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/
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Increased Regional Trade: Opportunities and Issues

What	Event
When	23rd Sep 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
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Training Course: Vegetables from Seed to Table and Beyond

What	Training
When	20th Sep to 10th Dec 2010
Where	Bangkok, Thailand (THA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-171
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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
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VII International Congress on Cactus Pear and Cochineal

What	Congress
When	17th to 22nd Oct 2010
Where	Agadir, Morocco (MAR)
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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/
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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)
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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	2nd Nov 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
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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/
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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
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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
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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

GlobalHort Board Meeting

What	Meeting
When	2nd to 3rd Dec 2010
Where	Dakar, Senegal (SEN)
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Urbanization: Market Opportunities

What	Event
When	30th Nov 2010
Where	Video Conference, Tanzania, United Republic of (TZA)
More Info	http://www.globalhort.org/activities/capacity-building/#news-148
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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/
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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

2nd International Conference on Quality Management of Fresh Cut Produce

What	Conference
When	17th to 21st Jul 2011
Where	Torino, Italy (ITA)
More Info	http://www.freshcut2011.org/
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On behalf of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), the Università degli Studi di Torino is pleased to invite scientists, professionals and business representatives with an interest in Fresh-Cut Produce to attend the Freshcut2011 Conference.

New knowledge about genetic material, genomics, biotechnology, production, handling, storage, shipping, processing, sanitation, automation, tracking systems including new advanced technologies, retailers, consumer demand, regulations, economics is welcome. Scientists, Stakeholders, Corporate and Business companies are invited to attend. A technical tour will be scheduled during the conference week and Pre- and Post-Conference tours will be available.

10th African Crop Science Society Conference 2011

What	Conference
When	10th to 13th Oct 2011
Where	Maputo, Mozambique (MOZ)
More Info	http://www.acss2011moz.uem.mz/
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The theme of the Conference is: From Soil to Soul – Crop production for improved African livelihoods and a better environment for future generations.  Apart from oral and poster presentations around thematic areas, the local organizing committee (LOC) plans to give particular focus to new opportunities and crops from and for African agriculture. For this reason, we plan to include in the Conference program, special sessions such as symposia or workshops around “new” crops such as neglected crops, peri-urban agriculture and bio-fuels. We are also considering special sessions that focus on cross cutting issues that influence crop production and farmers livelihoods and topics such as impacts of climate change and woman in agriculture have also been proposed and are under discussion.  We are open to your suggestions and comments to make this Conference the best one possible.

Note: Nancy Karanja, Kenya, will be convening a session on urban agriculture.