Middle East Grain Congress
21-23 February 2012 , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
With grains markets in a perennial state of volatility, market drivers impacting trade are constantly changing. Inter linkages between different grains markets have never been more pronounced, and the impact on trade is significant. Supply security is of paramount importance, and with the Middle East region one of the largest buyer markets … (more)
Sino-Pack and China Drinktec 2012 : The Best Packaging & Beverage Technology Exhibition in China
7-9 March 2012, Guangzhou, PR China
The scale of the Sino-Pack broke the past records and attracted numerous worldwide suppliers and users from the packaging industries. As a well-established and premier packaging event with 18 years experience, Sino-Pack has become one of the largest packaging trade fair in China. The remarkable success of the show will definitely be carried forward to Sino-Pack, which will be staged in China … (more)
Rice Trade Outlook 2012 12-14 March 2012, France
With extreme weather patterns affecting rice production in Asia. What will the price forecast look like for rice? What are the issues surrounding rice exports? What is the extent of the impact on European and global rice trade? … Questions are aplenty for 2012 and Rice Trade Outlook is back to help you answer them… (more)
ISHS Supply Chain Management Symposium : Improving the performance of supply chains in the transitional economies
July 4-7, 2012, Cebu, The Philippines
In most developing countries concern for the environment and sustainable methods of production are often neglected because of farmers need to maximise income to meet household demands. As this symposium seeks to address the various means of improving the performance of supply chains in the transitional economies, we shall welcome papers that discuss any one or more than one of the related themes…(more)
Call for papers and Grant Applications : Inclusive Agro-Enterprise Development
18-24 August 2012, Foz do lguaçu, Brazil Submission of an extended abstract : February 28th 2012
In collaboration with the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Cornell International Institute for Food Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD) will host an international symposium on “Inclusive Agro-Enterprise Development”, as part of the technical program of IAAE’s Triennial Conference of 2012...(more)
Global Agribusiness Conference 9-14 September 2012, Perth, Australia Globalisation and liberalisation is changing the nature and structure of the agri-food industry. Through globalisation, food producers and manufacturers have access to a wider source of raw materials and new market opportunities. Globalisation also provides consumers with a greater variety of choice and value-added products. However, globalisation also presents food producers with a greater number of challenges…(more)
:: Recent Activities ::
More details of each activity can be requested at info@afmaasia.org (member only).
17th Asia International Coffee Conference (AICC)
7-9 December 2011, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The premier trade conference for the coffee industry. The 17th Coffee Outlook offers a new and exciting programme with updates on Asia and Global coffee production and consumption. The programme will include an enhanced focus on developments in Vietnam and Indonesia, alongside pressing commercial issues like Market Transparency and Risk Management…(more)
Workshop on Capacity Building for Producer Organizations
19-21 October 2011, Chiang Mai, Thailand
A regional capacity building workshop will be held in Asia on the topic of Workshop on Capacity Building for Producer Organizations. The workshop will cover support to the following key topics relating to (i) producer-market linkages; (ii) quality & safety standards and certification, (iii) post harvest handling and (iv) business and financial services
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ASEAN Food Security Conference 4-5 October 2011, Jarkata, Indonesia This conference will focus on themes relating to trade regulations and standards, trade facilitation, food safety and conformity assessment, and intellectual property and agrifood trade. To register for the upcoming conference, please click on the link found on the right… (more)
AFMA EXCOM meeting 7 September 2011, Hong Kong
AFMA Secretariat will organize the 31st Executive Committee (EXCOM) meeting on Wednesday, 7 September 2011 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong. The invitation letters have been distributed to EXCOM members to appoint a suitable representative from their organization to attend this meeting.
