October 31, 2011 - November 2, 2011

CropWorld Global in 2011

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British Crop Production Council (BCPC)

ExCel Center - London, United Arab Emirates

An internationally focused, three-day conference and exhibition providing unique learning, knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities for those involved in the increasingly complex world of global food production

October 28-30, 2011

1st Annual World Congress of Agricultural Biotechnology (WCAB-2011)

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Changchun, China

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.

October 27-27, 2011

V Jornada de Agrobiotecnología de INIA

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Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria (INIA) Uruguay

Hotel Sheraton - Montevideo, Uruguay

October 27-27, 2011

WEBINAR - Mycotoxins 101 webinar - Life cycle of fungi and mycotoxins

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SGS North America, Inc.*

Online, 10:00 - 11:30 Central US time - Brookings, SD, United States

We will review the impact that field and storage fungi has on seed quality and the fungi/germination interaction model. Species to be covered include: Fusarium, Diplodia, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Rhizopus, Cercospera, Phomopsis and others. We will also cover common met...

October 26-27, 2011

Betteravenir 2011 - Le salon de la betterave

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Chéry-lès-Pouilly - Laon, Aisne, France

Montrer et démontrer les ambitions d’un puissant secteur agro-industriel.

October 26-26, 2011

TRAINING - Identifying grasses and grassland weeds

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National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

Cambridge, United Kingdom

For farmers, crop inspectors, seed producers and agronomists. Includes theory and practice of grass identification, managing grass crops including variety choice and cultural and chemical weed control and understanding the legislation covering grassland management and s...

October 26-28, 2011

Innovative approaches for the management of environmental risks from plant protection products

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Montpellier, France

A joint Euraqua-PEER Scientific Conference. Though the main focus of the conference will be on European issues and perspectives. Communications from Mediterranean, African or other tropical areas are welcome.

October 26-27, 2011

9th International Conference on Pests in Agriculture

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Association Française de Protection des Plantes (AFPP)

Montpellier, France

Will address the main current issues related to plant protection : locusts, pollinators, beneficials, new pests, resistance, methods of control, integrated pest management, biological control, side effects of pesticides, new active substances, reglementation.

October 26-28, 2011

COURSE - Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance

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Colorado State University

Online - , United States

The course is targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors. It will provide one transferable graduate-level credit.

October 26-28, 2011

Coexistence 2.0: Achieving Coexistence of Biotech, Conventional & Organic Foods in the Marketplace

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Vancouver, BC, Canada

Discuss the challenges and opportunities in managing the growth of different types of foods in the global marketplace.

October 25-27, 2011

19ª Reunião Nacional de Pesquisa de Girassol e o 7º Simpósio Nacional sobre a Cultura de Girassol

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Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)

Centro de Convenções do Mercure Aracaju Del Mar - Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil

A realização desses eventos visa contribuir com a política de promoção e produção da cultura do girassol, bem como incentivar as participações de empresas de assistência técnica, universidades, instituições de pesquisa, fundações de apoio à pesquisa, produtores de semen...

October 24-26, 2011

6th Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM-Lucerne 2011)

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KKL Luzern - Lucerne, Switzerland

The prime international meeting of the biocontrol industry, novel and safe biological crop protection products will be presented and new trends in the global market will be discussed.

October 24-26, 2011

I Simpósio Goiano de Pós-colheita de Grãos

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Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)

Associação Atlética da COMIGO Rod BR 060, KM 389 - Distrito Industrial Rio Verde, GO, Brazil

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 20-20, 2011

WEBINAR - Seed Treatment: Protectants, Systemic, Nematicides, Insecticides, Colorants

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SGS North America, Inc.*

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

We will cover analysis for corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, and cotton plus the chemical recovery methods for corn and soybeans.

October 20-20, 2011

2nd Compositae Whitepaper Meeting

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University of California, Davis

University of California - Davis, CA, United States

We will review the current status of research in the family as well as hold discussions to consider research priorities.

October 20-21, 2011

Deutscher Obst & Gemüse Kongress (DOGK)

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Düsseldorf, Germany

October 20-20, 2011

WEBINAR - 2011 Social Media Training

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National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Online - , United States

Will address the goals of the series and why growers should engage in social media. Presenters will define the objectives and review “return on investment” of engaging in social media and how it fits within the context of agriculture.

October 19-21, 2011

Fruit Attraction 2011 - Feria Internacional del Sector de Frutas y Hortalizas

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Madrid, Spain

October 19-21, 2011

Agriculture Investment Summit

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The Sofitel Miami Hotel - Miami, FL, United States

October 18-18, 2011

WEBINAR - How to breed for organic production systems

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Oregon State University

Online at 1pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT - 4:00) (12pm Central, 11am Mountain, 10am Pacific) - , United States

Dr. Jim Myers, Oregon State University, will discuss how to breed for organic production systems and provide examples from his breeding program.

