Upcoming Agriculture Events

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National Science Week

Date: 11 - 19 August 2012
Organisation: National Measurement Institute, New Scientist
Location: Australia

National Science Week is an annual celebration of science in Australia, an opportunity to join together to enjoy and explore the wonders and benefits of science. It’s been running for 15 years!

There are loads of ways to get involved - go to an event, visit your local museum, take part in the online national project, organise your own event or get your school involved in an activity.

Hat tip: Mandy Gyles, ACIAR

Resource link: http://www.scienceweek.net.au/

The Scramble for Natural Resources: More food, less land?

Date: 9 - 10 October 2012
Organisation: The Crawford Fund
Location: Canberra, Australia

The Crawford Fund’s 2012 annual development conference will focus on the dynamic interactions between a range of competing uses for land and natural resources, while addressing the need to feed the world’s growing population in the face of the constraints and challenges of climate change.

Hat tip: Mandy Gyles, ACIAR

Resource link: http://www.crawfordfund.org/conference/conf2012.html

World Food Day

Date: 16 October 2012
Organisation: FAO

World Food Day was proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). It marks the date of the founding of FAO in 1945.

The aim of the Day is to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.

In 1980, the General Assembly endorsed observance of the Day in consideration of the fact that "food is a requisite for human survival and well-being and a fundamental human necessity".

Resource link: http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/food/index.html

International Day of Rural Women

Date: 15 October 2012
Organisation: UN

Rural women play a critical role in the rural economies of both developed and developing countries. In most parts of the developing world they participate in crop production and livestock care, provide food, water and fuel for their families, and engage in off-farm activities to diversify their families’ livelihoods. In addition, they carry out vital functions in caring for children, older persons and the sick.

The theme for the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (27 February – 9 March, 2012) is: "The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges."

Hat tip: Mandy Gyles, ACIAR

Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/ruralwomenday/

World Fisheries Day

Date: 21 November 2012
Organisation: Various

World Fisheries day is celebrated every year on November 21 throughout the world by the fisherfolk communities. Fishing communities worldwide celebrate this day through rallies, workshops, public meetings, cultural programs, dramas, exhibition, music show, and demonstrations to highlight the importance of maintaining the world's fisheries.

Hat tip: Mandy Gyles, ACIAR

Resource link: http://aciar.gov.au/node/13084