April 8, 2011 - World Association of Soil and Water Conservation

In this issue:• Subm• Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities• The Venue• The Location• Contact Usit a paper• Registration• Field Day• Tours - Book NowDear Colleagues,Those of us in the agricultural industries know that there are many challenges aheadin continuing to produce food and fibre for a growing population whilst respectingthe limitation of planetary resources. There are at present many conferencesthroughout the world discussing and sharing potential solutions on sustainable foodproduction at the macro and micro levels. Although we may not all agree on theprocess, it is nevertheless urgent that governments have access to opinions ofindustry practitioners.The 5th World Congress for Conservation Agriculture and 3rd Farming SystemsDesign Conference has seen the benefit of cooperating to offer a broader spectrum ofideas working towards sustainable agricultural practices. The Congress has also beenjoined by Landcare International to offer a natural resources management perspectiveto food production. The support of the Australian government at the State andFederal level, research organisations, the United Nations Food and AgricultureOrganisation, Australian universities along with local farmer groups have made this atruly inclusive congress.The themes include fundamental farm practices, technology designs, policyframeworks, knowledge sharing, environment and policy initiatives; the details ofwhich are on our website. Spanning four days in the Australian spring of 2011, 26-29September, we look forward to welcoming you to share your ideas for the future offood production. Many of you would be aware of the floods in Brisbane and theLockyer valley in South East Queensland, let me assure you as a resident of the10