Asia Fruit Logistica
7-9 September 2011, Hong Kong
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA takes place together with the Asia fruit Congress and combines the experience of FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world’s leading fresh produce exhibition, with Asia’s top international conference event. Congress and exhibition are the only trade events in Asia focused on the fresh fruit and vegetable business covering the whole…(more)
3rd International Summit cum Exhibition 2011 14 September 2011, New Delhi, India
The Food Processing sector is expected to grow by 20% and value addition to increase by 35% by 2015. There is an opportunity for large investments in food and food processing technologies, skills and infrastructure, especially in areas of canning, dairy packaging, frozen food / refrigeration and thermo processing. Realizing this opportunity there is immense need of making Indian products presence felt across the globe beating international competition while catering domestic demand…(more)
The 4th Rice Africa Outlook
25-27 July 2011, Hilton Durban Hotel, Durban, South Africa
Now in its 4th year Africa Rice Outlook continues to bring together the market’s biggest buyers, sellers and traders to capitalize on the growing trade importance of the region. With the global food situation volatile at best, the African region’s response to securing supplies is likely to have a profound impact on rice trade…(more)
ASEAN food Security Conference 18-19 July 2011, Manila, The Philippines
Now in its 4th year Africa Rice Outlook continues to bring together the market’s biggest buyers, sellers and traders to capitalize on the growing trade importance of the region. With the global food situation volatile at best, the African region’s response to securing supplies is likely to have a profound impact on rice trade…(more)
Rice Policy Study Tour 23-28 May, 2011
The study tour will provide participants’ with familiarity with the rice marketing chain in Thailand, with a focus on processing and storage, and on the country’s potential as a source of supply for the Public Food Distribution System of Bangladesh. It will also enable participants to get a better understanding of national policies impacting on rice price and quality… (more) List of participants | Program | Summary
India Warehousing Show 2011
21-23 April,
2011 India Expo Center, Delhi NCR, India
Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. Increasing buying capacity and focused approach across the industries are increasing the productivity of the nation. Growing markets are feeding all the industries to grow at a phenomenal pace …. (more)
Regional Workshop on FAO Data Collection, Processing and Dissemination System of Food and Agriculture Statistics
28 March-1 April 2011, Novotel Siam Square, Bangkok
The workshop will explain and discuss FAO data requirements of production, trade and Food Balance Sheet (FBS) data, and related international standards and methodologies. It is designed to help countries better understand these subjects and thus better accomplish the requirements of the FAO questionnaires... List of participants | Program | Summary
Grain 2011 World Summit
28-29 March 2011, Istanbul, Turkey
This Summit will also focus on key issues, market and opportunities in the Middle East, Central Asia, Eastern Europe,
North America, Latin America, Australia and Africa Grains global market. The export ban from Russia, a key global player,
stung world wheat markets sending prices to two-year high. This ban which will stay till July 2011, sparks worries of a crisis in global food supplies.
With inflationary pressures worldwide, an unpredictable weather, possible price controls by importing countries like China,
the world grain market is poised to face many challenges and changes... (more)
Sino-Pack & China Drinktec 2011
9-11 March 2011, Guangzhou, PR China
The largest and most influential packaging and beverage technology exhibition in China,
endorsed as UFI Approved Event. It aggregates over 400 local and overseas renowned
exhibitors and pavilions from the USA, UK and Taiwan to showcase the latest
products and equipment... (more)
Modernizing the Asian Rice Industry
16-17 February 2011, Bangkok, Thailand
With the food price effect and weakness in rice industry functions during 2007-2008, World Bank, ASEAN
and FAO has conducted a study on important issues for the rice industrial sector to be modernized and
to gain government’s confidence in the ability to meet the region’s food security with no government intervention... List of participants | Program | Summary
2010
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Wholesale Markets Conference＆The 4th China International Agro-product Trading Fair
16-18 December 2010, Wenling, China
Under the theme of "Asia-Pacific Cooperative Market Innovation", heads of large agricultural wholesale markets, relating governmental authorities and the industry’s organizations as well as agro-product producers and distributors from Asia-Pacific countries are coming to the conference to discuss the ”Innovation of Asia-Pacific Wholesale Markets’ Cooperative System” and “Low-carbon Logistics & Green Supply Chain”. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific Reginal Working Group Meeting will be held to review the work of 2010 and map out a working plan for the year 2011… (more)
