WELCOME

In a few months’ time Madrid will host the 4th World Congress of Agronomists and Agriculture Professionals, which will take place from 28 to 31 October 2008. As Senior Member of the Official Association of Agronomists of Central Spain and the Canary Islands and Vice Chairperson of the World Association of Agronomists, I am pleased to invite you to participate in discussing and reflecting on the technological present and future of the sector.

Professionals from all over the world will gather together in the Spanish capital under the motto “The Agronomist as technical and scientific nexus for conserving the Environment on the basis of rural development and food demand”, which will allow us to emphasise the role of Agronomists and Agriculture professionals in developing the agricultural technology which will enable us to face the future challenges which the sector has proposed for the 21^st century.

Without a doubt, the Congress will be a great opportunity to analyse the work carried out and the social role performed, while also allowing us to introduce new concerns and reflections which will enrich the debates and discussions. Once again, therefore, I invite Agriculture experts and professionals to take part in this Congress, which is sure to be beneficial for everybody.

Kind regards,
 

María Cruz Díaz Álvarez Vice President of AMIA

Gonzalo Medina-Bocos President of ANIA