BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Horticultural News - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Horticultural News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181106T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181106T080000 DTSTAMP:20180720T074322Z CREATED:20180720T074322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T074322Z UID:3313-1541491200-1541491200@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:International Floriculture Forum\, 6 Nov 2018 / IFTF Auditorium\, Vijfhuizen\, the Netherlands DESCRIPTION:You are invited to \nInternational Floriculture Forum 2018 \nLooking ahead;Trade\,Logistics & product innovation-what will shape the future and how can the international floriculture industry respond to a changing environment and challenging dynamics? \nWho? Top management and decision-makers of floriculture companies and organizations. \nWhen? Tuesday 6 November 2018 from 13h30 to 16h30\,lunch will be offered from 12h30\,cocktail from 16h30 \nWhere? IFTF Auditorium\,Expo Haarlemmermeer Vijfhuizen\,the Netherlands URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/international-floriculture-forum-6-nov-2018-iftf-auditorium-vijfhuizen-the-netherlands/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181012T170000 DTSTAMP:20180710T090856Z CREATED:20180710T090856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T090856Z UID:3180-1539158400-1539363600@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:IFEX 2018 - 15th Int'l Flowers & Plants Expo Tokyo DESCRIPTION:IFEX 2018 will be celebrating the 15th anniversary with exhibitors and also with the embassies from all over the world. \nBesides\, we are expecting to welcome a lot of essential buyers from each country to create the best business spot for all. Therefore\, exhibiting at IFEX will be a great chance to expand your business in the Japanese & Asian-Pacific market. Do not miss this opportunity to find your business partners! \nTo exhibit at IFEX 15th anniversary\, please contact us now via online inquiry form (http://www.ifex.jp/en/ex/m/) or simply reply back with the form below. \nPlease keep in mind that the booth availability is limited. \nDates: October 10 (Wed) – 12 (Fri)\, 2018\n Venue: Makuhari Messe\, Japan URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/ifex-2018-15th-intl-flowers-plants-expo-tokyo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180921T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180922T170000 DTSTAMP:20180710T084741Z CREATED:20180710T084741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T084741Z UID:3178-1537516800-1537635600@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Welcome to Naivasha Hortifair - 2018 DESCRIPTION:The Naivasha Horticultural Fair is Africa biggest Horticultural fair. This year event shall be held from the 21st – 22nd of September 2018. This event is in its 16th year and attracts an audience from across the continent and Europe. The event show-cases products and services from stake-holders in the horticultural industry (primarily flower industry but also car manufacturers\, accessories\, financial institutions\, etc). \nHowever the event is open to members of the public and provides a range of entertainment (live bands\, kid’s’ corner\, and BBQ’s\, drink and a food court) to provide a family friendly weekend out.\nThe event is the largest horticultural fair in Africa and has consistently grown over the years. Industry stakeholders are aware of the fair and communication to them is already on-going. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/welcome-to-naivasha-hortifair-2018/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180913T170000 DTSTAMP:20180715T101746Z CREATED:20180715T101746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180715T101746Z UID:3243-1536739200-1536858000@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Farm-Tech Expo Kenya DESCRIPTION:Bringing international agri solutions to your door step. \nJuly 15\,2018\, Nairobi. Farm-Tech Expo Kenya comes to Naivasha from 12-13 September. Presented by Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO).Farm-Tech Expo is the ultimate outdoor buying platform for farming professionals who will experience exciting event features including live crop trials\, livestock zone\, innovative irrigation technologies\, live machinery demos and agriTECH workshops. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/farm-tech-expo-kenya/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180914 DTSTAMP:20180822T081543Z CREATED:20180822T081103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T081543Z UID:3498-1536710400-1536883199@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Farm Tech-Expo 2018 DESCRIPTION:About\n\n“A world-class trade platform designed to empower\, inform and transition Kenya’s agri-value chain onto the 21st century highway has arrived. The need\, and indeed\, demand for an event of this nature has been clear for some time and Farm-Tech Expo Kenya will become a reality in 2018. Allowing the opportunity for the Kenyan farming community to come together onto one platform to test and compare products side by side in order to identify the right tools to advance