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In this issue:Dear Colleagues,
Those of us in the agricultural industries know that there are many challenges ahead in continuing to produce food and fibre for a growing population whilst respecting the limitation of planetary resources. There are at present many conferences throughout the world discussing and sharing potential solutions on sustainable food production at the macro and micro levels. Although we may not all agree on the process, it is nevertheless urgent that governments have access to opinions of industry practitioners. The 5th World Congress for Conservation Agriculture and 3rd Farming Systems Design Conference has seen the benefit of cooperating to offer a broader spectrum of ideas working towards sustainable agricultural practices. The Congress has also been joined by Landcare International to offer a natural resources management perspective to food production. The support of the Australian government at the State and Federal level, research organisations, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, Australian universities along with local farmer groups have made this a truly inclusive congress. 
The themes include fundamental farm practices, technology designs, policy frameworks, knowledge sharing, environment and policy initiatives; the details of which are on our website. Spanning four days in the Australian spring of 2011, 26-29 September, we look forward to welcoming you to share your ideas for the future of food production. Many of you would be aware of the floods in Brisbane and the Lockyer valley in South East Queensland, let me assure you as a resident of the region, that the clean up and rebuilding started as soon as the waters receded and we will be more then ready to welcome delegates. The winter and spring are dryer months and we do not anticipate the weather problems of the usual summer rains. Our field day site at the University of Queensland Gatton campus in the Lockyer Valley is in full production with a crop of sorghum ready for harvest. This is an important global conference; we value your experience and look forward to welcoming you to Brisbane, Australia. We are open for submission of papers and if you would like to keep in touch with updates please register your expression of interest via the website. Jean-Francois Rochecouste Submit a paperSee the conference website www.wcca2011.org/condensed to register and submit your paper.
AuthorsRegardless of which theme coincides with your interests, remember that early submission is essential for authors wishing to apply for financial support, and is important for authors interested in oral presentation. RegistrationRegistrations are now open for the 5th World Congress of Conservation Agriculture incorporating 3rd Farming Systems Design Conference. Click here to register.
Field Day
Hosted by the University of Queensland, Gatton Campus a mid conference field day will be an important feature of WCCA/FSD, providing an opportunity for conference participants to mix with leading Australian farmers, while observing demonstrations of conservation agriculture technology. The field day will be held at the University of Queensland Gatton campus from 9.30am - 5.00pm on Wednesday 28th September 2011, concluding with the congress dinner in the multi-purpose hall. Further details are available at www.wcca2011.org/trips. Tours
Pre-and post-Congress tours will visit leading farmers, research stations and trial sites. Major tours will give an excellent overview of dryland and irrigated CA, including high-tech PA and CTF applications in large-scale extensive, and some intensive (horticultural) cropping. The pre-congress Sydney-Brisbane tour covers more temperate cropping areas, while the post-congress tour is more subtropical, starting and ending in Brisbane. A one-day post-Congress tour takes in research facilities in Toowoomba, on the Great dividing range. We are also considering the possibility of another post-Congress tour to look briefly at dryland grain production, and then visit and talk with rice-growers in southern New South Wales. Sponsorship opportunities
An exciting range of sponsorship opportunities has been developed to ensure a successful outcome for all sponsors and exhibitors. We are focused on matching sponsorship packages to sponsor requirements and welcome discussions on tailoring packages to individual companies needs. Please view the Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus for further details. Early confirmation of your sponsorship will ensure a higher level of exposure during the Congress with an extensive promotional campaign planned including advertisements, direct mail campaigns, email broadcasts and web exposure. Take advantage of the opportunity for your company to be recognised as a key sponsor of the Registrations are now open for the 5th World Congress of Conservation Agriculture incorporating 3rd Farming Systems Design Conference and contact the secretariat for further information.
Foundation Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Thomas Howden The Venue
The Congress will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, which is conveniently located, near the heart of the city at Southbank. The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is a world-class purpose-built venue renowned for its operational and service excellence. The Location
Brisbane is one of Australia’s most liveable cities and offers experiences for everyone. With its enviable subtropical climate, first-rate cultural and sporting venues, extensive parks, walkways and bikeways, Brisbane is a vibrant, diverse outdoors-oriented city. South-east Queensland also offers beaches, islands, rainforest retreats and wine trails – all within easy commuting distance, making the September 2011 Congress even more attractive to interstate and overseas delegates. Contact UsGeneral Enquiries5th WCCA 5 & 3rd FSD Secretariat PO Box 3599 Ph: +61 (0) 7 3255 1002 SpamIf you do not wish to receive any further email information about 5th World Congress of Conservation Agriculture incorporating 3rd Farming Systems Design Conference, click here and let us know. Send to a friendIf you know of a colleague who will benefit from receiving WCCA2011 updates, please forward this newsletter to them. |
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