Organized under the theme “Winning the race against food insecurity, malnutrition, and climate change through genetic innovation”, the conference will provide a unique platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, plant breeders, policymakers,...
The workshop aims to provide training, resources and a forum for intermedia-level analysts or other professionals in a seed testing laboratory to further develop skills and understanding in purity analysis and other seed determination.
Klein Karoo Seed Production - Oudtshoorn, South Africa
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing the principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed testing laboratories that wish to comply with the ISTA Accreditation Standard and prepare for attaining and maintaining ISTA Accreditation.
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of Germination analysis content of a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to testing methodologies can be discussed. The workshop will include lectures, practical exercises, and group wo...
A free, 24-hour, virtual conference that aims to bring together plant genome researchers across the globe. Will be held via Zoom webinar on April 27th-28th (starting 8 am Pacific time) and will be organized across six 4-hour sessions. Each session will have a keynote sp...
Will be held on the 15th, 17th, 22nd and 24th February 2022. These webinars aim to advocate for an enabling regulatory environment on gene editing technology towards the development and commercialization of gene editing technology products.
Kigali Convention Centre + online - Kigali, Rwanda
The theme for the Conference is “Accelerating genetic gains in plant breeding for resilience and transformative food systems and economic growth in Africa”.
Online 02:00 PM in West Central Africa - Online, Nigeria
Online launch event for the Collaborative Seed Programme. Nigerian and Dutch partners invite you to join the session and hear how the CSP will drive transformation in Nigeria's seed sector
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
Online Ibadan 8_00 to 9:30 AM / Nairobi 10:00 to 11:30 AM - Online, Niger
How can breeding programs estimate the costs of breeding and its associated research activities? How can breeders make better decisions about resource allocation? Join us as we unpack and explore the UQ Breeding Costing Tool, a powerful solution for breeders and breedin...
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online - Online, Philippines
The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) presents the latest report on the global status of GM crops in 2019.
The conference was borne out of the need for stakeholders in the seed industry to discuss ongoing innovations, identify critical gaps, develop strategic framework for scaling up delivery of high quality seeds to farmers and to create a networking and business partnershi...
The report highlights the major challenges faced by CEOs during this period but more importantly, showcases the resilience of the agribusiness sector in Africa and identifies opportunities for businesses which governments and players in the agricultural ecosystem should...
This workshop will provide an overview of Seed health testing methods and detection of seed-borne bacterial, viral and fungal pests which are very relevant for seed trade in field and vegetable crops seed industry in Southern Africa & other countries.
Aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Agriculture and Biotechnology, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.
The goal of the conferences are to promote the active exchange of crop sciences information, innovation, and new ideas and usually attended by experts of the highest caliber and distinguished keynote speakers.
Week 1: 07-16 August 2017: 9 days of face-to-face training on theory and applied instruction / Fieldwork: August-December 2017 / Week 2: 15-19 January 2018: 5 days of face-to-face training on data analysis, interpretation and communications.
The symposium will be an opportunity to show-case the cutting edge of seed technology, with many international speakers. The programme will cover a wide range of topics on seed and technology issues to encompass international priorities and aims and will run over 3 days...
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture - Ibadan, Nigeria
A platform created to facilitate interaction among the different sectors of the horticulture industry in Africa, build synergies, and ultimately, unleash the underexploited potential of horticulture in Africa.
CSIR Conference Centre - Lynwood, Pretoria, South Africa
The Lean Six Sigma Agriculture Confex 2016 will be focusing on agriculture and how Lean and Six Sigma and in some instances a combination of the two have brought about significant savings, improvements in processes and profitability to name a few.
The main objectives of the 2016 AfricaRice Science Week and GRiSP-Africa Forum are to discuss results obtained in 2015 and carry out effective and efficient planning of rice research-for-development (R4D) activities in 2016.
The Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to have specific que...
The Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as the opportunity to have specific que...
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - Online, Switzerland
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the UPOV system of plant variety protection under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The course comprises 11 modules.
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization - Nairobi, Kenya
The course is designed for new and upcoming wheat breeders and pathologists from public and private sector in Africa, Middle East, and Central and South Asia, who wish to learn about the three rust pathogens. The course will include field and greenhouse evaluation of ge...
At least 200 international and national rice research and development partners from the public and private sectors, including representatives of national research and extension programs of 28 African countries are expected to participate in this event.
At least 200 international and national rice research and development partners from the public and private sectors, including representatives of national research and extension programs of 28 African countries are expected to participate in this event.