productivity with a competitive edge.” Eliud Kireger\, Director General: Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)\, Kenya  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFarm-Tech Expo Kenya is a one-stop-shop for Kenyan farmers to find all services needed to effectively manage a modern agricultural operation with value additions. This event evolves from the concept of Agritech Expo Zambia that has been a key tool for the evolution of Zambia’s farming community over the past four years. Farm-Tech Expo Kenya will be the annual meeting point for stakeholders across the agri value chain. \nTaking place over 2 days\, Farm-Tech Expo Kenya becomes the ultimate business-to-business buying platform for farmers of all scales who will be looking for the latest innovation and solutions to boost their farms productivity and outputs. From live crops trials\, innovative irrigation solutions\, live machinery demonstrations to financial access\, professional consultation and vendor networking. Presented by the leading industry solution providers from across the region and the world. \nFarm-tech Expo Kenya is the ultimate outdoor and interactive buying platform for all agriculture professionals. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/farm-tech-expo-2018/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180827T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180828T170000 DTSTAMP:20180717T125252Z CREATED:20180717T125252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T125252Z UID:3291-1535356800-1535475600@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Wambugu ATC Farm DESCRIPTION:Wambugu ATC invites you to a stakeholders field-day to learn more on modern farming on 27th and 28th July 2018 at Wambugu ATC Nyeri. \nFor more details contacts\,principal-0722698352 URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/wambugu-atc-farm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180720T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180930T170000 DTSTAMP:20180720T081156Z CREATED:20180720T081056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180720T081156Z UID:3319-1532073600-1538326800@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:AGOA EXPO AND TRADE FAIR: 25 – 30 SEPTEMBER 2018: NEW YORK CITY\, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DESCRIPTION:The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) is planning a delegation to the US the City of New York to attend the upcoming AGOA Expo and Trade Fair scheduled to take place from 25 – 30 September 2018.  \nThe United States of America has a long-time relationship history with African countries but to us\, the most important\, correctly structured and well organized is the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). It is a United States Trade and Development Act with doors opened not only to multilateral cooperation\, free market\, exports but also to promotion of democracy and human rights and labor standards. \nABOUT THE AGOA TRADE EXPO\nAGOA Expo is a Cultural and Business Platform committed to celebrate US – Africa Cooperation\, Strengthen Bilateral Trade Relations\, Promote AGOA Key Export Products and Investment Opportunities through African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA). \nWHY ATTEND\nSeveral activities have been developed around this Trade Agreement so that communication around the Event help the Companies to sale more\, meet the Buyers and Retailers\, learn more about AGOA export procedures and use new technologies in the business. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND \nThe African Countries AGOA Eligible are all invited to present their AGOA key export products\, Tourist attractions\, Business and Investment Opportunities in Country Pavilions \nKEY SECTORS OF INTEREST \n\nLeather preparations\nAfrica Apparel\, Textiles and Footwear Exhibition\nAfrica Cosmetics and Essential Oils\nAfrica Jewelry and made up goods\nAfrica Music and Urban Dances\nVegetable Fibre Products\nAgribusiness\nManufacturing\nDairy products\nPetroleum oils and Products\nCotton\n\nEXHIBITION PACKAGE DESCRIPTION \nMany Activities during the AGOA Festival are Free to attend\, some are by Invitation Only and the others price range from $50 to $2000. \nPackage A: 350$ AGOA Workshops \nAccess to the AGOA Expo Conferences and workshops by AGOA related field of activity and 2 invitations for the Beverages & food Show + sponsor gift. For details click here \nPackage B: 1500$ VIP Ticket \nFront Row Seating for 3 Fashion Shows + Access to Exhibitions\, Forum\, Workshop\, Gift Bag from a Sponsor + 3 Days City Tour Package. For details click here \nNOTE: Registration for Exhibition is done online. \nVISA REQUIREMENT  \nThe following documents are required before your visa interview: \n\nPassport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). Each individual who needs a visa must submit a separate application\, including any family members listed in your passport.\nNonimmigrant Visa Application\, Form DS-160 confirmation page.\nApplication fee payment receipt\, if you are required to pay before your interview.\nPhoto – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails\, you must bring one printed photo in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements.\n\nAdditional Documentation May Be Required\nAdditional requested documents may include evidence of: \n\nThe purpose of your trip\,\nYour intent to depart the United States after your trip\, ie flight bookings\nYour ability to pay all costs of the trip\, ie bank statements\nVisa application fee is Kes 16\,800\n\n TRAVELLING PACKAGE  \nClick on this link for travelling cost and packaging. Payable to: \nAccount Details \nAccount Name:     Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry\nBank: Name:          Kenya Commercial Bank\nBranch:                  Hurlingham Branch\nAccount No:          1176729667\nPaybill No:             522522\nSwift Code:            KCBLKENX \nKindly bring us your remittance advice in order to issue an official receipt. \nDeadline:\nDeadline for registration\, a deposit of 50%  of the total cost and submission of company profile is 31st July 2018 \nParticipation: \nFor participation\, kindly contact Godfrey at godfrey.kariuki@kenyachamber.ke / Tel: +254721175700\nOr Sakina on sakina.asman@kenyachamber.ke / Tel: +254717294103 URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/agoa-expo-and-trade-fair-25-30-september-2018-new-york-city-united-states-of-america/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180711T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180711T150000 DTSTAMP:20180710T084249Z CREATED:20180710T084048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T084249Z UID:3176-1531299600-1531321200@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Farmers open day DESCRIPTION:Latia in Partnership with Delphy invite you to a Farmers Open day to be held at our farm in Isinya on Wednesday 11th July 2018 starting from 9:00AM-3:00PM.We are off pipeline road 1.5 km from Isinya town\, Kajiado County. \nMain topics will be good Agricultural Practices in Greenhouse tomato production. We will also zero in on management and control of Tuta Absoluta. Open field production will also be covered. Entry is free for more information call or text +254716431054 URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/farmers-open-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616 DTSTAMP:20180309T173523Z CREATED:20180309T173523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T173523Z UID:2955-1528675200-1529107199@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Kenya agribusiness trade mission targets Nerthelands investors DESCRIPTION:Nairobi February 28 2018 Changemaker International and Capacity Africa have organized a first of its kind investment mission for Kenyan agribusiness stakeholders to Netherlands in a move meant to open opportunities for Kenyan businesses by connecting them to prospective investors while showcasing Kenyan goods and services. \nThe mission\, which will take place from June 11 to 15 2018\, comes as trade between Kenya and Netherlands deepens buoyed by growing demand and shared interests. \nTrade volumes between the two countries stood at Sh60 billion in 2016 with Netherlands being the third largest trading partner for Kenya.  Key Kenyan exports to Netherlands include horticulture with Kenya importing machinery\, chemicals and services. Globally Netherlands remains the second largest exporter and importer of agribusiness products and has positioned itself as a world leader in cutting edge agricultural innovations. \nWhile Kenya counts on agriculture for contribution to household and national incomes\, with 80 per cent of the population depending on it for survival while contributing 65 per cent of all foreign earnings\, the sector remains heavily underdeveloped with harvest wastage\, poor marketing\, low uptake of technology and weather changes conspiring to rob farmers’ earnings across the value chain. This\, despite the sector exhibiting great prospects for growth. \nThe trade and investment mission therefore hopes to attract buyers and investors to Kenya even as it showcases the milestones in the sector. Participants will benefit from information sharing\, market access and potential financial support. \nParticipants will also visit GreenTech Expo in Amsterdam\, one of the leading horticulture and agribusiness exhibitions in the world with over 5\,000 exhibitors\, buyers\, suppliers and investors in the sector. Other key events planned during the visit include business workshop on industry best practices and opportunities available\, matchmaking of Kenyan potential investors\, buyers and suppliers\, visiting horticultural farms and factories outside Amsterdam and business to business networking forums among other activities. The idea is to allow participants learn from the rest of the world how to maximize innovations and produce cost effectively. \nMore information on the visit can be accessed on    www.investinkenya.eu URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/kenya-agribusiness-trade-mission-targets-nerthelands-investors/ LOCATION:Holland\, The Netherlands \, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180130 DTSTAMP:20171017T094521Z CREATED:20171017T094521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T094521Z UID:2424-1516924800-1517270399@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:FLORA DECORA DESCRIPTION:Dear Producer\,\nMesse Frankfurt in conjunction with Kenya Flower Council has the pleasure to introduce to you the second edition of flora decora which is a new international ordering platform for fresh flowers and ornamental plants\, taking place on 26th to 29th January 2018 in Frankfurt\, Germany.