Events 2008
February 18-20, 2008:
13th International Conference on Cultivation Technique and Phytopathological Problems in Organic Fruit-Growing in Weinsberg, Germany
This conference represents a continuation of twelve previous meetings. It is intended to bring together European researchers working on topics interesting for organic fruit growing and consultants involved in organic fruit growing to discuss latest results with regard to the improvement of the production system of organic fruit growing.
The conference takes place at the LVWO Weinsberg, Traubenplatz 5, D-74189 Weinsberg, Germany
The event is organised by the Fördergemeinschaft Ökologischer Obstbau e.V. (pronmotion of organic fruit production), the Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt für Wein- und Obstbau (state research station) and the IFOAM EU Group.
February 27-29, 2008
International Congress on Compost and Digestate CODIS 2008 in Switzerland
The international congress CODIS 2008 will take place from February 27 to 28, 2008 in Solothurn, Switzerland. The conference focuses on compost and digestate: sustainability, benefits, impacts for the environment and for plant production.
CODIS 2008 is a platform for scientists, practitioners and authorities to discuss current issues and future trends of compost and digestate. Potential authors are invited to submit an abstract related to one of the conference topics.
Abstracts should be submitted by August 20, 2007. The Congress is organised by FiBL Switzerland. More
March 13 to 14, 2008:
ISOFAR Conference on Asian Organic Agriculture in South Korea
(January 16, 2008) The International ISOFAR Conference on Organic Agriculture in Asia will be held 13 to 14 March 2008 at Dankook University in South Korea, organized by ISOFAR Board member Professor Sang Mok Sohn.
In parallel to the Conference the ISOFAR International Symposium on Soil Fertility and the International Symposium on Organic Agriculture will be held.
The pre-conference tour will take place March 11 to 12.
The ISOFAR Conference is hosted by Gyunggi Province, and it is conducted by Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (RIOA) of Dankook University in association with Rural Development Administration (RDA), International Center of Organic Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery (ICOAFF) of Gangwon National University, Korean Organic Farming Association (KOFA) and Korean Organic Agriculture Education Association (KOAEA).
Organizing Committee
- Prof.Dr. Ulrich Koepke (University of Bonn, Germany)
- Prof.Dr. Sang Mok Sohn (Dankook University, Korea)
- Prof.Dr. Sung Kyo Choi (Gangwon National University, Korea)
- Dr. Jin Young Jeong (Korea Organic Farming Association, Korea)
- Registration/ Deadlines: Submission of papers February 1, 2008; Registration of participants February 15, 2008
- Programme
- Contact: Professor Dr. Sang Mok Sohn, Research Institute of Organic Agriuclture, Dankook University, Cheonan 330-714, Republic of Korea,Tel. +82-41-550-3663, Fax +82-41-568-3633, E-mail smsohn@dankook.ac.kr, Homepage http://www.rioa.or.kr
April 17-18, 2008
Organic agriculture and climate change in Clermont-Ferrand, France
About
The International scientific and professional conference "Organic agriculture and climate change: The contribution that Organic agriculture and our dietary choices can make to the mitigation of global warming" will take place April 17-18, 2008 at
ENITA in Clermont-Ferrand, Lempdes, France.
The aims of this international scientific and professional conference are:
- to gather a certain number of experts,
- to evaluate the state of the art,
- to discern verified results based on recognised aspects, on an international scale,
- to shed light on possible strategies for action at the level of decision-makers, farmers, food-processing industries and consumers.
This international conference will be the first scientific European meeting devoted to the impact of agricultural techniques and food habits on climate change.
Organisers
The conference is organised by the Association of the French Members of IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements), ENITA Clermont (Agricultural engineers’ National College of Higher Education) of Clermont-Ferrand, the Technical Institute of Organic Agriculture ITAB and its network GRAB Avignon and the Massif Central research group for Organic Agriculture.
Furthermore the National Agronomic Research Institute INRA is involved.
The conference is sponsored by FAO.
Target audience
This international scientific and professional conference aims at welcoming the broad public interested in agriculture and its impact on the environment: researchers, farmers, engineers, decision-makers, teachers, students, well informed people. The scientists taking part will be specialists recognized for their competence in these fields but their papers will be addressed to all interested people, be they specialists or not.
