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Significant milestone for the Australian Society of Agronomy
The Australian Society of Agronomy is gearing up for a landmark event as it prepares to celebrate its 21st conference at the Albany Exhibition Centre on 21-24 October.
The biennial event, first held in 1980 in Queensland, is the premier event for the society, which has a proud history cultivated on the agronomic innovation and research that underpins Australian farming systems.
The theme for the 21st conference is ‘Adaptive agronomy for a resilient future’ and will feature presentations, panel discussions, workshops and field trips showcasing the latest research and innovations in agronomy.
Internationally renowned precision agriculture expert, Professor Raj Khosla of Kansas State University, United States, is the lead keynote speaker for the Conference.
Prof. Khosla is an internationally renowned expert in the precision agriculture field, supporting its global growth and acceptance by growers and industry.
Representing over 500 members, including academics, consultants, government, universities, research institutes and the private sector, the society is currently led by Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Primary Industries Development Chief Scientist Dr Ben Biddulph.
“The society has laid a strong foundation that I aim to build on by challenging and transforming current practices – encouraging and engaging the next generation of curious and progressive industry professionals who will carry our legacy forward,” Dr Biddulph said.
“Registrations for the conference have opened and I invite interested people to get involved, share their thoughts and let us know how we can better drive innovation and excellence in agronomy to shape the future of Australian agriculture.”
Early bird registrations close 22 August.
“We will be highlighting issues specific to WA farming systems, such as soil amelioration and broader environmental issues, and delve into the Traditional Owners systems approach to landscape management.”
Five field tours are planned for the final day of the conference with itineraries and stops to highlight WA production systems.
For more information and registrations visit the Agronomy Australia website https://www.agronomyaustralia.org/ or the conference website https://agronomyconference.com/