CIGR Newsletter No 32
CIGR-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
International Seminar on 'New Uses for Old Rural Buildings in the Context of Landscape Planning'
Section II of CIGR together with the Associazione Italiana di Ingegneria Agraria and the Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Piacenza organizes an International Seminar on 'New Uses for Old Rural Buildings in the Context of Landscape Planning'. This Seminar will be held in Piacenza, Italy on 20 and 21 June 1996.
The landscape is more and more regarded as a precious and irreplaceable heritage for this generation and for those to come. In lands which have been farmed for centuries rural buildings are a component of the landscape and frequently the predominating one. It is thus important to preserve their external appearance, but their very survival depends on their having some meaningful use.
The aim of the seminar is to discuss problems posed by the use of old rural buildings in situations perhaps different from the ones for which they were originally constructed without compromising excessively their relationship with the surrounding landscape.
The Seminar will be held at the Centro Congressi of the Catholic University in Piacenza on 20 and 21 June 1996.
The languages of the seminar will be English and Italian with simultaneous translation.
A special programme is foreseen for accompanying persons.
Abstracts of the papers in English, not exceeding 2 pages, should be submitted before 30 October 1995 to the Seminar Secretary.
Full papers should be sent before 29 February 1996.
The scientific programme will discuss the following topics:
1. Protection and utilization of old rural buildings;
2. Methods and techniques for the functional and structural re-use of old rural buildings;
3. Environmental quality and countryside development;
4. Old rural buildings in landscape planning.
Further information from:
Istituto di Genio Rurale,
University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore,
Via Emilia Parmense 84, IT-29100 Piacenza (Italy).
Tel. +39 523 599 241 - Fax. +39 523 599 124
e-mail: GENRUR@PC.UNICATT.IT
First SEASAE International Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Environment and Development
The Southern and Eastern Africa Society of Agricultural Engineers (SEASAE), the Tanzania Society of Agricultural Engineers (TSAE) and the Kenyan Society of Agricultural Engineers (KSAE) heartily invite you to attend the first Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Environment and Development which will be held in Arusha, Tanzania on 2 4 October l996. This conference will bring together experienced agricultural, biotechnical and food engineers from around the world. The main aim is to assess the role of bioengineering in bringing sustainable development and conservation of the environment in SEA countries in particular and Africa in general.
The conference will comprise seven sessions, one for each sub-theme, over the three days. Each session will include a keynote paper plus five short papers. Small groups workshops will be used to arrive at recommendations for action.
Sub-themes are:
- Agricultural land and water resources engineering and management;
- Sustainable mechanization of agricultural production and processing operations;
- Energy production and management for agriculture; Agro-industrial systems engineering;
- Storage and packaging of agricultural products in the tropics.
- Agro-environment and agro-waste management;
- Electronics and information technology in agriculture.
We are pleased to invite papers for presentation in relation to one or more conference sub-themes. Abstracts (300400 words) or full papers should be submitted typewritten, double-spaced on A4 paper according to the following time schedule:
l5 December 1995: last date for submission of abstracts. 30 June 1996: last date for submission of full papers.
Manuscripts should be mailed to:
Dr Nuhu Hatibu, Chairman-Organizing Committee 1st SEASAE International Conference, P.O. Box 3003, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Fax: +255 56 3718.
The official language of the conference will be English. Contributions may be presented in English or French. Bilateral simultaneous translation will be available on request.
Post-conference tours are planned to interesting places such as: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Ngorongoro game parks and MasaiMara game park in Kenya.
The conference will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre, one of the leading conference centres in East Africa.
Accommodation will be available in a variety of hotels ranging from 40 USD to 80 USD per night.
Fees are as follows:
SEASAE members: 20 USD
Nonmembers:100 USD.
Further information can be obtained from:
Dr Nuhu Hatibu, Chairman-Organizing Committee, P.O.Box 3003, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Fax.: +255 56 3718 or +255 56 3748.
Second Workshop on Sustainable Land Use Planning
The Second Workshop on Sustainable Land Use Planning with special regard to Central and Eastern European Countries is organized by Gödöllö University of Agricultural Sciences in co-operation with the First Section of the National Committee of CIGR of Hungary. It will be held at Gödöllö University on 4, 5 and 6 September l 996.
The First Workshop was held in Wageningen, The Netherlands in 1992 and dealt with questions of policies, methods, information systems and projects of sustainable land use planning. The objectives of the Second Workshop are to search for acceptable solutions for land use in Eastern European countries under conditions of radical change in their national economies. It is still a generally accepted opinion that the main function of agriculture is to produce traditional agricultural products, mostly foodstuffs. Before a new investment cycle is started to replace the existing rundown production capacities it is essential to determine a clear orientation for the future functions of agriculture. It is an important question for these countries to adopt the experiences of highly developed countries, to find new farming methods for harmonisation of the agricultural production with nature preservation and environmental control in mind, all this in the framework of sustainability.
Researchers and experts from different countries can contribute to the reorientation of agriculture towards a more sustainable development by discussing their experiences and drawing conclusions which can be implemented in countries in transition.
Main topics include:
1st day:
1. New farming systems for a sustainable agriculture
1.1. The need and requirements for new farming methods, production patterns and technologies.
1.2. Reorientation of agriculture towards a multifunctional agriculture (pluriactivity nature management, non-food use of land and other resources).
