22nd International Grasslands Congress

ou are kindly invited to join colleagues from all over the world at the 22nd International Grasslands Congress on Sunday 15–Thursday 19 September 2013. The overall Congress theme is revitalising grasslands to sustain our communities. The program will explore the current issues facing grasslands around the world and share the latest industry developments and solutions. The proposed Congress program will be delivered in three main streams: 1. Improving production efficiency to revitalise grasslands 2. Improving grassland environment and resources 3. Grassland people, rights, policies, practices and processes The Congress aims to present a program which is participative, innovative, stimulating, thought-provoking and enriching by offering networking and learning opportunities to new and experienced, Grassland scientists, Extension workers, Postgraduate students and some undergraduate students, Agri-business professionals, policy makers and leading livestock producers and farmers from all over the world. The outstanding program and attractive destination of Sydney will ensure the International Congress is popular and will attract over 1000 delegates. On behalf of the Australian Organising Committee of the 22nd International Grassland Congress I extend to you a warm welcome and I look forward to seeing you in Sydney in September 2013.