\nFlora Decora which is part of the world’s leading trade fair for seasonal and festive decorations\, Christmas world\, will have international buyers from furniture trade\, supermarket chains & dicounters\, DIY stores\, food retailers\, garden centers\, florists\, flowers wholesalers\, decoraters & visual merchandisers\, events agencies\, shopping centers & city markets\, restaurants\, hotels & catering trade etc\nYour Benefits:\n· Innovative fair concept focusing on higher orders \n· Gathering of top international buyers from new business sectors \n· Stronger Sales thanks to synergy effects with concurrent Christmas world \n· High- quality and effective product presentation for enhanced attraction \nMesse Frankfurt\, the world’s leading trade fair company\, has come together with KFC to offer a Kenyan pavilion for producers\, and a free flower wall. For more information/ and inquiries\, please contact Ms. Melissa Rua on email at melissa@tradeandfairs-eastafrica.com or by phone on +254722913035/ +254716164677. \nWe look forward to hosting you In this important exhibition. \nKind regards\,\nMelissa Rua.\nTrade & Fairs East Africa LTD\nP.O. Box 25958-00100\nNairobi\, Kenya.\nTel: 0722 913 035/ 0716 164 677\nEm: melissa@tradeandfairs-eastafrica.com\nWeb: www.tradeandfairs-eastafrica.com URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/flora-decora/ LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany\, Germany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171108T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171110T170000 DTSTAMP:20170331T083127Z CREATED:20170331T065901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170331T083127Z UID:2106-1510128000-1510333200@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:International Floriculture Trade Fair 2017-The Netherlands DESCRIPTION:International Floriculture Trade Fair 2017 URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/no-company-country-booth-1-9-knots-solutions-b-v-netherlands-d3-29-2-abf-technology-netherlands-c3-10-3-afrex-trading-2003-pty-ltd-south-africa-a4-11-4-afriflowers-bellaflor-group-ethiopia-a5-0/ LOCATION:Holland\, The Netherlands \, Netherlands END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170608 DTSTAMP:20170412T083335Z CREATED:20170412T083335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T083335Z UID:2159-1496620800-1496879999@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Kephis to train potato producers DESCRIPTION:The Kenya Plant Inspectorate Service (Kephis) will train public and private agriculturalists in seed and potato production and supply from June 5-9. The course is intended for professionals in potato seed\, development\, production\, supply and related fields. It targets employees of seed companies\, and ware potato growers\, agriculture extension staff responsible for seed potato supply\, universities and colleges and technical staff involved in potato research\, development and extension. The course will cost Ksh 30\,000. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/kephis-to-train-potato-producers/ LOCATION:KEPHIS Head Quarters\, Kenya END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170328T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170331T170000 DTSTAMP:20161208T132310Z CREATED:20161208T132310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T132310Z UID:1856-1490688000-1490979600@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:1stAll-Africa Post Harvest Congress and Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The theme of the Congress is “Reducing Food Losses and Waste: Sustainable Solutions for\nAfrica”.\nThe congress is organized by a consortium of Universities; Research and\nDevelopment Organizations; Ministry of Agriculture\, Livestock and\nFisheries in conjunction with the World Food and Preservation Center and\nhosted by the University of Nairobi. It will bring together diverse\nstakeholders in the food supply chain including policy makers\, local and\ninternational agribusiness firms\, potential investors\, government\nofficials\, financial institutions\, farmers\, traders\, processors\, academic\ninstitutions\, researchers\, civil society organizations and thought leaders\nto discuss and develop concrete plans for postharvest food loss and waste\nreduction in the African context. The Congress aims at facilitating the\nexchange of experience and advancement of collective knowledge among the\nstakeholders in the food supply chain and specifically in the post-harvest\nspace to develop action plans that will move Africa’s postharvest food\nloss and waste management agenda forward. The congress also features a\ncompetition involving innovators of new postharvest technologies where the\ntop 15 innovations and technologies in various value chains (as selected\nby a panel of experts) will be show-cased during a special session of the\ncongress.