The Consortium focuses on tomato, pepper (chili and sweet), cucurbits (bitter gourd, pumpkin/winter squash and luffa gourd), and explores other vegetables as determined by the interests of Consortium Members.
Online, 9:00 am – 10:00 am (GMT+7) - Online, Thailand
“Recent Progress in the Global Regulation of Genome Editing in Plants” - The webinar will feature 2 presentations outlining the developments in the US and APAC region followed by a Q&A session.
This session brings together national experts to share insights on Thailand’s approach to farmers’ and breeders’ rights, policy developments, and opportunities for the seed sector.
15:00- 16:30 PHT/09:00 - 10:30 CEST - The second session will focus on the Philippines, bringing together leading experts and practitioners to share their perspectives.
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 maintain ISTA Accreditation.
Will include a Seed Symposium “Seed Quality for Global Food Security and Biodiversity”, Discussion Forum on New Breeding Technologies, Technical Committee presentations. A great opportunity for seed science professionals and seed industry representatives to meet, di...
The Crop Innovation & Business Conference (referred to as "CropIB") is a global event targeting executives, entrepreneurs, startups, leading scientists, and financial experts in the agricultural and biotechnology sectors.
Providing hands-on experience for seed company staff in plant genotyping, QTL mapping, and marker development for marker-assisted selection. It will enable participants to apply cost-effective tools to develop markers from segregating populations and germplasm panels fo...
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - Brisbane, QLD, Australia
The aim of the conference is to share the latest breakthroughs in legume genetics and genomics that are revealing the molecular basis of important biological processes and plant traits for sustainable agriculture. This conference series is shaping global strategies to i...
4 sessions covering large seed vegetables, Brassicaceae and okra in Asia and Pacific Region. Each session is to be held on Friday each month in March, June, September and November 2024 from 14.00 - 16.00 hrs. (ICT/GMT+7)
Focused on "Harnessing New Breeding Technologies for climate change-resilient vegetables". Topics: Modern Breeding Techniques, Germplasm Diversity, Genomics & Genome Editing, AI and Digital Technology for High Throughput Phenotyping, etc.
In response to the expanding global population, worldwide climate changes, and dramatic plant and animal genome research occurring in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region, the organizers of the Plant and Animal Genome Conference are planning a short version of PAG to b...
ISTA’s Seed Health Committee (SHC) will lecture on how to validate different seed health testing protocols for fungi, bacteria and viruses. All different validation performance characteristics in combination with different testing methods like dilution plating, molecu...
6 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT +10:00) - The latest advancements in soil organic carbon technology and sustainable agricultural practices. The webinar will focus on solutions for soil organic carbon sequestration and its potential for mitigating climate chan...
Participants will acquire theoretical and hands-on experience with different imaging technologies, such a RGB imaging, multi- and hyperspectral imaging and X-ray imaging used to evaluate seeds, seed surface characteristics, chemical properties etc.
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Center - Christchurch, New Zealand
From India to China, Turkey to Australia, Kyrgyzstan to Sri Lanka, Philippines to Pakistan, Thailand to Japan – the people that matter the most in the movement of quality seed across international borders continue to make the Asian Seed Congress a fundamental itinerar...
Online 12:00 to 14:00 hrs ICT (GMT+7) - Online, Thailand
3 guest speakers: Prof. Kent Bradford, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis; Mr Johan van Asbrouck, Executive President, Rung Rueng Consulting Co., Ltd. (Rhino Research); and Ms Zahra Abdolmaleki, Pr...
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online - Online, Philippines
The 2022 Gene Drive Webinar Series aims to explore gene drive in its many types to show there is no “one size fits all” approach when evaluating policies’ implications or assessing gene drive risks.
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...
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online at 2 PM - 4 PM GMT+8 via Zoom - Online, Australia
This workshop will provide significant science/ regulatory advice for relevant stakeholders both from academia and industry to enable trade in produce developed using gene-editing technology.
This pre-event of CROP IB China will give the floor to influential speakers from China and the Netherlands involved in innovation in crop improvement. From China, representatives of the government and industry will present China’s ambition and recent successes in inno...
Hubs: Canberra, ACT (CSIRO Discovery Centre, Acton) / Brisbane, QLD (The University of Queensland, St Lucia) / Horsham, VIC (Horsham Church of Christ) / Adelaide, SA (CSIRO Waite Campus, Urrbrae) / Perth, WA (CSIRO Kensington) - Limited number of delegates at each hub.
The CropScope service and artificial intelligence/data driven farming trends will be presented. Guests from agritech companies and researchers will discuss advantages and challenges of AI/Data driven farming during a panel session.
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online at 2 PM Manila (7 AM London/4 PM Sydney) - Online, Philippines
Experts will answer the following questions: How are gene drives governed globally? What are the available guidance resources for responsible research? What are the requirements for engagement and public consultation?