8th China Agricultural Trade Fair (CATF 2010)
18 –22 October 2010,Zhengzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, Henan Province, China
For all companies and people in the sector of agriculture industry, food industry, agricultural machinery industry, CATF 2010 is a must event. It provides an efficient site for communicating and trading between suppliers and purchasers, traders, importers and wholesalers... (more)
Asian Agro-Marketing Forum and The 15th GA and 30th EXCOM Meeting
13-15 October 2010, Yangon, Myanmar
According to the 29th EXCOM held in November 2009 in Zhengzhou, China, it was agreed that the 15th General Assembly (GA) and the 30th Executive Committee (EXCOM) of AFMA will be organized in Yangon, Myanmar this year. In this connection, Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) will proudly host this event. List of participants | Program | Summary
15th Annual World Rice Commerce
11-12 October 2010, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Linkages to the Global Grains Markets - Extended networking with the rice and other grains industry players
Get the latest developments on the wider grains markets, from demand for corn, wheat production and export,
to prices and consumption of other major grains and how these impact the rice markets...(more)
ASSOCHAM 2nd International Summit cum Exhibition on Processed food, Agribusiness and Beverages
15-16 September 2010, Hotel Oberoi, New Delhi.
This Summit cum Exhibition will provide an excellent opportunity for business to business interaction among industries,
technology providers, States and Countries as well as will provide platform to expose their strengths for exploring investment opportunities...(more)
Africa Rice Outlook 2010
27-29 July 2010, Cape Town, South Africa... (more)
Study tour on "Key functions of the Government Extension System in Strengthening Thailand's Fruit Industry"
20-29 July, 2010, Thailand
The study tour in Thailand is designed to offer participants insights into; how the government agricultural extension system
has contributed to the development of Thailand’s fruit and high value plantation crop industries. The role of players in the supply chain
such as small processers, sellers and collectors which has the most direct relationship with growers.
International Symposium on Improving the Performance of Supply Chains in the Transitional Economies
4-8 July 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... (more)
Global Grains Trade Summit 2010
28-29 June 2010, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Global Grains Trade Summit 2010 shall focus on 5 major grains: rice, wheat, corn, soybean and barley with the aim of providing a platform for buyers, importers, exporters and traders to get the latest market updates, assess trade opportunities, and leverage tools to minimize trade risk... (more)
2nd Middle East-Africa-Asia Rice Summit 2010
20-21 June 2010, Dubai, United Arab Emirate
The 2nd Middle East-Africa-Asia Rice Summit 2010 provides a two-day intensive platform for leading rice traders, importers & producers, government representatives, regional rice associations, millers, commodity finance institutions, freight brokers, bulk carriers and legal specialists supporting the rice trade to come together to discuss challenges and issues of critical importance to the rice industry for the coming year... (more)
Asian Small Farmers Animation Competition
Application Period:10 May-21 June, 2010
With support from FAO, AFMA is organizing an 'Asia Small Farmers Animation Competition' to tell the successful stories of small farmers in high value market in Asia. The competition is opened for university students to form a team. The task of each team is to create animation from provided materials. The winning team will receive a prize, certificate and a contract agreement with AFMA and their CD-ROMs will be reproduced and distributed to farmers and many other associations as educational resources within the region... (more)
Workshop on Wholesale Market Infrastructure and Quality Management
8-12 November 2009, Zhengzhou, China List of participants | Program | Summary
GLOBAL GAP Tour 2009
12-16 October 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
In Collaboration with qa plus asia-pacific we want to cordially invite you
to take part in the TOUR 2009 in Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia.
On our TOUR over 5 continents our team will stop in Kuala Lumpur on
12th - 16th October 2009 especially to discuss the latest GAP trends
and requirements…(more)
14th Annual World Rice Commerce 2009
8-10 October 2009, Bali, Indonesia
IBC Asia’s World Rice Commerce, the premier rice industry event is back this year with new discussion platforms and even more involvement from stakeholders in the rice industry including government, the private sector, key institutions and international organizations.