International Society for Biosafety Research (ISBR)
Cape Town International Convention Centre - Cape Town, South Africa
Brings together academics, technology developers, regulatory authorities, non-government organisations and other credible stakeholders involved in all aspects of biosafety and offers a unique opportunity to share information and experiences and engage in open and meanin...
Sud’Agral s’adresse en priorité aux opérateurs de l’Algérie et des pays du Sahel : Mali, Niger, Cap Vert, Gambie, Burkina Fasso, Guinée Bissau, Mauritanie, Sénégal, Tchad.
Brings together representatives from the public and private sector, civil society organizations, farmer associations and research and extension communities engaged in the development of Africa’s rice sector.
Faculty of Agriculture and Institute of Graduate studies and Researches - Alexandria , Egypt
Biotechnological approach in biocontrol, plant pest management, biodiversity as source of biocontrol agents, biotechnology products, other areas related to biocontrol and biotechnology.
Every three years, the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa convenes a continental gathering of all stakeholders involved in Africa agricultural development. This gathering has become known as the Africa Agriculture Science Week (AASW).
Durban International Convention Center - Durban, South Africa
Will include both a technical program and a trade show that showcases all aspects of the industry including soybean seed; oil and fat products; foods and drinks; soybean fiber products; biotech; animal feed; processing equipment and more.
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus - Westville , South Africa
Theme: “Innovative Agricultural Sciences for Progress to Meet Research and Development Challenges”. Keynote speakers from the fields of Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Soil Science and Weed Science.
Kenyatta International Conference Centre - Nairobi, Kenya
Great opportunity for manufacturers and formulators of agrochemicals, producers & distributors of seeds, fertilizers, micro-nutrients, public health products, spray equipments, packaging & labeling, improved irrigation systems.
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB) - Abeokuta , Ogun State, Nigeria
The Roots and Tubers of Development and Climate Change - Tropical roots and tuber crops are essential to meeting global food security needs, improving staple foods of world's poor and creating new opportunities in global food supply.
Cairo University, Faculty of Agriculture - Cairo, Egypt
The conference provides an international forum to discuss the current role of GM crops and should stimulate researchers, industry and government professionals to seriously face challenge that threat agriculture in Egypt.
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)
UNECA Conference Hall - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The overall objective of the conference is to establish a forum for dialogue, enhance awareness raising, mobilize effective commitment and actions through bringing together policy makers, academicians and practicing stakeholder with the aim of effectively mainstreaming ...
The ACSS Conference series is held every odd year in one of the African countries. The goal of the conferences is to promote the active exchange of crop sciences information, innovation, and new ideas.
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Protea Hotel - The Winkler in White River - Mpumalanga, South Africa
The sessions will focus on: GMOs in developing countries, Plant and pest diseases Reducing Environmental Footprint, Exploitation and Progress of GMOs in Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables, Progress of GMOs in other crops and Regulation and Legislation.
Sandton Convention Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa
ABIC 2011 will bring together leading International researchers in the AgBio sector with industry partners and investors. The theme for ABIC 2011 will be "Agricultural Biotechnology for Economic Development".
Irrigation and systems for water and soil management, production of seeds, mainly hybrid, post-harvest, pricing and marketing and farmer and professional training, as well as the future of investment in the sector in Africa.
Goals: Enhance the seed industry sector in Africa, increase the inter-intra collaboration in both field of seed industry and agricultural biotechnology, propose Centers of Excellence in the field of plant breeding and biotechnology in Africa
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Public Intellectual Property Resource for Agriculture (PIPRA)
Kenya School of Monetary Studies - Nairobi, Kenya
Focus on patents and trademarks and their use in East Africa. The expert presenters will give the audience a practical, nuts-and-bolts overview of how SMEs can best identify, protect, and monetize their intangible assets.
Conference topics will include technical and market developments in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) including Specialty Plant Nutrition, fertigation, irrigation, Biological Plant Protection and Greenhouse technology with a focus on some important themes.
The symposium will cover key links in the production, supply and value chains including: securing access to land and water, integrated plant production and protection, post-harvest handling and processing technologies, product quality and safety, and marketing.
The workshop will be engaging seed samplers and laboratory managers who have to monitor seed sampling and want a quality assurance system and quality checks in place in their daily work.
Platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in applied biotechnology.
Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre - Maputo, Mozambique
The Conference will emphasize the role of research on providing for new and improved livelihood opportunities for farmers in Africa, which will impact on their income generation and food security.
Coastlands Hotel & Convention Center - Durban, South Africa
This Conference examines the environmental, economic and social challenges that are the roots of the Continents food insecurity and suggests a regional framework of action
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