Themes & Aims

Themes:

1. Valuation of alternative plants
2. Reclamation of degraded and marginal lands
3. Irrigation water and alternative sources
4. The development of quinoa cultivation, its environment, characteristics, uses and diversity
5. Conservation and development of biodiversity in biosaline agriculture

Aims:  

• To bring together leading scientists, practitioners and decision makers from the public and private sectors into a mix conducive to innovation and technology transfer
• Development strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and higher food security
• Development of alternative agricultural production systems
• Sustainable use of marginal land and water
• Explore opportunities for cooperation between the public and private sectors
• View the latest developments in research quinoa, production and trade around the world
• Highlight quinoa uses and niche market opportunities
• Connect young professionals with experienced professionals and
• Opening appropriate marketing channels where agricultural communities can sell their products