 | CONFERENCE THEMES
The theme of the Conference is
"Science transforming food systems for a better future". It will broadly cover the following sub-themes:
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Climate Smart Agricultural Technologies and Innovation
Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Use, Renewable / Bio Energy in Agriculture, Conservation and Use of Agricultural Biodiversity, (Crop & Livestock Breeding, Gene Banks, Biobanks, and Natural collections).
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Soil and water use, conservation, and management
Innovative, sustainable irrigation, Rainwater harvesting, Conservation agriculture
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4IR and Big Data in agriculture
Foundational data, including National public good assets, Digital applications for use in agriculture
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One Health and Biosecurity Innovations
Plant health, Livestock health, Biosecurity Innovations
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Unlocking value in agricultural value chains
Indigenous knowledge systems in agriculture, using science to expand the food basket.
We anticipate the participation of approximately 400 individuals from South Africa and around the world in the Conference, both in-person and virtually. There are 44 exhibition spaces available on a 'first come first served' basis. Various stakeholders, including government executives and officials, policymakers (Portfolio Committee, NCOP), scientists, researchers, academia, farmers, civil society, women and youth representatives, business professionals, other science councils, and investment agencies, will be present at the Conference. Their collective presence aims to contribute to discussions on how research and development, science, and innovation can effectively address both local and global development challenges and agendas. |