Conference Programme
Conference secretary
Annabel Barthélemy
ENITA Clermont, Marmilhat, BP 35, F-63370 Lempdes
Tel : +33 (0)4 73 98 13 29 / +33 (0)4 73 98 13 55
E-mail: colloquebio08@enitac.fr
Internet www.enitac.fr www.abiodoc.com
June 9-12, 2008
Biodiversity and animal feed – future challenges for grassland production (22nd EGF General Meeting) in Uppsala, Sweden
The 22nd meeting of the European Grassland Federation EGF entitled 'Biodiversity and animal feed – future challenges for grassland production' will be held June 9-12, 2008 in Uppsala (Sweden).
The conference will cover the following aspect of grassland production:
- The grassland landscape as a base for animal production – present, past and future
- Biodiversity and productivity in grasslands – strategies and limitations
- Forage as part of the food chain
- Efficient resource utilisation for sustainable conventional and organic grassland production
- Grassland-based production in Europe – pathways for future success
A major multidisciplinary Swedish research programme ‘Management of Seminatural Pastures – Ecology and Biodiversity’ HagmarksMistra will present final reports during the meeting.
The EGF wishes to use its highly respected conference to provide a platform for scientists and consultants, and to promote European-wide contacts and an exchange of views and experience between experts working in various disciplines relevant to grasslands. A large attendance of researchers, consultants, teachers and trainers, practicing farmers and stakeholders will make the discussion most fruitful.
Information about the congress is available at www.egf2008.se. Here preregistration is possible for regular updates. Hard copies of the first invitation can also be obtained upon request.
Authors are invited to submit a title and abstract of 150–200 words no later than July 31, 2007.
For questions, please do not hesitate to contact the conference secretariat.
Contact
Nilla Nilsdottir Linde
EGF 2008 / General Secretary
SLU, Box 7043
SE-750 07 UPPSALA
Sweden
org.committee@egf2008.se
www.egf2008.se
June 16-20, 2008
16th IFOAM Organic World Congress
The 16th IFOAM Organic World Congress OWC 2008 will take place June 16-20, 2008 in Modena, Italy.
June 18-20, 2008
2nd ISOFAR Scientific Conference "Cultivating the Future based on Science" in Modena, Italy, including the 4th QLIF Congress
The next scientific conference of ISOFAR "Cultivating the Future based on Science" will be held in 2008 in Modena, Italy, constituting the scientifc module of the IFOAM Organic World Congress 'Cultivate the Future' OWC 2008 of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM. The scientific confrence will also include the 4th QLIF Congress. The local organiser is Consorzio Modena Bio 2008. More
September 3-5, 2008
Conference "New Developments in Science and Research on Organic Agriculture" in Lednice, Czech Republic
From September 3-5, 2008 the conference “New Developments in Science and Research on Organic Agriculture" will take place within the Framework of the 8th European Summer Academy on Organic Farming in Lednice, Czech Republic. Two parallel conferences will be held: a Scientific Conference and a Practical Conference.
The conferences are under the auspices of the European Union Group of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, the IFOAM EU Group.
The scienctific conference is organised by Bioinstitut - Institute for Ecological Agriculture and Sustainable Landscape Management, in cooperation with Palacký University Olomouc, FiBL, the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research ISOFAR, the Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research Bioforsk, Bio Forschung Austria and BIO Austria
Every year Bioacademy offers new information and a number of interesting meetings. Of major importance are the gatherings and informal discussion
of farmers, scientists, research workers and specialists on organic agriculture and food systems, who come to Lednice from all over Europe.
The exchange of information and contacts between Eastern and Western Europe is the main aim of the conference. A part of the conference is dedicated to excursions to organic farms and companies.
Call for papers
Papers may be submitted until April 17, 2008.
Info
General Info on the 8th Bioacademy
November 5-7, 2008
The 5th International Scientific Conference on Sustainable Farming Systems,
Pieštany, Slovakia
The 5th International Scientific Conference on sustainable farming systems ECOMIT which will be held November 5 to 7, 2008 in Pieštany, Slovakia. Papers can be submitted until June 30
The Conference organised by the Research Institute of Plant Production of the Slovak Agricultural Research Centre in Research Institute of Plant Production PieštanyVVRV and the Slovak Association for Sustainable Agriculture SASA in cooperation with Wageningen University WUR the Netherlands, European Conservation Agriculture Federation ECAF, International Society of Organic Agriculture Research ISOFAR, the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, Town of Pieštany, Pieštany Town Cultural Centre and the Slovak No–till club.
The aim of the conference is to present and promote research results and experiences in the field of sustainable agriculture with emphasis on soil and climate change.
Conference Contact: Zuzana Lehocka, Phone: +421 33 7722311, Fax +421 33 7726306, SARC - RIPP Pieštany, 122 Bratislavská, 921 68 Pieštany, Slovakia , E-mail: ecomit@vurv.sk
