The First Global Conference on Biofortification is taking place on
November 9-11, 2010, in Washington, D.C., USA. Organized by the
HarvestPlus Challenge Program of the CGIAR, this is the first
international effort to take stock of progress, share lessons
learned and chart the future of biofortification. This 3-day event
will bring together agricultural scientists, public health
specialists, policymakers, donors and business leaders to advance
this emerging agricultural intervention for public health. For more
information,
visit the event website. Opportunities for organizations to
exhibit are also available. To request an invitation or for further
enquiries, please email biofortconf@cgiar.org.
Award
Ayman Abou Hadid Wins 2010 Egypt State Award in
Agricultural Science
Ayman Abou Hadid, president of the
Egypt Agricultural Research Center, was given the 2010 State Award
in Agricultural science by the Egyptian Academy of Science and
Technology on behalf of the Prime Minister of Egypt. The award was
granted in recognition of his contribution to Egypt's
knowledge, research and information in the field of agriculture.
More information is forthcoming on this website: http://awards.asrt.sci.eg/viewRewards1.jsp.
Abou Hadid represents Egypt as a Member of the CGIAR and works in
close partnership with several CGIAR Centers.
Ayman Abou Hadid, president of the
Egypt Agricultural Research Center, was given the 2010 State Award
in Agricultural science by the Egyptian Academy of Science and
Technology on behalf of the Prime Minister of Egypt. The award was
granted in recognition of his contribution to Egypt's
knowledge, research and information in the field of agriculture.
More information is forthcoming on this website: 
