The International Potash Institute (IPI), in collaboration with Ege University organizes an international symposium in Antalya entitled "Soil Management and Potash Fertilizer Uses in West Asia and North Africa Region". The WANA region is known for its exports of agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables, which provide important incomes. However, a large part of the production is used to feed the population, which is increasing in a huge way. Balanced fertilization and particularly the use of potash is generally not well known.
During the symposium, issues including soil fertility, quality of mineral fertilizers, efficient use of fertilizers, fertigation and foliar application will be discussed. This event will be of interest to soil and plant nutrition scientists, agronomists, and extension officers from universities and research organizations, government offices, agribusinesses and farmers who share an interest in improving food production and quality in the region. The organizers anticipate participation from across the region. Invited speakers will include scientists from the WANA region and from Europe. The symposium will be announced at all universities in Turkey. Poster presentations are open to all, and students in the region are particularly encouraged to participate and present research related to the themes of the symposium.
IPI is preparing for an international symposium in South West China, with the tentative title "Potassium in Plant and Soil Systems in China".
More details will soon be available (see on IPI website).
Other Events
April 2010
Balanced Nutrient Management for Tropical Agriculture, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, 12-16 April 2010.
This conference, organized jointly by IMPHOS, UPM and Malaysian Society of Soil Science, will be a platform for interested stakeholders to present the latest R and D findings, innovations and ideas on issues of balanced nutrients for tropical Agriculture. More details on IMPHOS website.
August 2010
19th World Congress of Soil Science, 1-6 August 2010, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia.
3rd International Rice Congress, Vietnam National Convention Center, Hanoi, Vietnam, 8-12 November 2010.
With the theme "Rice for Future Generations", IRC 2010 will provide a forum for representatives from the public and private sectors including researchers, scientists, professionals, traders, and policy makers. Delegates will discuss the latest rice research, future technologies, trade issues, and policies that will define the future role of rice in supporting the poor rice-dependent communities. For more details go to www.ricecongress.com.
