocontrol meeting has a strong reputation as providing an opportunity for early career professionals to present their research. We will maintain this focus whilst bringing together those involved in the IPM industry\, government regulators and agronomists/ farmers who actually have the responsibility to maintain agricultural and horticultural productivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite submission of abstracts from anyone involved in the IPM Innovative Cycle in order to provide either an oral or poster presentation at this event. These will join a selection of invited speakers who are experts in different areas of the innovative cycle. This event will include discussion sessions that will allow delegates to explore best practice to increase collaboration between members of the IPM innovative cycle.u \nWe will assembly the meeting sessions\, oral and poster presentations from submissions received from both in-person and online delegates. Abstracts should be submitted by September 15th 2023. We hope to announce the meeting schedule with oral and poster presentations by the end of September 2023. \nSUBMIT AN ABSTRACT HERE\n\nRegistration opens on August 1st 2023. \nRegistration for in-person delegates closes November 1st 2023. \nRegistration for online delegates closes November 16th 2023.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/ipm-and-biocontrol-2023-increasing-collaboration-across-the-innovative-cycle/
LOCATION:Derby\, Derby\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Horticulture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
CREATED:20230807T091403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T091502Z
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SUMMARY:5th International Symposium on the Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants - Nitrogen 2023
DESCRIPTION:Nitrogen 2023\, a meeting of people with an interest in plant nitrogen regulation\, metabolism and transport. Nitrogen 2023 will meet in Sydney Australia on November 6-9\, 2023.  \nThe meeting will be held at the University of Sydney in the inner suburb of Camperdown which sits just outside the central business district.\n \nThe Fifth International Symposium on the Nitrogen Nutrition of Plants (Nitrogen 2023) brings together those with a keen interest in plant nitrogen and how best this important nutrient can be used to support plant growth and ultimately produce food\, fibre and oil. With looming global protein shortages expected by 2050\, there has never been a more important period in plant science research to better understand the processes controlling N accessibility\, N metabolism and the delivery of amino acids and proteins to an increasingly hungry planet.  Our ability to meet many of the UN Sustainability Development Goals is intimately linked to improved N fertiliser use and the expansion in availability of protein-enriched foods sourced predominantly from plant inputs.  It’s time to get to work and help solve these problems.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/5th-international-symposium-on-the-nitrogen-nutrition-of-plants-nitrogen-2023/
LOCATION:Sydney\, Sydney\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
CREATED:20230502T073325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T073325Z
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SUMMARY:6th International Rice Congress 2023
DESCRIPTION:The International Rice Congress is a scientific platform for rice-based food systems innovators to work towards shaping a food- and nutrition-secure future. Convened by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) every four years\, the Congress brings together scientists\, experts\, and decision makers from the government\, private\, and public sectors to formulate evidence-based solutions to some of the biggest challenges of the global rice sector. \nPrevious IRC editions were held in Beijing (2002)\, New Delhi (2006)\, Hanoi (2010)\, Bangkok (2014)\, and Singapore (2018). This 2023\, IRC will be held for the first time in the Philippines\, the home country of IRRI Headquarters.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/6th-international-rice-congress-2023/
LOCATION:Manila\, Manila\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Food safety
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
CREATED:20230629T183154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T183307Z
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SUMMARY:III International Symposium on Carrot and other Apiaceae
DESCRIPTION:The III International Symposium on Carrot and other Apiaceae will take place in York\, England on Monday 2nd October – Thursday 5th October 2023. The event is hosted by British Growers Ltd and the University of Warwick\, on behalf of the International Society for Horticultural Science. \nThe Symposium entitled “a taste of things to come” will involve a series of sessions showcasing the most recent scientific findings and technical advances in the Carrot and Apiaceae community\, and will involve scientific\, technical and industry speakers from across the global carrot research and growing community.  The event will also host a large trade exhibition and allow plenty of networking opportunities.   The evenings will offer a variety of celebratory dinners at venues held around the historic city of York. On Thursday 5th October the Symposium is joining forces with the British Carrot Growers Association and offering delegates a chance to visit the annual Carrot Demonstration Day.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/iii-international-symposium-on-carrot-and-other-apiaceae/
LOCATION:York
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTSTAMP:20260501T201857