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online at 2 PM Manila (7 AM London/4 PM Sydney) - Online, Philippines
The Gene Drive Webinar Series aims to help promote a productive and balanced conversation on the benefits and risks of possible gene drive applications, providing factual and accurate information that can help place the discussion under the Convention on Biological Dive...
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online - Online, Australia
ISAAA and partners are organizing this webinar to provide an insight into the future landscape of trade involving gene-edited crops, particularly in relation to countries involved in the international trade of agricultural products.
Vegetable variety demonstrations from 11 international seed companies, machinery and technology displays, opportunities to speak with leading vegetable industry supply chain experts.
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.
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Online 02:00 PM in India - Online, India
During this ISAAA webinar, agricultural economist Graham Brookes of PG Economics will share the highlights of his study on the economic and environmental benefits of GM crops from 1996 to 2018, particularly the following: agricultural environmental impact; return on inv...
Four conference tracks will explore how novel gene-editing technologies, CRISPR and other ‘omics technologies are being applied to specific crops such as wheat, maize, rice, Arabidopsis, cannabis, orchids, apple, oilseed rape and more. Sessions will also explore the l...
This dedicated congress will explore the latest research seeking to understand and exploit the relationship between the plant and soil microbiomes. The agricultural benefits of this interaction of the microbiota found in the ground and plants, the role it plays in the c...
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing basic 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.
Designed to enable participants to better understand the entire value chain related to research, development, commercialization, and trade of LMOs; national and international legal instruments related to LMOs; and effective communication of agribiotechnology and biosafe...
Sheraton Gradn Bangalore at Brigade Gateway - Bangalore, India
Modern breeding technologies for disease and pest resistance; quality traits and disease resistance; modern production technology; post-harvest technology; market trends; etc.
Aim: Provide an overview of Seed Sampling, as well as Purity and Germination Analysis and Testing of Seed Moisture content of a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling and testing methodologies can be discussed.
Aim: The use of protein based and DNA based tools for obtaining protein or DNA profiles had gain great value on the determination of seed mixtures, variety verification/identification schemes and for helping enforcement of breeder’s rights over the last decade.
Join us to discuss the new dynamics and challenges in solanaceae breeding and genomics. The conference aims to explore the major advances in proteogenomics and the breeding of solanaceae crops.
Targeted for entrepreneurs and seed company representatives who are interested in starting new seed ventures or scaling up current ventures regionally or globally.
Objective: to serve as a platform for growers, researchers, processors and end-market buyers to present and discuss concepts, key issues, hot topics and the latest findings in growing, producing, and the marketing of all types of industrial hemp products.
Discussion of the germination methods, the practical evaluation of seedlings as well as the preparation and evaluation of seeds for their viability with Tetrazolium salt.
Both methods were worked out in a comparative way with agricultural crops: Glycine, Oryza, Brassic...
South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)
Technology Park, Bentley - Perth, WA, Australia
Each one-day course provides accreditation for delivering PREDICTA® B – the DNA-based soil testing service which enables identification of the pathogens posing the greatest risk to cereal crops.
The international platform connecting China with the world-wide business of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants – Focusing on seeds, young plants, greenhouse technology, preservation & handling technology, trade and logistics.
Adelaide Convention Centre - Adelaide, SA, Australia
incorporates the annual meetings of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Australian Society of Plant Scientists and the Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology.
Brisbane Convention Centre - Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Conference themes will focus on the latest science, research and practice from leaders in their fields encompassing all the disciplines of plant biosecurity and plant pathology.
Scientists, professors and research professionals will discuss the research, achievements and advancements in this field. A platform for the interaction between experts around the world and aims to accelerate scientific discoveries and major milestones in the field of p...
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI, United States
Global seed agribusiness management, strategy and new ventures (at Michigan State University); Practical training and experience with seed companies in India (at Bejo Sheetal Bio-Science Foundation); Business management and entrepreneurship training (at National Institu...
The workshop will be focused on two of the ISTA validated tests, the Radicle Emergence test and the Conductivity test. The workshop will be made up of practical experience of the two tests, lectures and interactive seminars.
Adelaide Convention Centre - Adelaide, SA, Australia
This event, combining the National Horticulture Convention and PMA Fresh Connections, brings together the largest number of growers, supply chain members, government stakeholders and industry service providers in the Australian horticulture industry.
Attracting experts working in all areas of plant science, the event will examine the latest NGS platforms and omic technologies being used for progressing plant based research in aspects such as genome editing, crop trait development, epigenetics, phenotyping, plant mic...
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) - Bangkok, Thailand
The objective of the show is to provide solution to serve horticulture industry (Fruit, Flower & Vegetable) in order to reduce the production cost and increase in quality & yield. Covers from pre-harvest to post-harvest: seed, soil preparation, substrate, irrigation sys...
