International Conference: Role of Research in sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas - May 23-26, 2012, Podgorica, Montenegro

2nd Announcement

Agriculture is facing with many challenges on the global level: the climatic changes, providing food security and food safety, very demanding requirements in using natural resources and so on. At the same time, knowledge based economic development is emphasized and promoted at different decision levels. There is no doubt that scientific institutions are the right address for offering the appropriate answers to the challenges and to anticipate future trends in development of agriculture and rural economy.

In order to fulfill its mission in a best possible way, Biotechnical faculty (University of Montenegro) has been successfully implementing FP7 REGPOT 2010-5 Project: "Fostering a Science-based Development of a sustainable Montenegrin Agriculture - AgriSciMont”, since June 2010. The important part of the Project is the International Conference: Role of research in sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas’’, which will be held from 23^rd to 26^th May 2012, at University of Montenegro in Podgorica.

It is our pleasure to invite you to take part in the Conference!

The objectives

The overall objective of the Conference is to discuss relevant research topics in order to provide a broad vision on how technological transfer and innovation can be a base for faster sustainable development of agricultural sector as a vital part of the rural economy. 

Specific objectives of the Conference will be:

-      Creation an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen existing and create new academic links in ERA;

-      Strengthening the strategic dialogue between research community, government and practitioners in the light of the global trends in agro-food sector and latest reforms in EU model of development;

-      Improving the knowledge on the requirements of international markets (especially EU) concerning safety and quality of the agricultural products;

-      Sharing of the common knowledge and awareness concerning traditional food products in order to improve their image and market position.

The event is addressed to scientists and other professionals involved in the agricultural development (producers, decision makers, food chain representatives and public stakeholders)

Main thematic areas

▒ Agricultural policy and science in development of agriculture;

▒ Sustainable agriculture and modern technologies;

▒ Genetic resources in agriculture and forestry;

▒ Food safety and quality of agricultural products; and,

▒ The traditional foods – challenges in their promotion and protection.

Depending on the interest, the Conference will also cover other related topics.

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 Abstract Format (60 KB)

 Instruction for the paper submission (28 KB)

 Provisional Agenda  (66 KB)(More details will be presented in the Third announcement)

Contact

For any additional information please be free to contact Prof. dr. Nataša Mirecki

tel.: + 382 20 266 136

e-mail: btf-conference@ac.me

web address: www.agriscimont.me