Enhancing agricultural resilience by strengthening the impact of Conservation Agriculture (CA)
Enhancing agricultural resilience by strengthening the impact of Conservation Agriculture (CA)
22-24 July 2024
Cape Town International Convention Centre
25 July 2024
Practical day
Langgewens Research Farm, between Malmesbury and Moorreesburg in the Swartland, managed by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
We look forward to seeing you in Cape Town!
To ease into the first few days, here are some important times:
REGISTRATION
CTICC 2, 2nd floor, outside Hall 8 & 9
Pre Conference Registration
Sunday, 21 July: 14h00 – 18h30
Conference Registration
Monday, 22 July: 06h30 – 19h00
Tuesday, 23 July: 06h30 – 17h00
Wednesday, 24 July: 06h30 – 18h00
SPEAKER PREPARATION ROOM
Visit the Speaker Preparation Room during
the following times:
Sunday, 21 July 2024: 14h00 – 18h30
Monday, 22 July 2024: 07h00 – 19h30
Tuesday, 23 July 2024: 07h00 – 17h30
Wednesday, 24 July 2024: 07h00 – 17h00
WCCA 9th World Congress
Social Events
Welcome Reception
Date: Sunday, 21 July
Time: 19h00
Venue: Hall 9, CTICC 2
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Gala Dinner
Date: Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Time: 19h30
Venue: CTICC 2, Hall 10
Dress Code: African Chic
A Word of Welcome
From Prof Johann Strauss
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Landbouweekblad (South Africa’s biggest agricultural media brand), Conservation Agriculture Western Cape, the conservation-farming body African Conservation Tillage Network, and the FAO are proud to invite famers, researchers and everyone that works within the field of conservation agriculture to attend the 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture in South Africa from 22-25 July 2024.
The hosting partners are intimately involved in the promotion of conservation agriculture, not only in South Africa, but across the whole subcontinent. We have big plans to ensure that 9WCCA will be a spectacular event.
With Cape Town as the host city, the congress will take place not only in one of the most picturesque cities in the world, but also the heartland of South African conservation agriculture, with the Western Cape province sporting the highest adoption rate of conservation agriculture in the country.
Delegates will not only be exposed to international best practices in conservation farming but will also be exposed to the unique South African conservation farming experience. Apart from lecture days, there will also be a practical day at Langgewens Research Farm in the Swartland.
Please add your e-mail address to the mailing list below to receive updates and information about the congress.
We hope to see all of you in South Africa!
Prof Johann Strauss
(Chair: Steering Committee)
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CONCEPT
Although conservation agriculture is a proven strategy for mitigating the impacts of climate change and enhancing carbon sequestration, adoption figures still need to be higher, especially in Africa.
The 9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture will present practical farming solutions stemming from global research, international farming best practices, and the broader agricultural industry.
The congress will enhance the adoption of conservation agriculture by addressing aspects such as quantifying soil health, including livestock integration into cropping systems, nutrient stratification, soil acidification and how to scale out/up progressively.
AIMS
- Practical solutions to enhance CA adoption and scaling out/up even further and faster with special reference to Africa.
- Practical methods and examples by way of case studies, of dealing with real or perceived challenges in the CA system. This include nutrient stratification, integrated soil fertility and acidity management, weeding, livestock integration and integrated pest management.
- Monitoring, quantifying and measuring soil health.
The 9WCCA Organising Committee has established an ad hoc Bid Committee to oversee the process to select the host country for the 10th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture (10WCCA) – currently scheduled for 2027.
The winning bid will be announced at the closing ceremony of the 9WCCA on 24 July 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Bids to host the 10WCCA should be submitted to the 9WCCA Secretariat by 20 May 2024.