\nAs a major stakeholder in agriculture and the food sector in general\, the\n1st All-Africa Post Harvest Congress and Exhibition offers various\nplatforms and opportunities to participate and partner with us. Should you\nwish to register for this important Congress\, click on the registration\ntab on our website www.africa-postharvestconference.uonbi.ac.ke. Should\nyou have difficulties registering online from the website\, please fill out\nthe attached form and return via email to register.conference@uonbi.ac.ke\nwith a copy to postharvest.conference@gmail.com and\npostharvest.conference@uonbi.ac.ke. If you have not yet submitted your\nabstract\, please note that there is a short extension to 15th December\,\n2016 and no abstracts will be received thereafter. \nWe look forward to welcoming you during the upcoming Congress and the\nopportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences on the important topic\nof postharvest loss management and Africa’s Agriculture in general. \nKaribuni Nairobi (Welcome to Nairobi) \nCongress Secretariat\nOn Behalf of the Local Organizing Committee \nThe University of Nairobi is ISO 9001:2008 certified.\nWebsite: http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/uonbi.ac.ke\nTwitter: @uonbi https://twitter.com/uonbi\n_______________________________________________\nPostharvestlist mailing list\nPostharvestlist@uonbi.ac.ke\nhttps://mail.uonbi.ac.ke/mailman/listinfo/postharvestlist URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/1stall-africa-post-harvest-congress-and-exhibition/ LOCATION:Safari Park Hotel-Nairobi Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170322T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170322T170000 DTSTAMP:20170322T091548Z CREATED:20170322T091548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T091548Z UID:2067-1490169600-1490202000@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Fourth Food Processing and Packaging Exposyum DESCRIPTION:The 4th Food Processing & Packaging Exposyum (FPPE) will take place on 21st – 23rd November 2017 in Nairobi\, Kenya. \nFPPE is combining two parts: a conference and an exhibition – and is specifically addressing international companies from the agriculture and food sector. The platform will serve all companies along the entire food supply chain\, from crops and land machines to the processing and packaging of products. \nWhy should companies exhibit at the FPPE?\n• Exhibit products to regional clients and meet European partners directly in Nairobi\n• First-grade contacts with international stakeholders in the food and agribusiness industry\n• Possibility to share a stand with several co-exhibitors to save costs\n• Official support from our side to African companies regarding marketing to their clients in order to visit the exhibition\n• Official support from our side concerning matchmaking at the fair \n Further information can be found at the homepage of the conference http://www.fppe-ke.com/ URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/fourth-food-processing-and-packaging-exposyum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170313T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170314T170000 DTSTAMP:20170209T170052Z CREATED:20170209T170052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T170052Z UID:1968-1489392000-1489510800@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Global Crop Protection 2017 DESCRIPTION:Demand for grain has increased almost 90% since 1980 and will continue to increase at an average rate of around 1.4% per year. However\, crop pests\, diseases and weeds result in loss of up to 40% of global crop yield every year. Crop protection products are vital to the production of a safe\, affordable and abundant supply of crops. Without effective pesticides\, the loss would have been double. According to a recently published report\, the Global Crop Protection Market is expected to grow at the CAGR of 5.23% during 2015-2022 and it is estimated to be $70.12 billion by 2022. \nGrowing demand of naturally occurring substance for pest management and over population has fueled the biopesticides market in many regions; estimated to be valued at USD 3.36 Billion in 2016 and projected to reach USD 8.82 Billion by 2022\, at a CAGR of 17.4% from 2016. Significant growth is expected in the bioinsecticides segment. \nThe crop protection industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. Industrial alliances amongst MNCs promotes innovation and creates new opportunities to many\, contributing in tackling exposure of field crops to factors\, such as over-exploitation of resources\, increasing pollution\, and climate change. \nIn this regard\, having a comprehensive review on the major market drivers\, opportunities\, restraints\, challenges\, winning imperatives\, and key issues of the market is a must for the industry. \nGlobal Crop Protection  Conference 2017 will highlight the newly developed alternatives to chemical pesticides\, new innovations like eco-friendly Pesticides\, Fertilizers and Herbicide\, effect of climate change on crop production\, benefits of integrated pest management\, use of innovative technologies for favourable crop production\, and also discuss the impact of