Introduction to Innovation for Resilient Agriculture
Agriculture across the world is facing challenges. Global climate changes affect productivities and predictability, creating prolonged drought, flood, loss of ecological balance, and temperature shift that made food production and forest conservation more difficult. The challenges are aggravated further with pandemic, which greatly affect logistics and mobility of agricultural goods, people, and labors. This may cause hunger and poverty across nations.
Innovation in agriculture can mitigate the negative impact of these challenges. Reducing labors, facilitating trades, and sharing real-time information can reduce the risks of pandemic, while increasing the effectiveness in production and food distribution can make food more accessible to more people.
Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University, sees the importance of resilient innovation in agriculture. Our vision, smart agriculture for better life, aims to use agricultural innovation to improve well-being of people across the globes via research collaboration and information sharing.
Thus, this conference aims to exchange knowledge, share ideas, and discuss possibilities towards resilient future via agricultural information. We invite all scholars, students, and those who are interested, to join us in INNOVATION FOR RESILIENT AGRICULTURE.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is a comprehensive approach that enhances the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change while boosting productivity and sustainability across crop production, livestock, and fisheries. In crop production, CSA promotes the use of drought-tolerant crops, improved soil health, and water efficiency. For livestock, it emphasizes practices like better feed management, pasture rotation, and sustainable breeding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In fisheries, CSA focuses on sustainable resource management and protecting aquatic ecosystems from climate impacts.
CSA also aims to optimize resource use, reduce emissions, and promote long-term sustainability. Access to financial and technological support is key to enabling farmers, livestock producers, and fishers to adopt these practices. Collaboration among stakeholders, including farmers, researchers, and policymakers, helps foster innovation and knowledge-sharing, ensuring agricultural systems can meet both current and future climate challenges.
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Transforming food and agriculture to achieve the SDGs offers a practical guide for countries on how to strengthen food security, generate decent employment, spur rural development and economic growth, conserve natural resources and respond to climate change - all part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
SDG 1: No Poverty
The conference can highlight how CSA strategies improve livelihoods, especially in rural areas, by increasing agricultural productivity, reducing climate risks, and enhancing income through sustainable practices.
SDG2 : Zero Hunger
Discuss innovations in crop, livestock, and fisheries management that enhance food security, reduce hunger, and ensure access to nutritious food by improving yields in a sustainable manner.
SDG3 : Good Health and Well-being
Explore how CSA can reduce exposure to agricultural pollutants, improve food safety, and promote the well-being of communities through access to healthier, sustainably produced food.
SDG 4: Quality Education
Emphasize the importance of education and capacity-building programs in CSA, offering workshops and training to equip farmers, researchers, and students with the knowledge needed for climate-resilient agriculture.
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Address the role of women in agriculture and highlight how CSA can empower women by ensuring equal access to resources, decision-making, and leadership roles in sustainable agricultural practices.
SDG6 : Clean Water and Sanitation
Present sustainable water management techniques within CSA, such as efficient irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and watershed protection, to ensure the long-term availability of clean water for agriculture and communities.
SDG7 : Affordable and Clean Energy
Showcase innovations in the use of renewable energy sources in agriculture, such as solar-powered irrigation and energy-efficient technologies, which reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint and energy costs.
SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The conference can discuss how CSA creates new opportunities for decent work, fosters economic growth in rural areas, and strengthens resilience to economic shocks by reducing dependency on unsustainable practices.
SDG9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Highlight innovations in agricultural technology, such as precision farming, biotechnology, and digital platforms, that enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability in agricultural systems.
SDG10 - Reduced Inequality
CSA and innovation can reduce inequalities by providing marginalized groups—such as smallholder farmers and indigenous communities—access to resources, technology, and markets, empowering them to adapt to climate change.
SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Explore how urban agriculture and CSA can contribute to sustainable cities by reducing urban food insecurity, promoting green spaces, and supporting local food systems that reduce carbon footprints.
SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Emphasize sustainable agricultural practices that ensure responsible production, such as reducing waste, using natural resources efficiently, and fostering circular economies in food systems.
SDG13: Climate Action
The core of the conference can focus on how CSA serves as a critical response to climate change by reducing agricultural emissions, enhancing carbon sequestration, and promoting adaptive practices for farmers to build resilience.
SDG14: Life Below Water
Address sustainable aquaculture and fisheries management as part of CSA, ensuring that marine and freshwater ecosystems are protected from overfishing and environmental degradation due to climate change.
SDG15: Life on Land
Showcase how CSA helps preserve biodiversity, reduce deforestation, and improve land use, while promoting the protection of natural ecosystems that are essential for resilient agricultural systems.
SDG16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Discuss the role of strong institutions, governance, and policy frameworks in supporting CSA, ensuring that agricultural policies are inclusive, fair, and promote sustainable development.
SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals
Encourage collaboration between governments, international organizations, academia, private sector, and civil society at the conference, fostering partnerships that drive innovation and funding for CSA initiatives.
Registration Fees
| Type | Personal Type | Early Bird Registration Sep 15 – Nov 30, 2024 |
Normal Registration Dec 01, 2024 – Jan 31, 2025 |
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Delegate |
Delegate | 200 USD (7,000 THB) | 300 USD (10,000 THB) | Register |
Student |
Non- CMU Student | 150 USD (5,000 THB) | 200 USD (7,000 THB) | Register |
| CMU Student | 100 USD (3,500 THB) | 100 USD (3,500 THB) | ||
| AgriCMU Student | 50 USD (1,500 THB) | 50 USD (1,500 THB) | ||
CMU staff |
CMU staff | 150 USD (5,000 THB) | 150 USD (5,000 THB) | Register |
| AgriCMU Staff | 100 USD (3,500 THB) | 100 USD (3,500 THB) | ||
Attendant |
Attendant | 200 USD (7,000 THB) | 300 USD (10,000 THB) | Register |
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