CREATED:20230421T145001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T145001Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Food Waste Valorisation –Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Visit Event Website\nHybrid Event hosted at the Newlyn Building\, University of Leeds\n\n\nGlobally around a third of total food produced is lost or wasted along the agri-food chain\, with consequent high impact to environment\, society and economy. In particular\, the fruit and vegetable production and processing contributes significantly to agri-food waste generation. This waste is a huge resource for bulk usage as well as specific ingredients including protein\, fibre\, phytochemicals and others\, with many innovative solutions available or being developed. This two-day event conference will provide an overview on current state of the art in the agrifood waste valorization field\, trends\, opportunities and challenges. \n\n\nMeeting Themes\n>Valorization concepts & feasibility\n> Targeting sources and ingredients\n> Innovations into material design\n> Trends in food\, feed and nutraceutical applications\n\nIt’s appropriate for the event to be organised at the University of Leeds as Yorkshire and the Humber are the UK’s biggest food producing region. \n\nThe event begins at lunchtime on Monday September 11th and end in the afternoon of Tuesday 12th. We include an evening poster session\, drinks reception and hot buffet on the evening of September 11th. Accommodation is not included but there are lots of options available in Leeds. \n\n\n\nABSTRACT SUBMISSION\n\n\nWe invite submission of abstracts from anyone involved in process of food waste valorization to provide either an oral or poster presentation at this event. We especially hope to link academic researchers with industry practitioners that are using innovative technologies in the valorization of food waste.. \n\nWe will assembly the meeting sessions\, oral and poster presentations from submissions received from both in-person and online delegates. Abstracts should be submitted by July 14th 2023. We hope to announce the meeting schedule with oral and poster presentations by the end of July 2023. \nSUBMIT AN ABSTRACT HERE BEFORE JULY 14th \nREGISTRATION OPENS ON MAY 1ST 2023
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-food-waste-valorisation-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Food safety,Horticulture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20230421T143730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T143843Z
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SUMMARY:Long Term Experiments: Meeting future challenges
DESCRIPTION:Long-term experiments (LTEs) are valuable resources to assess the sustainability and resilience of agricultural practices and systems.\nVISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nThis conference will focus on using LTEs to meet current and future challenges in agriculture. We will explore how LTEs are advancing agronomy\, agroecology\, soil science\, crop science and statistics to underpin farming systems that support nutritious diets while safeguarding our environment. \nA key focus will be collaboration between LTEs around the world\, including how new metadata platforms (such as the Global Long Term Experiment Network) and new statistical approaches enable data to be combined to answer questions pertinent to the Sustainability Development Goals. \nThis event allows delegates to present on-site or online to maximise the global engagement. The meeting includes oral presentations\, a poster session\, workshops\, a visit to the Rothamsted Long-Term Experiments\, and an optional conference dinner. \nThe conference will celebrate the 180th anniversary of the Broadbalk Winter Wheat experiment. Broadbalk is the world’s oldest field experiment\, and was established in 1843 to investigate the relative importance of different plant nutrients. Today\, it helps to answer questions about how farming practices\, inputs\, and weather patterns affect crop production. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Multi-LTE analysis (methods for joint analysis of datasets from multiple LTEs to answer novel questions) \n– Design and data analysis (making the most of LTEs via clever design and analysis      strategies) \n– New tools and sensors (new technologies and methods to capture new data) \n– Soil health (including C\, nutrient management\, and microbial activity) \n– Climate (assessing impacts of climate change and exploring adaptation and mitigation strategies) \n– Farm systems for the future (lessons from LTEs for designing future farming systems) \n– Nutrition from the ground up (links between soil\, plant\, animal\, and human nutrition) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvited Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce the following confirmed speakers: \nChristine Watson (SRUC) \nJorgen Eivind Olesen (Aarhus University) \nChristian Thierfelder (CIMMYT) \nAndrew Neal (Rothamsted Research) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage submission of abstracts for delegates to present their work linked to any aspect of using LTEs. \nWe will select oral presentations from both in-person and online delegates so please submit an abstract however you will participate in the meeting. \nEvent posters will be on show for two-days and we will be host an evening poster on June 20th. \nWe hope to announce the meeting schedule by the end of April 2023. \nSUBMIT AN ABSTRACT HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission for oral presentation closes March 1st 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission for poster presentations closes April 1st 2023 \nDOWNLOAD MEETING ADVERT
