Globally people are in search of innovative and sustainable solutions to overcome the long-term challenges of food and energy security, climate protection, and the sustainable management of natural resources. With expected global population to reach 8.3 billion in 2030, excessive exploitation of all resources from rising demand for food and energy are no longer sustainable and would simply worsen the environmental problems and effects of climate change. The modern agriculture is not only to be able to provide more food of higher quality that meets the demands of an increasingly affluent population, but also to optimize resource use, minimize ecosystem degradation, and build sustainable and inclusive agricultural communities. Sustainable agriculture and the bioeconomy therefore offer two possible and complementary solutions for our modern agriculture.
Thailand, as an agricultural based economy and a leading exporter of several agricultural products, has been realizing the challenges of modern agriculture and importance of sustainable solutions. A call for knowledge exchange and collaboration internationally is one of imperative methods to tackle this challenges. Thus, the organizer initiated this conference with the aim to attract up to 1,000 participants domestically and internationally.
The conference program consists of special lectures by international renowned speakers, oral and poster presentation, exhibition, and business matching.
Furthermore, The 9th Starch Update 2017 International Conference will be scheduled on 27 – 28 February 2017, at BITEC, Thailand, coincidently with the AGBIO2017. The topics to be covered during the Starch Update 2017 will include: Starch properties /analysis, Starch processing, Starch modification and Starch application. You could find more information and register to the event on: http://www.biotec.or.th/starchupdate2017/
The events will provide a platform where local and international researchers, policy makers and industry leaders can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and work towards shaping a global economy based on the principles of sustainable agriculture and the bioeconomy.
The AGBIO2017 will address the following relevant sub-themes:
- Seed Technology
- Starch Crops and Biobased Products (e.g. cassava, rice, and tuber crop)
- Pollinators and Ecosystems
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Precision Farming
- Organic Farming
- Technology Transfer to Communities & Farmers