Join us for an opportunity to celebrate research and innovation in the field, discuss the latest issues and trends in temperate rice growing and network with industry professionals on an international level.
Hyderabad International Convention Center (HICC) - Hyderabad, India
InterDrought conferences serve as a platform for presenting and debating key issues and strategies relevant for improving drought and other stress tolerance in crops. The main mission of the conference is to explore the possibilities of scientific and technological appl...
The workshop will be focused on two of the ISTA validated tests, the Radicle Emergence test and the Conductivity test. The workshop will be made up of practical experience of the two tests, lectures and interactive seminars. It will also offer an opportunity for general...
A premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Agricultural, Biotechnology, Bio...
The program will focus on enhancing the ability of the participants to understand emerging issues and develop strategic solutions to augment business through deeper understanding of research management, technology access through licensing, regulatory compliance, market ...
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling, as well as purity and germination analysis of a range of species but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling and testing methodologies can be discussed.
Heritage - Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury, New Zealand
The Symposium will include inputs from plant pathologists and other researchers, who study soilborne plant pathogens and the diseases they cause, soil health, microbiology and related ecology, in forestry, pasture, arable, fruit and vegetable crops, and natural environm...
The conference will, address the critical gaps in understanding about production constraints, germplasm exploitation to identify novel genes for crop improvement, enhancing quality, tolerance against major biotic and abiotic stresses, developing resilient legumes agains...
AsureQuality Palmerston North Seeds Laboratory - Ashburton, New Zealand
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling in a range of species, but also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling methodologies can be discussed. This workshop will appeal to people in both seed testing laboratories and the ...
The symposium SEAVEG 2016: ‘Vegetable for improved nutrition and livelihoods in Southeast Asia’ comprises of oral papers, poster display and a trade exhibition. The organisers strongly encourage both types of presentation and will ensure that posters receive good vi...
Mix of technical presentations and practical in-field demonstrations. Growers, researchers and supply chain representatives from across the melon industry will come together for the opportunity to network and socialise in the heart of melon growing country.
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.
Third Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century & 17th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops
Engineering Auditorium, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia - Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
This conference provides a golden opportunity for exchange of ideas and promoting international cooperation and networking on advancement in crop improvement.
This international congress themed, “Biotechnology and Bioeconomy for Sustainable Future”, aims to provide a platform for scientists, academia and industry to present their current research findings in various biotechnological fields.
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.
AVRDC East and Southeast Asia Research and Training Station - Kamphaeng Saen, Thailand
Module I: From Seed to Harvest (14 September – 9 October 2015)
Module II: From Harvest to Table (12 October – 6 November 2015)
Module III: Sustainable Development (9 November – 4 December 2015)
Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) - Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija , Philippines
With the theme, Rice science and technologies for climate change, resiliency, and competitiveness, the conference will bring together some of the brightest minds in the Philippine rice R&D to discuss the latest and cutting-edge innovations in the rice industry.
Melbourne Convention Center - Melbourne, Australia
The theme for ABIC 2015 is “New thinking, new discoveries and new applications”. Stream 1: Genomes meets Biomes - Stream 2: Making the impossible possible - Stream 3: Making it work in the real world
On August 24-28, 2015, young leaders from around the world will gather at the Global Youth Ag-Summit to discuss ideas, develop a vision and deliver action. If you’re 18-25 and care about our planet’s future, you should be part of this. Send us your thoughts and we m...
This conference will address the genomics approaches to enhance plant resistance to diseases, plant breeding, increasing yield of livestock, optimizing growth, and will discuss current and novel technologies for plant genomics.
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park - Sydney, Australia
Agriworld Australia 2015 will bring the agri-food industry together from farm to fork and provide the networking, business opportunities, information sharing and education required to ensure this growth opportunity isn't missed.
Researchers from academy and industry will present and evaluate the most recent advances in understanding and combating plant abiotic stress and tolerance mechanisms and to define new frontiers in this field.
The primary goal of the conference is to promote research and developmental activities in Biotechnology and Agriculture Engineering. Another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners wor...
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT - Patancheru, India
This conference will provide a platform for scientists to interact with each other and present their work and discuss different aspects of modern genomics and breeding for crop improvement.
National Dairy Research Institute - Karnal, Haryana, India
A very vibrant platform for discussing and exchanging views on contemporary topics in Indian Agriculture like the Crop and Vegetable Production, Animal Production Systems (both large & small animals and poultry), Fisheries Science Technologies and related Social Science...
ICABBBE 2014 aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Agriculture, Biotechnology, Biological and Biosystem Engineering.
This webinar will highlight the ecology of barnyard grass and how to use this information to assist in managing it; herbicide resistance status; and weed control tactics that are being successfully employed to manage this weed.
Aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Environment, Agriculture & Medical Sciences, and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions...