October 18-20, 2011

2011 Doane Agriculture Outlook Conference

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Hilton St. Louis Airport - St. Louis , MI, United States

October 18-20, 2011

Doane Outlook conference

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Hilton St. Louis Hotel, Airport - St. Louis, MO, United States

Agriculture policy, megatrends changing the face of agriculture, the ever-changing food supply, global macroeconomi outlook, risk management strategies and practices

October 17-17, 2011

Simpósio Nacional sobre a Cultura de Girassol

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Instituto Nacional de Semillas, Uruguay (INASE)

Sede Central: Cno. Bertolotti s/n, Ruta 8, Km. 29 - Barros Blancos, Uruguay

Se agradece confirmar asistencia: mparedes@inase.org.uy

October 17-19, 2011

The International Conference on Climate Services

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Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)

Columbia University - New York, NY, United States

The International Conference on Climate Services aims to initiate a dialogue between experienced climate information providers and those who currently use or wish to use such information.

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 17-20, 2011

10º Congresso Nacional de Pesquisa de Feijão (Conafe)

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Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa)

Universidade Federal de Goiás - Campus II (Samambaia) - Goiânia, GO, Brazil

CONAFE reunindo os agentes de toda a cadeia produtiva do feijão comum, para a discussão de assuntos relacionados a pesquisa, consumo, mercado, sistemas de produção, melhoramento, fitossanidade, mecanização, irrigação e sementes, entre outros.

October 16-20, 2011

International Symposium on Sunflower Genetic Resources

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Trakya Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)

Fantasia Deluxe Hotel - Kusadasi, Izmir, Turkey

The aim of this international symposium is to present the newest research results and research goals, analyse present conditions and perspectives in sunflower genetic resources.

October 16-19, 2011

American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) - International Annual Meetings

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American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

San Antonio, TX, United States

October 16-18, 2011

European Seed Association - Annual Meeting 2011

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Euroseeds

The Corinthia Hotel - Budapest, Hungary

October 14-17, 2011

Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition

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Produce Marketing Association (PMA)

Georgia World Congress Center - Atlanta, GA, United States

October 13-13, 2011

WEBINAR - Sorghum, Millet & Rice - Physical, physiological and pathological testing

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SGS North America, Inc.*

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

A diagnostic approach with laboratory tests is considered the best practice approach to identify factors affecting seed quality. This webinar will discuss the common tests ordered on the fall production of sorghum, millet, and rice.

October 12-14, 2011

Agrochemical Formulation USA

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Hilton North Raleigh/Mid Town Hotel - Raleigh, NC, United States

If you are involved in formulation design and the scale-up and manufacture of plant protection products this is your must attend event for 2011.

October 12-13, 2011

Végépolys International Business Event

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Végépolys Valley

Angers, France

October 12-13, 2011

BIO China 2011

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Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

Pudong Shangri-La Hotel - Shanghai, China

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.

October 12-13, 2011

Fodder & Oilseeds Crop Inspectors Course

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National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

, United Kingdom

Courses in variety identification and crop inspection for cereals, pulses, herbage, oil & fibre crops and sugar beet. The courses are designed to provide appropriate training for candidates sitting the Defra examinations for a Seed Crop Inspectors Licence of the appropr...

October 12-14, 2011

PhenoDays 2011

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PhenoFab Europe

Hof van Wageningen - Hotel & Congress Centrum - Wageningen, Netherlands

Addresses the phenotyping bottleneck by providing stimulating talks from internationally renowned keynote speakers from the seed industry, breeding institutes and academic breeding groups working in the plant phenotyping research area.

October 12-13, 2011

OECD Forest Seed and Plant Scheme, Annual Meeting of National Authorities

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Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

OECD - Paris, France

Contact: C. Gaspar, TAD/COD

October 11-13, 2011

Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Initiative Conference

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University of California, Davis

Freeborn Hall, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States

Provide opportunities for UC academics working in all areas of sustainable food systems to learn about the work of other UC academics, deepen connections and explore opportunities for collaboration.

October 11-11, 2011

2011 SolCAP workshop at the Tomato Disease Workshop

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Solanaceae Coordinated Agricultural Project (SolCAP)

Cornell University, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm - Ithaca, NY, United States

October 11-13, 2011

26th Annual Tomato Disease Workshop (TDW)

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Cornell University

Holiday Inn Downtown - Ithaca, NY, United States

Forum for presentations of new products and recent research results targeting tomato diseases.

October 11-12, 2011

California Seed Association Mid Year Meeting

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California Seed Association (CSA) *

InterContinental Hotel - Monterey, California, United States

October 10-14, 2011

3rd International Zinc Symposium: "Improving Crop Production and Human Health"

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Hyderabad, India

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.