1.3. The integration of multiple objectives in land use planning at farm unit level.
l.4. Land reclamation, water management and other technical aspects of sustainable land use.
2nd day:
2. Impacts of the social and economic transition on the prospects of development of sustainable land use in Central and Eastern Europe
2.l. Contradictions and interactions of social aims and market economy requirements in land use planning.
2.2 The role and effects of changing ownership, farm structure and property rights on land use patterns.
3. Land use in relation to rural development
3.l. Methods of nature preservation and environmental control in predominantly farmed areas.
3.2. Objectives, contradictions and different approaches in rural development in relation to the efficient use of land resources.
3rd day:
Full day study tour
Language: the official language of the workshop is English. Excursion: following the workshop on the third day a full day study tour will be organized in the Hortobagy National Park Region. Details will be available in the Second Circular.
The l02nd National Agricultural Exhibition that will be held in Gödöllö can be visited optionally during the whole week.
Hotel accommodation will be made available in Budapest (30 km from Gödöllö). Transfer to and from Gödöllö will be organized. Cheap University Hostel accommodation (approx. 20 USD per night for a double room / person) can also be reserved within the Campus.
Participation fee:
Expected participation fee including proceedings, lunch, study tour and social events will be approx. 250 USD per person.
Secretariat:
Gödöllö University of Agricultural Sciences H2l03 Gödöllö, Hungary.
Tel.: +36 28 3 l 0 200 Fax.: +36 28 3 l () 804
Email: TSZALAI@FA.GAU.HU.
International Conference on Rational Use of Renewable Energy Sources in Agriculture, in Connection with Environmental Control.
This Conference is scheduled for 27 June l996 in Budapest, Hungary. It is organized by the Hungarian Society of Agricultural Sciences in co-operation with the Hungarian Electrotechnical Association and the Fourth Section of CIGR. It coincides with the 1100th anniversary of the foundation of Hungary and the 200th anniversary of the first Agricultural High School in Hungary.
The purpose of the Conference is to exchange experiences of economic use of regenerative energy sources for production of heat and electricity in agriculture with regard to the environmental effects and the limitation of harmful emissions.
Topics of interest include:
- Use of biomass and environmental control;
- Possibilities of the use of solar energy;
- The environmental connections of the use of wind energy;
- The use of heat pumps in agriculture;
- Regenerative energy sources on the farm;
- Possibilities for the use of groundwater.
The Conference will be held in the House of Techniques, Budapest, V., Kossuth L., tér 68, 1st. floor N° 135.
Languages: English, German and Hungarian with simultaneous interpretation.
Different registration fees for CIGR members and non-members. An accompanying persons programme will be provided. A one day study tour during the conference and a two day study tour after the conference are foreseen.
The organizing committee is chaired by Prof. Z. Sibalszky, Honorary Vice President of CIGR.
Further info:
The Conference Secretariat of the Hungarian Society of Agricultural Sciences (MAE), H l055 Budapest V, Kossuth L. tér 68, Hungary.
Tel.: +36 l l53 065l Fax.: +36 1 153 1950.
First Regional Symposium on Hydrology of Tropical Watersheds
The Nigerian Society of Agricultural Engineers, NSAE, organises the 1st Regional Symposium on Hydrology of Tropical Watersheds. This symposium will be held from Sunday, July 28 to Friday, August 2, 1996. The venue is the Niger Room, (CEC), Continuing Education Center of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. The programme includes paper presentations, poster presentations, field trips and computer software demonstrations on Tropical Watershed Hydrology.
Sub-themes include:
- Tropical agrometeorology and rainfall patterns; Hydrologic abstractions and water balance;
- Soil loss prediction, sediment transport and erosion control;
- Surface water ground water hydrology;
- Land use, watershed characteristics and soil-plant-water relationships;
- Instrumentation, GIS and database development;
- Hydrologic processes, chemical transport and water quality modelling;
- Hydrological hazards and legal aspects.
Titles and abstracts of relevant papers on any of the above sub-themes are hereby invited for this symposium. Submission should be addressed to: Dr C.C. Mbajiorgu, Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the 1st Regional Symposium on Hydrology of Tropical Watersheds, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, not later than November 30, 1995.
ASAE INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS IN 1996
- Jun. 1215, Computers in Agriculture. Marriott, Cancun, Mexico.
- Jul. l 3 l 8, ASAE Annual International Meeting. Convention Centre, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Sep. l5l8, Liquid Fuels/Alternate Products Conference. Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Nov. 36, Evapotranspiration and Irrigation Scheduling. Convention Centre, San Antonio, Texas.
More info can be obtained from: ASAE, 2950 Niles Road,
St.Joseph, MI 490859659, USA.
Phone: +l 616 429 0300 Fax: +1 616 429 3852
Email: hq@asae.org
EurAgEng INTERNATIONAL MEETlNGS
AgEng '96 International Conference on Agricultural Engineering
This conference will be held at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain on 2326 September 1996. The language of the conference is English. The conference will deal with the latest developments and future directions in agricultural engineering research in Europe and the rest of the world. Further information: Prof. Jaime OrtizCanavate, E.T.S. Ingenieros Agronomos, Ciudad Universitaria, 28040 Madrid, Spain. Tel.: +34 1 336 58 52 Fax.: +34 l 336 58 45.