This webinar will highlight situations where Group A herbicides have shown to be an effective integrated weed management tactic, how to maximise performance in the field, and considerations to delay resistance to this mode of action.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT - Patancheru, Hyderabad , India
This course is part of the Critical Focus Area-Molecular Breeding of ICRISAT. ICRISAT-CEG has already trained >260 scientists by organizing 10 training courses.
Workshop: Indo American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt., Ltd. / Theory: Hotel Chancery - Bangalore, India
The workshop will consist of lectures and practical exercises including evaluations and examinations. It will offer the opportunity for general discussion on automatic and manual seed sampling and dividing, as well as quality assurance in seed sampling and monitoring of...
Balai Besar PPMB-TPH, Jalan Raya Tapos - Depok, Indonesia
This workshop aim is to improve our understanding and practical ability in seed health testing based on ISTA Rules. This training course contains of Lectures and Practical work on detection of bacteria, viruses, fungi and nematodes. Classical and molecular methods will ...
Workshop: Indo American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt., Ltd. / Theory: Hotel Chancery - Bangalore, India
The workshop will be made up of lectures, interactive seminars and practical experience in vigour testing. It will also offer an opportunity for general discussion on seed vigour and time for participants to ask specific questions regarding vigour testing procedures.
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) - Bangkok, Thailand
The event will gather stakeholders in global rice market and trade industry including government officials and food security managers, traders, analysts, and investors. Discussions will tackle the entire rice value chain including market and trade outlook and policy upd...
The training programme is designed for public, civil, research, education and/or development professionals who may be practitioners in a range of related development projects, or originate from policy advocacy and awareness lobbying groups. Applicants should be fluent i...
The day is designed to provide a “hands-on” field experience for those interested in the latest science applied to two of Australia’s most important grain crops; wheat and barley.
Aims to enhance technical, scientific and managerial skills of the participants to be able to contribute to the sustainable development of their countries through the increased production and consumption of health-promoting vegetables.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre - Brisbane, QLD, Australia
There is an urgent global need to diversify agricultural systems to improve human nutrition through better balanced diets and to achieve more resilient, profitable and
sustainable livelihoods for smallholder producers and marketers. Indigenous vegetables are in many ca...
The 'must attend' event on the grains industry calendar annually and provides a one stop opportunity to meet with clients, catch up with friends and colleagues and hear the latest developments in the industry.
Goondiwindi, Theodore, Emerald, St. George, Dalby, Mungwindi, Moree, Gunneday, Wee Waa, Narromine, Hilston, Griffith, Coleambally, Walgett, Bourke, Warren, Australia
Topics to be discussed will cover all phases of the crop growing cycle including pre-season preparations, the crucial planting operation through to flowering and crop cut-out, right through to the post cut-out phase of the crop.
Under the theme of “Soils Embrace Life and Universe”, all the participants from around the world will discuss up-to-date knowledge, recent research results and technological advances in the broad areas of soils sciences.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel - Singapore, Singapore
In response to the expanding global population, worldwide climate changes, and dramatic plant and animal genome research occurring in Asia Pacific, the organizers of the Plant and Animal Genome Conference are planning a short version of PAG to be held in Singapore.
This workshop aims at presenting and discussing basic 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.
Pilot event in the western region aimed at grain growers, advisers, agronomists and consultants. Designed to provide a better understanding of the science behind variety selection and performance. To register please contact: admin@agcommunicators.com.au
Attracting experts working in areas such as plant sciences, next generation sequencing, genomics, epigenetics, bioinformatics and data management. Presentations concentrate on, but are not limited to, regional crops such as rice, wheat, barley, maize, soybean, rapeseed,...
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT - Patancheru , India
We have organized live telecast for all the presentations in the meeting. Listen to the presentations by using http://ksiconnect.icrisat.org:8080/nggibci/ site. Live telecast will start as per time (Indian time) schedule mentioned in the programme.
The objective of ICOIA 2014 is to present the latest research and results of scientists (preferred students, PhD Students, and post-doc scientist) related to Intelligent Agriculture topics.
The latest fundamental advances in the state of the art and practice of intelligent agriculture as well as joint-venture and synergic research and development across both areas.
Will feature top researchers, opinion leaders presenting in keynote lectures, paper presentation sessions and workshops. A commercial exhibition will be held in conjunction with the symposium to showcase the latest cutting-edge technology in rice production and sustaina...
Symposium will cover the latest findings in the mechanisms of plant dormancy in vegetative buds, seeds and other meristems from a variety of experimental plant systems ranging from agronomic, horticultural and tree crops to model plants.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - Brisbane , QLD, Australia
The full day program will also include a panel discussion sponsored by Monsanto on The current landscape and future outlook for agricultural biotechnology facilitated by Professor Robert Henry. He is Professor of Innovation in Agriculture and Foundation Director of the ...
The theme “Expanding horizons” aims to focus attention on how we can meet the
Pulse Breeding Australia objective of expanding pulse production to more than 15% of the total cropping area.
