The 2025 Rice Technical Working Group (RTWG) meeting is scheduled for February 17 – 20, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting is being hosted by the LSU AgCenter and the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station.
Although still in the preliminary stages, we are confident that we are planning an eagerly anticipated meeting. In addition to the traditional presentations and posters showcasing rice research, we are planning several symposiums to address issues impacting the rice industry. One of those symposiums will be an educational workshop specifically targeted to consultants and rice industry personnel. Topics planned for that workshop are 1) Factors Influencing Milling Quality, 2) Fungicide Combinations and Timing, and 3) New Herbicide Technology. Other symposiums planned will address Invasive Species and Influences of Consumer Demand for Rice. The symposiums will take place on the afternoon of Monday, February 17th while the research presentations and display of research posters will take place starting on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 18th through Wednesday, February 19th.
Some dates of interest for the 2025 RTWG meeting:
· October 18, 2024 – Deadline for submission of interpretative summary for presented papers and posters
· December 6, 2024 – Deadline for submission of award nomination packets
· December 13, 2024 – Deadline for submission abstracts of accepted presented papers and posters
· January 17, 2025 – Deadline for registering for the conference without a late fee
· January 17, 2025 – Deadline for hotel reservations under conference room block
For more information about the meeting, please visit https://RTWG.org
We hope that you will join us in New Orleans in February. Please pass this information onto colleagues that you feel may be interested.
RiceMoRe, an innovative digital rice activity monitoring and reporting system, was officially launched with representatives from DTS, DCP, IRRI, and the New Zealand government, who were instrumental to the system’s development.
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Notice for the selection of pre-doctoral research staff in training associated with knowledge generation projects (FPI) for the use of biochar in Agroforestry.
The University of Santiago de Compostela, is calling for the selection and evaluation process of pre-doctoral research staff in training associated with the knowledge generation project within the framework of the state program to promote scientific-technical research and its transfer, from the state plan for scientific, technical and innovation research 2021-2023
Interested persons can submit their applications through the USC electronic headquarters.
https://sede.usc.es/sede/publica/taboleiro/anuncio/129013/carga.htm
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
The Centre for Nutrition Modelling (CNM) within the Animal Biosciences Department at the University of Guelph (Guelph, ON), in partnership with the Animal Nutrition and Environment Modeling Laboratory (ANEMAL) lab at UC Davis, seeks PDF applicants for the project entitled:
‘Modelling the impact of feeding strategies and genetics using a life cycle assessment approach’.
For more information see the attachment below.
Closing Date: Sunday, 10th November 2024
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
This position is fixed term in nature until June 2026.
The NZAGRC aims to discover, develop, and make available practical and cost-effective technologies and practices for New Zealand farmers and growers to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. We are a core component of the Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions and a key part of the New Zealand Government’s approach to reducing agricultural emissions. In delivering our vision and objectives we work with research organisations, government, Māori, the agri-industry, and farmers.
We shape, fund and facilitate research that is undertaken collaboratively and responds to Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique farm systems and environments. We also invest in and manage overseas projects within New Zealand’s aid and global partnerships as part of New Zealand’s commitment to the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases.
We are looking for an original and critical thinker who can help fuse ideas from different disciplines and perspectives to develop a diverse and impactful portfolio of investments. You will have demonstrated the ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and work with them to help ensure that the contracted science programmes are delivering to expectations.
For more information, see the following links:
Senior Science Advisor – NZAGRC Job Details | AgResearch Limited
Senior Research Scientist Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies – Oct 2024 | SEEK
Read more about the highly anticipated Qinisa Initiative, launched on the 27th of August 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Paul Mwangi, PhD student from Kenya, is pioneering research in the field of livestock greenhouse gas emissions. With a solid foundation in veterinary medicine and animal nutrition, Paul is investigating how animal health, specifically gastrointestinal worms, influences enteric methane emissions from sheep—a critical issue for East Africa’s agricultural systems.
Currently, Paul is on a CLIFF-GRADS scholarship, a prestigious program that supports early-career PhD students from developing countries in conducting hands-on research aimed at addressing climate change. During his research stay at Massey University in New Zealand, Paul will collaborate with Dr. Neha Jha on a cutting-edge project to explore how pasture soils can reduce nitrous oxide emissions. This work has the potential to revolutionize livestock farming practices, making them more environmentally sustainable.
The CLIFF-GRADS program, a joint initiative between the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) and CGIAR’s Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS) program, plays a vital role in equipping young scientists like Paul to conduct innovative research for climate-resilient food systems.
Reflecting on his meeting with Paul, Ackim Mwape, GRA Africa Program Lead, remarked, “Paul’s work exemplifies the power of global collaboration in tackling agricultural sustainability challenges. As his research progresses, I look forward to seeing how his findings contribute to both the scientific community and practical solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture.”
It’s exciting to witness Paul’s journey unfold, and we are eager to see how his research will shape future efforts in mitigating the climate impacts of agriculture.
Extended to 27 September 2024!
Dear Experts, Dear Colleagues,
The public review of the new FAO LEAP Guidelines on Ecosystem Services Assessment in Livestock Agroecosystems and The Role of Livestock in Circular Bioeconomy Systems has been extended to 27 September 2024!
We would like to ask for your expertise and support for these two key FAO publications.
Ecosystem Services Assessment in Livestock Agroecosystems
The guidelines aim to establish a robust framework for assessing ecosystem services within livestock agroecosystems. They provide stakeholders with clear methodologies for evaluating the benefits and trade-offs of these systems, utilizing biophysical, sociocultural, economic, and modelling approaches.
The Role of Livestock in Circular Bioeconomy Systems
The guidelines aim to provide a comprehensive framework for enhancing circularity within the livestock sector. The document outlines the synergies, trade-offs, and potential interactions of livestock systems within a circular bioeconomy, emphasizing the role of livestock in fostering sustainable practices.
The FAO LEAP Partnership thanks you for your ongoing support and contributions.
We invite you to join us in applying the FAO LEAP Guidelines globally!
On Wednesday, 21 August, eight New Zealand-based scholars from two of the GRA’s scholarship programmes—the New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship (NZ-GRADS) and the CLIFF-GRADS programme—came together for the first time at the Annual Science Meeting, showcasing research projects funded by New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in support for the GRA. These scholars, all working on topics related to agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation and measurement, gathered to attend and engage with leading research on agricultural greenhouse gases.
The meeting offered the scholars a unique opportunity to explore key scientific themes such as methane, greenhouse gas inventories, rumen function, nitrous oxide, soil carbon, and GHG mitigation tools. They also witnessed presentations on 21 research projects involving international collaboration.
The research projects were presented by scientists from all around the world including 13 scientists from New Zealand. Key discussions focused on development of GHG measurement technologies/tools, soil carbon, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions. The presentations highlighted the global impact of New Zealand’s support for the GRA, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration, capability development, and the enhancement of global scientific knowledge on agricultural GHG emissions.
The event concluded with a dedicated networking session, where the NZ-GRADS and CLIFF-GRADS scholars presented their own research and connected with one another, as well as with other scientists present. This gathering fostered collaboration and opened up opportunities for future exchanges within the scientific community.
We thank Education New Zealand for organising the participation of our NZ-GRADS scholars.
We have a new report celebrating highlights of the GRA, available to download and share. Check it out HERE or by clicking on the image below.
Please use the link below to register and attend via Zoom. Event organised by the Global Diary Platform in New York.
Meeting Registration – Zoom
