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SUMMARY:North–South Agroecology Forum 2027
DESCRIPTION:North–South Agroecology Forum 2027\nAdvancing Inclusive and Climate-Resilient Food Systems \n📅 Date: 13–14 May 2027📍 Location: Toronto\, Canada \n\nRegister Now  \nAbout the Forum\nThe North–South Agroecology Forum 2027 is an interdisciplinary platform designed to connect agricultural research\, community food systems\, and policy dialogue. The forum focuses on strengthening inclusive\, climate-resilient\, and culturally responsive food systems in Canada. \nWith growing demand for diverse and culturally significant foods\, agroecology offers a pathway to integrate traditional knowledge with modern science. This forum will foster collaboration between stakeholders from the Global North and South to enhance crop diversity\, sustainability\, and food security. \nObjectives\nOverall Objective\nTo explore collaborative strategies for integrating North–South agroecological knowledge and crop diversity to strengthen inclusive and climate-resilient food systems in Canada. \nSpecific Objectives\n\nPromote dialogue on agroecological crop diversification\nExplore adaptation of culturally important crops in Ontario\nStrengthen collaboration in crop genetics and seed systems\nSupport immigrant farmers and food entrepreneurs\nBuild linkages among researchers\, farmers\, and policymakers\n\nFocus Crop Categories\n\nVegetables: okra\, bitter gourd\, eggplant\, chili\, pumpkin\, etc.\nRoots & Tubers: ginger\, turmeric\, sweet potato\, taro\nLeafy Vegetables: amaranth\, moringa\, Indian spinach\nPulses & Grains: mung bean\, pigeon pea\, millets\, rice\nSpecialty Crops: quinoa\, chia\, cumin\, sesame\n\nConference Structure\n\nDay 1: Technical sessions\, keynote talks\, and policy discussions\nDay 2: Field visits\, demonstrations\, and farmer engagement\n\nDetailed Agenda\nDay 1 – 13 May 2027\n08:30 – 09:30Registration and networking \n09:30 – 10:00Opening remarks and welcome \n10:00 – 10:40Keynote: North–South agroecological cooperation and future food systems \n10:40 – 11:00Break \n11:00 – 12:30Session I: Climate-adapted crop diversification \n12:30 – 13:30Lunch \n13:30 – 15:00Session II: Culturally responsive agriculture \n15:00 – 15:20Break \n15:20 – 16:40Session III: Seed systems and participatory breeding \n16:40 – 17:30Panel: Inclusive agri-food systems and policy priorities \n17:30 – 18:30Networking reception \nDay 2 – 14 May 2027\nField Visit and Demonstration \n08:30 – 09:00Travel to site \n09:00 – 10:30Field demonstration: crop trials and agroecology practices \n10:30 – 11:30Seed systems discussion \n11:30 – 12:30Farmer–researcher interaction \n12:30 – 13:30Lunch \n13:30 – 15:00Value-added processing and market opportunities \n15:00 – 16:00Roundtable: future collaboration \n16:00 – 16:30Closing session \nExpected Outcomes\n\nEstablishment of a North–South collaboration network\nStrategies for crop diversification in Ontario\nIncreased awareness of culturally responsive agriculture\nNew opportunities for agri-food entrepreneurship\nFoundation for future research and partnerships\nPre-registration is strongly encouraged\n\n\n\nRegistration Approach\nThe forum will adopt a hybrid registration model\, combining open registration with invitation-based participation. \nCategories of Participants\n\nInvited participants: keynote speakers\, panelists\, policymakers\, partner institutions\nOpen registration participants: researchers\, students\, farmers\, NGOs\, entrepreneurs\, and interested stakeholders\n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration Timeline\n\nRegistration opens: Ongoing\nEarly registration deadline: 15 January 2027\nFinal registration deadline: 02 April 2027\n\nSelection & Confirmation\n\nOpen registration may be:\n\nAutomatically confirmed (if space allows)\, or\nReviewed/approved for balance across sectors\n\n\nParticipants will receive:\n\nConfirmation email\nEvent details and logistics\nInvitation letter (if required for visa purposes)\n\n\n\nOn-site Registration\n\nLimited on-site registration desk available (subject to capacity)\nPre-registration is strongly encouraged\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\nFirst Name *Last Name *Email Address *Phone Number *GenderDate of BirthNationality *Country of Residence *Current Organization *Position/Title *Sector *SelectAcademic / ResearchFarmer / ProducerGovernmentNGO / Development OrganizationPrivate Sector / AgribusinessStudentOtherArea of Expertise / InterestType of Partnership *SelectAttendeeSpeaker / PresenterPanelistOrganizer / PartnerWill you present a paper or poster? *SelectYesNoSessions of Interest *SelectClimate-adapted crop diversificationCulturally responsive agricultureSeed systems & participatory breedingPolicy dialogueField visit & demonstrationsWill you attend? *SelectDay 1Day 2Both daysWhat you might require?Invitation Letter (for visa purposes)Travel supportAccommodation supportArrival Date *Departure Date *Which crop categories are you most interested in? *SelectVegetablesRoot & tuber cropsLeafy vegetablesPulses & grainsFunctional / specialty cropsInterest in collaborationSelectResearchFarming / productionSeed systemsPolicyEntrepreneurshipBrief statement of interestI confirm that the information provided is accurate and agree to the use of my personal data for registration\, communication\, and event-related purposes. I understand that photos/videos may be taken during the event and used for documentation and promotion. I accept responsibility for my travel\, visa\, and participation\, and agree to follow the event’s code of conduct. Register
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