Aims to focus attention on how to expand Australian pulse production to more than 15% of the total cropping area. Will build on existing collaboration across five temperate pulse crops, while providing an excellent opportunity for the pulse industry - from growers to ag...
The Seed Industry Program 2013, sixth in the series, hosted by Cornell University and Sathguru Management Consultants, is the bridge between knowledge and application for a better future of the seed industry.
Objective is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Food and Agricultural Sciences.
ISTA Workshop on Seed Sampling and Seed Identification - Ashburton, New Zealand
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling in a range of species. The workshop will also to provide a forum where questions relating to seed sampling methodologies can be discussed. The language of the workshop will be English.
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed purity and identification in a range of species at both the theoretical and practical level. The workshop will also provide a forum where questions relating to seed purity analysis and seed identification can be ...
AVRDC’s Research and Training Station - Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
The training emphasizes advanced and sustainable vegetable production and postharvest technologies, farmer education, marketing, and human health and nutrition. In addition, the training will enhance awareness and understanding of emerging global development issues and...
The objective is to serve as a platform for presenting and debating key issues and strategies relevant for increasing the yield and stability of crops under drought conditions by genetic and crop management approaches
The Master Class leverages attendance at INTERDROUGHT-IV of participants from the developing world and of key Australian and International lecturers and covers the latest crop phenotyping techniques, drought management and aspects of molecular breeding for drought.
Henan Agricultural University - Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Brings together scientists working on innovative and recent research related to disease ecology and management, genomics, host/parasite interactions and pathogenesis, pathogen detection and disease diagnosis, population biology and genetics, symbiosis, and taxonomy of R...
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Greater Hyderabad, India
The course is about the use of modern genomics approaches and will train participants on data analysis. ICRISAT scientists will be the resource speakers during the course. The training course is open to Indian scientists, but those from developing countries can also app...
Forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental and Agriculture Engineering. Aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theor...
This meeting will aim to create bridges between seed ecology and plant conservation, restoration ecology, and global change research. Better understanding seeds and making best use of seeds are our joint efforts, which can lead to a good many of human benefits and a sus...
Log onto website: http://2013.cast.org.cn/ Click to English, Choose "04" under the "Venue navigation" and sign up. For more details contact Prof.Hongxiang Zhang (zhanghx@mail.las.ac.cn) from CSBT and ChinaBIC.
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Hyatt Hotel - Manila, Philippines
Key researchers and farmers from each of the three countries will discuss highlights of the research results and share experiences in growing Bt Corn (in the Philippines) and Bt Cotton (in China and India).
This multi-disciplinary conference aims to provide a challenging forum and vibrant opportunity for researchers and industry practitioners to share their original research results and practical development experiences on specific new challenges and emerging issues.
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
Focus on state-of-the-art resistance science, addressing resistance from the
molecular and biochemical, through to agro-ecological and socio-economic issues. Will review herbicide resistance management, with a field tour focusing on farm resistance management.
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
The grains research Updates play an effective role in disseminating that information to industry professionals so they can support their grain grower clients in their preparations and decision-making for the year ahead.
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
WelcomHotel Rama International - Aurangabad, India
Who should attend: Each and every person who is directly or indirectly contributing for the development of Agriculture. Researchers, Scientists, Research heads, Group leaders, Technology managers, Decision maker, Business leaders, entrepreneurs, etc.
Wuhu International Exhibition Center - Anhui, Wuhu, China
Companies will showcase the new technology and products of rice cultivation, harvesting, processing and selling. You woill meet big farming household, machine purchaser, sales agents and decision makers of supermarket purchasing department, especially, the professional ...
Auditorium, Directorate of Rice Research, Rajendranagar - Hyderabad, India
To address the growing concerns of food security by means of emerging methods of plant health management under the identified broad thematic areas. Addressing concerns of climate change, loss of crop biodiversity and policy issues concerning plant health management thro...
The International Conference on Genomics (ICG) aims to promote research in basic and applied genomics and to present the latest information on new approaches in sequencing and bioinformatics.
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
International Rice Research Institute - Laguna, Philippines
The conference will tackle every aspects of rice research and is open to all staff of IRRI. Interested people outside IRRI and the Philippines can also apply.
The conference will bring key figures in science and regulatory bodies together to discuss challenges, uncertainties and sustainability of new and upcoming techniques of modern biotechnologies, new products thereof and implications for current legislation / regulation.
The aim of this course is to provide understanding and enable the participants to master the important aspects in seed health and pathology which is essential in current competitive nature of the seed industry that prioritizes production of high quality seed that is fre...
Crossing Theatre - Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia
Crown rot is a major disease of wheat in large areas of Australia, North America, West Asia and North Africa, with research being undertaken in all these regions. The 1st international crown rot workshop for wheat improvement aims to bring scientists working on the crow...