October 10, 2011 - November 4, 2011

30th International Vegetable Training Course

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World Vegetable Center

Regional Office for East and Southeast Asia - Bangkok, Thailand

Module II: From Harvest to Table

October 10-13, 2011

10th African Crop Science Society Conference

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African Crop Science Society

Maputo, Mozambique

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

October 6-7, 2011

Seminario Internacional en "Gestión de Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual aplicada a la Investigación, Transferencia Tecnológica e Innovación"

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Public Intellectual Property Resource for Agriculture (PIPRA)

Cámara Mercantil de Productos del País, Av Gral. Rondeau 1908, Planta Baja - Montevideo, Uruguay

El seminario hará énfasis en los Recursos Genéticos, Organismos vivos y Biotecnología. Inscripciones sin cargo: seminario@inia.org.uy hasta el 3 de octubre inclusive. Cupos limitados.

October 6-7, 2011

Simpósio - Floresta 2050: "Pensar o Futuro"

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Oeiras, Portugal

Objectivo estratégico: fazer a análise prospectiva da floresta, utilizando ferramentas de diversas áreas disciplinares para perspectivar as necessidades de produção de matéria-prima florestal, enquadrada numa gestão equilibrada dos recursos, do território e do patrimóni...

October 6-6, 2011

Variety Showcase 2011

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Enza Zaden North America, Inc.

Enza Zaden research facility - San Juan Bautista, CA, United States

Featuring over 200 varieties of lettuce, peppers, spinach, squash, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, herbs and melon in organic and conventional form. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

October 6-6, 2011

Grain Market Outlook Conference 2011

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Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA)

The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary - London, United Kingdom

Will explore the impact of worldwide economic, political and climatic factors on oilseed and grain prices during the 2011/12 season

October 6-7, 2011

Simpósio – Floresta 2050 . Pensar o Futuro

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Oeiras, Portugal

October 6-8, 2011

Amaranth Institute Meeting: Innovation and Development

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Ames, IA, United States

October 6-7, 2011

5. Internationale Biodieselkonferenz

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Berlin, Germany

Themenschwerpunkte umfassen neben den aktuellen Entwicklungen und Perspektiven auf den internationalen Märkten für Biodiesel, derzeitige Aspekte der Qualitätssicherung von Biodiesel sowie Forschungsresultate bei der motortechnischen Anwendung.

October 4-4, 2011

CBSG Workshop on Open Source Biotech

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CAMBIA

Wageningen, Netherlands

Richard Jefferson from the CAMBIA-BiOS research institute in Canberra will talk about Open Source based innovation in genomics and plant breeding.

October 4-6, 2011

Biopesticide Industry Alliance, Semi-Annual Meeting

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Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA)

DoubleTree Hotel - Portland, OR, United States

October 3-4, 2011

Biofuels International Expo and Conference

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Telus Convention Center - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

October 3-7, 2011

Thematic School 'Biophysical principles, molecular mechanisms and prospective applications for crop improvement'

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Agropolis International

Campus Montpellier SupAGro / INRA - Montpellier, France

October 2-7, 2011

3rd Symposium on Environmental Weeds & Invasive Plants (Intractable Weeds and Plant Invaders)

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Eagle Genomics Ltd.

Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland

October 2-7, 2011

3rd Symposium on Environmental Weeds & Invasive Plants (Intractable Weeds and Plant Invaders)

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Agroscope

Ascona, Ticino, Switzerland

October 1-30, 2011

African Crop Science Society Conference 2011

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Exact dates to be advised - Maputo, Mozambique

September 28, 2011 - October 19, 2011

Lettuce Annotation Jamboree

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University of California, Davis

University of California - Davis, CA, United States

Oct 3-11: focus on annotation of individual species; main emphasis on lettuce but individual researchers may work in parallel to annotate other Compositae species. Oct 12: Workshop on analyses of synteny and comparative genomics; Oct 13-19: syntenic and evolutionary com...

September 28, 2011 - October 1, 2011

3rd Scientific Conference at the IFOAM Organic World Congress (OWC)

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International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR)

Gyeonggi Paldang, Korea

September 26, 2011 - October 28, 2011

COURSE - Plant Breeding for Drought Tolerance

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Colorado State University

Online - , United States

The course will focus on plant breeding strategies and practices directed toward improving plant performance in moisture-stressed environments. Targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors.

September 26, 2011 - October 5, 2011

17th IFOAM Organic World Congress 2011

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International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)

Namyangju Sports & Culture Center - Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province, Korea

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

November 5, 2010 - October 30, 2011

COURSE, distance learning - Master in Biosafety in plant biotechnology

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Online - , Italy

The training program is specifically addressed to the sector of Genetically Modified Plant (GMP) benefit and risk assessment for scientists, trainers, operators and evaluators working mainly in the areas of agronomy, genetics and biotechnology. The aim is to provide th...