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/long-term-experiments-meeting-future-challenges/
LOCATION:Rothamsted Research
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20230518T133719Z
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SUMMARY:AI\, Sensors and Robotics in Plant Phenotyping and Precision Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The Global Plant Council and Frontiers in Plant Science have partnered to host a webinar entitled\, “AI\, Sensors and Robotics in Plant Phenotyping and Precision Agriculture.” \nThe webinar will feature as key speakers the winners of the 2022 Global Plant Council Prize\, Yongliang Qiao (University of Sydney) and João Valente (Wageningen University). \nYongliang Qiao will be giving a talk on “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics-based Plant Phenotyping for Smart Agriculture.” \nJoão Valente will then speak about “Agro-Food Aerial Robotics: Towards Close-range Perception and Interaction.” \nAlso speaking will be Isabel Mendoza-Poudereux\, Chief Communications Officer at The Global Plant Council\, who will discuss The Global Plant Council’s values and the activities they are organizing to achieve its goals. \nTimetable: \n\n13:00 – Introduction to Frontiers\n13:05 – Isabel Mendoza-Poudereux – Global Plant Council Talk\n13:15 – Yongliang Qiao – Artificial Intelligence and Robotics-based Plant Phenotyping for Smart Agriculture\n13:35 – João Valente – Agro-Food Aerial Robotics: Towards Close-range Perception and Interaction\n13:55 – Q & A session\nClosing Remarks\n\nTo register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-sensors-and-robotics-in-plant-phenotyping-and-precision-agriculture-tickets-637212739457
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/ai-sensors-and-robotics-in-plant-phenotyping-and-precision-agriculture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture,Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230508T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20230508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20230419T082404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T082503Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Farmers-Scientists panel on gene-edited crops
DESCRIPTION:Organized joinly by The Global Plant Council and WIKIFARMER. \nThe next joint webinar organized by Wikifarmer and The Global Plant Council will feature leading scientists working on new breeding technologies and gene-edited crops. Each expert will bring their unique perspective and expertise to the discussion\, with a particular focus on the particularities of their geographical location. \nBy sharing their knowledge and experience\, these experts hope to clarify doubts and inspire advancements in the agricultural industry\, ultimately leading to more sustainable and productive crops for the future. \nAgenda and Confirmed Panellists:\n• Welcome by Isabel Mendoza (The Global Plant Council) and Stella Provelengiou (Wikifarmer)\n• “Introduction to gene-edited crops” by Irma Roig Villanova (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya\, Spain)\n• “Gene-editing edited in LATAM” by Miguel Angel Sanchez (ChileBio\, Chile)\n• “Gene-editing edited in Africa” by Abdulrazak Ibrahim (Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa\, Ghana)\n• Panel discussion\n• Q&A \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6–BxXLRSAmLddQKu46eUw
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/farmers-scientists-panel-on-gene-edited-crops/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Molecular Plant Science,Plant Biotechnology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20230112T072657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T072657Z
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture – Understanding the opportunities and challenges
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid event hosted at Hilton York in York City Centre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concept of Regenerative Agriculture is successfully engaging the agricultural community\, food industry and policy makers to consider how to utilise agricultural land to maximise the delivery of ecosystem services. \nThere is no single definition of “regenerative agriculture”\, with interpretations varying between practitioners; but it can broadly be defined as “an approach to farming that uses soil conservation as the entry point to regenerate and contribute to the delivery of food production and other ecosystem services”. \nIn practice\, regenerative agriculture can be broken down into 5 key principles: 1) reduced soil disturbance; 2) retention of green cover; 3) retention of living roots in the soil; 4) crop diversification and 5) integration of livestock into rotations. \nIt is recognised that there is a need to bring together the scientific evidence supporting the implementation of regenerative agriculture\, to help evaluate the potential benefits and challenges for food production\, the environment and farm profitability\, across different agroclimatic zones and farming systems. This conference will bring together researchers\, consultants\, farmers\, agronomists and students to share research findings. \nWe invite abstracts that address the impact of regenerative farming on: soil\, water & air quality\, crop performance\, pest management\, farm economics and greenhouse gas balances & biodiversity and social barriers to uptake. Submitted abstracts can address either regenerative practices (e.g. crop residue retention\, cover crops or companion cropping\, reduced tillage\, use of organic manures\, diverse rotations)\, or whole system approaches (e.g. integrating livestock into rotations\, integrated