The conference aims to gather plant molecular biologists who are deeply engaged in the pursuit of new discoveries in the nature of plant life at a molecular level.
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao - Bangkok, Thailand
The main objective of InCoB is to provide a platform for experts and budding bioinformaticians to discuss and exchange ideas and thoughts on the development of bioinformatics in the Asia Pacific region.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Center - Hyderabad, AP, India
The congress will bring together scientists working on research aspects of legume biology in model species, using genetic and genomic tools, with those working on applied aspects and breeding of food legume crop and pasture species.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh , India
Bringing together scientists working on research aspects of legume biology in model species, using genetic and genomic tools, with those working on applied aspects and breeding of food legume crop and pasture species.
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre - Hyderabad , India
The VI ICLGG is bringing more than 500 delegates from 44 countries in Hyderabad to discuss latest advances in the area of legume genetics and genomics.
The aim of the workshop is to both inform participants on vigour, moisture and tetrazolium testing methodology in a range of species but also to provide a forum where questions relating to these methodologies can be discussed.
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas
International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA)
Los Baos, Laguna, Philippines
The workshop will look at the commercialization pathway from initial target identification all the way through to post commercialization stewardship. A major component of the workshop will be the regulatory environment for both biosafety and food / feed safety and the d...
The theme will be "Adapting to a Changing World", thus focusing on how agribiotech can help meet the challenges of global environmental, social, and economic change.
Rhino Research Seed Technology Lab - Phichit, Phitsanulok, Thailand
This module will assess the existing technologies and introduce newer systems as well. Practical sessions will ensure the total understanding of drying systems and their relation to the physiology of the seeds.
Eligibility: UG/PG/PhD students, faculty, scientists as well as people working in industry in the field of Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Sciences and related subject areas.
Shenzhen Silver Lake Resort Hotel - Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
The aim of this workshop is to promote scientific exchange, enhance research capacity and cooperation on smuts and bunts around the world, and discuss regulatory issues. Send completed registration form to: smut2012@163.com
The aim of the ICEAE conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental and Agriculture Engineering.
Topics: vigorous emerging markets, the world and chinese agricultural developments, challenges to the world processing tomato industry, new tomato planting techniques, new tomato processing technology, regional processing tomato industry, research on tomato nutrition.
Will provide the participants with: (a) an understanding of the basics of rice production in Asia; (b) familiarity with the germplasm collection at IRRI and current issues related to germplasm exchange and intellectual property rights; (c) an appreciation of the researc...
This multi-disciplinary conference aims to provide a challenging forum and vibrant opportunity for researchers and industry practitioners to share their original research results and practical development experiences on specific new challenges and emerging issues.
The program will enhance the ability of the participants to understand emerging issues and develop strategic solutions to augment business through deeper understanding of research management, technology access through licensing, regulatory compliance, market access fact...
The program will showcase the latest research, technology, market development and management innovations to improve the productivity and profitability of the Western Australian grains industry.
Dr BP Pal Auditorium, IARI Campus - New Delhi, India
The 2nd global conference on agribusiness incubation, aims to promote the concept of agricultural development through agribusiness and looks at how entrepreneurship can be the focal point in developing strategies to address the many challenges faced by the agricultural ...
3 sessions to improve the sustainability of vegetable production, market access, promotion of vegetable consumption for health and vitality, industry profitability and competitiveness, structural change, and the vegetable industrys reputation in Southeast Asia
Presenting and discussing basic 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.
Sampling principles, testing plan design, assessment of GMO content, SeedCalc, Uncertainty. Theory of PCR methodologies; testing through-put and turnaround time, challenges specific to GMO testing. Hands-on practice of samples processing; Qualitative and qPCR testing an...
Balai Kartini Exhibition and Convention Center - Jakarta, Indonesia
Encompassing every aspect of the crop production value chain, this conference is one of the few in the world to incorporate the global picture, focusing not only on science and technology, but also on finance and investment, research and development, sustainable farming...
The aim of the CAAS conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Agricultural and Animal Science.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT Campus - Patancheru, Hyderabad, India
Major focus: analysis and the use of marker genotyping data rather than on data generation. Presentations and/or hands-on training on topics like overview of molecular marker technology especially SSRs and SNPs, experimental design and data analysis components of phenot...
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Xiyuan Hotel - Nanning, Guangxi, China
Topics include: trends for maize in Asia. breeding and biotechnology for maize improvement , maize in cropping system of Asia, abiotic and biotic stresses, value-added maize, maize seed production and supply.
A forum for leading international scientists and young researchers to present their latest research findings, exchange their research ideas and share their experiences in climate change and food security studies. There will be technical sessions, poster sessions, and so...
Will bring together industry leaders, investors, policy makers, scientists, researchers and other professionals working in the area of AgBio and discuss the latest scientific advances in agricultural biotechnology and future directions of the technologies.
