Food, Feed, and Fuel for the World: Seed and Biotechnology
2010 Annual Symposium | April 27-28, 2010 | Gateway Hotel & Conference Center | Ames, IA
Session 1 Tuesday April 27 1:30-3:00 (Audio MP3)
- Introduction, Session: Jeff Wolt
- Jack Bobo: “Agriculture Arrives Late to the Climate Debate”
- Sally McCammon: “Overview and Activities of the OECD with Respect to Low Level Presence”)
Session 1 Tuesday April 27 3:00-5:00 pm (Audio MP3)
- Bernice Slutsky—“Private Sector’s Efforts and Responsibilities Regarding Low Level Presence” ,
- Delphine Guey—"A European Perspective on Challenges and Issues for Seed Trade”)
Panel Discussion
Session 2 Wednesday April 28 8:30-10:22 am (Audio MP3)
- Introduction: Manjit Misra, Joe Colletti, Bruce Maunder
- Joe De Vries—“Seed Enterprise Development Challenges: Africa”
- Arjula Reddy—“The Crop Biotechnology Pipeline in India”
Session 2 Wednesday April 28 10:22- Noon (Audio MP3)
- Introduction: Bruce Maunder
- Christopher Hansen—“Regional Needs for Seed Trade: Latin America”
- Yilma Kebede—“The Role of Foundations in Global Agricultural Development”
Luncheon Speaker:
David Lambert, BIGMAP Distinguished Fellow (Audio MP3)—"The Human Face of Science: A Challenge for Agricultural Research in Advancing Global Food Security”
Session 3 Wednesday April 28 1:30-3:40 pm (Audio MP3)
- Introduction: Adelaida Harries
- Joe Cortes—“Seed System Development”
- Cris Muyunda— “Seed and Biotechnology Challenges to Seed Trade”
- Justin Rakotoarisaona—“Regulatory Frameworks for Seed and Biotechnology in Africa”
Session 3 Wednesday April 28 3:30-4:30 (Audio MP3)
- Agnes Mwang'ombe
- Closing Panel Discussion
- Closing Remarks