pest management\, mob grazing or farm case studies). \nThe conference will include sessions on the above listed topics and subject area\, and will conclude with a panel discussion which we hope will include farming representatives. The objective of the panel discussion will be to challenge scientists to work with farmers\, in order to help develop the evidence base to support and justify the transition into regenerative agriculture. We hope that a position paper/statement can be generated from this discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions will be built around topics that are linked to the principles of regenerative agriculture. \n\nReducing soil disturbance\nRetaining green cover\nRetaining living roots\nDiversification of crops\nIntegrating livestock into crop rotations\n\nInvited speakers and Panel members \n\nLizzie Sagoo\, Soil Scientist\, ADAS Sustainable Agriculture Systems.\nAlastair Leake\, Director of Policy · The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust\nRuth Wade\, Research Fellow\, University of Leeds\nEmily Padfield\, Nuffield Scholar\nDavid Blacker\, Yorkshire Farmer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall for Abstracts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage submission of abstracts from all sectors interested in Regenerative Agriculture including those in academia\, policy\, farming or industry. We are very interested in promoting research on the impact of Regenerative Agriculture\nSessions will mostly be comprised of talks selected from submitted abstracts. Please submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation whether you will attend as an in-person or online delegate. \nAbstract submission deadline is February 15th 2023
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-understanding-the-opportunities-and-challenges/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture,Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20221215T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T153946Z
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SUMMARY:Forum for the Future of Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Forum for the Future of Agriculture Annual Conference will be held on March 28\, 2023 consisting of live presentations\, moderated panel discussions and dialogues\, interactive interventions and networking opportunities. Join in person in Brussels or online. \n 
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/forum-for-the-future-of-agriculture/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20221207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20221207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20221123T095249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T173209Z
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SUMMARY:Farmers-Scientists panel on Climate-Smart Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Organized joinly by The Global Plant Council and WIKIFARMER. \nFour scientists\, working on staple crops of huge economical and food safety importance\, will present the latest climate-smart agriculture ideas to farmers. Each expert will focus on one particular staple crop: wheat\, corn\, potato\, and rice. \nAgenda and Confirmed Panellists:\n• Welcome by Isabel Mendoza (The Global Plant Council) and Stella Provelengiou (Wikifarmer)\n• Introduction by Bill Davies\, Lancaster Environment Centre\n• Climate-Smart Agriculture solutions\n– Matthew Reynolds (Cimmyt) – Wheat\n– Christian Bachem (Wageningen University and Solynta) – Potato\n– Yu Wang (University of Illinois) – Maize/corn\n– TBD – Rice\n• Q&A \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qO0Yv_aoQGuhynorKNUBjw
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/farmers-scientists-panel-on-climate-smart-agriculture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agri-Environment,Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20220810T164341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T164855Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Biocontrol and IPM to Market
DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, the AAB “Advances in Biocontrol and IPM” Conference has become a popular fixture in the national calendar of events. The overall objective has been to create an annual gathering of the IPM community at which policy makers\, experienced researchers\, early career scientists and practitioners can detach themselves from their usual day-to-day pressures and become totally immersed in this important subject. To broaden its appeal still further\, we will continue with a hybrid format to enable both in-person delegates at our regular conference venue and those who prefer to join us online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScientific Sessions\n1. New Solutions\nAim: To attract presentations on latest developments and novel Biocontrol/IPM approaches nearing completion or recently launched \nConfirmed speaker: Lauren Dipenbrock (University of Florida) \n2. Future proofing development of sustainable control – gap analysis and innovation\nAim: To identify forthcoming gaps/problems the industry will face in effective transition to IPM from conventional chemicals; “New” pests arising from the loss of conventional products; Novel innovations under research to address these issues. \n– Recognizing the potential that in some cases only early/incomplete datasets may be available for some studies\, and in others there may be a need for caution regarding how much information is released\, this session will include both full papers and short lightening talks as required. \nConfirmed speaker: Chris Wallwork (Agrii) \n3. Making it work in the field\n Aim: To encourage contributions from Growers/ Supermarkets. \nConfirmed speakers: Ron Stobart (Sainsburys)\, Andy Howard (Local Farmer): \n Session 4: Bringing certainty for business: Comparing/contrasting global legislation for Biocontrol & IPM\nAim: Compare different legislator approaches to consider best practice. It is hoped various industry sectors would be interested in the regulatory environment (uncertainty; small size/limited resources ….) \nConfirmed speakers: Roma Gwynn (Biorationale)\, Michael Braverman (Rutgers University\, IR4)