BIO China will bring together executives from biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies and investment firms from North America, Europe and Asia to meet and explore business opportunities with China's emerging biotech sector.
Topics of interest will include: human nutrition; soil and crop management; zinc fertilizers and crop nutrition; plant physiology; plant breeding and molecular biology; and environmental issues.
University of Agriculture, Department of Crop Physiology - Faisalabad, Pakistan
Two days course on Seed Physiology, Production and Management followed by a one day workshop on Seed Testing through ISTA standards on September 29. Queries and registration: DR. Irfan Afzal, seedphysiology11@gmail.com
This module will provide a deeper insight in seed priming, an important physiological enhancement method and its relation to seed germination and seed dormancy breakage. Theory and practicum will combine basic as well as some advanced technologies in seed priming.
The aim of this conference is to provide a multidisciplinary forum for exchanging innovative ideas and methods for studying the rhizosphere, understanding its complexity and further up-scaling its functioning to better evaluate its ultimate role in ecosystem processes.
Objective: to provide hands-on training and enhance the capability of rice scientists to apply molecular technologies into on-going rice breeding programs aimed at developing high yielding varieties resistant to various biotic and abiotic stresses with improved grain an...
"Barley for Business" is the theme of the 15th ABTS and this will be reflected in sessions addressing industry consolidation, privatisation of plant breeding and corporate investment in research.
Silicon and Sustainable Agricultural Development. A forum for scientists, colleagues, students, fertilizer producers and consumers to present their most recent findings and achievements, and to exchange experiences with international partners.
The conference will discuss topics such as Food Safety Culture, the value of third party audits, chemical hazards with stockfeed and organic vegetables, allegens, food safety in a natural disaster, hormones and beef, food safety in fishing vessels and due diligence.
Bombay Exhibition Center, NSE Complex - Mumbai, India
Latest developments in agriculture and advanced agro-technologies, especially in the fields of irrigation, water management, arid zone agriculture, intensive greenhouse cultivation, development of new seed varieties, and organic and ecologically-oriented agriculture.
Cairns Convention Center - Cairns, Queensland , Australia
Held only every four years, the World Avocado Congress presents a rare opportunity for those in the avocado industry to come together to share and learn everything there is to know about our industry.
Technical workshop for agronomists and farm advisers on variety selection and the National Variety Trials to enable them to provide the most relevant and up-to-date advice to growers. Contact belindacay@baonline.com.au or 0423 295 576
Technical workshop for agronomists and farm advisers on variety selection and the National Variety Trials to enable them to provide the most relevant and up-to-date advice to growers. Contact belindacay@baonline.com.au or 0423 295 576
Technical workshop for agronomists and farm advisers on variety selection and the National Variety Trials to enable them to provide the most relevant and up-to-date advice to growers. Contact belindacay@baonline.com.au or 0423 295 576
Bringing together experts and leading figures from the public, private and civil society sectors from across Asia around the main theme of Feeding Asia in the 21st Century: Building Urban-Rural Alliances.
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) - Los Baos, Laguna, Philippines
The course aims to develop the next generation of rice breeders adept in using modern tools for enhancing the precision and efficiency of their breeding programs.
This workshop will appeal to quality managers, laboratory managers and seed testing analysts with or without experience in quality management . This workshop aims at presenting and discussing basic principles of quality management and it focuses on the needs of seed tes...
The aim of the ICEAE conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental and Agriculture Engineering. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollinati...
Will cover the integration of genetics and varietal selection, seasonal conditions and epidemiology with the use of at-sowing and foliar fungicides for the economic management of foliar diseases in wheat and barley. Info: erica@icanrural.com.au
Will cover the integration of genetics and varietal selection, seasonal conditions and epidemiology with the use of at-sowing and foliar fungicides for the economic management of foliar diseases in wheat and barley. Info: erica@icanrural.com.au
Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)
Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia
ABARES conducts Regional Outlook conferences in each of the States as well as the Northern Territory each year to provide a grass-roots interaction with rural communities around its agricultural and resources commodity forecasts and other key issues affecting rural indu...
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Fukuoka, Japan
Opportunity for scientists, growers and market players from around the world to discuss and share information on genetics & breeding, cultivation, quality control and so on in bulb onion, garlic, bunching onion etc.
This 5-day workshop will help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.
The aim of the ICFEB conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to food engineering and biotechnology.
Increasing demand, industry integration, development of patent-expiring products, focus on domestic market, seed treatment, priority to environment protection, overcapacity, soaring costs
University of Adelaide, Waite Campus - Adelaide, SA, Australia
Will present, discuss and explore options of using compost and other organic soil amendments for managing and improving horticultural soils and production systems, including amenity horticulture, nurseries, and protected cropping.
It will cover the integration of genetics and varietal selection, seasonal conditions and epidemiology with the use of at-sowing and foliar fungicides for the economic management of foliar diseases in wheat and barley.