advancements of current or newly developed governmental policies on the crop protection industry. \nGlobal Crop Protection Conference also aims to assist the industry experts to understand the new tools for agroecosystem management\, projections for seed coating materials market\, bio-control market\, seed treatments and seed enhancements to extend the crop protection window\, and phytobiomes enabling sustainable and profitable production of crops to meet global demands while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. \nThis conference will provide a global platform to the Agriculture and Food industry\, Crop Protection Manufacturers\, Fertilizer Manufacturers\, Chemical Specialist\, Extension and Crop Specialists\, Policy Makers\, Agricultural Crime Units\, Agribusiness Dealers\, Environmental and Natural Distributors and others involved in Food and Agriculture Security Planning for enhancing their knowledge with a global overview of the sector\, exploring the latest innovations\, and managing the key changes taking place in the industry. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/global-crop-protection-2017/ LOCATION:Brussells\, Belgium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170310 DTSTAMP:20170303T105313Z CREATED:20170303T104553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T105313Z UID:2040-1489017600-1489103999@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Open Farmers Day DESCRIPTION:Wambugu ATC and stakeholders invites you for an open farmers day on Thursday 9/3/2017 from 9AM.\nSeeds will be on sale. Come all\,\nPrincipal-0722698352 URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/open-farmers-day/ LOCATION:ATC-Nyeri\, Kenya END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170308T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170308T170000 DTSTAMP:20170306T071859Z CREATED:20170306T071859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T071859Z UID:2049-1488960000-1488992400@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:2017 SAG-SEED Awards DESCRIPTION:The closure of the Call for Applications for the 2017 SAG-SEED Awards is nearing and more and more applications for the up to 15 Awards available this year are being submitted! The closure of the Call for Applications for the 2017 SAG-SEED Awards is just 1 WEEK away. \nThis year\, we are looking for applications for 15 SAG – SEED Awards for enterprises in Burkina Faso\, Ghana\, Kenya\, Mauritius\, South Africa and Uganda. The Awards are supported by the SWITCH-Africa Green project\, which is implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with the assistance of the European Union. The SAG-SEED Awards in South Africa will be co-financed by the Government of Flanders. \nCandidates can apply until 08 March 2017\, 23:59 Central African Time (CAT). Applications are accepted in English and French. https://www.seed.uno/awards/about.html \nFor detailed information please refer to the attached call for applications or to the SEED homepage. \nWe would be grateful\, if you could spread the word through your networks\, social media and/or include the news in any bulletins or newsletters. We have developed a communications package for this purpose. \nWe would like to thank you in advance for helping us to promote the call for applications! If you need any further information\, feel free to contact us at seedawards2017@seed.uno. \nKind regards\,\nThe SEED Support Team \nEmail: seedawards2017@seed.uno\nWeb: www.seed.uno URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/2017-sag-seed-awards/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170212 DTSTAMP:20170123T073200Z CREATED:20170123T073200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T073200Z UID:1940-1486684800-1486857599@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:2017 Cabrio Ruiru Coffee Fair DESCRIPTION:A Coffee Stakeholders Exhibition \nDate: 10th-11th February 2017 from 9.00am \nVenue: Coffee Research Institute\, Ruiru \nEntrance: Ksh  100 \nExhibitiors: Africert\, Agrichem\, Arysta Life Sciences\, Hardi\, Jos Hansen\, KCCE\, Kengap\, BASF\, Tata\, Syngenta\, Devji Meghji\, Brazafric\, Bayer\, Biomedica\, Greenlife\, Everiss\, Coffee Research Insitute\, SMS\, Nissan\, SameTract\, GREK\, CMC\, Elgon Chemicals\, Export Trading Group\, Topserve\, Twiga Chemical Ltd\, Toyota Kenya\, Timac Agro\, Tasha Enterprises\, Thika Coffee Mills\, Timac Agro URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/2017-cabrio-ruiru-coffee-fair-2/ LOCATION:Coffee Research Institute\, Ruiru END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170212 DTSTAMP:20170120T123148Z CREATED:20170120T123148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170120T123148Z UID:1934-1486684800-1486857599@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:2017 Cabrio Ruiru Coffee Fair DESCRIPTION:A Coffee Stakeholders Exhibition\nDate: 10th-11th February 2017 from 9.00am\nVenue: Coffee Research Institute\, Ruiru\nEntrance: Ksh 100\nExhibitiors: Africert\, Agrichem\, Arysta Life Sciences\, Hardi\, Jos Hansen\, KCCE\, Kengap\, BASF\, Tata\, Syngenta\, Devji Meghji\, Brazafric\, Bayer\, Biomedica\, Greenlife\, Everiss\, Coffee Research Insitute\, SMS\, Nissan\, SameTract\, GREK\, CMC\, Elgon