The 4th International Conference on Agriculture, Food security and safety was successfully held on July 14-15 2023 via a virtual platform. The conference was organized by iConference and had the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations – Malta as the academic partner. The conference featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, oral presentations and poster sessions on various topics related to ageing and health. The conference also provided networking opportunities for the participants from different countries and disciplines.
Agriculture is the foundation of food security and safety for billions of people around the world. It provides not only the raw materials for food production, but also the livelihoods, income, and environmental services for many rural communities. To ensure food security and safety, agriculture needs to be resilient, sustainable, and inclusive. Thus, the conference aims to bring together researchers, educators, and practitioners from various fields to share their latest findings, insights, and challenges in advancing the knowledge and practice of aging well. The conference featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, and networking opportunities on various topics such as climate change, pests and diseases, land degradation, water scarcity, market volatility and trade barriers. The conference also highlighted the interdisciplinary and global nature of gerontology and geriatric medicine and their relevance to countries that are experiencing an exponential growth in older population. Participants from various countries Lanka brought a range of diverse ideas to the table, leading to many productive conversations.
“Gene Editing in Agriculture: the Science and the Politics”
“Sustainable Strawberry Production Under Protection”
“Agro-Ecological Farm Management Approaches in Crop Production”
“Gene Editing in Agriculture: the Science and the Politics”
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