It will cover the integration of genetics and varietal selection, seasonal conditions and epidemiology with the use of at-sowing and foliar fungicides for the economic management of foliar diseases in wheat and barley.
The latest research on the bio-ecology of insect pests, host plant resistance, biological controls, pesticides, and insect management on crucifer crops.
The conference program includes oral presentations from leading Scientist in Solanaceae Genetics and Genomics and will cover all aspects of the conventional and modern resistance breeding. The conference creates a forum for exchange of scientific ideas and knowledge bet...
Focus is to enhance the participants ability to develop strategic solutions to augment business through a deeper understanding of research management, technology access through licensing, regulatory compliance, market access factors and business restructuring.
This 5-day workshop will help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.
The scope includes all works that are ultimately devoted to the computational understanding of biological systems on the molecular basis and the aims are to present recent results of both theoretical and practical research, to demonstrate biological systems, and to show...
In this winter school, various techniques for novel gene isolation and characterization and other recently developed methods used have been incorporated. Participants will be trained on gene isolation and characterization and their application in agriculture.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT's Center of Excellence in Genomics - Hyderabad, India
The eighth training course is open mainly to Indian scientists however, a few scientists from developing countries who have demonstrable ability to use the techniques taught can also apply.
Vietnam National Convention Center - Hanoi, Vietnam
Congress will include the 28th International Rice Research Conference, 3rd World Rice Commerce Conference, 3rd International Rice Technology and Cultural Expo
The overall objective of the training programme is to enhance the participants\\\' capabilities to deal with contemporary issues in the management of genetic resources and seeds.
Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Ballroom C - Jakarta, Indonesia
Increasing Farm Productivity through Technology
- Seed market development and consolidation
- Agriculture development plan, regulatory framework for seed market, structure of agribiotech industry, prospects for investments in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, India, C...
Biotechnological approach to biocontrol; Plant pest management; Biodiversity as a source of biocontrol agents; Biotechnology products; Other areas related to biocontrol and biotechnology
Vines Resort in the Swan Valley - Perth, WA, Australia
There will be five themes: Invasive species and biosecurity, threats to biodiversity and their amelioration, food safety, insect biology and ecology, systematics and taxonomy
The conference will feature a special workshop on Use of sequencing, bar coding and other molecular techniques to study invasive weed taxonomy, systematics and genetics.
To improve understanding of the concepts and principles related to gene-stacking in GM crops among relevant biotechnology stakeholders in the Southeast Asian region. To improve risk assessment and regulatory capacity among regional regulators in dealing with GM crops co...
To improve understanding of the concepts and principles related to gene-stacking in GM crops among relevant biotechnology stakeholders in the Southeast Asian region. To improve risk assessment and regulatory capacity among regional regulators in dealing with GM crops co...
Intercontinental Hotel - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Agriculture Outlook 2010 brings together farmland owners/operators, investors, buyers and government to strategise on how to manage supply threats, ensure sustainable agricultural export and attract significant investment.
Crown Conference Centre at Crown Promenade - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
An era where consumers want safer food and industry wants reduced compliance costs, requires us all to down tools and start thinking. Hear how regulators are rising to the challenge of underpinning the relationship between consumers and industry through harnessing soun...
School of Biotechnology, International Institute of Informational Technology - Pune, Maharashtra, India
This is a 5-day workshop that would help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.
The aim of the ICEAE conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental and Agriculture Engineering. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollinati...
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The conference theme, 'Soil Solutions for a Changing World' provides a tremendous opportunity for a broad range of presentations. The Congress will provide an opportunity to share research, experiences and knowledge with members in Brisbane.
National Agricultural Science Center (NASC) Complex - New Delhi, India
The Meet will give an opportunity to the Industry and Enterprises of getting a
glimpse of the ICAR Technology profile and its Technology Transfer Pursuits. It will
be show-cased under four themes: Seed and Planting Material; Diagnostics,
Vaccines and Biotechnological...
RACV Royal Pines Resort - Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
In a first for Australia, five major summer crop industries will join forces to host a combined conference in an endeavour to provide growers with tailored information geared to their farming systems in the one central location.
The Australian Summer Grains Conference...
School of Biotechnology, International Institute of Information Technology - Pune, India
This is a 5-day workshop that would help a molecular biologist to find solutions to real time problems in a lab and a bioinformatician to understand the laboratory aspects of bioinformatics.
Shanghai International Vegetable Expo 2010 will show you new vegetable varieties, including tomato, hot pepper, sweet pepper, eggplant, cucumber, watermelon, melon, cabbage , cauliflower, broccoli and corn.
Focus on 5 major grains: rice, wheat, corn, soybean and barley with the aim of providing a platform for buyers, importers, exporters and traders to get the latest market updates, assess trade opportunities, and leverage tools to minimize trade risk.
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