Chemicals\, Export Trading Group\, Topserve\, Twiga Chemical Ltd\, Toyota Kenya\, Timac Agro\, Tasha Enterprises\, Thika Coffee Mills\, Timac Agro\nFor More Information Send Email to ruirucoffeefair@gmail.com URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/2017-cabrio-ruiru-coffee-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170209T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170209T170000 DTSTAMP:20170209T170828Z CREATED:20170209T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T170828Z UID:1974-1486627200-1486659600@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:5th ADDIS AGROFOOD Agriculture\, Agricultural Machineries\, Food\, Food Technologies\, and Packaging Exhibition\, 08–11 December 2017 DESCRIPTION:2016 Statistics:\n55 companies \n840 sqm exhibition space \n3217 unique visitors \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n2016 Exhibitor List : \n  \nDiamond Sponsor : TETRA PAK \n  \n  \nAGACLI OTOMOTIV GIDA TIC. VE SAN. A.S. \nADDIS MILK & MILK PRODUCTS \nALPES IND. \nALTUNTAS HAVALANDIRMA TUR. SAN. VE TIC. A.S. \nARI MAKINA INS. SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nATLAS SOGUTMA SISTEMLERI SAN. VE TIC. A.S. \nAYAZ KAUCUK PLASIK VE KALIP MAK. SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nBARBAROS MOTOR MAK. SAN. IC VE DIS TIC. LTD. STI. \nBASAY MAKINA IML. SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nBIG DUTCHMAN \nBULANCAK TARIMSAL MEKANIZASYON SULAMA TARIM URUN. TUR. \nCUKUROVA SILO ISL. VE MAK. SAN. INS. TIC. LTD. STI. \nDAMLA MAKINA SERVIS SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nDEHSETILER MAKINA CELIK YAPI SIS. SAN. TIC. ITH. IHR. LTD. STI. \nDEV AMBALAJ VE GIDA MAK. SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nELECTRO MECCE ENGINEERING ELIT TARIM URUN. VE GIDA PAZ. \nEMIR SANAYI URUN. ITH. IHR. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nEMRE PILIC GIDA SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nETHIOGREEN FRUMAK MAK. SAN. VE DAN. TIC. LTD. STI. \nGAMA-PLAST OTOMATIK PAKETLEME AMB. MAK. PLS. SAN. V TIC. LTD. STI. \nGREEN LIFE TRADING \nHELLMAN POULTRY EQUIPMENT \nHUNTER INDUSTRIES \nINTERMAK MAKINA IML. ITH. SAN. TIC. A.S. \nJ’ADIDA-MEDOIL COMPANY \nKERICHO GOLD TEA \nKLIMAKS TARIM KIMYA GIDA SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nKOMBI MAKINA SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nLIFE SUPPORT & LOGISTICS \nLOZA YEWETET TEWAETSO \nMAG GROW \nMAZ TRADING MOLINO MAK. SAN. VE TIC. A.S. \nMO-YO FOOD COMPLEX \nMURSKA – AIMO KORTTEN KONEPAJA \nOMNIA NISASTA SAN. VE TIC. A.S. \nOR-TAS OTOMASYON PLASTIK IC VE DIS TIC. LTD. STI. \nORYEM MAKINA SAN. VE TIC. A.S. \nOZPOLAT MAKINA GIDA SAN.VE TIC. A.S \nPACKAGING INDUSTRIES LIMITED \nSERTSAN MAKINA PLASTIK INS. TUR. SAN. TIC. LTD. STI. \nSILOPORT TAHIL DEPOLAMA SISTEMLERI SAN. VE TIC. A.S. \nSINUS TAHIL DIYAGRAM MAK. BIL. OTO. SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. \nTALIA MAKINA VE GIDA MADDELERI SAN. TIC. LTD. STI. \nTARIMAR TAVUKCULUK EKIP. SAN. VE TIC. A.S. TECHSHELL \nTENSAE INTERNATIONAL TETRA PAK LIMITED YEMMAK MAK. SAN. VE TIC. \nYEMTAR MAKINA SAN. TIC. A.S. YGMAK MAKINA SAN. TIC. LTD. STI. \nYILMAZOGULLARI DEGIRMEN MAKINALARI GIDA INS. VE. HAY. SAN. LTD. STI.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nBest Regards\,\nMs. Burcu Uca / Sales Representative\nburcu.uca@expotim.com\n+90 212 356 00 56 (Ext:1530) URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/5th-addis-agrofood-agriculture-agricultural-machineries-food-food-technologies-and-packaging-exhibition-08-11-december-2017/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170126T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170127T170000 DTSTAMP:20170126T155159Z CREATED:20170126T155159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T155159Z UID:1948-1485417600-1485536400@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:TANZANIA’S ONLY PROFESSIONAL FARMING EXPO OPENS IN ARUSHA THIS WEEK!\n\n\n\nJoin over 2000 visitors at the leading business-to-business and business-to-government outdoor expo where you will meet with leading industry suppliers from machinery\, irrigation and utility vehicles to agrochemicals\, fertilisers\, finance and insurance companies. See who is exhibiting > \nAgritech Expo Tanzania is hosted by TAHA and ACT and caters for farmers of all scales. From free-to-attend workshops for commercial\, emerging and small scale farmers\, unique onsite deals\, live machinery demonstrations and polytunnel crop trial displays; this event gives you the opportunity to view the latest innovative solutions for your farming needs and take your agri knowledge to the next level to ultimately increase your yields. \nRegistration closes tomorrow! Make sure you pre-register online today > URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/1948/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/unnamed-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161124T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161124T170000 DTSTAMP:20161121T124136Z CREATED:20161121T122835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T124136Z UID:1832-1479985200-1480006800@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:THE CLOSING-OUT OF NICHE/NUFFIC 140/126 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:RE: INVITATION TO THE CLOSING-OUT OF NICHE/NUFFIC 140/126 PROJECT:\nThe Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) in Collaboration with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) under the NICHE NUFFIC 126/140 project\, cordially invites you to the closing out of the NICHE NUFFIC project on the 24th of November 2016\, at the Horticulture Practical Training Centre (HPTC)\, Thika\, starting at 11.00 hrs.