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/bringing-biocontrol-and-ipm-to-market/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Horticulture,Plant Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20220929T145519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T145847Z
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SUMMARY:1er Simposio de Ciencias Agrarias de INTA – “Innovando Ciencia: Nuevas tecnologias aplicadas al mejoramiento genetico”
DESCRIPTION:1st INTA Agricultural Sciences Symposium – “Innovating Science: New technologies for plant breeding” \nA good opportunity for students in Hispanic countries to present their research. This is a meeting organized by students\, with no registration fee\, where we will have technical workshops\, poster sessions\, and a diverse outline of speakers. \nWebsite:  https://simposiomejoramien.wixsite.com/my-site-2
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/1er-simposio-de-ciencias-agrarias-de-inta-innovando-ciencia-nuevas-tecnologias-aplicadas-al-mejoramiento-genetico/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221103
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20211213T091631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T092520Z
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SUMMARY:TropAg: International Tropical Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:TropAg 2022 is a three-day conference\, scheduled to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 31 October 2022 to 2 November 2022.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/tropag-international-tropical-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Brisbane\, Brisbane\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Horticulture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20220404T074541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T075007Z
UID:15948-1665360000-1665705599@globalplantcouncil.org
SUMMARY:11th International Oat Conference – OAT2022
DESCRIPTION:The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) and the International Oat Organising Committee organize the 11th international Oat Conference to be held in Perth\, Western Australia from 10th to 13th October 2022. \nOAT2022 will be a hybrid event; and registrations can be made for in person or virtual attendance. In the event travel is restricted and you are registered to attend in person\, you may change to a virtual registration and be refunded the difference provided you notify GIWA in writing by Friday\, 9th September 2022. \nSubmit an Abstract to present at OAT2022. Abstracts featuring oat research as well as topical oat industry information are welcomed. Presentations at the International Oat Conference can be made in person or virtually\, however in-person presentations are preferred. Visit the conference website https://www.internationaloat.com/ to download the OAT2022 Science and Industry abstract templates. Once completed\, please email to admin@giwa.org.au. Abstracts close on Thursday\, 31 March 2022. \nSubmission deadline (extended): 15 May 2022
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/11th-international-oat-conference-oat2022/
LOCATION:Perth\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Plant Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221005
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20220908T154503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T155826Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Agricultural Productivity Growth For A Sustainable\, Resilient World
DESCRIPTION:The world’s food and agricultural systems are under severe stress from the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, climate change\, and COVID-19\, with devastating impacts on food security.  Accelerating agricultural productivity growth is fundamental to meeting today’s challenges and building more sustainable\, resilient systems to withstand challenges in the future. \nAt this hybrid event hosted by the Global Agricultural Productivity Initiative at Virginia Tech (GAP Initiative)\, the Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation (SPG Coalition)\, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, policymakers\, private-sector innovators\, and research leaders will discuss the need to accelerate agricultural productivity growth and concrete actions to do so. The event will include the release of the 2022 Global Agricultural Productivity Report.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/accelerating-agricultural-productivity-growth-for-a-sustainable-resilient-world/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220910
DTSTAMP:20260501T201858
CREATED:20220817T171034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T171858Z
UID:16858-1662336000-1662767999@globalplantcouncil.org
SUMMARY:Global Women in Crop Science Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:The main goal of the coffee mornings is to bring women in crop science together in an informal setting to spark discussion among peers.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/global-women-in-crop-science-coffee-morning/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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