The 14th World Rice Commerce 2009 is set in Indonesia where recent investor activity and Government policy make it a country that has potential to be the next big player in the rice supply chain…(more)
Study Tour on Exotic Fruit Supply Chain, 19-24 May 2009
Bangkok and Chantaburi, Thailand
The tour focused on four economic tropical fruits being harvested at the time. There were durian, rambutan, mangosteen and longkong. It involved four days visiting two farms, TESCO distribution centre, fruits processing factory, local assembly market and one exporter. The findings from the trip covered the roles of producers, the private sector and government in the chain. List of participants | Program | Summary
Workshop on Rice Policies and Food Security in Asia: what we have learned from the
2008 rice price crisis and can we avoid another one?
10-12 February 2009, Chiangmai, Thailand List of participants | Program | Summary
2008
Study Tour on Philippines Food Security for Bangladesh delegates,
23-29 November 2008, Manila and Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Study Tour on Thailand Rice Marketing for Bangladesh delegates,
16-22 November 2008, Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathumthani, Sakaew, Thailand
The Twenty-Eighth Executive Committee Meeting and Fourteenth General Assembly,
14 November 2008, Bangkok, Thailand
Workshop on Role of Commodity Associations in Asia and the Pacific,
11-13 November 2008, Bangkok, Thailand List of participants | Program
Study Tour on Agricultural and Food Security for South African delegates,
28 September - 4 October 2008, Nakhonpathom, Petchaburi, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, Thailand
International Seminar on Consumer Trends and Export of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits,
14-16 July 2008, Bangkok, Thailand List of participants | Program | Summary
The Twenty-Seventh Executive Committee of AFMA,
3 April 2008, New Delhi, India
FAO/AFMA/India Regional Workshop on Integrated Supply Chain Management: Opportunities for Small Farmers,
31 March - 4 April 2008, New Delhi, India List of participants | Program | Summary
2007
FAO/AFMA/KMUTT Regional Training Workshop on Young Coconut Water Bottling,
12-13 December 2007, Bangkok, Thailand
Study Tour on Agro-Industry in Thailand,
25-30 November 2007, Sakaew, Chachoengsao, Ratchaburi, Pathumthani and Nonthaburi, Thailand
Study Tour on Supply Chain of Fresh Produces in Thailand,
5-9 November 2007, Bangkok, Saraburi, Ayudthaya and Nakornpathom, Thailand
Study Tour on Organic and Hydroponic Farm,
2-6 September 2007, Bangkok, Sakaew and Pathumthani, Thailand
Study Tour on Agro ASEAN,
9-14 July 2007, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, Ratchaburi and Saraburi Thailand
Study Tour on Vegetable Postharvest Processing,
1-5 July 2007, Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom and Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Study Tour on Rice and Grain Processing,
17-20 June 2007, Pathumthani, Chachoengsao, Nonthaburi, and Lopburi, Thailand
Study Tour on Exotic Fruit Postharvest and Marketing Practices,
21-26 May 2007, Bangkok, Pathumthani and Chantaburi, Thailand
Projects
Case Study on Small Farmers Delivering Produce to High Value Market in Asian Countries, 10 September 2007- 8 January 2009, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos and Philippines
Survey on Export Cost Competitiveness of Selected Vegetables and Fruits in Thailand,
10 October 2007- 22 April 2008, Thailand
2006
International Symposium on Fresh Produce Supply Chain Management,
6-10 December 2006, Chiangmai, Thailand
The 26th Executive Committee Meeting and the Twelfth General Assembly,
24 November 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
FAO/AFMA/Malaysia Regional Workshop on Marketing Training in the Agricultural Supply Chain,
20-23 November 2006, Kuala Lumpur and Melaka, Malaysia
The 25th Executive Committee Meeting,
7 August 2006, Bangkok, Thailand
More details of each activity can be requested at info@afmaasia.org (member only).