\nFor confirmation and enquiries please contact Antony Nyaga – 0722400696 – email\, tonynyagah@yahoo.com or Patrice Kimondiu\, Tel 0724541568 – email Patrice.ngenga@fpeak.org URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/the-closing-out-of-nichenuffic-140126-project/ LOCATION:Horticulture Practical Training Centre (HPTC)\, Thika\, Thika\, Kenya END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113 DTSTAMP:20161004T122848Z CREATED:20161004T122848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T122848Z UID:1734-1478908800-1478995199@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Farm Clinic-2nd Edition DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Gold-Farm Clinic-2nd Edition URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/farm-clinic-2nd-edition/ LOCATION:KARLO NJORO\, NAKURU\, Nakuru\, Kenya END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161010T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161011T170000 DTSTAMP:20161004T123747Z CREATED:20161004T123747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T123747Z UID:1737-1476086400-1476205200@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:SOUTH AFRICA PRESIDENTIAL STATE VISIT TO KENYA DESCRIPTION:Dear Esteemed Patron Member\, \nHis Excellency President Jacob Zuma will make a State Visit to Kenya on\n10th-11th October 2016. In his procession in Kenya H.E. Jacob Zuma and H.E\nExcellency President Uhuru Kenyatta will hold a joint business forum between\nKenya and South Africa on 11th October 2016 at Intercontinental Hotel . The\nBusiness Forum will comprise of a number of segments designed to facilitate\nhigh level engagements and business networking sessions between the two\ncountries. The benefits of participation are many given the profile of\nexpected Business Executives from South Africa\, it offers a great platform\nto network and close business deals.\nThe business forum will include high-profile engagements\, such as;\nPresentations\nB2B sector specific round table engagements\nWorkshops\nNetworking luncheon and High level session\nKey sectors of interest; \nInfrastructure and Construction\nEnergy\, oil and gas \nICT\nFinance. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/south-africa-presidential-state-visit-to-kenya/ LOCATION:Intercontinental Hotel\, Nairobi\, Kenya END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161005T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161007T170000 DTSTAMP:20160630T065804Z CREATED:20160630T065804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160630T065804Z UID:1531-1475654400-1475859600@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:AGRIFLOR 2016-Quito-Ecuador DESCRIPTION:. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/agriflor-2016-quito-ecuador/ LOCATION:Quito\, Ecuador END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160903T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160906T170000 DTSTAMP:20160628T105022Z CREATED:20160628T105022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160628T105022Z UID:1512-1472889600-1473181200@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:Iran Green Trade Fair (IGTF)-Tehran\, the capital of Iran.  DESCRIPTION:. URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/iran-green-trade-fair-igtf-tehran-the-capital-of-iran/ LOCATION:Tehran\, the capital of Iran.\, Iran\, Iran (Islamic Republic Of) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160625 DTSTAMP:20160620T142824Z CREATED:20160620T142824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160620T142824Z UID:1464-1466553600-1466812799@www.hortinews.co.ke SUMMARY:STATE VISIT BY HIS EXCELLENCY HAILMARIAM DESSALEGN\, PRIME MINISTER OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA; BUSINESS FORUM DESCRIPTION:Hailmariam Dessalegn\, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia will make a state visit to Kenya from 22nd to 24th June\, 2016\, accompanied by a high powered business delegation. The Prime Minister would like to address Kenyan business executives on Ethiopia’s investment and trade policies\, opportunities and incentives during the business forum. The business forum has been slated for the afternoon of 23rd June\, 2016. \nFor more information contact events@kenyachamber.or.ke/mgaitho@kenyachamber.or.ke / www.kenyachamber.or.ke URL:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/event1/state-visit-by-his-excellency-hailmariam-dessalegn-prime-minister-of-the-federal-democratic-republic-of-ethiopia-business-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hortinews.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Ethiopian-Prime-Minister-Hailemariam-Desalegn.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR