ISSCT Agriculture Commission Workshop
Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy and Extension
19 – 22 August 2024
The Zign Hotel, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand
Theme : Towards Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy; Smart Farm to Drive Economic Recovery and Sustainable Sugarcane Industries
Sub-Topics
Agronomy
Bio-Circular-Green Economy
Climate Smart Agriculture
Smart Farming
Weed Management
Management Practices and Farm Economics
Agricultural Machinery
Extension
About the workshop
The ISSCT Agriculture Commission Workshop encompassing Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy and Extension will be hosted by the Thailand Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (TSSCT) from 19 to 22 August 2024.
Host Institution
The Workshop will be held at The Zign Hotel Pattaya, Chonburi, THAILAND from 19-22 August 2024. It is being hosted by TSSCT. The host institution is the coordination center of sugarcane and sugar academics in Thailand. It supports academic work on sugarcane and sugar related industries. TSSCT also provides academic assistance to sugarcane farmers, cooperating sugar factories, and related industries. Research conducted by TSSCT is mainly focused on improving the quality and quantity of sugarcane and sugar, and utilization of their Co- Products. TSSCT is also actively involved in training public and private sectors involved in sugarcane business to enhance progress and sustainability of sugarcane industry in all aspects.
Language
The Workshop will be conducted in English.
Workshop format
The Workshop will include three full days of scientific presentations and discussions including a half-day wrap-up session on the final day of the workshop. Oral presentations and posters are welcome. Topics of sessions will include sugarcane agricultural engineering, agronomy, and the linkages between these. In addition, there will be a two-day tour of several interesting places, e.g. the KUBOTA Farm, TSP Metal Works Co., Ltd., CMT Farm Implements Co., Ltd. and The Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) during the week of the Workshop or a field trip. Abstracts for all scientific contributions, oral presentations, and posters, will be distributed to participants during the Workshop and published on the ISSCT website.
Abstracts for all contributions (oral and poster) must be submitted as per the instructions on the website by 1 May 2024. Any queries regarding abstracts should be directed to Dr. Hardev Sandhu (hsandhu@ufl.edu).
Presentations at Workshops will not be published. Authors are encouraged to submit papers and posters for consideration for the ISSCT XXXII Congress based on their presentations at the 2024 ISSCT Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy Workshop to the ISSCT Editor Peter Allsopp at issct.editor@bigpond.com / peter.allsopp0351@gmail.com
Important Date
Visas
Thailand offers visa exemption and visa on arrival to citizen of many countries allowing periods of stay up to 30 days. For more details, please contact your nearest Thai Embassy. (Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at www.mfa.go.th )
Registration
Workshop registration is US$ 300 per participant. All Workshop participants must be ISSCT members for 2023-2025. ISSCT membership dues are US$150 and may be settled through the online payment system at https://members.issct.org/appform/issct_colombia_2025.aspx or visit the ISSCT website at https://issct.org/membership/ The registration system is now available, please visit https://tssct.org/register/
About Pattaya
Pattaya, situated in Thailand’s Chonburi province, stands as a globally renowned tourist hub, enticing visitors with its diverse attractions. The conference hotel’s strategic location, just 80 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), at 121 kilometers, ensures accessibility and convenience.
Transportation
The airport transfer will be provided by the Organizing Committee to participants from the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok to the Zign Hotel, Pattaya and back.
Venue
The Workshop will take place at The Zign Hotel Pattaya, a 5-star establishment. Participants can explore the hotel’s facilities on its website at www.thezignhotel.com. For inquiries, please contact Miss. Natchanok Chantanawaranon, Senior Sales Manager, at Tel: +66 (0) 3890 9800- 20, extension 7700, or via email at zhsm_1@thezignhotel.com. Details of room rates with complimentary breakfast are provided in the table below. We will also share a list of hotels near the Workshop venue in upcoming announcements.
Table room rate
Type | Room price includes breakfast for 2 persons (US$ / a day) | Third person price includes breakfast. (US$ / a day) |
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Superior City View Room | 70 | 30 |
Superior Sea View Room | 80 | 30 |
One bedroom suite | 140 | 30 |
Premium Villa | 85 | 30 |
*Exchange rate: 1 US$ / 36.00 Thai Baht
Contact Information.
Workshop Organising Committee :
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarawut Rungmekarat Ph.D. (Plant Protection)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wirat Vanichsriratana
Workshop Secretariat
Agriculture Commissioner and Chair Agronomy Section :
Dr. Hardev Sandhu (UF, Florida, USA)
Agricultural Engineering Section Chair :
Dr. Troy Jensen (USQ, Toowoomba, Australia)