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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.

October 9-12, 2011

Fifth Balkan Symposium on Vegetables and Potatoes

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

Tirana, Albania

The aims of the symposium are the transfer of knowledge and the discussion of the main aspects of vegetable and potatoes production on a regional and European scale, and the highlight of current research work that targets increased productivity in harmony with agronomic...

October 6-6, 2011

WEBINAR - Cotton and Large Seed Vegetables - Physical, physiological & pathological testing

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online, 10:00 - 11:00 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

This webinar will discuss the common tests ordered on cotton and large seed vegetables. Photographs will show the symptoms and signs of seed coat mechanical damage, field and storage fungi, and seedling abnormalities/vigor

September 12, 2011 - October 7, 2011

30th International Vegetable Training Course

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World Vegetable Center

Regional Office for East and Southeast Asia - Bangkok, Thailand

Module I: From Seed to Harvest

September 7-9, 2011

Asia Fruit Logistica 2011

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Fruit Logistica

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Hong Kong, China

Asia's leading trade show for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business.

July 29-29, 2011

Kansas State University Bedding Plant Field Day (industry only)

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All-America Selections

K-State Horticulture Research & Extension Center 35230 W. 135th St. - Olathe, Kansas, United States

All America Selections (AAS) national flower trials: 475 + flower cultivars in field research trials 200 + flower cultivars in container trials 50 + Echinacea (coneflower) cultivars in perennial flower trial 100 + cultivars in ornamental grass trial - All America Select...

June 7-7, 2011

Watermelon Variety Showcase

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Siegers Seed Co.

Tifton, GA, United States

Representatives from Siegers, Syngenta, Zeraim Gedera, Hollar Seeds, Sakata and Nunhems will be in the field showing and discussing their commercial and future varieties of Triploid and Diploid watermelon genetics. Over 30 varieties will be showcased together in the sam...

April 7-9, 2011

2nd International Watermelon Conference

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Nunhems USA, Inc.

The Eden Roc Renaissance Resort and Spa - Miami Beach, FL, United States

Focused on the challenges and opportunities facing watermelon growers in North, Central and South America.

April 4-7, 2011

Compost For Horticulture International

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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.

February 23-27, 2011

97th Convention of the U.S. National Watermelon Association

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National Watermelon Association, Inc.

San Diego, United States

February 9-11, 2011

Fruit Logistica 2011

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Fruit Logistica

Exhibition Grounds - Berlin, Germany

World's leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable business. More than 2,000 companies from across the entire fresh produce value chain will be present in a single location – including global players as well as small and medium-sized suppliers from all around ...

December 5-7, 2011

Conference on Agricultural R&D in Africa with the theme Investing in Africa's Fuiture: Analyzing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

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International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Accra, Ghana

By invitation only.

November 30, 2011 - December 2, 2011

35th International Carrot Conference

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Misty Hills - Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, South Africa

November 20-24, 2011

1st Meeting of the International Society for GM Crops (ISGMC)

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International Society for GM Crops (ISGMC)

Cairo, Egypt

November 15-17, 2011

International Exhibition for Food Ingredients, Additives and Flavoring

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Casablanca, Morocco

November 11-15, 2011

II ISHS Genetically Modified Organisms in Horticulture Symposium: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

Protea Hotel – The Winkler in White River - Mpumalanga, South Africa

October 24-26, 2011

Minia International Conference for Agriculture and Irrigation in the Nile Basin Countries (MICMA-2011)

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African Crop Science Society

El-Minia, Egypt

Topics: Production and genetic improvement of field and horticulture crops, integrated management of plant diseases and pests, etc.

October 17-19, 2011

First Annual Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa

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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 ...

October 1-30, 2011

African Crop Science Society Conference 2011

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Exact dates to be advised - Maputo, Mozambique

September 24-27, 2011

SAHARA - 24th. International Exhibition for Agriculture and food for Africa and the Middle East

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Cairo International Conference Center “CICC” - Cairo, Egypt

September 11-15, 2011

Symposium - II International Society for Horticulture Science (ISHS) Genetically Modified Organisms in Horticulture (GMO 2011) - “Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future”

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International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

Protea Hotel - The Winkler in White River - Mpumalanga, South Africa

The sessions will focus on: GMO’s in developing countries, Plant and pest diseases – Reducing Environmental Footprint, Exploitation and Progress of GMO’s in Fruits, Flowers and Vegetables, Progress of GMO’s in other crops and Regulation and Legislation.

September 6-9, 2011

ABIC 2011 - Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference

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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".

July 24-26, 2011

Egyptian-African Forum for Seed Industry and Agricultural Biotechnology

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Mövenpick Hotel Media City - Cairo, Egypt

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.

June 15-17, 2011

The Egyptian-African Forum for Seed Industry and Agricultural Biotechnology

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Alexandria, Egypt

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 .

May 24-24, 2011

Nairobi Workshop in Intellectual Prpoperty for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

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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.

May 13-15, 2011

International Conference and Exhibition on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa: Fostering Innovation

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ECA Exhibition Hall - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

May 12-14, 2011

First National Workshop on Forage Seed Research and Development

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Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)

Ethiopian Instritute of Agricultural Research - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

May 4-5, 2011

SANSOR Annual Congress 2011

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South African National Seed Organisation (SANSOR)

Arabella Western Cape Hotel & Spa - Hermanus, South Africa

April 18-19, 2011

Forum international du Dakar agricole

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Hôtel Méridien Président - Dakar, Senegal

Thèmes: la régulation des marchés agricoles et la gouvernance mondiale

March 15-17, 2011

9th New Ag International Conference & Exhibition

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New Ag International

Hotel Semiramis InterContinental - Cairo, Egypt

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.

March 7-10, 2011

11th Annual Congress of the African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)

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African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA)

Lilongwe, Malawi

January 10-14, 2011

47th Southern Africa Society of Plant Pathology conference

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Kruger National Park, South Africa